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Amazing Graphite Prints of Anthropomorphic Dogs That Embody the Spirit of Inspirational Beings
In 2012, we wrote about San Francisco artist Michael Gillette who created a beautiful set of officially licensed James Bond book covers for the celebration…
The Briny, Gaseous Chemical Reactions That Make Stinky Cheese So Intolerably Odiferous
In a rather odiferous episode, ACS Reactions takes a look at the manner in which washed-rind cheeses are made, noting specifically the briny, gaseous chemical…
Jeff Goldblum Breaks Out Into Song While Buying Groceries for a Meal With Bryce Dallas Howard
In a specious episode of the Funny or Die segment “Cooking With Jeff Goldblum”, the laid back actor sauntered through his favorite Ralph’s grocery store,…
Making Strawberry Shaped Candy Drops With a Restored 19th Century Victorian Era Candy Machine
Artisan candy maker Gregory Cohen, owner of Lofty Pursuits in Tallahassee, Florida demonstrated the fascinating process of making strawberry shaped candy drops on a refurbished…
The Cast of ‘Breaking Bad’ Discuss the Series in a Live Panel With Conan at San Diego Comic-Com
During San Diego Comic-Con, the cast and creator of the now iconic series Breaking Bad joined Conan O’Brien onstage for a live panel interview. Amongst…
Jimmy McGill Begins His Transformation Into Saul Goodman in Season 4 Trailer for ‘Better Call Saul’
In the trailer for the highly anticipated fourth season of the sublime Vince Gilligan series Better Call Saul, which premiered at San Diego Comic-Con, a…
A Nascent 13th Doctor Who Assembles Her New Team of Traveling Companions in Series 11 Trailer
In the trailer for the upcoming 11th series of Doctor Who, a nascent 13th iteration of the Doctor (Jodie Whittaker) wakes up, organizes her thoughts…
A Playful Dog Hilariously Chases a Strolling Human Shadow Along a Victoria, Australia Beach
While strolling along a Torquay beach in Victoria, Australia, a couple of humans were happily surprised by a playful border collie who began chasing their…
Postmodern Remakes of Classic Movies
John Atkinson (Wrong Hands) imagines three possible postmodern remakes of classic movies.
Stunningly Realistic Cats Crafted Out of Felted Wool
Japanese materials artist Wakuneco creates stunningly realistic recreations of cat heads crafted out of needle-felted wool, an intricate, painstakingly detailed process that she has shared…