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HBO has released a behind-the-scenes look at the amazing visual effects used in season five of Game of Thrones. They explain how the colossal wall was created, how the special effects teams brought the fire-breathing dragons to life, and more. Season six is currently scheduled to premiere on HBO April 24th, 2016 at 9 PM […]

CinemaSins presents everything wrong with the orginal 1967 animated Disney film The Jungle Book. With the new live-action Jungle Book hitting theaters, we decided to go back to the original animated Disney version. Guess what? It has sins! I bet you’re really surprised. Help Laughing Squid Grow As an Independent Blog Through a Monthly Pledge […]

In “Could You Outrun A Fart?” AsapSCIENCE goes into great detail explaining whether a person could escape the smell of their own fart. The answer is complicated, but host Mitchell Moffit breaks down the chemistry and physics involved in how a fart travels through air.

The Nipyata is an adult-themed version of the classic piñata that comes pre-filled with tiny plastic bottles of various spirits, lots of sugary candy and optional messages. Created in Monmouth, New Jersey with the help of the Thirsty Quaker beer and home brewing store, the company has expanded to include customized versions outside their original […]

A pair of twin brothers entertained themselves with a face swapping app. The men look so similar that it’s hard to tell the exact moment when the app kicks in and swaps their faces. via reddit

While cat cafes, owl cafes and even stuffed animal cafes may be all the rage in Japan, Harry Hedgehog Cafe and Pet Store in the Roppongi neighborhood of Tokyo stands out as a truly unique meeting place where guests can cuddle with any one of the resident tiny spiny domesticated mammals. Reservations are required and […]

A video posted by Dorrit Shank shows two people using a face swapping app while vaping with amusing results. As one of the participants exhales, the app continues to try to map a face over the vapor cloud, making it appear as though the person’s face is floating away. via reddit

On the most recent episode of These Are The Actors You’re Looking For, host Jamie Stangroom sat down to conduct an interview with radio dramatist and voice actor Erik Bauersfeld before he sadly passed away last week. Bauersfeld did an amazing job of voicing of Admiral Ackbar and Bib Fortuna in the Star Wars films […]

WordPress has released its latest update, 4.5 “Coleman” named for jazz saxophone player Coleman Hawkins. The update adds features to help users create a more streamlined workflow like inline links, which brings up a small window to easily link to another URL, or search for another site to link to from within the editor. Coleman […]

Marvel has released the first trailer for Doctor Strange, the upcoming superhero film directed by Scott Derrickson and based on Marvel‘s character of the same name. The great trailer follows Stephen Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) as he goes from a simple neurosurgeon to sorcerer supreme. Doctor Strange is currently scheduled to warp into theaters on November […]

“The Secret of C-3PO” is an awesome mashup, created by editor Luc Bergeron (a.k.a. “Zapatou“), of C-3PO‘s life and the song “Mr. Roboto” by Styx. Luc takes us on a musical adventure through all seven of the Star Wars films.

Conan O’Brien recently visited a fan in South Korea and joined Steven Yeun, who plays Glenn on The Walking Dead, to enjoy a traditional Korean meal. Unfortunately Steve doesn’t know much about Korean cuisine, but is very aware of what potato salad looks like. We previously wrote about O’Brien and Yeun’s many other adventures in […]

Microsoft has released a new trailer for Gears of War 4, the upcoming third-person shooter video game developed by The Coalition and fifth installment in the Gears of War series. The trailer features Marcus Fenix‘s son, JD Fenix, embracing his father’s legacy as he battles an all-new enemy threat. Gears of War 4 will be […]

Sony Pictures Entertainment has release the third official trailer for The Angry Birds Movie, the upcoming 3D animated comedy film directed by Clay Kaytis and Fergal Reilly that is based on the popular Angry Birds video game franchise. The trailer follows the group of birds as they take the fight for their eggs to the […]

Chris Poole, a cat activist and the wonderful human behind the popularity of the lovable feline duo of Cole and Marmalade, explains what happens when a cat is declawed, how the cat may respond and offers suggestions how to redirect destructive scratching behavior in an effort to get the word out about getting this barbaric […]

Steve Onotera aka samuraiguitarist filmed himself performing a beautiful rendition of Bourrée in E minor by J.S. Bach everyday over the course of the year, weaving each day into a single seamless video, that not only shows off his incredible talent for guitar but his great capacity for growing hair. It’s been a year in […]

In February 2016, a film crew from Great Big Story had an opportunity to observe Tammi and Lucho, two very cute but highly defensive tamanduas who were meeting for the very first time. Tamanduas are related to anteaters, but have the ability to climb trees and are able release a powerfully odiferous warning system to […]

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Are you really going to start? Because I will if you really want to start. In 2012, YouTuber clerade posted a really funny compilation of comedians Ryan Stiles and Colin Mochrie challenging each other while performing ridiculously hilarious skits for the classic improvisation show Whose Line Is It Anyway and for Drew Carey’s Improv-A-Ganza. Bald […]

A rogue drone crashed through race car driver David Perel‘s fifth-story office window in Cape Town, South Africa and struck the unsuspecting man in the head. Luckily, Perel only sustained minor injuries and damage to some of his equipment. He detailed more of the story in a Medium post where he discusses the event and some of […]

Filmmaker Phil Whitehead has created an amazing tribute supercut of Bruce Springsteen performing his iconic hit “Thunder Road“, line by line, over the course of 41 years at various venues around the world. While making the video, Whitehead noted how both artist and song changed and evolved over time. In this video, I wanted to […]

Paul Reubens showed off his new line of fashionable wigs for kids as well as some of his odd collectibles during a recent appearance on Conan. Host Conan O’Brien was especially interested in an electric hot dog cooker meant to be plugged into a car’s cigarette lighter.

In the latest episode of the SciShow List Show, host Michael Aranda offers up a variety of interesting facts how different animals and insects visually process the world around them. Eyes have been around for at least half a billion years, first appearing in the fossil record during what’s known as the Cambrian Explosion when […]

The Star Wars droid BB-8 recently visited the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory and its Mars Yard to meet Maggie, the Mars Curiosity Rover‘s earthbound twin, to learn how robots help explore other planets.

The DINNER DJ by Argentinian designer Ignacio Pilotto is an interactive kids dinner set that looks just like a turntable. It is available to purchase from Fred & Friends. images via Fred & Friends

Wander Ware is a durable set of camping cocktail glasses and supplies from Fred & Friends that are perfect for those well-equipped who prefer to imbibe outdoors. Made from enameled steel, each item is completely unbreakable and can stand up to any adventure. Add some class to your next outdoor “adventure”. WANDER WARE is made […]

Minute Physics answers the question “Why Are Airplane Engines so Big?” Engines have grown larger over time, even as some planes themselves get smaller because larger engines are more efficient at generating thrust, but only up to a point.

Swedish designer Victor Hertz is back with part three of his ongoing Honest Logos series where he tweaks famous corporate logos to reflect unfortunate truths about the companies. Victor pokes fun at Häagen-Dazs, Netflix, Walmart, and many other businesses. We previously wrote about part one and two of his series. images via Viktor Hertz submitted […]

In the latest episode of the wonderfully animated lost interview series “Blank on Blank“, the legendary film director Martin Scorsese opened up about his childhood fondness for Westerns, his supportive parents and how his overwhelming desire to work in film surpassed his desire to be a priest in a 1990 interview with journalist T.J. English. […]

Vsauce host Michael Stevens explains how to count past infinity and why 40 is the biggest number. Stevens focuses on different concepts of infinite and cardinal numbers to give viewers a new and interesting perspective on the scope of mathematics.

Robert Downey Jr. recently dressed up as a festive bunny to announce his new charitable foundation, titled Random Act Funding, that he is launching with his wife Susan and Omaze. The foundation will distribute financial support to partners like the Motion Picture & Television Fund, Make-A-Wish, and Anti-Recidivism Coalition. The auction will choose one winner […]

A very recent episode of ACS Reactions explained the chemistry that’s involved in each step of the coffee making process. It’s one of the most popular beverages in the world, and many of us rely on it to stay awake every day. But not every cup of coffee is created equal. From the bean to […]

A wig for one head and many ears. Party Creative Lab has created the Song Wig, a truly unique bluetooth-enabled hairpiece that houses tiny amplifiers and is made from numerous earbuds that allows the wearer to share their music with their friends. Song Wig is a hairpiece of cords and earbuds. Earbuds at the tips […]

In his latest video, Davie504 shows off his incredible musical skill and his sense of humor as he demonstrated 30 different ways to play a bass. While a couple of his techniques were a little silly (“using a guitar as a pick“, “teeth“), all were expertly executed in a two minute solo. A photo posted […]

“Where Have You Been?” is a supercut of YouTubers and vloggers making excuses for not posting in a while. The video was edited by Duncan Robson with music by Joel Robson and features clips from more than 30 videos. The full list of videos used is included in the video’s YouTube description.

John Oliver explained the problems with credit reporting bureaus and companies that perform background checks in a segment on Last Week Tonight. Employers, banks, and landlords use information from these agencies to decide who gets a job, loan, or home, but the information is not always accurate with a shocking number of errors that negatively […]

In the latest episode of the fascinating series Today I Found Out, host Simon Whistler explains how the term “Elvis has left the building” came about and why it became so incredibly popular. Using information from a post by Eddie Deezen, Whistler also explained who originally coined the term (Horace Logan) and who made it […]

Schaft, a robotics company owned by Google, recently showed off their new bipedal robot. The bot seems to have exceptional balance as it maneuvers across different terrain including a lovely stroll along a rocky beach. The compact design and low center of gravity help the robot handle stairs, the outdoors, obstacles, and even snow. The […]

In the latest of their incredibly insightful videos, the School of Life offers an animated explanation as to how the basic expectations of the workplace are so much easier for humans to negotiate than the nebulous boundaries regarding matters of the heart. The assumption of most jobs is that people who begin them don’t have […]

Kristian Williams (a.k.a. “kaptainkristian“) has created a new video essay that takes us on a journey through the history of Adult Swim and how the television network gives artists a creative place to explore. Fans of Kristian can support his future work on Patreon.

The first teaser trailer has been released for Titanfall 2, the sequel to the original multiplayer first-person shooter video game from Respawn Entertainment and Electronic Arts. The trailer gives us a glimpse of a drop pod opening up in the middle of a jungle. An advanced Titan mech stands tall in front of the pod […]

“The Hogwarts Club” by the Mashable Watercooler series Trailer Mix is a Harry Potter trailer styled after the trailer for the 1985 John Hughes classic The Breakfast Club. For comparison, here is the original trailer “The Hogwarts Club” is modeled after.

I Grew up Star Wars is a website, created and run by Tom Berges, featuring photos and memories that provide a nostalgic look at how Star Wars used to be. The user submitted family photos show kids playing with their old Star Wars toys, getting into costume as their favorite character for Halloween, and more. […]

Musician Guamu walked past a car with what appeared to be a dying battery, causing the vehicle’s alarm to lay down an interesting beat. Guama took inspiration from the sound and created his own track incorporating the alarm. After the initial video, Guama also released an extended version available on both YouTube and SoundCloud. via […]

The 8th Annual Shorty Awards take place tonight at the TimesCenter in New York City. You can watch all the festivities live via YouTube starting at 7:30PM ET/4:30PM PT and follow along at #ShortyAwards. Watch the 8th Annual Shorty Awards hosted by YouTuber Mamrie Hart LIVE now! The Shorty Awards honor the best creators and […]

After a pair of Airedale Terriers are left alone in a car, the one in the driver’s seat impatiently starts to lay on the horn to alert their driver. Over the weekend, Melissa Tonkin from Altoona, Pennsylvania left a pizza shop and spotted a group of impatient dogs laying the horn for their owner. After […]

Grant Thompson “The King of Random” partnered with What’s Inside? to find out if the powder inside an Etch a Sketch can be used to make thermite. The powder did not give quite the reaction the team was hoping for, but they still gave their Etch a Sketch test subjects a fiery farewell. Dan and […]

Best Sound Editing Oscar Nominees 2016 is a new supercut video series, created by University of California, Santa Cruz film student Zackery Ramos-Taylor, that focuses on the uses of sound in Oscar nominated films. For his first supercut, Zackery explores the powerful sounds in Mad Max: Fury Road. This film uses sound to enhance and […]

Urban explorers Vitaliy Raskalov and Vadim Makhorov from On the Roofs scaled South Korea’s 555-meter Lotte World Tower and nearly got busted by building employees on the way down in their latest daring video.

In an October 2015 episode of Retro Report, journalist and pinball aficionado Seth Porges spoke about his love for the game, explained why pinball was outlawed in the mid-twentieth century and the strange laws that were passed out of fear for the children. The thing about pinball, it was viewed as a game of chance, […]