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The Simpsons IRL, Delta’s photon shower, the history behind 4/20 and more in our weekly look at the web

1. In Memoriam: Graphic Artist Storm Thorgerson Undoubtedly the man who made album covers a veritable artistic force, Storm Thorgerson sadly passed away Thursday, 18 April, at just 69-years-old after a battle with cancer. Sweet, introspective and energetic, Thorgerson left an indelible impression on the entire world through his “contrary” album covers, to which he has created over 300 works for bands like Ween, Biffy …

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A Bruce Lee fountain pen, the anatomy of Owen Wright, tiny pencil sculptures and more in our weekly look at the web

1. The Anatomy of Owen Wright Bucking the biological odds, surfer Owen Wright stands out in his sport for his statuesque, 6’3″ frame. Indoek examines his anatomy in an original video, pointing out his stature against shorter surfing peers and more comparable NBA stars and explaining how his 6′ 7.25″ wingspan—a quarter of an inch longer than Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps’—helps him propel himself through …

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Whole Foods' rooftop greenhouse, the late Roger Ebert, the cell phone's 40th birthday and more in our weekly look at the web

1. AIPAD Photography Show The Park Avenue Armory in NYC is currently playing host to the AIPAD Photography Show, one of the year’s most impressive gatherings of contemporary photography talent. For those unable to make the show, Artsy has gathered a collection of AIPAD works ranging from Pieter Hugo’s haunting portraits to Andrew Moore’s American landscapes. 2. Super Local Whole Foods Brooklyn locavores can rejoice …