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kenyatta:

Furoshiki: how to carry stuff using a traditional Japanese wrapping cloth

After a few weeks with this Hex backpack I realized that I needed to rethink the way I carry things again. And so I came across this post on furoshiki squares on Carryology:

Before diving in and beginning the experiment, I had to familiarize myself with the various furoshiki folding techniques that were out there.  Naturally, I found myself on furoshiki.com/techniques/.  There are plenty of other resources out there to learn these techniques which you can discover via a quick Google search, this is the one I went with.  You may love this one, or love a different one.  We even posted a great infographic up the last time we discussed furoshiki.  It’s all totally up to you. Keep in mind, almost any fabric will work. 

The most important thing is to research the different methods for folding/tying different shapes/weights/sizes of objects in their different carry methods/formats, that are best suited for the specific application that is presented at that moment.  And then to remember them all.  For example, different methods would be used to carry one honeydew melon than 1,000 kidney beans.  It is important to understand that your brain now becomes your backpack, and your messenger bag, and your tote, and more.  The fabric is just fabric, a vehicle for the carry. 

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enochliew:

The Inspiration Pad by Marc Thomasset

“I wanted to turn the conventional upside down with curved, angles and twisted lines in order to create one which could inspire people to unleash their own creativity.”

Would be great if it just said composition notebook on the cover and not inspiration pad

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odditiesoflife:

Funky Fungi

Bearded Tooth Mushroom - This strange looking fungus is edible when young and grows primarily in North America. The mushroom is unique due to its unusual, white and hairy appearance. The taste resembles seafood and is used mostly in Chinese cuisine.

Sky Blue (Entoloma Hochstetteri) - It is named after the German naturalist Ferdinand von Hochstetter. Found in the woodlands of New Zealand and India, the small mushroom is known for its blue color because of three azulene pigments and is not edible.

Cauliflower (Sparassis) - This unique mushroom derives its name from Greek meaning “to tear”. These species are found in Korea, USA and Australia. The mushroom is edible only when its still white in color.

Fly Agaric (Amanita Muscaria) - They belongs to the poisonous types of fungus usually growing in the regions of the Northern Hemisphere. These beautiful deep red mushrooms are large with with white spots and are one of the most recognizable types of mushroom.

Turkey Tail (Trametes Versicolor) - This fungus can be found all over the world and looks like turkey feathers. The importance of this species is high in China and Japan as they are used in medicine for therapies against cancer.

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archiemcphee:

It’s a brand new week, which means it’s about time for a new crazy photo meme from Japan. This time those crazy kids, inspired by a new anime series based on the manga Attack on Titan, are playing with the age-old trick of forced perspective and staging awesome photos in which one giant student is grabbing or about to devour their classmates.

“…Attack on Titan tells the story of a wall city that’s being attacked by human-eating giants. The anime’s opening is utterly mental, and it’s inspiring all sorts of video parodies. 

The show seems to have captured the imagination of Japan’s youth. Since late April, photos of “Pretend Attack on Titan” (進撃の巨人ごっこ or Shingeki no Kyojin gokko) have been popping up online. Using perspective tricks, this photo trend usually depicts teens pretending to hold or even eat other kids. There are also photos of teens “attacking” giant classmates. Over the past few days, the number of pics has really begun to take off.”

Visit Kotaku to view many more “Pretend Attack on Titan” photos.

So, with all of these fantastic photo memes to play with, when do these students have time for class?

[via Kotaku]