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Link Culture
Via mic.com

Dinosaurs Were Tripping

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Researchers from Oregon State University working in Myanmar have discovered grass trapped in 100-million-year-old amber; attached to it was a growth which they found to be “quite similar to the modern-day ergot …

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Via slate.com

Introji: Emoji for Introverts

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All introverts know how solo Netflix time can relax and recharge a person. To illustrate some of the joys (and woes) of being a little introverted, designer Rebecca Evie Lynch created Introji—a …

Link Culture
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New Research Links Awe to Good Health

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Curiosity may not have killed the cat; instead the feeling might have improved its health. Research recently published in the journal “Emotion” is hinting towards some serious benefits for having a sense …

Link Tech
Via designboom.com

A Smarter Jump Rope

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The humble jump rope has been hailed as one of the most efficient exercise tools in existence, yet it often takes a back seat to more advanced equipment. Tangram Factory is hoping …

Link Culture
Via dailydot.com

10 Years of YouTube

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This month marks 10 years of hypnotizing, work-hindering entertainment from YouTube, and to help celebrate its anniversary, The Daily Conversation compiled 101 of the video-sharing service’s greatest hits. The clip begins with …

Link Design
Via luxurylaunches.com

A Rolls Royce For Dog Lovers

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The latest concept car coming out of Rolls Royce is paying special attention to our pooches. A custom design by Neils van Roij of London builds on top of the Rolls Royce …

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Via vanityfair.com

Past Presidents’ Go-To Drinks

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Our Founding Fathers really knew their way around booze, and thanks to Brian Abram’s new book “Party Like a President,” you can now make the same concoctions George Washington and Ulysses S …

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Via vulture.com

Björk’s Retrospective Teaser Trailer

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Ahead of her eponymous retrospective at New York’s Museum of Modern Art, Björk has released a teaser trailer hinting at one of her exhibition’s centerpieces. The clip sees the Icelandic singer on …

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Via mashable.com

Mattel’s View-Master Turns Virtual Reality

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Mattel is updating its iconic View-Master toy for future generations. They’ve teamed up with Google’s Cardboard VR viewer to turn the slideshow goggles into an immersive virtual reality experience that allows kids …