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Carl Sagan on Flatland

David Pescovitz — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 15:16:05 +0000

Dig this vintage clip of the late Carl Sagan explaining the 4th dimension with a trip through “Flatland.” And it is a trip. Of course, the weird realm of Flatland was first proposed by Edwin Abbott in his 1884 novella Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions. (via The Daily Grail)

Dolphins blowing rings

David Pescovitz — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 19:23:09 +0000

These dolphins have a lot of fun blowing bubble rings from their blowholes and popping them. (Thanks, Bruce Stewart!)

Rock musicians of the 70s at home with parents

David Pescovitz — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 19:48:26 +0000

Apartment Therapy found a fantastic LIFE magazine photo series from the 1970s of rock stars at home with their folks. Above is Frank Zappa. Also included are the likes of David Crosby, Grace Slick, Donovan, Jackson 5, Elton John, and Eric Clapton. “Look! 70’s Rock Musicians and Their Parent’s Homes” (Thanks, Richard Metzger!)

Esquire: hack our e-paper magazine cover!

David Pescovitz — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 21:37:06 +0000

In October, Esquire will publish its 75th anniversary issue with a cover made from eInk’s electronic paper. Over at Boing Boing Gadgets, Joel interviews deputy editor Peter Griffin about the tech and its hackability. (Seen here, not the actual magazine but a BBG mock-up.) Esquire to geeks: hack our e-ink magazine cover (BB Gadgets)

NYC vs. Grand Theft Auto IV’s Liberty City

David Pescovitz — Tue, 13 May 2008 17:38:47 +0000

Boing Boing Gadgets’ John Brownlee spotted this fantastic Flickr set comparing real photos of New York City with computer graphics from Grand Theft Auto IV’s Liberty City. Link

Mind-bending music visualizations

David Pescovitz — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 15:51:07 +0000

Vimeo user Flight404 uploaded a triptastic collection of hyperdelic music visualizations. Link (Thanks, Mike Love!)

Atari user’s desk, circa 1983

David Pescovitz — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 18:53:04 +0000

My friend Jennifer Brown scanned this fantastic photo shot by her neighbor of his desk, circa 1983. The Return of the Jedi promotional glass set from Burger King is a perfect touch. Link to bigger picture