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Developers Create Controllable Models of Faces Using a Library of Photos and Video of Celebrities
A team of developers at The University of Washington have developed controllable models of faces using a library of photographs and videos of celebrities including Tom…
A Honest Video Game Trailer for Fallout 4
Smosh Games gives their honest trailer treatment to the video game Fallout 4. From the company that’s been slapping a new coat of paint in…
A Practical Guide to Teaching Children Basic Math Concepts Using LEGO Bricks
Scholastic has created a guide to teaching children basic math concepts with LEGO bricks. The guide includes descriptions and example photographs demonstrating how the bricks can be…
Indian Musician Sets World Record With Guitar Solo Played at an Astonishing 1600 Beats Per Minute
An Indian man named Nirvana B. set a Record Setter world record for the fastest guitar solo played after he performed “Flight of the Bumblebee”…
River Song Reunites With Her Husband in the Upcoming ‘Doctor Who’ Christmas Special 2015
River Song, the beloved and complicated wife of the popular Gallifreyan, reunites with her spouse in the upcoming Doctor Who Christmas special entitled “The Husbands…
Star Trek Transporter Pad LED Coasters That Make Materialization and Dematerialization Sounds
ThinkGeek has released officially licensed Star Trek Transporter Pad LED Coasters that light up and play both materialization and dematerialization sound effects. They are available…
Compassionate Man Purchases Sea Turtles From Local Food Market and Returns Them to the Ocean
This past week, a truly compassionate man named Arron Culling purchased several sea turtles who were being sold as food at the local market, put…
The Journey Begins in a New ‘Secret’ TV Spot for ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’
The journey begins in a new “Secret” television spot that has been for Star Wars: The Force Awakens. The TV spot features Han Solo handing…
Eight-Year Old Rescued Cat Emits a High Pitched, Trilling Purr That Can Be Heard Across the Room
The treble of Tribble – A beautiful “creamsicle” cat named Tribble emits the cutest, high pitched, trilling purr that can be heard throughout the room.…
How to Make a Low-Budget ‘Star Wars’ X-Wing Pilot Helmet
On the latest episode of DIY Prop Shop on Break’s AWE me channel, host Dustin McLean demonstrates how to make a low-budget version of a…