In a clever stop-motion animation, a frustrated typist writing home for financial help gets frustrated with a stuck “y” key and ends up making a literal sandwich out of the keyboard and mouse, complete with crunching sound. Filmmaker Omozoc Omozoc created this humorous short, “Keyboard crasher’s lunch” out of over 2,400 photos and absolutely no…
Adorable Squid and Octopus Tea Bags
Shota Takahashi of the Japanese company Ocean Teabag has created an adorable line of whimsical handmade teabags, including two that come in squid and octopus shapes. The squid features a black jasmine tea inside, while the octopus is a combination of Darjeeling and Assam teas. All the fun of deep-sea diving in a nice soothing…
An Animated History About the Officially Unofficial Flag of Northern Ireland
The highly informative CGP Grey retreated to the Forest of All Knowledge with his dog to learn why Northern Ireland doesn’t really have a flag of their own. Since 1972, however, the country unofficially adopted the Ulster Banner as representation in its place. This particular flag has a rich, traditional history, though it is also…
Simone Giertz Turns Her Tesla Into a Pickup Truck
Simone Giertz, the prolific engineer who used to refer to herself the
How to Quickly Peel Garlic by Stabbing the Clove With a Small Knife While Separating It From the Bulb
As someone who makes a lot of Korean food, this is the best method for getting garlic peeled!? pic.twitter.com/14GGJDQhRj — ????????? ? ???? ? (@VPestilenZ) June 17, 2019 Toronto game developer Valentina Lord of Deadhand Interactive shared a really handy video showing how to quickly peel garlic. Lord demonstrated how she uses a small knife…
How Taron Egerton Learned How to Embody the Distinct Style of Elton John for the Film ‘Rocketman’
Insider spoke with Michael L. Roberts, the vocal, piano and performance coach who prepared actor Taron Egerton for his role as Elton John in the film Rocketman. Roberts fondly recalled that Egerton had a wonderful voice, but didn’t know how to play the piano at all. Yet after training for just two hours a day…
A Remarkable Self-Feeding Vertical Elevator That Safely Lifts Bulk Materials With a Giant Rotating Spiral
The ever-adventuring Tom Scott paid a visit to Olds Engineering, a metalwork foundry in Maryborough, Australia. Within the walls of the foundry sits a remarkable self-feeding vertical elevator that lifts bulk materials with the motion of a giant rotating spiral. The vacuum tube around the spiral suppresses dust, which greatly limits the risk of explosion….
Sydney Symphony Plays ‘Down Under’ by Men at Work as Tribute to Late Australian Prime Minister Bob Hawke
During the wonderfully thoughtful memorial ceremony to the late former Australian Prime Minister Bob Hawke, the renowned Sydney Symphony Orchestra performed a fitting cover of the classic Men at Work song “Down Under”. The song was one of Mr. Hawkes favorites, which expressed the pride he had in his country and in the people who…