Daniel Swanick

This ice cream looks and tastes like a baked sweet potato

The Japanese are certainly known for their odd eating habits, like deep-fried maple leaves. But did you know that yakiimo—also known as a baked sweet potato—is enjoyed by people of all ages in Japan?

Daniel Swanick

October 2, 2014

Food & Beverage

An elegant bicycle you won’t be able to steal

Thanks to three engineering students from Chile, we can finally park and lock our bicycles safely in public areas. In The Yerka Project, the trio designed a bicycle that lets you wrap it around a pole or a tree—meaning people won’t be able to steal it.

Daniel Swanick

September 29, 2014

Lifestyle Technology & Innovation Video

Have the munchies? Try a marijuana-laced gourmet pizza

The latest food trend to come out of Los Angeles are pizza pies that’ll get you high. The idea may sound half-baked, but Stoned Oven Gourmet Pizza is a start-up by entrepreneur Henry Mark producing pizzas laced with marijuana.

Daniel Swanick

September 26, 2014

Food & Beverage

Find out what the best type of beard is for your face

Not only is virtually every Hollywood actor sporting a meticulously groomed beard, now even corner office CEOs are bristling, too. Facial hair is all the rage now; a fashion trend I joined nearly 20 years ago.

Daniel Swanick

September 25, 2014

Fashion & Beauty Infographic Tips

Everything that will kill you… from A to Z

Spoiler alert: We all die in the end. The only question is, what will kill you? Will it be natural causes or something unforeseen? One thing’s for sure, there are some pretty strange ways to die. For example, there are some unconventional murder weapons; and taking…

Daniel Swanick

September 24, 2014

Everything Video

The Champagne popsicle: A fizzy frozen luxury treat

If your standard Mr. Freeze Jumbo Popsicles aren’t doing it for you anymore, enter the world of luxury popsicles. POPS is a champagne popsicle that makes it easy to cool off with a fizzy, indulgent treat.

Daniel Swanick

September 23, 2014

Food & Beverage

Jewellery creates electricity through body movements

Jerusalem-based industrial designer Naomi Kizhner has created a jewellery concept that harnesses the body’s kinetic energy. Her hope is that one day it can be used to create electricity.

Daniel Swanick

September 22, 2014

Art & Design Fashion & Beauty Technology & Innovation

A sidewalk lane in China for people on their phones

These days people are captivated by their smartphones and connected devices; so much so that they have become oblivious to the world around them. This smartphone addiction is especially prevalent in Chinese youth. That’s why the city of Chongqing has created the first mobile phone sidewalk.

Daniel Swanick

September 18, 2014

Habits Travel

Bacon is part of every item on this restaurant’s menu

Did you know that the average North American consumes nearly 18 pounds of bacon each year? Canadians love bacon so much that 43% would choose it over sex. Few meats, let alone foods, inspire as much fervour and excitement. In fact, there are so many…

Daniel Swanick

September 17, 2014

Food & Beverage

Everything you need to know about men’s fashion

Sometimes looking sharp is all about wearing clothes that fit properly. To give you some style advice on men’s fashion, Infographic Journal has created an infographic with tips on creating a better you.

Daniel Swanick

September 16, 2014

Fashion & Beauty Infographic Tips

Watch 6 easy hacks for better sex

Life hacks have occupied everything from our offices to bathrooms, closets, and kitchens. Since we’re hacking everything else these days, why not sex, too?

Daniel Swanick

September 15, 2014

Sex Tips Video

Witty uninspiring posters about life’s lows

For most of us, that uninspiring or depressed feeling comes and goes. But when sadness persists it affects your ability to function at work, at home, or in other aspects of your life. So if you’re currently in a funk, you might want to avoid…

Daniel Swanick

September 12, 2014

Humour Illustration Typography