{"id":45544,"date":"2026-02-08T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-08T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kk.org\/cooltools\/?p=45544"},"modified":"2026-02-05T11:41:49","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T18:41:49","slug":"single-sheet-calendar-secret-mall-apartment-data-poems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kk.org\/cooltools\/single-sheet-calendar-secret-mall-apartment-data-poems\/","title":{"rendered":"Single sheet calendar \/ Secret Mall Apartment \/ Data poems"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Single sheet year calendar<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s a daily calendar for 2026<\/a> that prints on a single sheet of paper. There\u2019s not much space to add appointments, but I\u2019m using it to enter and see my family members\u2019 travel plans for the full year at a single glance. \u2014 MF<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arty documentary<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Yep, some years ago a band of artists really did build a secret apartment inside a mall and lived there for years. This cheerful and marvelous documentary, Secret Mall Apartment<\/a><\/em> (on Netflix), reveals many more cool layers to the whole hijinks stunt. It is way more interesting and inspiring than first appears. It was a bold work of art, and I came away seeing art as a way of life. \u2014 KK<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Data Poems<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Here is a beautiful collection of data visualizations called Data Poems by Luke Steuber<\/a>. Each piece transforms raw information\u2014war casualties, language evolution, and UFO sightings\u2014into contemplative visual experiences that feel more like meditation objects than charts. \u2014 CD<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why trees are good<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Recent research shows that trees are like animals that can collaborate with each other, exhibit individual behavior, communicate with each other over large distances, and regulate the environment to a remarkable degree. All these marvelous abilities are revealed in the graphic novel version of the best-selling book The Hidden Life of Trees<\/a><\/em>. The graphic novel is an easy pictorial read, with sketches and color drawings illuminating both the new ideas and the persistent beauty of our wooden allies. This book will give your brain the reasons why your soul finds trees so good. \u2014 KK<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Text Behind Image<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Text Behind Image<\/a> is a web app that does exactly what it promises to do. Upload an image to add text, and design and position it however you want\u2014useful if you want to create social media or promotional graphics. It\u2019s free to use, and the finalized images have no watermarks and are high-res. \u2014 CD<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mighty keychain flashlight<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The ThruNite Ti Mini keychain flashlight<\/a> is surprisingly powerful for something that weighs under an ounce. The USB-C charging is a welcome upgrade from older micro-USB lights. It has four brightness levels, including a barely-there \u201cfirefly\u201d mode, plus a magnetic tail for hands-free use. Double-clicking turns it on, preventing accidental draining in your pocket. \u2014 MF<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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