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The Fantastic Four Face Their Greatest Villain, A Fox Studio Executive
In a new animated short by Dorkly, the mighty team of Fantastic Four superheroes (Reed Richards, Susan Storm, Ben Grimm, and Johnny Storm) face their…
Spot on Impressions of Game of Thrones Season 6 Characters
Cardiff voice actor Scheiffer Bates shares his spot-on impressions of characters from Season 6 of Game of Thrones.
A Vacuum Cleaner Plays the Harmonica
??????? pic.twitter.com/JTZIXyrcqh — ??????@??????? (@CelloMetalgirl) June 25, 2016 A vacuum cleaner plays the harmonica in a highly amusing video shot by CelloMetaGirl. via Nerdist
Bloop, A Mysterious Ultra-Low Frequency Sound Recorded in the Pacific Ocean in 1997
The Bloop was a loud, low-frequency sound recorded in the Pacific Ocean in 1997, but its origin remained a mystery for years. The Pacific Marine…
How Calorie Content Is Calculated in Food
In answer to a reader submitted question, Simon Whistler, host of the informative video series “Today I Found Out” explained what a calorie is, how…
The Dizzying Beauty of Vincent Van Gogh’s Art as Seen Through a Tilt-Shift Lens
Inspired by the experimental work of Artcyclopedia, redditor melonshade posted a series in which the art of Vincent Van Gogh was being viewed through a…
FUEL, An Animated Short About Two Clumsy Car Mechanics With Engine Problems
MOPA college student Jalabert Camille has created “FUEL,” an amusing animated short film about two clumsy car mechanics with all sorts of engine problems. via…
Why Lights at Night Can Lead to Less Restful Sleep
Bite Size Psych took a scientific look at the reason why light at night interrupts sleeping patterns, suppresses melatonin production and disturbs circadian rhythms. When…
Paul Williams Wears Full Planet of the Apes Makeup to Sing for Johnny Carson on The Tonight Show
Paul Williams appeared on the February 9, 1973 episode of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson to sing “Here’s That Rainy Day” while wearing his full…
Twinkie the Jack Russell Terrier Sets Guinness World Record for Popping 100 Balloons in 39.08 Seconds
Guinness World Record recently shared footage of Twinkie the Jack Russell Terrier from California setting the world record for popping 100 balloons in an astonishing…