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The Best Board Games of 2015
From role playing to rolling the dice, a slew of new or recently updated board games hit the market in 2015—and the team over at Ars Technica spent time giving them a …
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2015’s Biggest Art News Stories
While 2015 saw auction house art prices soar to record-breaking levels, the year in art wasn’t all about commerce. As Artsy notes, some of the most important art stories touched upon political …
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The Beatles Are Finally Debuting Their Music on Streaming Services
It’s a holiday miracle. After a years-long hold-out from music streaming sites, The Beatles will finally make their streaming debut, releasing their entire musical catalogue on nine different services—including Spotify, Google Play, …
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The Abandoned Architecture of China’s Largest “Ghost City”
Widely known as China’s largest “ghost city,” Ordos, Inner Mongolia boasts all the attributes of a modern metropolis—world-class architecture, high-rise condominiums, cultural institutions and more. And yet, there’s no one there to …
Via theatlantic.com
The Art of Prosthetic Eyeball-Making
Like blacksmithing or shoemaking, the age-old craft of creating prosthetic eyeballs requires skill, technique and a good amount of artistry. The craft dates back to 2900 BC, when the very first false …
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A Journey Through the American Northeast Surf Scene
For “The Seasons Collection,” Cadillac has teamed up with The Lifers Project to document the dynamic individuals who push the boundaries and culture of action sports. This episode of the trip, called …
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Dazed’s Favorite Photo Series From 2015
Looking back on a year full of stunning photography, Dazed rounded up their 10 favorite photo series from across the web. From Rona Yefman’s 14-year documentation of her sister’s gender transition, to …
Via arstechnica.com
Teams of College Engineers are Competing to Design Hyperloop Pods
The latest phase of the visionary Hyperloop project—which would transport passengers from Los Angeles to San Francisco in just 30 minutes—has 124 teams of college student engineers competing to create pod designs. …
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US Economics Explained Through a Rube Goldberg Machine
Understanding the inner-workings of the US economy can be difficult—even for those with a degree in economics. With the US Federal Reserve announcing an increase in the Federal Funds Rate, many understand …
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Data Simulation Depicting the Average American Day
Using data from the American Time Use survey of 2014, statistician Nathan Yau developed a fascinating data visualization depicting the average day for Americans. Resembling a Hungry Hungry Hippos game, the simulation …