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David Graeber hated being called "The Anarchist Anthropologist." But he was both those things — an anarchist activist, a figurehead of the Occupy movement, and a professor of anthropology at the London School of Economics. His wife reports that he has passed away at the age of 59. No cause of death is mentioned. Graeber […]

Perhaps in preparation for the Mid-Autumn Festival on October 1, this superhero harnesses all her superpowers to make some quite magical Mooncakes. (via Kottke)

You can't just wander out into the wilderness. Camping requires preparation. Whether you're only taking a sleeping bag and the clothes on your back or you're setting up a true home away from home, there is a checklist of items you should consider before you head out on a true outdoor getaway. To help you […]

The only way to navigate parts of Chile's Rio Claro is by kayak, which Dane Jackson and fellow adventurers hike in and tackle some of the narrowest and steepest sections of river in the world. And check out some of the crazy boulder gardens that navigate in California's own Kaweah River: Image: YouTube / Dane […]

Two great tastes that taste great together! Sylvan Esso's latest music video is set on what appears to be singer Amelia Meath's Animal Crossing: New Horizons island. I love everything about it and am really curious how they actually "filmed" it. The song is "Ferris Wheel" and is off their upcoming Free Love album, which […]

YouTuber BestAqua added two gorgeous white sand waterfalls to his tank. Turn on closed captioning for more details. Here's another setup by The Love Aquarium that is quite nice and just footage of the end results. Image: YouTube / BestAqua

One of the more difficult parts of trying to convince people about the seriousness of climate change is explaining how so many disparate elements and factors can collude and compound* and make everything worse. And it's even harder to predict how long those complications will take to manifest, whenever they do what they do. Just […]

A portrait of VP nominee Kamala Harris has "cropped up" in a Kansas field. It's the work of artist Stan Herd whose bio reads, "The earth, my canvas." He writes: Began an earthwork of Democratic nominee Joe Biden in early March, days before COVID-19 news and stay-at-home orders would sweep the nation. The ground swallowed […]

Photographer Jason Page takes viewers through the basics of creating interesting portraits with light painting. The long-exposure shots require a few extra steps, but the results can be worth the effort. Check out his Instagram for more examples: Image: YouTube / LightPaintingPhoto

Christmas has come early for Burners. Shalaco has released this 40-minute-long video of an on-playa Burn barrel doing its thing. screengrab via Shalaco/YouTube

Behold as James Jean curves two arrows at once, striking two balloons hidden behind two barrels. Curving or turning an arrow takes a lot of practice, but it has been known since at least medieval times that a skilled archer can place arrows on target even if the intended target is obstructed by a person, […]

Chicago-based artist Elliot O'Neal has been experimenting with infinity tables and cabinetry, and it is just remarkable. This Instagram post includes a video of what this one looks like in person: This pill-themed piece also includes a video: In addition to reflective art, he also does these cool layered plexiglass pieces: Image: Instagram / elliot.oneal

Sure, we call it a portable blender, but for all intents and purposes, these handheld choppers are effective smoothie makers. They have plenty of added utility and are capable of aiding an array of fun kitchen creations of course, but with so many people trying to stay healthy on the go, a portable smoothie maker […]

Hurricane Laura carved a swath through Gulf Coast, felling trees and destroying buildings. According to the Houston Chronicle there are 230,000 people in Louisiana and another 90,000 in East Texas who still don't have power. As of this writing, there are 15 reported deaths — but most of them weren't related to that physical destruction. […]

With many companies still mostly working from home these days, teamwork and collaboration haven't always been easy to come by. Well, maybe not the old-fashioned way, at least. While you can't sit around a conference table and spitball ideas or run into a co-worker in the break room and hammer out a problem, many organizations […]

We've been trained to think of multitools as nifty little gadgets that slip into your pocket and give you the option of choosing between attachments like a corkscrew or a nail file or a tiny pair of pliers. We don't typically think of a multitool as able to jumpstart a vehicle. Welcome to 2020 and […]

Because Trump's followers are members of a cult, they will either deny Trump described American war dead as "losers" and "suckers" or they will wait for Tucker Carlson to explain why it's a good thing Trump said it. From The Atlantic: Trump rejected the idea of the visit because he feared his hair would become […]

I hope your toenails aren't 15 millimeters thick, but if they are, these clippers will accommodate them. They have tons of leverage and reviewers on Amazon love them. The price is good, too.

First impressions matter. While ladies often catch that hint as early as the crib, it seems guys regularly take a very blaise approach to their appearance and the message that sends to the world. If you don't look good, what does that tell the world about you? And since your skin is an essential piece […]

Simon Berger just needs a hammer and a sheet of safety glass to make a fascinating shattered glass portrait. Here's a cool timelapse of how he does it, though it's interesting that in the other video he works with the glass in place, hammering it vertically. Image: YouTube / AFP News

The command of the United States Army that defends against internet-based threats celebrated its move into a new $366 million headquarters in Georgia on Thursday. "Created a decade ago, the Army Cyber Command had been spread across Army installations in three states before consolidating at Fortitude Hall, its new home at Fort Gordon in Augusta," […]

Adam Neely's remarkable analysis of one of the world's most-recognizable and most-recorded songs of all time outlines the confluence of events that led to its creation. He also explains why its strange music structure has become the stuff of legend. Strap in for 30 minutes on "The Girl From Ipanema." Here's a nice 1964 performance […]

A judge in Richmond, Virginia has ordered that Kanye West be removed from the state's ballot as a candidate for the 2020 presidential election. The judge ordered the Virginia State Board of Elections to not print Kanye West's name on the November presidential ballot, and said that 11 of the 13 required Elector Oaths obtained […]

Jeep plans to offer gas-electric hybrid vehicles, and eventually full electric powertrains. The company unveiled the first of their battery-powered vehicles for the U.S. on Thursday, a plug-in rechargeable Wrangler that is slated to go on sale in America, Europe and China in early 2021. From the Associated Press: The Wrangler 4xe can go 25 […]

With Python programming taking an increasingly large role in all forms of web development, including computer science, machine learning and artificial intelligence, it seems likely that Python's most critical support elements will also start becoming more common knowledge tools as well. One of the most prominent Python offshoots is Django. And while that name might […]

HofmanDujardin makes Bloomframe windows that work like a Murphy bed, opening up into a balcony. The only disconcerting part might be the pane of glass that doubles as a floor. That might trigger guests' vertigo, and walking around on it seeks it might scuff or scratch it. I would cut a piece of carpet for […]

Residents of Redding, California are reporting mysterious letters and numbers drawn in the dust on their automobiles. Some people are suggesting that the codes could be the work of sex traffickers. For example, "2F" could refer to two females and "1F1B" could mean one female and one boy. Police think the markings are weird but […]

Laser cleaning clips are almost as satisfying as powerwashing clips, but how to they work, especially on uneven surfaces? Via Tech Insider: P-laser develops and produces industrial laser cleaning equipment. The machines can be used for rust removal and cleaning statues or molds in a production line. They can remove contaminants or buildup without damaging […]

Democratic Presidential candidate Joe Biden issued a statement on the poisoning of Aleksei Navalny: "As president, I will do what Donald Trump refuses to do: work with our allies and partners to hold the Putin regime accountable for its crimes."

The Guide Gear Hide-A-Gun Concealment Air Vent [Amazon] boasts that it will "Keep your gun hidden in plain sight!" of people whose eye level is lower than 36 inches from the floor. Guaranteed! To you, it's a secret spot to store a gun that's easily accessible to you, yet difficult for thieves to find. Wood […]

We've all been cooped up for the past six months — and whether you want to admit it or not, our heightened state of existence has probably got your competitive juices flowing at least a little. No matter how you currently feel about the other people in your household, you're probably more than ready to […]

The Department of Homeland Security issued an intelligence bulletin on Wednesday warning that Russia is now focusing disinformation attacks on the subject of mail-in voting, as our election process in the United States adapts to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Says DHS, "We assess that Russia is likely to continue amplifying criticisms of vote-by-mail and shifting […]

Impeached and increasingly erratic U.S. President Donald Trump urged residents in the politically hot state of North Carolina to attempt to vote twice in the November 3 election, once by mail and then a second time, in person. "Let them send it in and let them go vote," Trump said during an interview Wednesday with […]

Xyla Foxlin and her uncle take just 30 days to create a cedar strip canoe reminiscent of summers with her aunt and uncle. The next 30 days were spend adding the varnish. She says: I've been paddling the Adirondacks in cedar strip canoes with my aunt and uncle for as long as I can remember, […]

This paper sign at our local sandwich shop from r/pics I applaud this restaurant's efforts to teach rat-lickers that businesses have a right to refuse them service, but I suspect most no-makers are either willfully ignorant or just not smart enough to understand. [via Reddit]

Professional juggler Zak McAllister choreographed his winning act to a song from Steven Universe. The grace and smoothness of some of these moves is just remarkable. Truly impressive execution. He also nailed the teams competition with partner Delaney: Image: YouTube / Zak McAllister – Pro Juggler

I had certainly never heard of HALYX, the Star Wars-inspired rock band created by Walt Disney Records in the early 80s. And that's a shame, because this is absolutely my jam. Luckily, there's a new full-length documentary to fill in the gaps for me. Babmie Moe, a former A&R for Walt Disney Records, described the […]

Eric Godal's anti-fascist cartoons from the 1930s and 40s have been reimagined by Chris Piascik as anti-Trump cartoons. Piascik has left the captions mostly intact because history is repeating itself. From Kottke: Godal, a German Jew, had escaped the clutches of Nazi Germany in the 30s and labored to warn America and the world about […]

As a fan of David Lynch's painting, movies, television shows, daily weather reports, and Today's Number videos, I enjoyed this YouTube video titled "David Lynch being a Madman for a Relentless 8 minutes and 30 seconds." I learned that Lynch calls Kyle MacLachlan "Kale" because that's how Dino De Laurentiis pronounced it during the production […]

In early August, the New York Post reported that business was way up for psychic and astrologies, due in large part to the fact that fucking everyone is on edge right now for any number of frighteningly legitimate reasons. Even medical professionals are getting in on it, according to Manhattan psychic Marion Hedger, whose business […]

PSA Press is making these clever pinbacks benefiting Black Girls Code and Movement For Black Lives. "Throughout history, athletes and activism have been linked," states PSA Press. "There is a long, defiant tradition of sports protesting that dates back to 1883 and continues to this day." They're available in red/white/blue or black/white. (Thanks, UPSO!)

In 1981, eight years before Game Boy, Nintendo released the first Game & Watch. The handheld console had one game, Ball, and a clock (that's why it was called a Game & Watch). Nintendo just announced it's reintroducing a special edition of Game & Watch. It looks a lot like the original but the controllers […]

A campaign on the Christian crowdfunding site GiveSendGo has raised $380,779 from 8987 people as of 9am EST on Thursday, in order to support the legal defense of Kyle Rittenhouse, the Antioch, Illinois teenager who killed 2 people and severely injured another during after-curfew militia actions after a protest against police brutality in Kenosha, Wisconsin. […]

Patrick Shearn of Poetic Kinetics is known for enormous shimmering sculptures that float above public spaces. His next project is called Change in the Air, and will include messages you submit in response to the tumultuous global changes in 2020. To get a sense of how cool and beautiful his works are, here's a nice […]

India is experiencing a shortage of coconut harvesters. It's dangerous work, as harvesters must climb trees that are sometimes 50 ft tall. Once they reach the top of the tree they have to hack away at the stems with a machete, making their grip on the tree more tenuous. To deal with these problems, researchers […]

My friends in the music industry have produced a fantastic compilation of previously unreleased recordings by the likes of REM, Matt Berninger, Beverly Glenn-Copeland, Phoebe Bridgers, Death Cab for Cutie, and many other artists as a fundraiser for Fair Fight, an organization dedicated to voting rights. Aptly titled "Good Music to Avert the Collapse of […]

Sometimes I just sit and ponder how great chocolate and peanut butter might taste with a modern graphics card! Also I think the new Peanut Butter cups come with HOTAS and VR support.

Endless cards and cubes are a fun papercraft project to do at home, and Elde Art shows how using some fabulous Dragon Ball Z illustrations in the sample. If you've never made an endless card, I'd start with that: Image: YouTube / Elde Art

A masterpiece by West Chester, Pennsylvania artist Cassius King.

Did you leave your vials of hamster DNA on a train in Heidelberg, Germany? Last Friday, a bomb squad was called aboard a public train to investigate an abandoned styrofoam box containing three vials of fluid. The forensics experts eventually determined (maybe there was a label?) that the vials did not contain explosives but rather […]