Enter Pyongyang [Video: 3:14]

Hypnotic timelapse footage of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.

Via The Verge

First-person hyperlapse videos [Video: 3:22]

Microsoft Research develop a way of making those normally shaky, first-person videos look silky smooth with fancy algorithms.

Via The Verge

Tie Break [App]

If you're never quite sure how to tie a tie, then this is the app for you, courtesy of Hermès and available on iOS and Android. Sweet.

Via Twitter

Game of Thrones as a subway map [Article]

One of two of these routes most likely end in a blood bath. Yes, you can buy prints.

Via Twitter

Could you see the curvature of the Earth in this airport? [Long read]

Formulae are present, but don't let that put you off learning something new. A fascinating read.

Resume of a graphic designer [McSweeney's]

Absolutely brilliant.

Inside the mortuary... [Article]

Intriguing article about the pioneering work done by Professor Sue Black at the University of Dundee. “When Black arrived at Dundee in 2003, her department was a sleepier place: managed by three men all over 60. ‘They were fantastic ... they took me aside and said, ‘Look we know you want to make changes – you go on and do it.’’ She did.”

Via The Browser

Architect reframes design for blind [Long read]

Compelling read about one man's pursuit of continuing to create and design after losing his sight.

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