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Latest Issue of McSweeney’s Comes in A Man’s Head

The quarterly review which brings American literature to the masses is brought to you in a box, as a pile of mail, in Icelandic, and a balding man's head.

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Tron: Legacy Inspires Icehotel Art Suite

British designers/sci-fi fans redesign Sweden's icehotel, Tron: Legacy style.

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Feast Your Eyes: Ryan Matthew Smith’s Food Photography

High tech photography to match high tech cuisine.

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I Hope This Gets to You: A Viral Love Letter

Filmmaker Walter C. May sends a love letter to his girlfriend through the power of the viral internet.

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World’s Smallest Postal Services

Things are always better in miniature. Including the postal service.

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Terms and Conditions – Win the Ultimate Tropfest VIP Experience for You and a Friend

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