Beautifully Simple Balance Bikes

Balance bicycles are known to be effective at helping children develop coordination, balance and counter-steering techniques at a young age. While they’ve been around for a while, they’ve remained pretty much the same for the majority of their existence. A beautiful new design by ZumZum offers all the benefits of a traditional balance bike but with a lighter, adjustable wooden frame, non-marking rubber wheels and …

Airbnb’s Cable Car Sleepover

Airbnb is giving adventurous travelers the chance to sleep 9,000 feet above the French Alps—in a cable car. By simply writing to the room rental service explaining why you want it so badly, you and three of your closest pals could win a night of feasting and sleeping amongst some of the most serene views in the world. The contest entry deadline is on Wednesday, …

Living With Body Integrity Identity Disorder

The relatively unheard of condition called Body Integrity Identity Disorder (or BIID) causes people to disassociate themselves with one (or more) of their limbs—often their left leg—and drives them to desire amputation. The ethics behind amputating a perfectly healthy limb remain controversial, although some sufferers see it as the only option for a happier life. New York Magazine recently spoke with a 71-year-old man who …