A Mesmerizing Time-Lapse of Wildebeest Crossing a River in Tanzania
Countless wildebeest form living eddies and currents as they cross the Mara River in Tanzania in an incredible time-lapse video shot by wildlife photographers (and…
The World Championship Outhouse Races, An Annual Race of Outdoor Plumbing in Virginia City, Nevada
photo via Reno Tahoe For the past 25 years, Virginia City, Nevada has been home to the World Championship Outhouse Races, a competition that pits…
Ocean Explorer Fabien Cousteau Talks About Living Underwater for 31 Days in a Fascinating TED Talk
Ocean explorer Fabien Cousteau recounts his recent 31-day adventure aboard an underwater laboratory in a fascinating TED talk from TED Global. Cousteau’s underwater sojourn took…
Dangerous Popsicles, Frozen Treats Shaped Like Cacti and Deadly Pathogens
Dangerous Popsicles is a collection of fearsome popsicles shaped like cacti and deadly pathogens. Designer Wei Li created the treats, first 3D printing the forms,…
‘Playa Dust: Collected Stories From Burning Man’, A New Book of Essays on the Burning Man Festival
Playa Dust: Collected Stories from Burning Man is a compilation of essays on the Burning Man festival by a broad cross-section of artists, writers, sociologists,…
People Are Painting Eye-Catching Designs on Snails to Prevent Them From Being Stepped On
photo via Stefan Siverud Photos of snails sporting colorfully painted shells have started showing up online. Some of the people who paint the shells do…
The Incredible Melting Mandle, A Ghoulish Hand-Painted Zombie Candle by stexe
The Incredible Melting Mandle is a handmade zombie candle by stexe, a California-based creator of novelties. The Mandle is cast from wax and hand-painted with…
A New Series of 3D Illusion Street Art by Pejac in Istanbul
Spanish artist Pejac (previously) has created a wonderful series of 3D illusion street art on a recent trip to Istanbul. The paintings, which include a…
A New Trailer for the Political Web Series ‘This Is Not a Conspiracy Theory’ by Kirby Ferguson
Kirby Ferguson, creator of Everything is a Remix, has posted a new trailer for his latest web series, This is Not a Conspiracy Theory. The…
A Giant Mechanical Spider and Horse-Dragon Descend on Beijing for a Spectacular Performance
French art group La Machine (previously) staged a spectacular performance in Beijing with two of the group’s gigantic kinetic sculptures, a spider known as La…