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    We don’t often get to see how cars, trains, airplanes, etc move in physical space, because, well, we’re usually in them.

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    Designer Juan Pablo Bravo illustrates 100 Pixar characters to scale, from Wally B.…

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    With the 2010 UK elections coming up, the Guardian explores possible outcomes, given…

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    Edward Tufte was officially appointed to a White House advisory role a few…

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    Maps, Software

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