Good. Thinking. Human. #2

1. A homeless shelter that fits in a backpack.

The homeless problem in Melbourne seems to be getting worse. A lot of people are sleeping rough and winter is on its way. Fast Company featured this article about as shelter that fits in a backpack.

2. Humans examined by aliens.

I have ambitions to start my own webcomic. One day I’ll get around to it. Friends recently recommended this webcomic that seems to have gotten a lot of attention very quickly, Strange Planet. It seems to have struck a chord. I want to buy this T-shirt. But as is the way of the modern world, his conservative Christian views have also been unearthed via an old tweet.

3. Game of Oreos.

Game of Thrones’ final season is now well underway and there brand tie-ins have been plentiful. Have you seen this Oreo recreation of the title sequence?

4. Get a feel for hagfish slime.

From one delicious video to a less tasteful story. The Atlantic uncovers the strange story of a strange fish. It isn’t as disgusting as it sounds and the actual slime itself sounds like a very unique substance that has served an interesting evolutionary purpose.

5. The return of Alan Partridge.

Steve Coogan’s Alan Partridge is back in This Time with Alan Partridge. The six episodes are available to watch on ABC iView. Coogan and his great character are as funny as ever.