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The World of Star Wars: A Timeline Visualization
What is considered canon in the Star Wars universe? When does each movie/show/book take place? These topics could be confusing to those not paying close attention, especially with the reboot of the franchise and the onslaught of new movies, a show, books, and comics. Outer Places has done the research for us and compiled everything into a huge infographic which […]
The Disapproval Matrix
Where does criticism come from, and how should you handle it? Look no further than Ann Friedman’s Disapproval Matrix. Critics: These are smart people who know something about your field. They are taking a hard look at your work and are not loving it. You’ll probably want to listen to what they have to say, […]
100 Years of “The Perfect Body”
One of my favorite sections from Tina Fey’s 2009 bestseller Bossypants deals with body image: I think the first real change in women’s body image came when JLo turned it butt-style. That was the first time that having a large-scale situation in the back was part of mainstream American beauty. Girls wanted butts now. Men […]
Two Fascinating, Potentially NSFW Charts
I’m not sure exactly why I find these charts — depicting the various subjects and categories that turn people on and how they differ between men and women — so interesting. Well, duh it’s related to sex so it’s naturally intriguing. But I think for me, the science and research behind human attraction has always been captivating […]