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A Spicy Mariachi Cover of the A-ha Song ‘Take on Me’
The wonderful Mariachi Entertainment System from San Antonio, Texas performed a spicy cover version of the classic a-ha song "Take on Me".
LEGO Luke Skywalker’s Hand and Lightsaber
Mark Hamill is less than thrilled about the new LEGO Luke Skywalker’s Hand and Lightsaber. Someone tell me this isn't a real #StarWars toy. PLEASE.…
Determining the Size of Star Wars Spaceships and Planets by Comparing Them to Locations on Earth
Wren Weichman of Corridor Digital explains the relative size of Star Wars spaceships and planets comparing them to locations on Earth.
Stationery Supply Employees Build a Giant Game of Thrones Fire Breathing Paper Dragon for Their Office
In anticipation of the April 14th premiere of the eighth and final season of Game of Thrones, the employees of the British office supply company…
A Dilapidated Vintage Coffee Grinder Is Quietly Restored Into a Bright Shiny Working Version of Itself
After purchasing a somewhat dilapidated vintage coffee grinder on eBay, Swiss craftsman My Mechanics went about quietly restoring it. He pulled apart the entire assembly…
‘Apollo 11’ Composer Talks About Writing the Score Using Only Instruments Available at Time of the Launch
Composer Matt Morton shared with TIFF (Toronto International Film Festival) what it was like writing the score for the highly anticipated documentary Apollo 11, particularly…
T.Hanks
Tom Hanks “T.Hanks” you for throwing away your trash at Vinnie’s Pizzeria in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
Quirky Colorful Cut Paper Masks by Lobulo Design
Cut paper artist Lobulo Design created four wonderfully quirky paper masks in celebration of the 2018 Grec Festival of Barcelona. These colorful pieces, like the…
Norwegian Craftsman Answers a Fan Challenge to Carve an Intricate Dragon Head Out of Wood
Jonas Olsen, a 26 year old craftsman who lives on the island of Senja in Northern Norway, challenged himself at the behest of his fans…
A Vocal Pied Crow Says ‘Are You Alright?’ to a Visitor at the Knaresborough Castle in North Yorkshire, UK
While visiting Knaresborough Castle in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, England in 2017, birdwatching nature photographer Claire Connor encountered at the entrance a vocal pied crow. The…