Despite its looks, we all developed a taste for it – it is high in iron and Ethiopians swear by its health-giving properties.
(The silence is partly due to Toyota's obsession with aerodynamics. Despite its looks, this is the most aerodynamic big car on the road).
Despite its modern look — it is made of wood and curved glass that covers two buildings separated by a small canal — it fits in the surroundings.
It has its hidden highlights, despite its cramped look.
But despite its understated look, a night out at Basil's could bring you face to face with Tommy Hilfiger, Mick Jagger, Denzel Washington or even Queen Elizabeth.
But, despite its optimistic look, all is not well in this ecosystem of drawings, videos, photographs, and installations.
Space was also tight at Queens Center, which, despite its outdated look, has long been one of the most profitable shopping centers in the United States.
DESPITE its charming look -- rows of ornate, prewar Chinese shophouses in punchy pastels fronted by palm trees -- the Duxton Hill neighborhood in Singapore has a sordid past peppered with hostess bars, gambling dens and police raids.
When they first looked at the chateau, they found that none of its three floors had been touched since around 1972, when a lot of work was done to the structure, including the addition of the tower — despite its medieval look.
A major American news magazine perhaps said it best of all: "With terrestrials like Carl, who needs extras?!" Despite its fascinating look at late 20th century scientific history and Sagan's role in it, this book suffers from its own obsession: to portray Sagan as a flawed man and scientist.
Similarly, online travel community wayn.com has defied expectations to become most popular with over-35s (despite its youthful look and cartoon mascot), couchsurfers has created its own over-50s group (couchsurfing.com), and Saga 's foray into social networking (sagazone.co.uk) is dedicated to elder travellers.
