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Edible Chocolate LEGOs Exist, Childhood Dreams Can Now Be Stacked And Eaten

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If you've ever been told you weren't allowed to have dessert until you cleaned up your toys, well, you can now clean up your toys by having dessert. You can eat your toys. Eating your toys will clean up your mess. Your toys are the dessert. That'll show 'em, right?

All you'll need are some chocolate LEGOs. Designer Akihiro Mizuuchi crafted a precise mould to produce these edible building blocks, which appear to be made from dark, milk and white chocolate.

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The LEGOs do look tasty, but they pose a problem bigger than your older brother storming into the den to kick over the Death Star II set you just spent hours putting together. How can you prevent your hands from melting the blocks?

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It seems Mizuuchi had no trouble assembling a couple sweet designs from the cocoa, but it's unclear if he used something like tweezers (or frozen gloves?) for support. In any case, we'd be psyched to try to make a masterpiece, and devour the finished product.

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Proof That Hollywood Doesn't Understand Texting

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Even though nearly all of us are texting every day, we still haven't quite figured out how to depict it in film and on television.

Film critic Tony Zhou took a look through the evolution of the onscreen text message in an informative video, found at the bottom of this post, highlighting the ways in which we can still improve on this sometimes awkward problem.

Animating text messages onscreen has for existed for years, as seen in 2008's "Sex Drive," below.





However, the integration of texting and film continues to gain mainstream appeal. For example, ABC's "Pretty Little Liars" is centered around girls receiving text messages from the elusive "A." But there's a problem, visually, as illustrated below: the cutaway shot to a phone screen looks sharp and forced.



But -- hallelujah! -- Frank Underwood -- as played by Kevin Spacey -- is here to save (and ruin) the day. In Netflix's "House of Cards," texts appear beside the character, enabling us to see his entire glorious performance.



But ultimately, for Zhou, BBC's "Sherlock" does it best: the show artfully integrates a classic, borderless white font with messages that look natural and appear in visually interesting ways.



Check out Zhou's full examination of the history of onscreen texting:

A Brief Look at Texting and the Internet in Film from Tony Zhou on Vimeo.

Ancient 'Zigzag Art' Discovered In 2,800-Year-Old Greek Tomb

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Archaeologists working at the ancient city of Corinth, Greece, have discovered a tomb dating back around 2,800 years that has pottery decorated with zigzagging designs.

The tomb was built sometime between 800 B.C. and 760 B.C., a time when Corinth was emerging as a major power and Greeks were colonizing the coasts of the Mediterranean Sea.

The tomb itself consists of a shaft and burial pit, the pit having a limestone sarcophagus that is about 5.8 feet (1.76 meters) long, 2.8 feet (0.86 m) wide and 2.1 feet (0.63 m) high. When researchers opened the sarcophagus, they found a single individual had been buried inside, with only fragments of bones surviving. [See Photos of Greek Tomb and Zigzag Pottery]

The scientists found several pottery vessels beside the sarcophagus, and the tomb also contained a niche, sealed with a limestone slab, which held 13 mostly complete vessels.

"The wealth of the occupant here is indicated by the sarcophagus and the large number of vessels," writes a team of researchers in a recent issue of the journal Hesperia. Except for two vessels imported from Athens all the pottery was made in Corinth, the researchers noted.



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A jar decorated with zigzagging lines was found beside the sarcophagus inside the 2,800-year-old Greek tomb.

The vessels were decorated with a variety of designs, including wavy, zigzagging lines and meandering patterns that look like a maze. This style of pottery was popular at the time, and archaeologists often refer to this as Greece's "Geometric" period.

Several centuries later, in Roman times, the tomb would almost be destroyed after a wall was built beside it. When archaeologists excavated that wall, they found a limestone column that may have originally served as a grave marker for the tomb.

Rise of a wealthy city

A group of rulers called the Bacchiadae came to power in Corinth in 747 B.C. (a few decades after the tomb was constructed), ancient records indicate. Those rulers built colonies in modern-day Sicily and Corfu, decisions that helped Corinth increase trade and grow wealthy.

"Once these colonies in the west and northwest had been established, Corinth, because of its favorable geographical location, became the most important trading center for commerce between them and mainland Greece," wrote Elke Stein-Hölkeskamp, an instructor at the University of Münster in Germany, in a paper published in the book "A Companion to Archaic Greece" (Wiley-Blackwell, 2009).

Corinthian goods, including the city's fine pottery, would be traded throughout the Mediterranean world.

The tomb was found in 2006 during excavations done by the American School of Classical Studies in a part of Corinth now called the Panayia Field. A report on the tomb was published recently in the journal Hesperia. Four other graves had been found close to this tomb before 2006.

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Jennifer Lawrence's 'Hateful Eight' Rumors Have Already Been Denied

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Almost as quickly as word spread that Jennifer Lawrence might splatter some blood all over Quentin Tarantino's buzzy new film, "The Hateful Eight," a rep for the Oscar winner reportedly denied that she has any involvement with the project.

Collider reported on Thursday that Lawrence was in serious talks to take a role in Tarantino's new Western, the nondescript teaser trailer for which leaked online the day earlier. Presumably Lawrence's role would be one of the central eight characters, only one of whom, Daisy Domergue aka "The Prisoner," is female. Amber Tamblyn read that part during a live table read of the script in April. There's also a second female character named Six Horse Judy, whom frequent Tarantino-film actress Zoë Bell read.

Whether Lawrence is in contention for one of those parts now seems doubtful.




Of course, it's always possible -- especially given the brouhaha following the "Hateful Eight" script leak -- that Tarantino and company are simply keeping tight lips on the movie's cast. Typically, however, when actors' reps deny a rumor that's true, they do so with more open-ended language than Lawrence's did. Nonetheless, this could take a turn at any point. The role seems like great bait for Lawrence, who has starred in a couple of David O. Russell films and could find her next Oscar break with the highly anticipated Tarantino movie.

This Guy Should Be On Fire

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Baby, you're a firework -- literally.

Or, at least inventor Colin Furze is. In this video, Furze dons a self-made steel suit and steps safely inside a fireworks display.

Furze creates the suit using a process called hydroforming, in which high-pressure water bends metal into new shapes. He demonstrates the technique in this video, but it looks something like this:





From there, once Furze had his suit, a host of explosive moments ensued. We don't recommend you try this one at home, but regardless, it makes a stunning visual.



New Yorker Cover Makes Powerful Statement About What's Happening In Ferguson

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The latest cover of The New Yorker is a bold statement about recent events in Ferguson, Missouri, a city roiled by the shooting of unarmed black teenager Michael Brown.

The image, which is on the front of the magazine's Sept. 1 issue, shows people holding up their hands under the glow of headlights from a police vehicle.

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The "hands-up" gesture has come to be a symbol of protest after a police officer shot Brown earlier this month. His death has sparked demonstrations in Ferguson and violent confrontations as police crack down on protesters.

Artist Eric Drooker told The New Yorker that the cover has a personal meaning for him.

"An artist friend of mine was killed by a cop in lower Manhattan, back in 1991," Drooker said. "He happened to be black, and the police officer was never indicted."

Is This Perfect Face In The Clouds For Real?

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We've all played the game where you identify shapes in the clouds. You might have seen horses, monsters, waves and even the occasional face. But have you ever seen a face this perfect?

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If the image is real, it might just win best cloud-shape spotting in our book.

"This video was taken from the front steps of our house as we were shocked to see a perfect face in the clouds," claims Youtuber Jason Kohler in the video description.

The effect of seeing faces in odd places like the clouds, trees, the moon or even a piece of toast is known as pareidolia. Dr. Nouchine Hadjikhani of Harvard University says this type of perception is perfectly normal as it is part of our biological heritage. "Humans are 'pre-wired' to detect faces from birth," she told BBC News.

So next time you see a face in the gnarled roots of a tree or in the fur patterns of a cat, blame it on human evolution.

9 Times 'The Simpsons' Was Strangely Beautiful

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When you think "The Simpsons" you inevitably think funny gags, hilarious characters and unforgettable lines. It's easy to see why the show has 25 years under its belt.

What you probably don't think about, however, are those oddly beautiful moments. In a comedy, they sort of sneak up on you.

But that doesn't mean they're any less effective. In fact, they're often strikingly poignant. With "The Simpsons" marathon underway on FXX, here are just a few visually and emotionally beautiful moments from the show.

"The Simpsons" showed us...



What it means to love an inanimate object.


Ep. "Mr. Lisa Goes To Washington"



What it means to be alone.


Ep. "Bart's Friend Falls In Love"



What it means to love your pet.


Ep. "Dog Of Death"



What it means to lose someone.


Ep. "One Fish, Two Fish, Blowfish, Blue Fish"



What it means to be a parent.


Ep. "And Maggie Makes Three"



What it means to say goodbye.


Ep. "Mother Simpson"



What it means to be a brother or sister.


Ep. "Lisa On Ice"



And, as odd and imperfect as they might be...


Ep. "Home Sweet Homediddly-Dum-Doodily"



What it means to be a family.


Ep. "Marge Be Not Proud"



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'The Ideal Woman Project' Wants To Know What You See When You Look In The Mirror

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"What do you see when you look in the mirror?"

That's the question Orlando-based artist SKIP and his fiancée, photographer Tasha Copley, ask in their new art installation, "FRANCHISE: The Ideal Woman." The installation consists of two photographs, one showing Copley marked up by plastic surgery "guidelines" in preparation for transforming her body into the "ideal," and another showcasing Copley's natural beauty and comfort in her own skin. The images are accompanied by a box in which viewers can share what they see when they look in the mirror, and what they find beautiful about themselves. Some of these contributions are included below.

(Some images below may be considered NSFW.)



SKIP's interest in body image stems from his own struggles with self-esteem.

"For me up until my early twenties I believed I was just a collection of 'too' many things," he told The Huffington Post in an email. "I was too thin, I was too pale, I was too short, my ears were too big and my legs were too hairy. For a good chunk of my life I think I really just hated most of the things I saw when I looked in the mirror."

Recognizing the extreme pressures women in particular face to be beautiful, SKIP decided to feature a female body in the installation. Believing that low self-esteem "absolutely stands in the way of true self-love and acceptance," SKIP paired up with Copley to create artwork that questioned the ideal, celebrated the untouched female body, and asked viewers to question their own ideas of beauty.

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A comment left by a viewer of the installation.


"I have always felt very strongly about promoting positive body image and self-esteem, so this definitely was the perfect project for us to work with each other," Copley told HuffPost. "As a woman who has had a child, I experienced a huge transformation in my body from pre-pregnancy to post-pregnancy... After having a baby –- a very large baby –- you are forced to relearn your body all over again, inside and out."



For Copley, the dichotomy of the two images is ultimately empowering: "In a way the right side of the installation represents how I see myself set against a world of supermodels and a perceived idea of what beauty is, and the left side is how I actually feel about myself when stripped away -– a strong, confident, sexy woman."

Being photographed and displayed has helped Copley accept and love her body, she told HuffPost.

"Ultimately, letting go of my insecurities and presenting all of my 'flaws' to the public -– and now the world –- became a cathartic and empowering experience. There is nothing left to be embarrassed by because I have nothing left to hide."

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Another comment left by a viewer of the installation.


The pair report that reactions to the installation have mostly been "overwhelmingly positive and emotional." Unfortunately, the installation was vandalized while on display at the Orlando City Arts Factory last month.

"That discovery was definitely a harsh pill to swallow, but the response from the local and online community was overwhelming and their donations and financial support allowed us to reprint the life-sized photos of the installation for potential future viewings in other cities and wider audiences," SKIP told HuffPost.




The duo hope that their installation will make viewers question their attitudes towards their own bodies. They told HuffPost:

A lot of this “ideal” that is being pushed out in the world of photoshopped supermodels and suntans and celebrities all stem from people just not being honest with themselves and with each other. And that is something we’d really like to see change in time.


See more images from the project on the Facebook page and Instagram.


[h/t Refinery29]

Don't Try Breathing Fire Until You Watch This Video

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After a 70-year career, Ward Hall's claim to the title "King of the Sideshows" is undisputed.

However, his seven-decade career almost went up in smoke before it began.

When Hall was 14, he ran off to join a circus and was hired after he convinced the carnival owners he knew how to breathe fire.

The second day on the job, he had an epiphany.

"I told these people I can eat fire, I better see what I can do about learning to do it," he tells Huffington Post in a video documentary.

WATCH: Ward Hall - King Of The Sideshow


Hall went over to where the trucks were kept and got a can of high-test gasoline, which he points out, "is not what you use to eat fire."

He then set about making torches and dipping them into the gas.

"I probably even put a little bit of the gas into my mouth," Hall said. "I don't know what I expected to do, but what I did do is burn the hell out of my face."

Not only that, but he set the building on fire.

Things turned out OK. Not only did he own his own sideshow within 11 years, but his life story has just been turned into a new book, "Ward Hall: King Of The Sideshows" (Casa Flamingo).




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Marine Sings Moving Cover Of 'Home' On Plane, Passengers Fall Quiet In Reverence

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This marine figured out the perfect way to let his fellow passengers know he was headed home.

U.S. Marine Matt Bussen was on a plane, flying home from training in Alabama, when the flight attendants asked him to sing to the passengers over the intercom. A video uploaded to YouTube documents his stunning performance.

As Bussen makes his way up to the intercom, his marine buddies shout out several different song requests, but Bussen fittingly chose Michael Bublé's "Home" as his performance piece.

Bussen's voice is so soulful that you're probably going to forget he's actually singing over the airplane intercom.

It's pretty clear he was really feeling those words he was singing. And judging from the chorus of cheers and high-fives of approval at the 1:45 mark, his fellow marines were too.

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Why Zaha Hadid Is Suing The New York Review of Books

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Zaha Hadid is quickly becoming one of the more controversial figures in architecture. Her designs have long been the subject of critical debate, as people usually either love them or hate them. Goldsmiths has granted her an honorary degree, an announcement that came within hours of Hadid's announcement to file a claim against The New York Review of Books and the architecture critic Martin Filler for defamation.

The recent uproar about migrant working conditions in Qatar, where Hadid designed the Al Wakrah stadium for the 2022 World Cup, has only made her more of a lightning rod for criticism, some of which uses her as an avatar for profession-wide problems. The defamation case stems from Filler's review in the NYRB of Rowan Moore's book Why We Build: Power and Desire in Architecture. In the review, Filler alleged that Hadid was indifferent to harsh working conditions on high-profile projects in the region.

'Jewels Of Elul': Stories, Lessons To Prepare For Jewish High Holidays

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There is a great Jewish tradition to dedicate the 29 days in the month of Elul to study and prepare for the coming high holy days. The time is supposed to challenge us to use each day as an opportunity for growth and discovery. On each of the 29 days of Elul, performer Craig Taubman posts a "jewel," or story, from some of today's most celebrated visionaries.

The theme of this year’s Jewels is the art of return. Beginning the night of August 26th, readers can reflect on their own moments of return with renowned actress and neuroscientist Mayim Bialik, Iranian-American comedian Maz Jobrani, Chairman and CEO of Spark Networks and JDate Greg Liberman, social activist and Rabbi of B'nai Jeshurun in New York City Roly Matalon, filmmaker and Islamic visionary M. Hasna Maznavi, and 24 other inspiring thinkers. New this year is the Jewels of Elul app, now available in the app store, which puts these moving Jewels right into readers’ hands.

The intro for this year’s Jewels of Elul is written by Rabbi David Wolpe, and included here as a taste of the Jewels to come:

Freud wrote of a repetition compulsion. He thought that we reenact scenes or situations in our lives in an attempt to get a better result. Of course, if we ourselves have not changed, then the outcome will not change. And so many of us go on making the same mistakes in new guises, wondering why things never seem to improve.

The essays in this wonderful booklet are about how to repeat the past differently, about how we ourselves can be different. Our souls need not be static. In the Torah, years after a bitter break, Jacob reencounters his brother Esau and it ends not in recrimination, but in reconciliation and in tears. It changed repetition into encounter.

What was your moment? Was there a time that you could revisit and relive as a lodestar for progress? When I am tempted to despair, I recall certain moments that remind me I am lucky to be alive – like the moment my daughter was born; and the revisiting of that moment when I see her, eloquent and insightful, writing in this very booklet.

God, the prayers tell us, renews creation every day. We too can be renewed each day. Reach into your past to change your future. These wise meditations will help point the way.

David Wolpe is the Senior Rabbi of Sinai Temple in Los Angeles, CA

Patrick Stewart's Ice Bucket Challenge Is A Lesson In Class, Dignity, Humor


First 5 Minutes Of Lifetime's 'Saved By The Bell' Movie Are Available To Stream Right Now

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Lifetime has given you the greatest gift of the weekend: the first five minutes of its behind-the-scenes "Saved By The Bell" movie. Posted on the network's Facebook page, the clip has everything from screaming teens to bootleg broken fourth walls. (You can see the fans move while Zack talks to the camera. C'mon Lifetime.) "The Unauthorized 'Saved By The Bell'" movie is told from faux Dustin Diamond's perspective and based on his book, "Behind The Bell."

Subject yourself to the first few minutes and watch this train wreck comes to life:


11 Documentaries You Can Watch Right Now To Understand How ISIS Rose To Power

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Last month, the Islamic State jihadist group, formerly known as ISIS or ISIL, declared its sovereignty and promoted one of its leaders, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, to the helm. The Islamic State has been calling their newfound Syrian-Iraqi realm a caliphate, or a singular Muslim nation, with al-Baghdadi serving as caliph.

This particular type of religiously guided state hasn't been seen in centuries, and they're not inherently bad. What is inherently bad, however, is the Islamic State and the gruesome and inhumane methods it employs to seize control of Iraq. For the past several weeks, the group has been terrorizing Iraqis, particularly an ethnic minority known as the Yazidis, prompting U.S. airstrikes to halt their progression. Air raids are even now being considered in neighboring Syria, where much of the group resides.

It's a complex issue, and much of the current state of affairs is best explained by analyzing the events of the past decade. The documentaries below are all available for free online, and will help you understand what's going on.



Inside the Islamic State: "The Islamic State" (via YouTube)



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This timely documentary by Vice News takes a look at the extremist group's grab for power in Syria and Iraq. Journalist Medyan Dairieh spent three weeks traveling with the Islamic State, from the front lines of battle to a recruitment camp and other establishments, where he witnessed the group's brutal tactics as they advanced across the region.



The Rise of the Islamic State: "Losing Iraq" (via PBS)

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PBS Frontline released this documentary last month to tell the story of Iraq's growing unrest. The film charts the growth of the Islamic State, beginning years before U.S. troops withdrew in 2011, as they worked to build a military force. Interviewing journalists and former high-level military officials, including former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld, "Losing Iraq" also offers a critique of the Bush administration's military planning, or lack thereof.



Extremism in Syria: "Syria's Second Front" (via PBS)

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While peace talks in Syria's civil war stalled back in February, PBS Frontline aired this documentary detailing the war-torn country's new challenge -- extremist groups. These groups are tied to al-Qaeda, as the Islamic State was until being disavowed earlier this year after a dispute. The documentary follows the Free Syrian Army as it swings from fighting against jihadist rebels in the north and the regime of president Bashar al-Assad in the south.



Sectarian Violence: "Iraq in Fragments" (via Veoh)

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Filmmaker James Longley recorded these ordinary Iraqis' stories on trips to the region between 2003 and 2005. His finished product includes no scripted narration, simply showing interviews with its subjects' and telling the stories of their everyday lives. Beginning with a young working-class Sunni boy, the film also focuses on two other representatives of the "fragmented" nation -- a Shiite cleric and a group of Kurds. At the time of filming, the northern Kurdish region seems the most stable.



A Critique of U.S. Occupancy: "No End in Sight" (via YouTube)



Subtitled "Iraq's Descent Into Chaos," this 2007 film by Charles Ferguson takes a critical look at the failures of the war in Iraq. More specifically, Ferguson focuses on decisions made by the Bush administration in 2003 that led to harmful long-term effects. Interviews with journalists and many formerly high-ranking officials tell a tale of hardline party ideology and refusal to hear dissenting opinions.



Syrian Civil War: "Not Anymore: A Story of Revolution" (via Medium)



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This 30-minute documentary released in February tells the story of Syrian rebel fighters, refugees and humanitarians trying to survive the civil war. David Axe, an experienced war reporter, gives a brief history of the deadly conflict as he talks to ordinary Syrians.



The Kurdish Conflict: "Female Fighters of Kurdistan" (via YouTube)



Another product of Vice News, this three-part series released in 2012 follows a group of female Peshmerga, part of what is generally regarded as a highly trained army of guerrilla fighters. It explains how the Kurdistan region came to be, more or less, occupying the mountainous part of northern Iraq, Iran and Syria, along with a southern bit of Turkey. Recently, some of this territory -- portions in northern Iraq -- was seized by the Islamic State. Until then, however, a combination of Peshmerga protection and oil access had allowed Iraq's Kurdish region to remain relatively stable for decades. The group aims to one day create their own officially recognized nation.



Post-Occupancy Life: "Iraq After the Occupation" (via YouTube)



Part of Al Jazeera's investigative series Fault Lines, this film takes viewers on a tour of major cities to see the damage caused by years of fighting. Several fragmented families are interviewed -- according to the documentary, one in 10 women had been widowed by the end of the occupation. Other personal accounts tell the story of a country with a long way to go in rebuilding its cities and industries.



A Female Iraqi Perspective: "Iraq: The Women's Story" (via YouTube)



Feeling that women's stories were not being told in the media, an Iraqi journalist traveled her country to create this documentary in 2006. She argues, throughout her dangerous journey, how the American invasion is to blame for the rise in religious extremism that has curtailed women's rights. Under Saddam Hussein's rein, she explained in an interview with The Guardian, life was hard. "We had no freedom of speech, no freedom of expression," she said. "But I never imagined the change would be this way, so bad."



American Soldiers' Perspective: "The War Tapes" (via YouTube)



In 2004, filmmakers gave cameras to 17 members of the National Guard deployed to Iraq. Together, the troops recorded 800 hours of footage. The finished documentary features three of them: Sergeant Stephen Pink, an aspiring writer, Sergeant Zack Bazzi, an Arabic-speaking college student, and Specialist Mike Moriarty, a self-described super-patriot. The film won Best International Documentary at the 2006 Tribeca Film Festival for its poignant, yet absorbing, take on the war.



A Cultural History: "Iraq, the Cradle of Civilization" (via YouTube)



Michael Wood's 1991 film on the rise of early civilization in Iraq puts present-day conflict in a much broader context. Touring key landmarks, he walks us through their ancient history and into the rise of Islam. Interestingly, according to Wood, everyday life remained relatively stagnant in the region until the oil industry took hold.

How To Mix And Match Chairs Like A Pro

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Switching up seating arrangements has become hugely popular as of late, and it's no wonder why. The concept is a simple way to add some major personality to a room and gives a space an eclectic, lived-in feeling. Yet, many people refrain from trying the trend, as breaking up the usual repetition can be intimidating and has the potential to look sloppy if it's done wrong. So what's the "right" way to go about it?

As New York interior designer Vicente Wolf told the Wall Street Journal, "It's like planning a dinner party. You wouldn't want all your guests to be too similar; that wouldn't make for an interesting evening. You want variety -- yet compatibility. Same with your dining chairs."

And while that sounds easy enough, we've rounded up the tips and tricks that will help make things even easier...



Break things up with a bench.



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A bench provides the eye with a place to rest -- the arrangement will stand out, but not overwhelm, the viewer. Benches are also a nice way to switch things up while giving off a welcoming, comfortable vibe.



Contrast the old with the new.



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The key is making your decor decisions look intentional, and pairing similar modern pieces with vintage options is a great way to do just that.



Stick with a scheme.



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Whether you choose a consistent aesthetic or color palette, the look is much easier to master when there's a central theme.



Keep a consistent height.



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Keep one element, such as height, the same and change up all the rest.



Play with fabric.



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If you're looking for a more subtle way to nail the trend, try using the same seating with varied fabrics. You can play with different patterns in the same color scheme or try subtle variations of the same print.



Put the odd men on the end.



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Like goes with like, so place the matching chairs on the sides of the table and balance the space out by putting the mismatched versions at the heads of the table.



Or keep them on the same side.



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You can also make one side of the table your "statement" side by grouping the different chairs here. It works especially well if it's the first side you see when entering the dining room or kitchen.



Splash one with some color.



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Not ready to go all out with the trend? Keep all your seating the same with the exception of one or two chairs that match in every way except color.



Tie them together with bold accents.



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No matter what styles, shapes and sizes you're working with, never underestimate the power of throw pillows and other decorative pieces. Use them to flawlessly incorporate your seating into a cohesive space.



And for more decor tips, visit our friends at Domino.

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James Franco's New Film 'Kink' Explores BDSM Community, Lifestyle

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"Kink" is finally here!

James Franco's long-anticipated BDSM film, directed by Christina Voros, hit limited theaters Aug. 22, with the actor celebrating the release at an opening party that night in New York City. The documentary explores Kink.com, the largest producer of BDSM content on the web, and reportedly "aims to explore the driving force behind this seemingly misunderstood fetish."

The film also seeks to de-stigmatize the BDSM lifestyle by serving as an educational resource about this realm of human sexuality.

"Kink," which initially premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, opens in limited theaters Aug. 22. Check out the trailer above!
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