Where in the World? A Google Earth Puzzle by The Atlantic
image via Google image via Google/DigitalGlobe image via Google/DigitalGlobe image via Google Ltd./GeoEye Alan Taylor of The Atlantic has assembled 25 images of the Earth’s…
Animated Map of 2,053 Nuclear Explosions Between 1945-1998
“1945-1998” by Japanese artist Isao Hashimoto is an animated map of 2,053 nuclear explosions that occurred during that time period. The frenzy of nuclear testing…
Terry Gilliam Shows How He Creates Cut-Out Animations In 1974 Clip
In this BBC clip from 1974, Terry Gilliam shows viewers how he creates cut-out animations, a technique he used to hilarious effect on Monty Python’s…
Move, Eat, Learn – Three Brilliant Short Films That Celebrate Travel
MOVE, EAT, and LEARN are three wonderful short films that celebrate travel. Directed by Rick Mereki and brilliantly edited and shot by Tim White, the…
LEGO Figurines to Accompany NASA Juno Space Probe to Jupiter
Three custom aluminum LEGO figurines will be aboard NASA’s Juno space probe, which is scheduled to begin its five year journey to Jupiter tomorrow. The…
Dreams of Flight, Scientists Respond to Kids’ Ideas on Future of Flight
In the animation “Dreams of Flight,” scientists respond to children’s fanciful predictions about the future of air travel. The video is part of the…
Kingdom Tower in Saudi Arabia Will Be the World’s Tallest Building
Kingdom Tower is a skyscraper to be built in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia that will exceed 1,000 meters in height, making it the world’s tallest building.…
TechStars NYC TV Show, Startups Compete For $5 Million In Funding
Startup incubator TechStars is the subject of a new reality show in which tech entrepreneurs will participate in the incubator’s 3 month mentorship program in…
A Lithuanian Mayor Drives Armored Vehicle Over Illegally Parked Car
Fed up with luxury cars illegally parking in his city’s bike lanes, Mayor Arturas Zuokas of Vilinus, Lithuania drove a 13 ton Russian armored personnel…
An Interview with Al Jaffee, Creator of the Mad Magazine Fold-In
The Upright Citizens Brigade recently conducted a fascinating interview with Al Jaffee, the 90 year old cartoonist responsible for famous satirical fold-ins featured in Mad…