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Possible Answers to the Question ‘Where Be Aliens?’
Exurb1a gives a few possible answers to the question “Where Be Aliens?” to explain why humans have never confirmed the existence of intelligent life elsewhere…
Explanations of Some of the Most Crucial References in Rick and Morty
Wisecrack explains some of the most crucial science fiction and fantasy references from the show Rick and Morty. The references help frame the story of…
A Small Town Warmly Accepts Its Most Feared Resident In a Truly Touching Holiday Ad by Apple
In the Apple ad "Frankie's Holiday", a nervous Frankenstein's Monster tries to sing along with his iPhone to show the town he means no harm.
The Original ‘Doom’ Running on the New MacBook Pro Touch Bar
Developer Adam Bell successfully ran the classic first-person shooter Doom on the Touch Bar of the new MacBook Pro. Besides running games from 1993 the…
A Persistent Dog Repeatedly Attempts to Retrieve the Bone Painted on the Bottom of His Water Bowl
A persistent but misguided dog bit his way through the water in a fruitless attempt to retrieve the painted bone at the bottom of the bowl.
Disney•Pixar’s Teaser Trailer for ‘Cars 3’ Finds Lightning McQueen Getting Into a Major Crash
Disney•Pixar has released a teaser trailer for Cars 3, the upcoming animated sequel to Cars and Cars 2 produced by Pixar Animation Studios and released…
A Hilarious Update to the Classic Nativity Scene Featuring Hipsters on Segways and Cell Phones
Modern Nativity, a San Diego event retailer, has given the classic nativity scene a fresh new update for 2016. The new scene features sharp but…
A Star Wars Themed Enamel Pin Based on Grand Moff Tarkin’s Imperial Rank Insignia
Doctor Popular has created a geeky Star Wars themed enamel pin based on Grand Moff Tarkin’s Imperial rank insignia.
Bizarre Ad for Netflix Vista Brilliantly Imagines Re-Do Binge Watching With a ‘Black Mirror’ Grain Implant
In a bizarre ad for “Netflix Vista“, a normal couple goes about their respective days, binge watching their favorite show through screens implanted in their…
The Last Steps, A Short Documentary About Apollo 17, The Last Mission to Put Humans on the Moon
“The Last Steps” is a short documentary by Great Big Story and CNN Films about Apollo 17, the last mission to put humans on the…