Things We Saw Today: Rare Map of Middle-Earth With Tolkien’s Annotations

An annotated map of Middle-earth was recently found with Tolkien and illustrator Pauline Baynes’ notes, revealing influences and inspirations for the land. It’s on display right now and listed for £60,000! (via The Guardian)

• There’s going to be a live action Dora The Explorer, what do you think about it? *pauses and stares at you for 10 seconds* Me too! (via Deadline)
• It doesn’t matter as long as you like it, but if you’re worried your costume is too cliché see what the most popular Halloween costume in your area is with Google’s FrightGeist.

Need some new wall decor? The Bob Ross Youtube channel has uploaded full episodes of The Joy of Painting on Youtube. (via Laughing Squid)

• Remember that jerk who hiked the price of a drug to $750? Well, a drug company is offering an alternative version that’s only $1 a dose. (via Yahoo)
• Kindness & Co aims to create a “movement of kindness” by starting a train of random acts. That’s a movement we can get behind! (via email tip)

UK Fallout fans get grab a beer based on Bethesda’s post-nucelar adventure on Amazon. It’s a bit pricey but man, do they look cool. (via Polygon)

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