National Geographic: Unseen Sahara

1. National Geographic: Unseen Sahara: These rare aerial shots of Libya’s remote Fezzan region are dazzling and look like the ruins of some magical civilization.

2. Maurice Sendak Interview: If you are like me, you are still reeling from the masterpiece of a movie interpretation of, “Where The Wild Things Are.” After experiencing the movie, it was great to read Steven Heller’s interview with Maurice Sendak, and find out more about the author’s original intentions for the book, and how they were interlaced in the new form the movie paints of the timeless story.

3. The Perfect Boiled Egg: There are very few things I like as much as a soft-boiled egg. Regardless of how you prefer your egg boiled, discovering that perfect point to cook your perfect egg can be a tricky, frustrating business indeed, or at least, it was. Serious Eats removes the guess work, by conducting time tests and showing the reader just what you’ll find in that shell.

4. Speaking Faces: Ever wondered what others first impression of you are? Or for that matter, if your first impressions of others are similar to those around you? This website, allows a user to upload a single photo of themselves, and then other users vote on their immediate first impression. While I find the preselected options rather repressive, it’s an interesting social experiment on all sides.

5. The 6 Creepiest Places on Earth: Cracked.com compiles a list of places around the world sure to tingle your spine and chill the blood.

6. The F@#$ing Word of the Day: This website is the perfect solution to those of us who love grammar, but are inclined to prefer a little more potty in our mouths. I like my knowledge with a side of hubris, thanks.

7. Zombie Apocalypse: If the zombies attacked tomorrow, how likely would it be that you could survive it? Take this quiz and find out.

And finally, this time lapse video of the Milky Way passing over Texas is sure to take your breathe away. It feels almost holy…(hint: the magic happens 20 seconds in)…

Galactic Center of Milky Way Rises over Texas Star Party from William Castleman on Vimeo.

Best Wishes For a Safe & Happy Halloween!

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