Mad Quickies: dognition, the baby tree, a phantom limb and more

It’s the Weekend Quickies. Cocktails down; surf’s up!

• A movement in the making: the unveiling of Iranian women was started by Iranian journalist Masih Alinejad.
• National Geographic ran a feature eons ago recommending that the answer to furthering cognitive science is pretty much in our own backyard. And here we are: And the Dog Has His Day is a fascinating, extensive piece on the dog’s new role in cognitive science. {via Surly Amy}
• Paul Kellogg founded Survey Graphic. Published for a socially conscious audience, this was a journal that was years ahead of its time. The Role of Women was released December 1926. Interestingly, some of the same issues are still discussed.
• Tattooed porcelain figures comprise the latest series called “Flash” by artist Jessica Harrison. {via Surly Amy}
• Artists Edwige Massart and Xavier Wynn created medical diagram portraits from found objects. So wonderful!
• The Baby Tree by illustrator Sophie Blackall is a sweet and honest primer on how to answer the question that stumps every grownup.
• Landmark looks like an exceedingly cool game, now in closed beta. An explanatory video is included. {via CriticalDragon1177}

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A critically acclaimed short by Alex Grigg.

Phantom Limb
{via Surly Amy}

In the aftermath of an accident a young couple learn to deal with phantom pains.

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Mental Floss youtube guy, John Green brings us this gem:

48 Successful People With Unique Hobbies

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Featured image is by Jessica Harrison.

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