optical illusions These boxes aren't rotating. It's an optical illusion. Really. David Pescovitz

art Bird flight, bug gaits, and animal walks: fascinating videos for animators David Pescovitz

video Fun animated type experiment Andrea James

art Artist creates an animation a day for a month in this charming compilation Andrea James

Technology Motorized backpack self-adjusts its motion to feel lighter David Pescovitz

biology Astounding slo-mo videos of insects in flight David Pescovitz

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Gadgets Your home office could use some work of its own and these 20 items might just do the trick Boing Boing's Shop

short 'Tokri,' a gorgeous stop-motion short 8 years in the making Rusty Blazenhoff

Barbados If you can work remotely, Barbados want you to come and stay for a year Mark Frauenfelder

music Aedan's "Evolution" features vibrant flower and insect closeups Andrea James

We Are Little Zombies is a treat for eyes and ears Mark Frauenfelder

tabletop games Solo roleplaying a Thousand Year Old Vampire Gareth Branwyn

feminism Feminist father: "If you ever hurt my daughter, I swear to God I'll let her navigate her own emotional growth" (video) Rusty Blazenhoff

Gadgets Make serious cash as an Amazon FBA or dropshipping magnate with this comprehensive training Boing Boing's Shop

novels An interview with Charlie Kaufman about his new novel takes a weirdly meta Kaufman-esque turn Thom Dunn

Gadgets These 10 accessories can instantly change your selfie or video streaming game Boing Boing's Shop

music Ennio Morricone, 1928-2020 Rob Beschizza

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films Beautiful film of plates and glasses smashing to a Bach soundtrack David Pescovitz