Culture Archive

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  ‘People want to be amazed’: the man behind the magic of ‘Now You See Me’

  By Bryan Bishop on May 31, 2013 10:17 am + 39 comments

  David Kwong got his first taste of magic as a young boy in upstate New York. The trick was simple: Continue reading…

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  Article

  Architects propose radical new designs for New York's Penn Station

  By Aaron Souppouris on May 31, 2013 07:18 am + 109 comments

  A number of design firms have drawn up plans for new a Penn Station and Madison Square Garden as Continue reading…

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  Article

  The rise and fall of the 'Star Wars theater'

  By Matt Brian on May 31, 2013 06:40 am + 15 comments

  Before the release of Star Wars in March 1977, Lucasfilm wasn't sure if the film would be a success. Continue reading…

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  Article

  'Human Asteroids' recreates classic game, makes you the spaceship

  By Matt Brian on May 31, 2013 05:15 am + 8 comments

  Ever wanted to play a live action version of Asteroids? If Two Bit Circus' travelling circus comes Continue reading…

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  Article

  Coursera bringing online courses to 64-campus SUNY university system

  By Jacob Kastrenakes on May 30, 2013 02:19 pm + 6 comments

  Online education provider Coursera is partnering with 10 more university systems and schools, Continue reading…

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  Feature

  Where the richest music nerds go to play: the High End show

  By Trent Wolbe on May 30, 2013 11:45 am + 113 comments

  In early May Trent Wolbe traveled to the High End trade show in Munich, Germany. This is part one of Continue reading…

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  Article

  Grumpy Cat gets movie deal, will reportedly star in 'big family comedy'

  By Adi Robertson on May 30, 2013 11:26 am + 41 comments

  Many years ago, a humble message board spawned the concept of Caturday — a time for everyone to Continue reading…

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  Stream

  June's Book Club book is 'Cat's Cradle' by Kurt Vonnegut: join us!

  By Laura June on May 30, 2013 09:20 am

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  Article

  'Beetle Sphere' turns iconic Volkswagen into a giant yellow ball

  By Amar Toor on May 30, 2013 05:21 am + 23 comments

  An artist in Indonesia has turned one of the most iconic cars ever produced into a giant ball. The Continue reading…

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  Article

  Justin Timberlake to headline September's iTunes Music Festival

  By Jeff Blagdon on May 30, 2013 02:28 am + 12 comments

  Justin Timberlake is among the headliners at this year’s iTunes Music Festival, Apple’s annual Continue reading…