The Yarnshaw, Olek Covers a Rickshaw in Crocheted Yarn
Earlier this summer, yarn bomber Olek and rickshaw master Shaun Blonde collaborated on the “Yarnshaw,” a rickshaw covered in crocheted yarn. The yarn-bombed rickshaw recently…
Vessel, A Carbon Fiber Bathtub Shaped Like a Hammock
Vessel is a limited edition carbon fiber bathtub with a swoopy design based on a hammock. Designed by Splinter Works in the U.K., the nine-foot-long…
The Ocean at the End of the Lane, A New Book by Neil Gaiman
The Ocean at the End of the Lane: A Novel is the latest book by author Neil Gaiman. The recently released novel tells the tale…
Behind-the-Scenes at the Upright Citizens Brigade Improv Show, Asssscat
Improv and sketch comedy group Upright Citizens Brigade has released a behind-the-scenes video of their popular and long-running improv show “Asssscat.” The long form improv…
New York City Gets Its Own Top-Level Domain: .nyc
Today Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced that New York City will be the first U.S. city with its own top-level domain. The new .nyc domain name…
Yelp Wordmap Generates Hipster Heat Maps
Yesterday Yelp launched Yelp Wordmap, which displays the prevalence of certain Yelp review keywords as heat map overlays on 14 cities around the world. With…
Champion Pole Dancer Oona Kivelä Demonstrates Strength & Flexibility Moves
Finnish pole dancer Oona Kivelä effortlessly demonstrates 24 feats of strength and flexibility in this video by Poleranking. A former gymnast, Kivelä was crowned Ultimate…
John Hodgman: RAGNAROK, One-Hour Comedy Special Now Streaming on Netflix
“John Hodgman: RAGNAROK,” the first comedy special by noted humorist John Hodgman, is now streaming on Netflix. The special was recorded live in Brooklyn on…
STABiLGO, A Motorized Stabilizer for GoPro Cameras
STABiLGO is a motorized, handheld camera stabilizer that allows GoPro users to capture smooth action shots. The stabilizer features a 32-bit processor and a gyroscopic…
The Arsehole Gene, A Genetic Mutation That Causes Some People To Be Huge Arseholes
The investigative report, “The Arsehole Gene,” looks at the genetic mutation that causes some people to be huge arseholes. The mockumentary was written and directed…