Joss Whedon talks to Wired’s Adam Rogers!

Photo: Joe Pugliese

(Source: Wired, via wired)

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Why the Most Literate Cities in America Aren’t the Wealthiest

Apparently, money can’t buy literacy. Dr. John Miller says he “learned that wealthier cites are no more likely to rank highly in literacy than poorer cities.” Although “poverty has a strong impact on educational attainment,” Miller says, cities that are “truly committed to literacy” can find a way to “create and sustain rich resources for reading.” 

Check out the 20 most literate cities on GOOD→ 

Because in another life I’d be an urban planner:

1959 Film from ULI and National Association of Homebuilders Warns of Urban Sprawl (by ULITV)

Photographs of Superheroes Performing Household Chores via laughingsquid

My sister was going to sell these back to her college bookstore, instead I offered her money for them. She ended up giving me both for $10! Design nerd FTW!

“Enjoy the book… add to your ‘Chicago’ research” collection.

I love my parents.

*blush*

Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back Retold Using Only Icons (via laughingsquid)

I’m so lucky to have friends that e-mail me awesome links to awesome things like this awesome map, which I surely would have missed.

In 1811, John Randel created a proposed street grid of Manhattan. Compare his map, along with other historic information, to modern-day Manhattan.

Flow chart! The Evolution of The Geek via laughingsquid

This is fantastic!

steveheisler:

Amazing pre-housewarming gift from Genevieve Koski.

Love this! I might have to splurge! Nerdy at its finest!

happytastic:

Attempting to resist the urge to buy both of these for this dude I know. ;)

thedailywhat:

Tee of the Day: “Polar Beer” by Ian Leino.

Back by overwhelming popular demand, the Polar Beer shirt is once again available for purchase, just in time for the start of final season celebrations!

Why yes, that DHARMA Beer Station logo is still available in button form, thanks for re-asking.

[thanks ian!]