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A Biodegradable Urn That Uses the Cremated Remains of Loved Ones To Grow a Tree
The Bios Incube is a wonderful way to remember loved ones through the process of growing a tree. This incubating system uses biodegradable urns that dissolve and incorporate the cremated remains of loved ones into soil that contains a seedling of a tree that can be replanted anywhere once it is mature enough to survive. […]
1980s Dungeons & Dragons Cartoon With Narration Making It Seem Like an Actual Gaming Session
In 2011, the Box of Danger comedy group provided narration for an episode of the 1980s Dungeons & Dragons cartoon series making it seem like an actual gaming session between experienced D&D players. Joel’s first solo-writing series where he twists the typical parody format to his own slice-of-life style, where you feel like you’re just […]
Comedian Ken Cheng Does a Detailed Breakdown of the Phrase ‘To Kill Two Birds With One Stone’
Comedian Ken Cheng did a detailed breakdown the phrase, “To kill two birds with one stone,” in a stand-up set as part of the BBC Radio New Comedy Award finals. I’m going to be talking to you about the phrase, “To kill two birds with one stone.” We’ve all heard it. I’ve some issues with […]
Extremely Abridged Versions of Classic Books
John Atkinson presents extremely abridged versions of classic books in two recent Wrong Hands comics.
How to Make an Origami Star Wars X-Wing Starfighter From One Square Sheet of Paper
Joe of How To Origami has created a fantastic tutorial on how to make an origami Star Wars X-wing starfighter from one square sheet of paper. The full tutorial is available to view on Instructables. images via Instructables via Make:
The Bento Watch, A Stylish Watch That Hides a Tiny Surgically Prepared Meal and Pop-Out Chopsticks
The Bento Watch is a stylish design that hides a tiny surgically prepared meal and pop-out chopsticks. The Bento Watch was created by the Japanese seed company Takii Seed and a master team made up of a surgeon, chef, watchmaker, and diorama artist. via Kotaku
A Deaf Woman Hears Her Boyfriend’s Voice and His Marriage Proposal Thanks to a Cochlear Implant
In a video by ABC News, Andrea Diaz heard her boyfriend’s voice and his marriage proposal just moments after a doctor activated her cochlear implant.
Kylo Ren Tells Luke Skywalker Why He Actually Turned to the Dark Side in an Animated Short by Dorkly
In a new animated short by Dorkly, Kylo Ren tells Luke Skywalker that he actually ended up turning to the dark side for the cool powers, lightsabers, and ability to date women. Fear leads to anger, anger leads to hate, and hate leads to….awesome powers.
Sony’s New PlayStation 4 Virtual Reality Headset Is Scheduled For Release in October 2016
Sony has released a new trailer for their PlayStation VR headset that will bring virtual reality gaming on the PlayStation 4 console to your living room. The trailer shows off some of the exciting titles that will release with the headset like Until Dawn: Rush of Blood, Robinson: The Journey, Ace Combat 7, and more. […]
Red Five, A Stunning Portrait Illustration of Luke Skywalker in His Rebel Flight Suit by Mike Mitchell
“Red Five” is the first of many Star Wars portrait illustrations created my Mike Mitchell for Mondo and Acme Archives. In this particular piece, he captures a stunning profile shot of Luke Skywalker dressed in his rebel flight suit. A limited edition of prints are available to purchase from Mondo. A photo posted by Mike […]
Crushing an Ancient Nokia 3310 Mobile Phone Using a Hydraulic Press
Hydraulic Press Channel, which makes fascinating videos where they crush items in their hydraulic press, used it today to crush an ancient Nokia 3310 mobile phone. We recently posted one of their videos where they tried to fold a piece of paper seven times using the hydraulic press.
A Beautiful Box of Chocolates Ingeniously Packaged as a Pantone Color Guide
This past Christmas, the design and communication company BLOCD. in Barcelona, Spain dreamed up an ingenious gift for their esteemed clients – a beautiful box of chocolates expertly packaged as a Pantone Color Guide. If anything defines us, it’s our expertise with a solid background in graphic design. That’s the reason why we chose a […]
Things From the Original Star Wars Trilogy That Were Never Actually Mentioned in the Films
Dorkly runs down 23 things that weren’t ever actually referenced in the original Star Wars trilogy. How did you know what Ewoks are called if it was never said in any of the movies?
Second Trailer for The Legend of Tarzan
Warner Bros. has released a second trailer for The Legend of Tarzan, which hits theaters in July 2016. From Warner Bros. Pictures and Village Roadshow Pictures comes the action adventure “The Legend of Tarzan,” starring Alexander Skarsgård (HBO’s “True Blood”) as the legendary character created by Edgar Rice Burroughs. The film also stars Oscar nominee […]
A Man Is Transformed Into Dilbert by Three Costume Designers in a Two Minute Time Lapse
In an amusing Clickhole parody of the popular time lapse beauty transformations, three costume designers transformed a man into the cartoon character Dilbert over the course of 4-hours, footage of which was then trimmed down into a two-minute time lapse. We knew costume designers were capable of doing incredible things, but this is a whole […]
The Food Surgeon Carefully Conjoins a Pair of Girl Scout Tagalong Cookies
The Food Surgeon closely skimmed Human Centipede territory when they surgically conjoined a couple of Girl Scout Tagalongs. The surgeon began the procedure by carefully scraping the chocolate off the top of each innocent cookie then injecting several cc’s of raspberry jam and finished it all off with a shot of melted bittersweet chocolate chips. […]
Father and Son Cover ‘The Robots’ by Kraftwerk
Andrew Westphal and his son Hudson collaborated on a wonderful cover of “The Robots” by Kraftwerk, including a really great tribute to the orginal music video for the song. via Nercore
Innovative LED Lights With Plants Inside That Thrive in Environments Without Natural Light
Posted by Studio We Love Eames on Friday, March 11, 2016 Emilia Lucht and Arne Sebrantke of the German design studio We Love Eames have created the Mygdal Plantlight, an innovative LED lamp that uniquely houses and protects green plants that thrive in environments without natural light or a specific water source. Anyone with or without […]
Epic Scenes From Awesome Science Videos
Break has created a compilation of epic scenes from awesome science videos that have gone viral online. Science videos can be boring, but these are some of the most epic science videos on the internet. We’ve got chemistry, physics, technology, destruction, it’s just all the reasons why science is awesome. We’ve got drones, flamethrower drones […]
somethingtofoodabout, A New Book By Questlove That Explores the Culinary World of Innovative Chefs
In his newest book something to food about: Exploring Creativity with Innovative Chefs, bandleader and drummer of the Tonight Show house band The Roots, DJ, entrepreneur and author Questlove explores the vast culinary world of inventive chefs to learn what inspires them and then tops it all off with an eloquent nod to 16th century […]
Talented Musicians Come Together to Recreate the Beauty of Istanbul Through Sound
“Mix Istanbul” is the latest project by Israeli video mixing artist Kutiman and produced by the British Council, which features talented musicians in different locations who came together to form a single, beautiful piece of music that recreated the beauty of Istanbul through their instruments. Kutiman has invited musicians all over to world to create […]
A Puppet Version of Jerry Seinfeld Tries Out New Jokes on Comedian Pete Holmes
New Material Seinfeld is a web series by director Oren Brimer and comedians Pete Holmes and Joe DeRosa about a puppet version of Jerry Seinfeld (DeRosa) that tries out new jokes on Holmes. In the past, the character has made appearances on The Pete Holmes Show and Holmes’ podcast You Made It Weird.
A Powerful Compilation Highlighting Some of the Best Moments in DC Comics’ Superhero Films
In celebration of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice landing in theaters next week, film editor Michael Branco created a powerful compilation video highlighting some of the best moments in DC Comics‘ superhero films. He features footage from movies like Batman Begins, Superman Returns, and more. From an all-encompassing Batman trilogy to a few polarizing […]
A Scientific Explanation Why Breathing Helium Changes the Sound of a Person’s Voice
Today I Found Out gave a scientific explanation for why breathing helium changes the sound of a person’s voice. The video also explains the basic mechanics of how the human voice works.
Kurzgesagt Explains the Reality of the Possible Antibiotic Apocalypse Facing Humanity
Kurzgesagt explained the reality of the antibiotic apocalypse that potentially faces humanity from superbugs that have evolved to be resistant to conventional medication. The bright side of the explanation is that while bacteria are evolving, humans are developing new antibiotics and learning to use them more responsibly.
Bready Made, A Specially Designed Bread Cutter for Making Creative ‘Egg in the Basket’ Meals
Award-winning product designer Avihai Shurin has teamed up with Monkey Business to create the Bready Made, a specially designed bread cutter for making creative “egg in the basket” meals. They are currently raising funds on Kickstarter to help with reducing sale prices. Playing with your food has never been so creative! Making mealtimes a joyful […]
Proof of Evolution That Can Be Seen in Modern Human Bodies
Vox senior editorial producer Joss Fong highlights some vestigial traits of the modern human body that serve to prove that humans evolved over the course of millions of years. Examples include muscles, tendons, and other body parts present day humans don’t need, but still have as leftovers from earlier evolutionary stages.
The X-Men Go to War With Apocalypse and His Four Horsemen in the Trailer for X-Men: Apocalypse
20th Century Fox released the official trailer for X-Men: Apocalypse, the upcoming ninth superhero movie in the ongoing X-Men film series and sequel to X-Men: Days of Future Past. The trailer features the team of X-Men banding together to go to war with Apocalypse and his four horsemen (Storm, Psylocke, Angel, and Magneto). X-Men: Apocalypse […]
A TED Talk Looks at the Future of Autonomous Flight With a Dazzling Display of Micro-Quadcopters
A TED Talk by engineer Raffaello D’Andrea looks at the future of autonomous flight by demonstrating a number of prototypes being developed. The talk concludes with a dazzling display of coordinated micro-quadcopters in flight. When you hear the word “drone,” you probably think of something either very useful or very scary. But could they have aesthetic value? […]
Juggler Solves 3 Rubik’s Cubes at the Same Time While Juggling in Under 20 Seconds
rubocubo impressively solved three Rubik’s Cubes in under 20 seconds while juggling them. via YouTube Trending
An Explanation Why It’s Perfectly Appropriate to Mourn the Death of a Celebrity Online
In a rather heartfelt episode of PBS Idea Channel, host Mike Rugnetta very eloquently and somewhat ardently explains why it’s okay to mourn celebrity deaths online, why some people feel it’s inappropriate and what makes people feel close enough to celebrities to mourn their deaths. The answer to the question posed in the title of […]
Dancer Marquese Scott Performs Amazing Body Bending Moves As He Glides Effortlessly on Cement
Dancer Marquese Scott aka “Nonstop” performed an absolutely amazing body bending animation dance that featured him gliding effortlessly along a cement square as if it were ice to the accompanying soundtrack of Waveshock by Vuxem.
An Explanation Why Graves Are Six Feet Deep
Today I Found Out answers the user-submitted question, “How did they settle on six feet deep for graves?” The short answer is that “they” didn’t. Regulations and customs vary greatly around the world, but the video explains the reasons for some of those differences. It also gives an explanation for where the connection with graves […]
Steve Martin and Stephen Colbert Sing a Song About Friendship on The Late Show
Steve Martin and Stephen Colbert sing a song about friendship and learn an important lesson about acquaintances in a clip from The Late Show. Martin appeared on the show with his collaborator Edie Brickell to promote their new Broadway musical Bright Star and talk about how the project came to be.
Performance Artist Laurie Anderson Plays a Beautifully Discordant Song for a Group of Dogs
In advance of her HBO special Heart of a Dog (previously) premiering on April 24, the amazing Laurie Anderson appeared on Late Night With Stephen Colbert and performed a beautifully discordant song for a small group of dogs. A bit earlier in the show, Anderson spoke about the project and how she came up with […]
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Supercut of Clips From All of the Trailers in Chronological Order
M1llion has created a fantastic 11-minute Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice supercut of clips from all of the trailers released so far in chronological order. via GeekTyrant
How to Make Chocolate Sponge Sushi Cakes With Candy, Fresh Fondant Fish, and Ginger Buttercream
On a recent episode of How To Cake It, host Yolanda Gampp provides a step-by-step guide on how to make “chocolate sponge sushi cakes with candy, fresh fondant fish, and ginger buttercream.” I love sushi. I always have, but when I visited Tokyo in 2009 I really fell in love with it. Not only do […]
A Playful Arctic Fox Joins In With a Belly Laugh Whenever His Human’s Boyfriend Laughs
When my boyfriend laughs, Archer laughs #petfox #fox A video posted by Kristina S (@krizzles) on Mar 13, 2016 at 2:38pm PDT A playful and very amiable domestic arctic fox named Archer enjoyed a good belly laugh along with his human Kristina‘s boyfriend. According to Kristina, whenever her boyfriend laughs, Archer laughs right along with […]
An Animated Explanation of Marvel’s Confusing Civil War Comic Series in Advance of Captain America: Civil War
New York artist Noah Sterling has created a wonderful four-minute animated explanation of Marvel‘s amazing, yet confusing Civil War comic series in advance of Captain America: Civil War hitting theaters on May 6th, 2016.
Siri Helps Cookie Monster Bake Cookies in a New iPhone 6s Commercial
Siri helps Cookie Monster pass the time with some hands-free commands as he bakes cookies in a new commercial for the iPhone 6s.
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Featurette Breaks Down the Film’s Epic Story
Warner Bros. UK has released a new featurette for Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice that breaks down the film’s epic story. Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is currently scheduled to blast its way into theaters on March 25th, 2016. Fearing the actions of a god-like Super Hero left unchecked, Gotham City’s own formidable, […]
A Man Tries to Fold a Piece of Paper More Than Seven Times Using a Hydraulic Press
The Hydraulic Press Channel tried to fold a piece of paper more than seven times using a powerful hydraulic press. Although the press was used to flatten the folds, the pressure caused some unexpected results. via reddit
Star Wars: Trials on Tatooine, An Interactive Virtual Reality Visit to a Galaxy Far, Far Away by ILMxLAB
ILMxLAB has released the first trailer for Star Wars: Trials on Tatooine, their interactive virtual reality experiment that allows you to visit and battle in a galaxy far, far away. In a special press event held at Lucasfilm headquarters in San Francisco yesterday, ILMxLAB unveiled Trials on Tatooine: a completely enveloping, interactive virtual reality experiment. […]
A Breakdown of Atomic Fiction’s Visual Effects Work in Deadpool
Atomic Fiction studio recently shared a breakdown of their awesome visual effects work in Marvel‘s Deadpool movie. “Deadpool” marks the beginning of a new era for superhero films, and one sequence in particular was key to setting the tone. This is an in-depth VFX breakdown reel showcasing the behind-the-scenes efforts by the Atomic Fiction team. […]
An Experienced Bartender Explains How the Proper Glassware Affects the Outcome of a Cocktail
Mike Rugnetta of PBS Idea Channel recently went on location in Caroll Gardens, Brooklyn to speak with Leyenda proprietor and experienced bartender Ivy Mix about the importance ofvproper glassware when crafting a cocktail. a 95% of time thatpeople are choosing the class for their cocktail is just…hmm, that one.. The choice of glassware can be […]
Icelandic Men Dance Their Asses Off in a Brilliant Prostate Cancer Awareness Campaign
A group of Icelandic men performed hilarious booty moves, essentially dancing their asses off in an amusing video created to raise awareness about prostate cancer during Mottumars (Moustache March), an event similar to Movember in the United States. (translated from Icelandic) Mottumars is a Cancer Society symbol in the fight against cancer in men. About […]
A 1984 British Television Clip Demonstrating How to Send Email Using the Prestel System
A clip from the 1984 Thames TV program Database demonstrates how to connect to the Prestel system and send an email. The clip ends with an audio transmission viewers could record to download software to their home computer. via reddit
Cleverly Designed Utensils With Wrenches on the End to Please the Inner Mechanic In Everyone
DIY is a cleverly designed cutlery set that features a novelty wrench at the bottom of each utensil. A collaboration between Diesel and Seletti, the set is made of 18 gauge steel and is sure to make anyone in touch with their “inner mechanic” happy to sit down to a meal. The DIY set is […]
How Airplanes and Airport Workers Deal With Waste From the Onboard Toilets
A clip from X-Ray Mega Airport on Smithsonian Channel shows how airplanes and airport workers deal with waste from the onboard toilets. The advanced design of modern airplane toilets eliminates the need for large quantities of sanitation fluid that frequently leaked from older planes, but they still need to be emptied once a plane lands. […]
Incredibly Hypnotic Footage Showing Various Baked Goods Rising in the Oven
The Korean online food marketing site OMDG Food, which appears to be dedicated to all sorts of yumminess, posted an incredibly satisfying and hypnotic footage of various baked goods such as bread, biscuits, sweets and pastries rising in their respective ovens, converting themselves from liquid to mass and from off-white to golden-brown. via DesignTAXI
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