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Went to see IT, I'm first in the screen and this fucking guy's just sitting there. pic.twitter.com/b3oatLGdrs — Chris (@HG_Hohbes) September 8, 2017 Twitter user HG_Hohbes (Chris) received a nice little fright when he entered a theater in England to see a screening of the recently released adaptation of Stephen King‘s film, IT. Sitting in...

A post shared by Lorna & Jill Watt (@knitsforlife) on Sep 8, 2017 at 5:56pm PDT Sisters Jill Watt and Lorna Watt who have yarn-bombed much of the San Francisco Bay Area, covered three of the trees that frame the courtyard of San Francisco City Hall with adorable knitted giraffes. The giraffes were chosen by...

While shopping in the gardening section of a hardware store in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, a couple came upon an unexpected but adorable Australian Brush-Tail Possum who was furiously snacking upon the leaves of a plant. Upon seeing the camera, the little marsupial stopped eating and stared at the interrupting humans with big, unblinking eyes until...

In another one of his very thoughtful video essays, filmmaker Karsten Runquist took a look at the non-standard scene framing employed in the first season of the sublime series Mr. Robot, noting how these unique perspectives give the viewers room to draw their own conclusions without being led by the cinematography. Now the thing about...

Two absolutely beautiful cats named Cygnus and Arcturus are the best of buddies who live in the same Michigan house with their humans and feline sibling Sirius. Both these kitties hold Guinness World Records. Cygnus, a silver Maine Coon has set the record for “Longest tail on domestic cat (living).”, while Arcturus, a stunning Savannah...

While reporting on the devastation left in Hurricane Irma‘s wake on Marco Island, Florida, Fox 4 and KJRH reporter Tony Russell and cameraman Dennis Meister teamed up with MSNBC reporter Kerry Sanders to help in the rescue of a baby dolphin who became stranded on a local beach due to the storm surge and low...

The wonderfully animated Simon’s Cat series “Simon’s Cat Care“, cat behaviorist Nicky Trevorrow explained what happens after one decides to bring a kitten into their home. Trevorrow emphasized the importance of what the kitten does and doesn’t eat, how the kitten reacts to environmental stimuli and providing necessary playtime. She also stressed the need for...

Adult Swim is back with a new edition of their zany claymation series, Rick and Morty The Non-Canonical Adventures, where British animator Lee Hardcastle recreates even more iconic movie scenes in the world of Rick and Morty. This time around Lee brings to life scenes from 2001: A Space Odyssey, Ghostbusters, Gremlins, and Honey, I...

“You Think You Know Me” is a conversational card game that inspires players to learn more about one another in a real life setting. Game creator Ami Baio explained that the cards help people open up in a safe, trusted way with questions and open statements. You Think You Know Me is a conversational card...

In 2016, homeowner Randy Wagner very cleverly protected his Rosharon, Texas home from the flood waters of an overflowing Brazos River caused by an immense amount of rainfall, with a water-inflatable AquaDam. Wagner explained to KHOU that he had seen the dam online and went completely out of his way to find one to purchase...

The Whiskey River Soap Co. handmade a colorful collection of snarky scented soaps that are each named after the type of person or the occasion they are meant for. Their soaps, which range from nasty internet trolls to an emotional midlife crisis, are available to purchase from their shop. via Bored Panda Soap Bars Shaped...

New York City filmmaker Patrick Willems has created a great video essay where he attempts to find out what the universally beloved 1984 Ghostbusters film is actually about, if anything. What is Ghostbusters really about? What’s the theme? Does it even have one? Let’s find out! submitted via Laughing Squid Tips A Video Essay Examining...

Mind Warehouse has created a fascinating video where they demonstrate how to do ten simple magic tricks that anyone can execute at home for friends and family. David Blaine Amazes Jimmy Fallon and The Roots With ‘Simple’ Magic TricksDavid Blaine Performs Unbelievable Card Tricks and Swallows a Sword on The Ellen DeGeneres ShowA Curious Orangutan...

Las Vegas video editor Robert Jones has created volume two of his original supercut tribute video featuring some of the best dance scenes in 1980s movies. A Supercut Tribute to Some of the Best Dance Scenes in 1980s MoviesA Supercut of 92 Dance Scenes in MoviesA Nostalgic Supercut Tribute to Epic Dance Scenes in 1990s...

The Agility Robotics lab in Albany, Oregon posted a video featuring two of their incredible two-legged agility robots (Cassie) taking a walking tour of their office space. Cassie, An Incredible Two-Legged Agility Robot Inspired by OstrichesThe New Bipedal Robot Cassie Shows Off Its Moves, Balance, and AgilityThe Planar Elliptical Runner, A Clever Two-Legged Robot That...

Creative Garden City woodworker Matt Thompson of Thompson Woodworks used his skills to make a Michigan state shaped chair that features a custom beer dispensing system add on. To activate it, you lift up and lower a handle that also acts as a slide for your incoming can. The beer dispensing system comes with a...

HBO released the first two trailers (one and two) for the upcoming ninth season of Curb Your Enthusiasm. The amusing trailers feature Larry David coming back and not changing a bit. He’s loud, touchy, and crankier than ever. The season nine premiere is set to begin airing on HBO October 1st, 2017. Curb Your Enthusiasm...

Swedish sculptor and filmmaker Alexander Unger of Guldies has created “Magic Paper,” a wonderful clay stop-motion animation about an individual printing off an image of a water faucet to quench their thirst. We previously wrote about his animation, “Magic Clay.” Magic Clay, A Brilliantly Nimble Stop-Motion Animation by Swedish Sculptor Alexander UngerFrame By Frame: The...

After going for a refreshing dip in Eric Liang‘s backyard pool, a determined little bear cub broke free from the watchful eye of his mum and focused all attention on a bright pink floating flamingo pool toy that was perched on the patio next to the sliding glass door. With a number of kids watching,...

On September 8, 2017, puppeteer Matt Vogel, the new voice of Kermit the Frog performed live with his fellow Muppets the classic Muppet Movie song “The Rainbow Connection” at the The Hollywood Bowl to a really appreciative crowd. Kermit and The Muppets were accompanied by singer Paul Williams and the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra. Kermit...

Reigarw Comparisons created a fascinating comparison of hurricanes sizes over the years. We compare the sizes and power of hurricanes, tornadoes, typhoons & cyclones, from a tropical storm to a category 5 hurricane such as Hurricane Irma, Hurricane Andrew & Hurricane Katrina, and even go beyond what you’d expect! Please take note: The size indicated...

In June 1972, the great Alfred Hitchcock appeared on The Dick Cavett Show where he very distinctly spoke of using fright within his films, his fear of police and the time that his mother scared him just by saying boo. I think my mother scared me when I was 3 months old. You see, she...

In a fascinating Ted Ed lesson animated by TOGETHER, educator and anthropologist Marcel Danesi explains how new words enter the common lexicon, how words have entered the English language in the past and what it takes for a word to be added to the Oxford Dictionary. There are over 170,000 words currently in use in...

A post shared by J o s e (@naturally.jo) on Jul 29, 2017 at 6:15pm PDT A 16 year old vegan named Jose prepares absolutely beautiful arrangements made up of the yummy, colorful vegan sweets he prepares, sharing the ingredients for each dish with its corresponding photo. According to Jose, ” Life is too short...

The film and television analysis platform ScreenPrism, who offered excellent analysis of Game of Thrones, turned their sights to another HBO show, the superb 2005 series The Wire. Their first episode focuses on the deeply flawed but well intentioned character of Jimmy McNulty, a police detective whose thirst for justice is just as strong as...

Just a few days after Irish filmmaker and comedian Tadhg Fleming filmed and hilariously narrated as his father Derry ran around the kitchen in pursuit of a wayward bat, the whole family (including Basil the dog) virtually appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live to talk with the host about the chaotic kitchen scene (and Derry’s knees)....

Israeli artisan confectioners have come together to create TAMTIK, a beautiful and deliciously tempting line of stylized city maps made out of handmade chocolates of different flavors. Currently,they have molds to create maps of In addition to the three cities, those who help fund their Kickstarter project can vote for a fourth city. We now...

Malkia, one of the two lionesses who joyfully greeted their former caretaker at the gate, laid back and enjoyed some yummy belly rubs from her favorite human Klaudia Kollár, who has known her and her sister Adelle since they were tiny cubs. Malkia is a saved lioness. Her parents were born in circus. She lives...

CineFix has released a mighty episode of their Homemade Movies series where they do a shot for shot remake of Marvel‘s first international trailer for Thor: Ragnarok. CineFix also created a side by side comparison, a behind the scenes, and a DIY costume video. Thor goes toe-to-toe with The Incredible Hulk in this DIY shot-for-shot...

The Current War takes on the fascinating era of the late 19th century when competing electric power transmission systems were being developed, most notably by Thomas Edison (Benedict Cumberbatch) , George Westinghouse (Michael Shannon) and Nikola Tesla (Nicholas Hoult). The fierce rivalry between the various systems turned into an ugly media war, in which a...

Artist and sculptor Przemyslaw Stanuch (a.k.a. “LoreChirik“) created a satisfying timelapse video where he uses aluminium wire and polymer clay to sculpt the head of Drogon, Daenerys Targaryen‘s ferocious dragon from Game of Thrones. How To Train Your Drogon, Mashup Movie Poster Reimagines ‘Game of Thrones’ as an Animated FilmRussian Artist Masterfully Sculpts Hauntingly Lifelike,...

This is a Bad Idea is a new series on the HodgePunk channel where artist Ivan Owen of Bellingham, Washington does dangerous things as safely as possible. For his first episode, he poured molten salt into the tops of melons. The results were quite explosive. Herein we explore violent thermal reactions, consequences of mistakes and...

A very clever little black dog decided to use his advantageously short legs and low center of gravity to drag a plastic chair across the room. The enterprising canine then used the chair as stool to climb into a taller, softer, more comfortable seat in which to take a nice long nap. ‘Sea Chair’, A...

???????????? ????????????????????????????????? ???? pic.twitter.com/dru2f51Kud — ?????21? (@key_daisuki) September 2, 2017 Japanese cook and college student key_daisuki loves to cook with his father. While visiting at home, his dad made a yummy edible origami cranes by folding leftover wonton skins and frying them. Being inspired, key_daisuki followed in his father’s footsteps by creating edible origami cranes,...

The wonderfully plain-spoken series The Infographics Show explains via entertaining animation, a few of the decidedly typical behaviors of tourists from the United States that are considered to be rude in other cultures and countries around the world. Issues such as loudness, timeliness (or lack thereof) and public displays of affection are amongst the most...

SKM has created a wonderful new tutorial video where they show how to make a typewriter out of cardboard. While it doesn’t actually type words onto paper, it is filled with clever little details. via The Awesomer Cardboard Octopus OutfitHow to Make a Polygonal Skull Mask Out of CardboardAn Incredible Working Handmade Custom Fender Stratocaster...

Owenergy Studios has created a hilarious compilation video of actor Owen Wilson saying “wow,” but in reverse. Wow! The Lightsaber Sounds From a Star Wars Battle Dubbed Over With Owen Wilson Saying ‘Wow’A Supercut of Owen Wilson Whispering in MoviesHow Owen Wilson and Luke Wilson Are The Same

Thaddeus Reynolds captured footage of organist Martin Ellis playing a beautiful medley from Star Wars and Raiders of the Lost Ark on the Sanfilippo organ, the largest theater pipe organ in the world, at the Place de la Musique museum in Barrington Hills, Illinois. Raiders of the Lost Darth, A Mashup of Raider of the...

The folks at littleBits have released an educational littleBits Droid Inventor Kit that allows children to build their own custom Star Wars droid with their own bare hands and make it come to life it with electronic blocks. The kit is available to purchase from Amazon and the the littleBits website. The kit comes with...

The Mystery Hour, a late night talk show on Fox, released a new comedy sketch where a strict bouncer confronts and confuses people at public locations that do not actually need a bouncer. People are turned away from entering a college building, a donut shop, a sidewalk, a Best Buy, and a park for breaking...

Chris Smith and Jack De Sena of Chris and Jack have created “Timebomb,” a new comedy sketch where special agents Chris and Jack try to figure out some way to disarm a bomb on a 3-minute timer that will take out the entire city. Unfortunately, the tied up duo spend way too much time considering...

Former software engineer Scotty Allen of Strange Parts created a new video that follows him throughout Hong Kong, China as he gathers parts and figures out how to successfully install a functioning headphone jack inside of his iPhone 7. We previously wrote about Scotty when he built an iPhone 6s from scratch. I went through...

Aardman Animations has released the first trailer for Early Man, a stop-motion animated prehistoric comedy film directed by Wallace and Gromit and Chicken Run creator Nick Park. The trailer follows a heroic caveman named Dug (Eddie Redmayne) and his best friend Hognob as they unite their tribe against the evil enemy Lord Nooth (Tom Hiddleston)...

During a live show from Abbey Road Studios in 2005 entitled “Chaos and Creation At Abbey Road“, the great Sir Paul McCartney demonstrated the distinctive sound of the Mellotron, explained how The Beatles used the instrument in such songs as “Strawberry Fields Forever” and shared what he knew about its history. This is a mellotron,...

In a rather eccentric, dystopian and creepy commercial for Halo Top ice cream that was directed by Mike Diva, a very determined robot repeatedly attempts to force feed ice cream to a very disoriented woman who wakes up in an all white room and has no idea where she is or to where her family...

The Barry Callebaut Group, a foremost authority on the subject of chocolate in Zurich, announced on September 5, 2017, that a fourth official category was added to the three current types – dark chocolate, milk chocolate and white chocolate. This pink hued chocolate named ruby is the first new type of chocolate established in the...

Life Noggin, narrator Pat Graziosi aka Blocko posits the question “Could We Build A Planet From Scratch?“. Using a number of assumptions, Blocko explains what it would take to create another habitable atmosphere in which humans could thrive, how expensive it could get and why it really isn’t all that feasible. Creating a new planet...

In a fascinating animation, the ever-philosophical design house Kurzgesagt postulates in terrifying specificity what would happen in the unlikely event that the sun would be brought to the Earth. Needless to say, even if the sun would die, the sheer force of the core would wipe out all existence on this planet. If we brought...

A rather angry German from the Speed Comparer channel rather humorlessly complained and explained how to properly pronounce the names of cars from made in his beloved homeland such as Audi, BMW, Mercedes Benz and of course, Volkswagen, all while enjoying a refreshing Swiss beverage. An angry german man runs you through how to properly...

Supercut (Supercut) is a very clever supercut compiled from videos of YouTube musicians singing the Lorde song “Supercut“. The video was edited by Duncan Robson, who laid the song over the original tracks and featured clips from more than 30 videos. The full list of compiled videos used is included in the YouTube description. The...