BMW Honors Its Iconic 2002 Turbo with the 2002 Hommage

At this year’s Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, BMW paid respect to its iconic 2002 Turbo with a modern take: the 2002 Hommage. Taking cues from the Turbo’s distinctly stubby, two-door design, the Hommage honors the classic while offering an aggressive reimagination of the sporty coupe. The concept is unlikely to make it into production, so you’ll have to settle for looking at photos, design sketches …

The Origins of Monopoly’s Iconic Playing Pieces

Ever wonder how such random items as a shoe, thimble, wheelbarrow and battleship became the playing pieces of possibly the most iconic board game in history? According to Cool Material, their origins date back to the 1930s, when Monopoly inventor (and probable idea thief) Charles Darrow developed the idea to use small items from around the house to use in his new board game. His …

How Venmo is Enabling People’s Stinginess

In many ways, Venmo—the peer-to-peer payment app, now owned by Paypal—has revolutionized the way we sort out group meals, cab rides, rent and more. It’s virtually eliminated IOUs, the hassle of searching for ATMs and the possibility of accidentally shafting someone with an unfair portion of the bar tab. But according to Quartz, the ease of using Venmo has also brought out the worst in …