Issue #25

Current Issue #54 August 31, 2010

Recent Issues

Blast from the
Past

Victorian "Educational Geography" Illustration
General Atlas of the World

Yes, it was drawn by hand. The Atlas was published in 1854.
Class Is In
Session

The History of Birth Control
Newsweek

Not a big fan of condoms? Maybe consider one of the Medieval alternatives.
Controversial

British Film Satire on Suicide Bombers Launched in United States
Guardian

Certainly controversial, and depending on your state of mind you may find the short video teaser funny too.
Cool Design

Abby Teak Bathtub
Plavis Design

Very simple, very elegant. Very expensive too.
Good Life

The 31 Places to Go in 2010
New York Times

Fewer than three for every month left in 2010, so you have no excuses.
Interesting
List

The Richest Politicians in the World
Money Central

Michael Bloomberg is the sole representative from the English-speaking world. Slightly out of date, but interesting nonetheless.
It Must be Art

Amazing Butter Sculptures
Richard McVey, Maxim

Impressive to look at, though you may not feel great when you do.
Music Video

Stuff to Live For
Giant Drag

Directed by G.J. Echternkamp
Photograph

Afghan Women and Co.
Kawetijero

Stroll at what looks like a brisk pace.
Provocative

Wise Girls Settle for Mr. Good Enough, Not Mr. Right
Leah McLaren, Times Online

The author cannot be accused of naivete.
Worth Noting

Seven-Year Old Boy the Next Picasso?
Daily Mail

What's certain is that experts are raving and he sells his work for thousands of dollars in a matter of seconds. Check out some of his wartercolors.
Editor's
Surprise

Pop-Up Replica of Japanese Temple Made Out of Lego
As usual with this sort of thing, whether it was worth the time spent is besides the point.