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The History of the Metric System and Why It Matters
A TED-Ed lesson by Matt Anticole explains the history of the metric system, from its origins in the French revolution to its widespread adoption around…
Tested Checks Out Sean Bishop’s Highly-Detailed Replica of the Ecto-1 Car From Ghostbusters
Tested editor Norman Chan recently met up with Pasadena, California voice actor Sean Bishop of DreamWorks Animation to check out his highly-detailed replica of the…
Postmodern Jukebox and Morgan James Perform a Stunning Cover of ‘Dream On’ by Aerosmith
Scott Bradlee and Postmodern Jukebox joined forces with singer Morgan James to perform a stunning cover of the classic Aerosmith song “Dream On”. The cover…
German Shepherd Howls Along With the Timber Wolf Security Guards in Disney’s Zootopia
Youtuber HydraDelDiablo recently shared footage of a German Shepard howling along with the group of timber wolf security guards in Disney‘s Zootopia.
Ironhead Studio Makes Conan O’Brien a Crotch-Enhanced Supersuit for San Diego Comic-Con 2016
Conan O’Brien recently traveled to Ironhead Studio, who has created high quality helmets and armor for numerous superhero films, and had an elaborate “crotch-enhanced supersuit”…
The Ninebot by Segway miniPRO, A Powerful Cross Between a Segway and a Hoverboard
The Ninebot by Segway miniPRO is a self-balancing scooter that is a powerful cross between the larger original Segway models and the compact hoverboards that…
First Trailer for Marvel’s The Defenders Netflix Series Released at San Diego Comic-Con 2016
The first teaser trailer for the upcoming Netflix original series, Marvel’s The Defenders, was recently released at San Diego Comic-Con 2016. The show will follow…
Jon Stewart Takes Over Stephen Colbert’s Late Show Desk to Talk About the Presidential Election
During a live episode of The Late Show covering the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, former Daily Show host Jon Stewart put on a jacket and tie…
The Food Fights Back in a Raunchy New Trailer for the R-Rated Animated Film ‘Sausage Party’
Sony Pictures had released a new raunchy red band trailer for Sausage Party, an R-rated animated film starring Seth Rogen, Kristen Wiig, Jonah Hill, and…
Feline Masterworks of Art
Feline Masterworks on Wrong Hands