Vale, Jonathan Demme

Oscar-winning filmmaker, producer and screenwriter Jonathan Demme—perhaps best known for “The Silence of the Lambs”—has died in NYC aged 73 years old. Demme, though successfully horrifying audiences in 1991, actually leaves a very diverse body of work. From the comedic “Married to the Mob” to Talking Heads documentary “Stop Making Sense,” and the drama “Philadelphia,” his films delighted and moved viewers for a plethora reasons. …

Japanese Artist Gaku’s Incredible Food Carvings

Using just an X-acto knife, Japanese artist Gaku turns fruit and vegetables into remarkable works of art. From avocados to apples, strawberries and lemons, Gaku’s mini sculptures are meticulously created and—of course—do not last forever. Ultimately, the ornate carvings are edible. To see more of this geometric work, head to his Instagram.

Canndescent Grows Marijuana for Every Mood

To coincide with the fact that humans are complex and have good days as well as bad, cannabis company Canndescent grows marijuana for many different moods. With five different strains—Calm, Cruise, Create, Connect, and Charge—users can choose what feels most appropriate at any given moment. A super-pragmatic approach, the company “hired an in-house PhD in neuroscience to test and measure how specific strains effect people.” …