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A Preview of the Artwork Featured in Volume 42 of Hi-Fructose: The New Contemporary Art Magazine
A photo posted by Hi-Fructose Magazine (@hifructosemag) on Dec 7, 2016 at 10:43am PST Tara McPherson Volume 42 of Hi-Fructose: The New Contemporary Art Magazine…
Performer Rocky Byun Effortlessly Balances Four Glass Bottles on Top of One Another in London
South Korean balancing all-star Rocky Byun showcased his incredible talents in London by effortlessly balancing four glass bottles, of various sizes and shapes, on top…
Bill Gates Shares His Favorite Books of 2016
Bill Gates shares his favorite books of 2016 in a wonderful animated animated video. If you’re looking for a book to enjoy over the holidays,…
Freerunner Jason Paul Performs Amazing Stunts at Munich Airport While Trying to Catch His Flight
Professional freerunner Jason Paul teamed up with Red Bull to create “Last Call For Mr Paul,” an exciting new video that follows Jason as he…
Year In Search 2016, Google Takes a Look Back at Top Search Trends in the United States
Google has released “Year In Search 2016”, their annual recap of the top search trends in the United States.
Territorio de Zaguates, An Amazing Lifelong Costa Rican Sanctuary for Adoptable Mixed Breed Dogs
Great Big Story visited with Lya Battle, the amazing woman who runs Territorio de Zaguates (Land of Mutts), a no-kill sanctuary in Costa Rica for…
How Good Editing Is the Invisible Yet Critical Foundation That Moves a Film’s Story Forward
In “Editing In Storytelling“, British filmmaker Lewis Bond of Channel Criswell thoughtfully explains the importance of good editing in films, how it becomes almost invisible…
A Wonderfully Clever Skull and Crossbones Hair Bun Cover Hand Fashioned Out of Wire
Salt Lake City wire artist Kyle Wyatt of Wyre Art has created a wonderfully clever Skull & Crossbones Bun Cover that is both slightly terrifying…
A Backwards Recording of ‘We Wish You a Merry Christmas’ Played In Reverse
In the spirit of the holiday season, musician Rob Scallon, who has a fondness for backwards songs, recorded the classic carol “We Wish You a…
Artists Brilliantly Transform a Cement Mixer Truck Into a Giant Spinning Disco Ball
Artist Benedetto Bufalino and lighting designer Benoit Deseille, both of whom are widely known for their amazing grand-scale, high-concept projects, have brilliantly transformed a LaFarge…