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Here’s a very interesting chart that seeks to put into relative position the GDP of various countries in the world to that of individual US States. It sheds light on the total size of the US economy – something people don’t often think about.

Chart courtesy of The Economist

via Nation’s GDP as US States, China Provinces | The Big Picture.

Mental Disorder posters | Minimalissimo. Via British designer Patrick Smith.

via 170 million Americans

via Why Save PBS ? | The Big Picture.

Samsung just unveiled an amazing new solar-powered LCD television that can operate completely free from the power grid!

This is what technology is for – to improve our lives while also using energy more efficiently. My next TV is going to be “another” samsung.

via Samsung Unveils Solar-Powered Zero Energy Transparent TV | Inhabitat – Green Design Will Save the World.

Clement Valla: Postcards from Google Earth

These surreal pictures by artist Clement Valla are taken from Google Earth. When the viewpoint is in just the right position, the program shows warped linear figures such as roads and bridges in its effort to convert 3D space to a 2D screen.

via Clement Valla: Postcards from Google Earth | Apartment Therapy New York.