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“Architecture of IRAN during Islamic times”

1. “Architecture of IRAN during Islamic times” by pesaretabrizi: This gorgeous collection of Iranian architecture is fantastic, mystical and inspiring.

2. Reknit: Your favorite knit sweater dying a slow, unraveling death? Never fear! ReKnit will transform your favorite old sweater into a shiny, new scarf for you to enjoy. Welcome to upcycle heaven.

3. Pennyshooter Prototype: I have seen the future, and in that future I can wing you with a penny with my business card. Better start ducking, bitches.

4. Why Humans Were Born To Run Barefoot: This fascinating article and radio clip explains how scientists are discovering how running barefoot affects human’s stride, and why it appears to actually be significantly better for us to run in this fashion.

5. Mac Vs. PC: The Complete Campaign: AdFreak has collected the entire collection of what may be considered the best ad campaign of the decade. If only John Hodgman wasn’t so loveable…

6. “If Movie Posters Told The Truth”: Though I personally feel these “photo-editing” contests can get a little out of hand, a majority of these altered movie posters are remarkably well done, and exceptionally amusing.

7. Ain’t: I came across the Wikipedia page for this colloquialism the other day. It’s a fascinating grammatical read of a practically made up slang word.

Finally, if you aren’t familiar with Fever Ray, the solo side project of The Knives front woman Karin Dreijer Andersson, you really, really, need to acquaint yourself, because it was one of the best albums that came out last year, in my humble opinion. If that isn’t a good enough reason, then I turn your attention to this award acceptance speech she recently gave in Sweden while accepting the award for best dance record. Known for never revealing her face, she is swiftly giving Lady Gaga a run for her money in the performance art department. And I LOVE it…