Brian Heater
‘When Will Robots Take Over the World?’, A Look at the Threat of a Robotic Uprising by The Atlantic
The Atlantic pulled together a cross section of scientists, artists and comedians to answer the question “When Will Robots Take Over the World?” The consensus…
A Miniature Drum Kit Set Up Inside an Empty Can of Orangina
Redditor TheEskhaton spotted a tiny drum kit set up inside of an empty can of Orangina during a recent trip to a record store. The…
Two Skydivers Jump From 5,000 Feet and Successfully Land on a Slip ‘N Slide
Skydivers Niklas Daniel and Brianne Thompson leap from a plane at 5,000 feet above Arizona and manage to successfully land on a Slip ‘N Slide,…
Josh Lobster, A Graphic Novel About a Man With a Lobster Claw for an Arm Trapped on a New England Island
Josh Lobster is a forthcoming graphic novel written by Chris Reilly and illustrated by Devon Devereaux that follows the story of the titular protagonist as…
Are You a Human, A Quick Test Presented During a TED Talk by Ze Frank
Ze Frank presented a brief quiz for determining which members of the audience were human — a sort of reverse Turing Test — in his…
Oru Kayak, A 12-Foot-Long Kayak That Folds Into a Carrying Case
The Oru Kayak is a 12-foot-long, water-ready kayak that can be folded up into a compact 33 x 29-inch carrying case for easy transport. The…
Pneumatic Sponge Ball Accelerator, A ‘DIY Particle Accelerator’ Featuring 1,000 Sponge Balls
The Pneumatic Sponge Ball Accelerator is an art installation by Berlin-based inventor Niklas Roy that features 1,000 sponge balls traveling through a series of pneumatic…
‘Delivery’, A Short Documentary About a Brooklyn Man Who Delivers Pizzas on a Fixed-Gear Bicycle
“Delivery” is a short documentary by No Weather Productions that examines the life of Bill, a fascinating delivery man for Brooklyn’s Best Pizza who delivers…
A Hamster Wheel Exercise Treadmill for Cats
One Fast Cat is an large hamster wheel treadmill designed to help cats exercise and stave off boredom indoors. The product has a 48-inch diameter…
‘How Ramen Noodles Are Made’, A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Making of the Popular Japanese Food
“How Ramen Noodles are Made” is a behind-the-scenes video by YouTube food channel Potluck Video that focuses on New Jersey “artisan ramen noodle maker” Sun…