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a daily dose of unique and curious things
The Verge Sets Out to Build a Realistic Replica of Luke’s Lightsaber From The Empire Strikes Back
Senior reporter Bryan Bishop of The Verge recently set out to build the most realistic custom Star Wars lightsaber based on Luke Skywalker‘s saber from…
Everyday Objects Cut in Half With an Extremely Powerful 60,000 psi Waterjet
Cut in Half is a YouTube channel devoted to cutting things in half with an extremely powerful 60,000 psi OMAX waterjet. The jet makes fast…
The Tragic Story of an Actress Who Died Onstage While Playing the Role of a Dying Woman
Simon Whistler of “Today I Found Out” elegantly shared the story of Edith Webster, an American actress who played the role of a dying grandmother…
A Guided Explanation of the Matcha Making Process From Beginning to End
In a new episode of the Eater series Consumed, host Kat Odell explains the matcha making process – how the tea leaves are processed, the…
A Look at the Amazing Visual Effects Used in Season Five of Game of Thrones
HBO has released a behind-the-scenes look at the amazing visual effects used in season five of Game of Thrones. They explain how the colossal wall…
Everything Wrong With The Jungle Book (1967)
CinemaSins presents everything wrong with the original 1967 animated Disney film The Jungle Book. With the new live-action Jungle Book hitting theaters, we decided to…
Is It Possible to Outrun a Fart?
In “Could You Outrun A Fart?” AsapSCIENCE goes into great detail explaining whether a person could escape the smell of their own fart. The answer…
Nipyata, Customizable Adult Piñatas Pre-Filled With Tiny Bottles of Booze and Lots of Candy
Nipyata is an adult-themed version of the classic piñata that comes pre-filled with tiny plastic bottles of various spirits, lots of sugary candy, and optional…
Twin Brothers Attempt To Find Out What Happens When They Use a Face Swapping App
A pair of twin brothers entertained themselves with a face swapping app. The men look so similar that it’s hard to tell the exact moment…
A Unique Tokyo Cafe Where Guests Can Freely Interact With Resident Hedgehogs
While cat cafes, owl cafes and even stuffed animal cafes may be all the rage in Japan, Harry Hedgehog Cafe and Pet Store in the…