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Highsnobiety takes a look at Nobuyoshi Araki's first exhibition. via Highsnobiety

Chess player Fabiano Caruana won seven straight games in the prestigious Sinquefield Cup, considered the toughest chess tournament ever. via kottke.org

John Oliver and Cookie Monster deliver humorous news about words in a video collaboration with Sesame Workshop, promoting literacy resources for families. via Mashable

Seth Godin encourages readers to forgive themselves for imperfections, but never for not caring or trying. via Seth's Blog.

Misleading marketing tactics are critiqued in this guide for consumers looking to purchase a 3D printer. via chopmeister's 3d printing stuff

Mashable's "This Is Your Brain on Coffee" explains how coffee's caffeine boost makes you feel good by increasing adrenaline and dopamine levels. via Mashable.

This 2009 article lists the 11 most influential minds in industrial metal music. via Consequence.

Different cultures perceive time in various ways, including linear, multi-active, and cyclical perspectives. via Business Insider

This article explores how brands like Apple and Coca-Cola utilize emotional storytelling to connect with customers. via Harvard Business Review.

This article from August 20, 2014 compares Facebook and Twitter engagement on the Ice Bucket Challenge and the Ferguson shooting. via Digiday.

The 2013 edition of Nicholas Felton's Personal Annual Report, a visual chronicle of his year, is available for pre-order. via kottke.org

Ira Glass, host of This American Life, shared his "life hack" with Lifehacker. via kottke.org