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A 1941 Film Reel Demonstrates How to Properly Make Tea
A 1941 film reel produced by the Empire Tea Bureau demonstrates how to properly make tea. While covering different methods of preparation and tea service…
Total Strangers Attempt to Recreate the Iconic Spaghetti Scene From Lady and the Tramp
Pairs of total strangers attempt to recreate the iconic spaghetti scene from Lady and the Tramp in a video by Oh My Disney. The dogs…
A Beautiful Blind Dog Named ‘Smiley’ Begins Prancing Gleefully When He Realizes That He’s Walking In Snow
A beautiful blind dog named Smiley faithfully followed the voice of his human Joanne during a winter’s day walk. Upon realizing that he was walking…
And Vinyly, A Unique Service That Presses the Ashes of a Loved One Into a Playable Vinyl Record
In 2009, audio professional Jason Leach started And Vinyly a rather unique company that takes the cremated ashes of loved ones and presses it into…
Supercut of Every Oscar Winner for ‘Best Visual Effects’ Since 1927
Burger Fiction has created a supercut video of every Oscar winner in the “Best visual Effects” category since 1927. They cover everything from the 1927…
A Father Follows His Children’s Exact Instructions for Making a Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich
Josh Darnit and his children participate in the “exact instructions challenge” where Darnit follows their precise instructions for making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich…
Complicated LEGO Machine Continually Accelerates Small Balls Through a Roller Coaster at 1,000 RPM
Maastricht, Netherlands LEGO enthusiast Berthil van Beek has created an incredibly complicated machine, known as a Great Ball Contraption, out of LEGO that continually accelerates…
A Short Documentary Shines a Spotlight on the High Art of Clowning
An episode of the American Theatre Wing documentary series Working in the Theatre shines a spotlight on the high art of clowning. The video features…
A 1947 Film by the United States War Department Warns ‘Don’t Be a Sucker’ About Populism
The 1947 short film "Don’t Be a Sucker", produced by the United States War Department, warns citizens about populism.
A Rescued Dog Gives His Newly Adopted Human a Big Side Hug While Sitting Next to Her on the Sofa
photo by Jamie Holt A very relaxed and contented pit bull named Russ expressed his sincere appreciation for his new home by giving his newly…