Cariocas 2016

After beating Chicago, Tokyo and finally Madrid, the people of Rio (or Cariocas, as they like to call themselves) celebrate winning the bid to host the 2016 Olympics with this stylish video from Cidade de Deus (City of God) director Fernando Meirelles.

Cidade maravilhosa ...

China's 60th Anniversary National Day

Time lapse video of this incredible spectacle in Beijing's Tiananmen Square from Dan Chung celebrates the 60th anniversary on the founding of the people's republic. Say what you like about the Chinese - they sure can put on a show.

Mobile Numbers

Some facts from NewsWeek on the world's usage of mobile phones portrayed in a more interesting fashion than your average bar chart.

Life of a Stormtrooper

Have you ever wondered what a Stormtrooper gets up to on their day off from the dark side? Photographer Stéfan documents their everyday experiences 365 days of the year. Funny.

Idiot's Guide to Internet Dating

A few simple statistics in layman's graphs on what to say, and more importantly, what not to say to woe those virtual ladies out of their digital panties. Gentlemen, you have no excuses now.

iPhone Travels: Romilly Street W1

Auto Erotica: BMW 300

The ultimate driving machine has come a long way since the early days of the BMW 300 Isetta Moto DeLuxe. This 293cc single cylindered 4-stroke engine could reach an urban speed-breaking 53mph. It became one of the most successful microcars ever produced in the post World War II years due to the need for cheap, short-distanced vehicles at that time. Originally designed in Italy by Iso Spa, it was soon built in Spain, Belgium, France, Germany, Brazil and the UK.

Just a Pool Table

So, not content with just a pool table in your home? Perhaps this video projected version from Obscura Digital will satisfy your inner child.

China celebrates 60 years

I particularly like the irony of tanks trundling down the Avenue of Heavenly Peace.

More photos here at Boston.com.

iPhone Travels: The Old Blue Last

This old Victorian boozer on the busy junction of Curtain Road and Great Eastern Street is somewhat of a favourite for cool, young music types. The pub is run by the guys of VICE, where bands and live DJs play every night of the week. The external artwork of cuddly angry animals is a recent incarnation.

View on Google Maps.