tribute to shuttle

2011 marks the final flight for NASA's shuttle program after 30 years. In this (yes, it's long) video, watch shuttles take off in gorgeous slow-motion, with explanatory commentary that's actually interesting.

mind the gap

commuting every day to work on public transport can become tiresome and dull. you don't get a seat. the person next to you apparently hasn't showered in maybe six days. you go three stops before realising you left something important at home. which is why when people get creative and cheeky, tweaking little details you notice because you've got nowhere else to look, it makes your day.

example one: Stickers on the Central Line

the digbys

i'm not going to try explain, just go and read it. the story of The Digbys, via the Daily.

iconic roadtrips

doing a roadtrip across the USA has always been one of my travel to-do's, but it starts to get complicated when it comes to deciding the route. if you're a movie buff, well - now the route to take doesn't have to be such a difficult choice: a kind soul at NYU has come up with an interactive map of movie road-trips from Thelma and Louise to Easy Rider.

paupers need not apply

a magazine for those who really have everything....except their own private island .

one day...sigh

room one o'seven

using wonderfully shot photographs, a man named lyndon tells the story of a motel room

snapBack

looks like the magic of the internet is bringing out people's inner digital altruist:

inspired by PostSecret - I Found Your Camera .

perspective

when you think you're having a bad day, bookmark this page to remind you that it wasn't you who was run over on Bolivia's Road of Death

dee pee are kay

ever wondered what North Korea looks like? you have, huh? Ok. Cold and empty seems to be the order of the day . brrrr. just don't be takin' no early mornin' walks at the Kumgang tourist zone, y'hear?!

mr taxi man

here's another random job you don't even think about: being a taxi cab dispatcher . Apparently it's a cut-throat world, taxi driving...

letter writing isn't dead

...as this letter of complaint to the head of Virgin, Sir Richard Branson , demonstrates. Make sure your mouth is empty or else you might spray the screen in front of you. "What is this white stuff, Richard?!"