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The Chemistry of Cough Syrup and Whether or Not It Really Works
The American Chemical Society series Reactions analyzed the chemistry of cough syrup and looked at a systematic review of scientific studies to determine just how…
Giant Functional Mech Robot Takes Its First Steps
Veteran concept designer Vitaly Bulgarov, who has worked on numerous well-known science fiction films, teamed up with the South Korean firm Hankook Mirae Technology to…
Oddly Satisfying Distorted and Liquified Animations
Los Angeles self-taught artist Randy Cano has created an oddly satisfying collection of distorted and liquified animations that feature everything from a man’s face being…
A Crochet Amigurumi Plushie Based on the Beholder Monster From Dungeons & Dragons
Chile artist Wen Rou has created a crochet Amigurumi plushie based on the Beholder monster from Dungeons & Dragons. via KnitHacker
Adam Savage Goes Behind the Scenes of Weta Workshop’s Miniature Stage for Thunderbirds Are Go
Adam Savage of Tested took a trip to New Zealand and got a behind the scenes tour of Weta Workshop‘s miniature stage for Thunderbirds Are…
A Supercut of Slow Motion Scenes in Movies
Jim Casey has created a supercut video of slow motion scenes in movies appropriately set to the song “Montage” from the Swiss Army Man soundtrack.
Glenn Campbell Shreds the Chet Atkins Guitar Adaptation of Boots Randolph’s ‘Yakety Sax’
In a 1969 episode of Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour, the eponymous host ended the concert section of his show with the Chet Atkins guitar adaptation…
The Various Historic and Practical Reasons Why Some Coins Have Ridges
Simon Whistler explains the various historic and practical reasons why some coins have ridges in an episode of Today I Found Out.
A Sneak Peek at Animatics From Rick and Morty Season Three
The Adult Swim series Development Meeting shared a sneak peek at animatics from Rick and Morty season three. There has been no date announced for…
A Gorgeous Tortoiseshell Calico Cat Whose Adorable Face is Half Orange and Half Black
A photo posted by Elizabeth (@yanatwofacecat) on Oct 7, 2016 at 2:59am PDT A beautiful tortoiseshell calico named Yana has a truly unique face that…