8 things we wanted to share this week:
- The 2016 Independent Toy Awards have been revealed in the UK. See the list of trendsetting toys.
- The Kardashians have company – Barbie has a new job as a “social media influencer.”
- If you are–or ever were–fascinated by the art of M.C. Escher, watch this documentary.
- At your next cocktail party, make sure to serve this Lucky Charms vodka milkshake. It’s magically delicious!
- There is a hide and seek championship – a childhood game brought to a whole new level.
- The University of Florida has archived 6,000 digitized versions of classic children’s books, all available for free.
- Find out where to get your free Batman comic book on Batman Day 2016.
- IKEA sells 1.5 million Poäng chairs each year. Here’s some history behind the iconic chair.

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