1. Why mathematicians are hoarding a special type of Japanese chalk.
2. Afghanistan’s destroyed Buddhas given new life as holograms.
3. Behind the scenes look at the new Margate Dreamland. Many an awkward Saturday spent here as a teen.
5. Why brands should think twice about telling us how to parent.
7. Design details from Columbo.
8. Looking out from inside fridges. Other cinematic trope supercuts are available.
9. Stuart Bache talks about designing “spine-out” backlist books.