In an enlightened episode of the PBS Digital Studios series Braincraft, host Vanessa Hill helps to define the widely used psychological term of “gaslighting”. The term originated from a 1938 British play by Patrick Hamilton aptly entitled Gas Light. The play and subsequent films of the same name revolve around a sinister husband who embarks…
A Silly Little Dog Intentionally Gets His Adorable Little Head Repeatedly Stuck in a Beverage Box
On April Fool’s Day 2012, a very silly little Worgi (Corgie/Westie mix) named Teddy caused a bit of a ruckus when he knocked over a bunch of bottles in an inexplicable pursuit of an almost empty Leinenkugel’s Summer Shandy beverage box that was stacked in the corner. Upon reaching his goal, Teddy promptly stuck his…
Kate McKinnon and Beth Kobliner Teach Kids About Money, Loans, Credit Cards, and Saving for Pizza
Author and personal finance journalist Beth Kobliner teamed up with Kate McKinnon of Saturday Night Live to teach a group of adorable kids all about money, taking out loans, credit cards, and the importance of waiting patiently and saving up for a slice of delicious pizza. When Saturday Night Live’s Kate McKinnon said she’d collaborate…
Recreating Cocktails From the Marvel Universe
Mixologist Nick Fisher of Cocktail Chemistry demonstrates how to recreate tasty cocktails from the Marvel universe. He makes Doctor Strange‘s Mai Tai, Tony Stark‘s vodka martini, and Logan‘s fireball. The recipes are available to view on the Cocktail Chemistry website.
The Avengers Get Help From Unlikely Disney Characters in Nerdist’s Infinity War Parody
Marvel‘s powerful team of Avengers get help from a group of unlikely Disney characters as they battle all sort of villains in Nerdist‘s amusing Avengers: Infinity War parody, “The Ultimate Infinity War.”
A Real Life Transformer That Can Transform From a Humanoid Robot Into a Functioning Car
BRAVE ROBOTICS, Asratec Corp, and Sansei Technologies developed the J-deite RIDE, a 12-foot-tall Transformer that can hold two passengers and transform from a humanoid robot into a functioning 2-passenger car. images via J-deite RIDE via The Japan Times
How Jesse Pinkman’s Need for Acceptance Led Him Into a Dysfunctional Relationship With Walter White
As part of their ongoing series of deconstructing the rich symbolism within the sublime AMC series Breaking Bad, film and television analysis platform ScreenPrism took a look at the odd wide-eyed innocence of character Jesse Pinkman. Specifically, they look at Jesse’s tenderness when it came to kids and animals, his childlike silliness and his insatiable…
Rob Scallon Rocks Out an Original Heavy Metal Song on a Traditional Russian Balalaika
The very adventurous musician Rob Scallon got his hands on a Russian balalaika, added a bit of electricity to the traditional instrument and proceeded to do what he does best, shredding some licks on an original heavy metal song. On Scallon’s other YouTube channel, the musician shared how he wrote the song that he played…