The average starter home in New York City has shrunk to the size of four parking spots

Modern Spaces The cost of an average starter home in New York City ranges from $ 400,000 to $ 800,000, according to StreetEasy.  Starter homes in NYC have shrunk by 9% in the last three years, the real estate marketplace found. The median square footage for a Manhattan home is now equal to that of […]

Red Dead Redemption 2 map size: FULL MAP and locations REVEALED

Red Dead Redemption 2 covers a lot landscape – from run-down shacks in the wilderness to bustling cities. Although Rockstar has not confirmed the exact size of the Red Dead Redemption 2 map, it is certainly one of the largest ever created. Express.co.uk has compiled all of the the game’s key locations, as well as […]

This educational startup in Russia shrinks kids down to the size of individual atoms using virtual reality

MEL Science I recently had the strangely-pleasurable experience of being shrunken down virtually to the size of an individual electron, gaining an immersive 360-degree view of the invisible world that forms the very basis of our reality. MEL Science, a company based in St. Petersburg, Russia, provides a series of virtual reality experiences that can […]

Asteroid the size of Great Giza Pyramid making a ‘close approach’ to Earth

An asteroid listed as “potentially hazardous” by NASA and estimated to be about the size of the Great Pyramid of Giza is hurtling toward Earth at 20,000 mph – but don’t cancel your end-of-August plans just yet. The giant space rock, known as 2016 NF23, measures between 230ft and 525ft in diameter and is expected […]

Dubai unveils £2billion mall the size of 100 football pitches & packed with next-gen tech

Dubai is launching an enormous “fully-immersive” shopping mall in the emirates that will see visitors benefiting from smart fitting rooms, AI recommendations as well as the Middle East’s largest Chinatown. Dubai Square, designed by Dubai Holding and Emaar Properties, will be in the heart of Dubai Creek Harbour, just 10 minutes from the airport. The […]

An eco-friendly footwear startup is turning plastic bottles into beautiful sneakers — each pair diverts 17 plastic bottles from landfills and rolls up to the size of a pair of socks

The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase. VIVOBAREFOOT Barefoot shoe industry leader Vivobarefoot is now producing a line of shoes made from recycled water bottles ($ 90 – $ 190). Each pair of shoes will […]

You can now buy avocados the size of your head in Australia for $12 each

NatashaPhoto/iStock You can now buy enormous head-sized avocados in Australia. The 1.2kg avocados have been dubbed Avozillas. They’re selling fast despite the £9 ($ 12). Avozillas apparently taste identical to regular avocados, but with a softer finish that makes them slightly easier to spread. A new giant-sized variety of the avocado is being sold in Australia […]

These $125 sneakers fold up to the size of a pair of socks and mimic what it’s like to be barefoot

The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase. Vivobarefoot Vivobarefoot shoes mimic the natural shape of your foot and provide minimal cushioning for maximum sensory feedback. The pair I tried, the Kanna ($ 125) are the […]