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Illustration of Ronald Reagan Driving Off-Road and Wreaking Havoc in His Patriotic Muscle Car
(larger) Ronald Reagan The Liberator is an awesome new illustration by Walnut Creek, California artist Jason Heuser (aka “SharpWriter“). It shows 40th President of the…
‘Calvin and Hobbes’ Creator Bill Watterson Returns to the Comics Page as Guest Artist in ‘Pearls Before Swine’ Strips
Reclusive Calvin and Hobbes creator Bill Watterson returned to the comics page for the first time since the end of 1995 as a guest artist…
Sir Mix-A-Lot Performs ‘Baby Got Back’ and ‘Posse on Broadway’ with the Seattle Symphony Orchestra
Seattle-based rapper Sir Mix-A-Lot recently performed his popular songs “Baby Got Back” and “Posse on Broadway” on stage at Benaroya Hall with the Seattle Symphony…
Glitch Playing Cards, A Visually Striking Glitchy Deck of Cards
Swiss designer Soleil Zumbrunn has created a glitchy, visually striking remix of the classic playing card in her fantastic Glitch Playing Cards. The cards will…
The San Francisco Public Press Is Planning a Bicycle Delivery Service for Its Print Edition
The San Francisco Public Press, a non-profit news organization that produces public-interest news for the San Francisco Bay Area, has announced plans for a bicycle…
A Map of the Second-Largest Religion in Each State
The Washington Post brings us this fascinating map that shows the second-largest religion in each U.S. state (Christianity is the largest religion in every state).…
‘Monikers’, An Updated and Illustrated Version of the Classic Party Game ‘Celebrity’
Monikers is a party game by Alex Hague and Justin Vickers that is essentially an updated and illustrated version of the classic game Celebrity. Celebrity…
Fluxmob Bolt, A Combination of a Portable Battery Backup and Wall Charger
Fluxmob Bolt is a portable battery backup and wall charger by Fluxmob. The device measures 2.75″ x 1.33″ x 1.10″, weighs 3.1 ounces, includes a…
Fascinating Photos of an Original ‘Neptune Monograph’, The Top Secret Plans for the D-Day Landings
Today is the 70th anniversary of D-Day (aka Operation Neptune), and to mark the occasion, Santa Cruz-based jeweler Marty Bobroskie has posted photos of an…
Researchers Demonstrate the Feasibility of Printable Robotics That Assemble Themselves When Heated
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) professor of electrical engineering and computer science Daniela Rus and her collaborators have demonstrated the feasibility of printable robotics that…