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dutch photographer captures ex-lovers side by side in surreal diptychs inspired by medieval paintings.
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We just love these comics by Israeli artist Yehuda Adi Devir! As a follow-on from our previous post, depicting his and his wife Maja’s adorable relationship, we have more cute and oh-so-relatable snapshots of the domestic bliss this talented couple share.
Valentine’s Day. It’s upon us once again, and it can be stressful. If you’re hoping to do better than flowers or chocolates but still stuck on what to get the special person in your life, take heart: we’ve all been there. Below, the staff of Atlas Obscura has compiled our best ideas for unusual Valentine’s gifts for both men and women this year, all of which are available online with two-day shipping.
Flowers are pretty and smell good, and this makes them a very, very nice gift. But wait just a few days and what do you have? A metaphor. Leaves wizened and brittle, flowers slumping down like they can’t bear the sight of you, stems that stink when you finally pull them out of their cloudy water. Instead you could give a gift that represents sustainability and balance. I’m into the EcoSphere, a self-contained, self-sustained ecosystem in a glass globe. Inside, shrimp, algae, and bacteria coexist in a nutrient cycle without the need for additional food, filtering, or anything but light. Enduring natural harmony with little to no maintenance—how’s that for a Valentine’s Day metaphor? —Samir S. Patel
If you’re set on giving sweets but not crazy about heart-shaped boxes, you can’t go wrong with these planet and space-themed lollipops. Not only are they beautiful, miniature works of art, there’s also a world of possibilities when it comes to the romantic puns you can include in the card. Some suggestions: "I love you to the moon and back," "you’re my world," or "I thank my lucky stars for you!" —Larissa Hayden
A plush organ is a perfect way to playfully remind your partner that they will always have your heart. At the very least, you can tell them that they now have a gentle heart. —Samantha Chong
It can be tough to avoid chintzy gift boxes and heart-shaped containers. But why not make the wrapping part of the gift? Perfect for hiding jewelry or other small items, a puzzle box is a great addition to any curious collection. And for the lazy gift-giver, this carved puzzle box even has a permanent bow so you don’t have to wrap it.—Eric Grundhauser
If you’re broken-hearted this Valentine’s Day, remind yourself that you’re in good company with It Ended Badly. From murderous husbands to exes who just won’t let go, author Jennifer Wright chronicles history’s most horrible breakups. Each chapter acts as a prescription. "If you deserve an apology," read about Norman and Adele Morales Mailer. The writer stabbed his wife with a penknife after she told him he was "no Dostoyevsky" (she survived and got a divorce). "If you were dumped," learn how Edith Wharton wrote a string of pleading, unanswered letters to Morton Fullerton. Entertaining and informative, the book is a helpful reminder that, no matter how lonely you might feel on February 14, it could be worse. At least you’re not Anne Boleyn. —Sam O’Brien
This idea is inspired by Nico Cox, an antiquarian horologist I occasionally work with in Seattle. She once told me about how she wanted to celebrate each of her wedding anniversaries with her husband by building a ship in a bottle. After many years together, they could look up into a room and see all of these boats sailing around, each one unique, hand-built together by love and perseverance, ritual and care. —Shin Yu Pai
OK, OK, hear me out on this one. Dungeons & Dragons is a great activity for couples. With one player creating a character, and the other guiding the story as the Dungeon Master, two people can take part in a unique adventure that is handcrafted to the people playing. Your adventures can be as short or as long as you want them to be, and they can end up really helping you to get to know your partner (who knew he would just let that wizard keep experimenting on the village children?) Why sit around watching an action movie when you can take part in one with the person you love? Roleplaying has long been a popular activity in the bedroom, but it can be just as fun at the kitchen table.—E.G.
I bought my fiancè a tin of edible scorpions because we’ve never really done Valentine’s Day and I figured it was a good way to establish a precedent before we get married this year. Amazon tells me that people who bought edible scorpions also purchased "camel jerky" and a three-pack of Colgate toothpaste. Can we all say #couplegoals? —Rose Annis
This is a guest contribution by Seattle-based sound designer Chris Burgess. Chris has been working principally in game audio for the last several years to support his “healthy” addiction to synths. Recently he’s worked on Guild Wars 2, Middle-earth: Shadow of War and République. I built my first modular system about seven months ago and dove in with an […]
Even with the ongoing crypto bloodbath, cryptocurrency mining remains a lucrative venture and hackers, as well as businesses, are not relenting at all in their efforts toward becoming kings of digital currency. Individuals can mine bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies on virtually anything that is connected to the internet. The lastest event in the world of …
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Past players, fans and friends, A few years ago we made the very difficult decision to retire the Zombie Pets game. The technology the game was built with was coming to an end and the gameplay was not sustainable. RSS Twitter Pinterest We did not take the decision lightly. Just as we had invested our hearts …
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This is a song by Showbread, off their album “Who Can Know It” The Lyrics: I’m tired of being filed into classrooms And made to sit in pews Made subject to the tyranny of scriptures you abuse And handed guns to march along Like patriotic clowns Believing anything we’re told …
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The Ancient Wisdom Papers (name inspired by the Federalist Papers shortly after seeing the hit Broadway musical Hamilton) is a series of posts I’m writing to make the case that ancient wisdom should be a primary source of advice and counsel as you navigate the tricky, the ambiguous, the painful, and even the happy
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Artificial intelligence is so rapidly evolving that it can be difficult to keep up. Fortunately, keeping up with the gamut of constantly-emerging news is exactly what Twitter is best for. Because tech, and especially artificial intelligence, tends to grow exponentially as breakthroughs in the field piggy-back upon each other, there’s no shortage of stories, opinions, […]
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Twenty organizations signed onto amicus briefs in support of Silk Road operator Ross Ulbricht’s petition to have his case reviewed by the US Supreme Court. On Feb. 5, five amicus curiae briefs were filed regarding Ulbricht v. United States, which alleges that the government violated Ulbricht’s Fourth and Sixth Amendment rights during its investigation and
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Created by Arvind Sanjeev, Lumen is a mixed reality storytelling device that lets users explore AR/VR content without being confined to headsets or mobile devices.
