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A Generic Parody of Every Commercial Ever
The sketch comedy group The Kloons created a generic parody of every commercial ever to point out some of the common tropes used in advertising.…
A Soothing Cover of ‘Over the Rainbow’ Played on a 1929 RCA Theremin
Canadian musician Peter Pringle has released a new performance in which he uses a 1929 RCA theremin to play a soothing cover of “Over the…
Benedict Cumberbatch Joins David Gilmour Onstage in London to Perform Vocals on ‘Comfortably Numb’
David Gilmour invited Benedict Cumberbatch onstage to perform vocals on the quintessential Pink Floyd song "Comfortably Numb".
A Stunning Timelapse Revealing the Gorgeous Colors of Coral As Seen Through a Macro Lens
In the short film “Coral Colors“, the filmmakers of myLapse out of Barcelona, Spain have captured the absolute beauty of coral, showcasing the gorgeous colors…
Cole and Marmalade’s Human Spends a Day at the Amazing Cat House on the Kings Sanctuary
Vlogger Chris Poole took a break from his busy life with Cole and Marmalade in order to visit the amazing Cat House on the Kings…
Why Americans Don’t Use Bidets
Simon Whistler explained the many possible reasons why Americans don’t use bidets, which are common in other parts of the world, in an episode of…
An Emoji Keyboard Cover for Apple MacBooks and Apple Wireless Keyboards
Disk Cactus, an art and technology studio in Oakland, California, has designed a silicone Emoji Keyboard Cover that easily peels on and off your MacBook…
A Defense of Commenting ‘First!’ on YouTube Videos and Why People Do It
PBS Idea Channel host Mike Rugnetta looks at the phenomenon of people commenting “First!” on YouTube videos. Rugnetta provides a defense of the habit, and breaks…
Gamer Meticulously Arranges and Displays His Extensive Dice Collection
My dice collection Gamer dr_lugh meticulously arranged and displayed his extensive dice collection. The collection is carefully arranged by color and number of faces, but…
Why People Say ‘O’Clock’ When Referring to the Time
Daven Hiskey filled in for an episode of Today I Found Out to explain why people say “O’clock” when referring to the time. The habit…