One: Marvel has a Black Panther comic book series titled the Intergalactic Wakandan Empire—written by none other than the famous author Ta-Nehisi Coates. And it kicks off with T’Challa waking up as a slave in a distant corner of the universe. Here are ten other equally intriguing facts about the series.
Two: There’s a bronze statue of a mouse knitting a DNA double helix in Russia. It is a tribute to the critical (and cruel) role lab mice play in the advancement of science.
Three: This ‘digital dress’ by The Fabricant sold for $9,500. Yes, it’s entirely virtual. No, you can’t wear it in real life. Also: Gucci et al are getting ready to roll out entirely digital collections very soon. Fast Company has that story.
Four: This is a Basmati rice tote bag. It sells for $38. Apparently, they’re spreading on Etsy like a rash.