Pretty Cool Things

Are you confused about what the hell is going on with the economy?  Here a superb video created by Jonathan Jarvis providing a concise clarification on the current credit crisis, in a way that even a 5th grader can understand.

The Crisis of Credit Visualized from Jonathan Jarvis on Vimeo.

Here’s a fascinating display of all commercial air traffic represented globally over a 24-hour period. Check out the amount of traffic that flows into Hawaii.

Artist Joshua Callaghan has created a series of public art projects in Los Angeles, in which he places digitally printed adhesive vinyl on urban eyesores, such as electrical boxes. The graphics depict the scene that’s hidden behind the object, effectively “cloaking” the subject. The vinyl is permanently affixed and coated with a special chemical to prevent the occurrence of another urban eyesore, graffiti.

“Weird news from all over the Globe” has put together a nice collection of old ads, with a creepy twist.

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