Some Disassembly, Inspired.

Do you love to look at exploded views?

Things Come ApartSo does Todd McLellan. The Toronto-based photographer disassembles common household objects and arranges all the parts neatly to photographs them. Then he “explodes” them into the air. These images capture the minutiae in a truly exploding view.

A toaster, a lawn mower, a Blackberry– they all give up their assembled state for this exhibit of technology in the buff.

Things Come Apart is on display through May 19, 2013 at the Chicago Museum of Science & Industry.

Gifts for Gearheads

“Thanks, mom. No… it’s great. I love NASCAR. Really.”

Yes, some of our favorite gadgets are related to our beloved automobiles.

And our friends and family that don’t quite share that infatuation have a hard time understanding it. Especially when it’s gift-giving time. We’ve all been there.

Hopefully we can help you avoid those uncomfortable situations with a little help from our friends at Places 2 Drive. Their dandy new gift guide offers a selection of ten cool gifts any self-respecting car nut would be happy to find under the tree- driving gloves, cleaning kits, electronic gadgets and more. So maybe it possible to avoid the re-gifting nightmare and get something you actually want. Share the link, then share the joy.

Automotive Gifts for Car Lovers

www.places2drive.com/automotive-gift-guide