An urn that turns into a tree after you die, quirky illustrations: top StumbleUpon sites

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Saturday 28 May 2011 00:00 BST
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A look at the top-rated sites on website discovery service StumbleUpon, recorded on May 27.

1. Crazy Illustrations By Chow Hon Lam | Pokkisam blog
A selection of humorous illustrations created by Malaysian-based T-shirt designer and illustrator Chow Hon Lam.
http://blog.pokkisam.com/content/crazy-illustrations-chow-hon-lam

2. Don't mind me, just building my house

Time-lapse photos of two birds creating a nest on the side of a window seal.
http://themetapicture.com/dont-mind-me-just-building-my-house/

3. Jamie Beck e Kevin Burg - Cinemagraphs
A collaboration between New York fashion photographer Jamie Beck and motion graphic artist Kevin Burg that results in a series of surreal "cinemagraphs" - animated gifs that blur the boundaries of still photographs and cinematography.
http://www.cocacolla.it/arts/jamie-beck-e-kevin-burg-cinemagraphs/

4. This Awesome Urn Will Turn You into a Tree After You Die...
A biodegradable urn created by Spanish designer Martin Azua that turns your remains into a tree. The Bios Urn is made from coconut shell, compacted peat and cellulose and contains personally selected plant seeds.
http://bigthink.com/ideas/38299

5. Books of Adam: Never Be My Friend
Illustrations drawn by Portland-based artist and writer Adam Ellis inspired by photos found on his friends' Facebook pages.
http://www.booksofadam.com/2011/05/never-be-my-friend.html

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