Gerald Carr Talks About His Life as a NASA Astronaut in a TED-Ed Animated Short
Gerald P. Carr talks about his life as a NASA astronaut, including his time commanding Skylab in the 70s, in this TED-Ed animated lecture. The…
Jeremy Clarkson’s Absurdly Tiny P45 Car on Top Gear
In the first episode of the latest season of BBC’s Top Gear, host Jeremy Clarkson builds a clownishly tiny car, dubbed the P45, which he…
The Color Run, Runners Get Covered in Pigment in 5K Race Series
The Color Run is a 5K running event during which participants are covered from head to toe with colorful pigments. The 2013 Tour de The…
Pranksters Pose as Art at Modern Art Galleries in London
As a commentary on modern art, pranksters Doug and Mikael went to Tate Modern and Saatchi Gallery in London and pretended to be part of…
2013 Submarine Cable Map Depicts Communications Cables That Traverse the World’s Ocean Floors
The 2013 Submarine Cable Map depicts 232 communications cables that traverse the world’s ocean floors, as well as 12 additional cables that will be in…
LEGO Rolling Ball Clock
Jason Allemann built this very clever LEGO ball clock that displays time using balls on a series of tracks. Three tiers of tracks are used…
No Limits, Whimsically Distorted Sculptures of New York City’s Famous Buildings by Alexandre Arrechea
photo via Magnan Metz Gallery Ten of New York City’s most recognizable buildings are whimsically distorted in Cuban artist Alexandre Arrechea’s sculpture series, “No Limits.”…
Log Cabin Simplicity, A Short Documentary About Recrafting the 19th Century Log Homes of Iowa
“Log Cabin Simplicity” is a short documentary about Paul Cutting, an Iowa man who rescues and restores 19th century log cabins in and around his…
Fancy Hands, Online Personal Assistants for Everyday Tasks
Fancy Hands is a online service that lets members delegate everyday tasks to personal assistants. The Fancy Hands assistants are based in the US and…
Deer Antler Bicycle Handlebars
Moniker Cycle Horns are bicycle handlebars made out of actual deer antlers—perfect for bike messengers who are competing for mates and resources. Brooklyn-based designer Taylor…