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Roomba Beer Pong
Photographer Megan Noll documented a game of beer pong being played between two Roomba robotic vacuum cleaners.
Polyethylene Oxide, The Liquid That Pours Itself
Science presenter Steve Mould demonstrates polyethylene oxide, the liquid that pours itself. Polyethylene oxide is made up of very long chain molecules that pull on each…
A Limited Edition ‘Wonky’ Mr. Potato Head Toy eBay Auction to Raise Funds for U.K. Food Charity
In partnership with the British supermarket chain ASDA, toy manufacturer Hasbro has created a limited edition “wonky” version of their iconic Mr. Potato Head that…
Ilvermorny School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, A New Short Story by Harry Potter Author J.K. Rowling
“Ilvermorny School of Witchcraft and Wizardry” is a new short story by Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling that focuses on the history of the North American…
Delicious Backpacks That Look Like Sushi
The Japanese brand, Turn Over, has released a series of delicious backpacks that look like realistic pieces of sushi. Each of their three sushi backpack…
An Amusing Online Review of the Available Features Found In a Basic Domestic House Cat
Online movie reviewer, video personality and comedian Garcatch stepped away from film critique and used his humorously analytical skills to review a common everyday item…
An Interactive 3D Version of a Classic Calvin and Hobbes Comic Strip by Bill Waterson
Paris, France graphic designer Gabriel de Laubier recently created an interactive 3D version of a classic Calvin and Hobbes comic strip, originally created by Bill…
Pharrell Williams, Elmo, and Cookie Monster Sing ‘B Is for Book’ on Sesame Street
Pharrell Williams joins Elmo and Cookie Monster to sing “B Is for Book” on Sesame Street. The song focuses on all the ways readers can…
Mad Scientist Builds a 200-Watt Laser Bazooka That Can Shoot Through a Computer Case
“Professional mad scientist” Drake Anthony (aka “styropyro“) recently created an amazing 200-watt laser bazooka. Drake’s high-tech bazooka was “built from scrap metal, a pile of…
President Obama Demonstrates Things That Are Harder to Do Than Registering to Vote
President Obama partnered with BuzzFeed to demonstrate five things that are harder to do than registering to vote. Obama tries to name all the characters…