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Gorgeous data of the journeys of ships

As humanity continues barreling forward with computers being further enmeshed in our lives, there's lots of good reasons to be concerned. Luckily, this post by mhoye is isn't one of them, as it explores the abstract beauty of the path taken by ships over a year.

If you squint, you can make out Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard. Data: NOAA; Map: Jon Keegan / Beautiful Public Data

For The Love Of Movies

Community member wubbie absolutely loves posters, especially movie posters! So they built a cloud based service that allows anyone to stream over 3,500 movie posters to their device for the most epic and love and movie art ever!

You Thought You Could Throw Me Away

Photo by Thandiwe MuriuA Cycle of Joy” (2023). All images © Thandiwe Muriu Heyho created a post that showcases Kenyan photographer Thandiwe Muriu and her work with wax fabrics common in Central and West Africa.

"Give me your glow ups"

For my part I know nothing with any certainty, but the sight of the stars makes me dream....  Vincent Van GoghFor my part I know nothing with any certainty, but the sight of the stars makes me dream.... Vincent Van Gogh by Nick Kenrick. (cc by)

In Ask Metafilter, I kind of look and feel like something they dragged out of the Chicago River. What are your favorite (relatively) quick-result ways to perk your whole deal up? Looks and spirits alike.

10/23/19
by taz

Show us your pretties!

infini artworkinfini's Girl in the Wind by Midori Takaki

I'm feeling the need for some beauty and some MeFite sharing, so let's see (and/or read about) your favorite object of beauty in your living space

In Metatalk, Eyebrows McGee invites us up to share our etchings!

10/16/16
by taz

Spa Me!

Sole SearchingSole Searching by ladyb (cc by-nd)

Great suggestions from barchan in response to "Help a girl on a budget have a spa day in the privacy of her own home," including links to DIY pampering concoctions.

04/14/15
by taz

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