Nik Freeman made a map of the United States based on census data from 2010. The green parts are census blocks in which nobody lives. (via Metafilter)
With Google Maps technology, you can now explore the lands of George R.R. Martin’s world from A Song of Ice and Fire and Game of Thrones. Check out the map of Westeros and Essos. (via The Daily Dot)
50 Years Into the War on Poverty, Hardship Hits Back.
Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Ghostbusters With Witty Art Inspired by the Film. Gallery 1988 is taking the show on the road.
Keep Your Kitten Away From Your Laptop With This Handy Cat Desk. It gives them something better to do than bothering you.
In the wake of 16 Sherpa deaths last week, Nepali Sherpas are sitting out this year’s Mt. Everest climbing season. Why should they risk their lives to take Westerners up the mountain for just a tiny share of the profit?
The NYPD Just Learned A Very Valuable Lesson About Asking The Internet To Use A Twitter Hashtag. They asked for pictures of New York cops and got a ton of digital brutality.
The Danger of the Monster Myth. A man confronts the popular notion of rapists as aberrant, violent strangers, like the one who murdered his wife. (via Metafilter)
Why Mindy Kaling is the body positive icon of the moment. Despite a medical degree, her TV character in the same spot as many women.
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