In her wonderful photo series “Fancy Rats“, French illustrator and graphic designer Diane Özdamar created adorable scenes that showcase the softer, playful side of the rescued rats whom she and her circle of friends foster. Özdamar’s hope is to remove the stigma often associated with the misunderstood rodent. As far as I can remember I…
Radio Flyer Releases Drivable Kid-Sized Version of Luke Skywalker’s Landspeeder
Radio Flyer has released the first kid-sized Landspeeder, modeled after Luke Skywalker‘s speedy vehicle from Star Wars: A New Hope, that you can actually drive. The 12 volt Landspeeder has room for two riders, features an interactive dashboard with lights and sounds, and can cruise up to 5 MPH. It is currently available to pre-order…
The New Trailer for ‘Pacific Rim: Uprising’ Features John Boyega and a Team of Giant Mechs
Legendary has released a new trailer for Pacific Rim: Uprising, the upcoming sci-fi monster film directed by Steven S. DeKnight and a sequel to the 2013 film Pacific Rim. The trailer features John Boyega, known for playing Finn in the new Star Wars films, urging people to join the new generation of Jaeger pilots and…
A Day In the Life of a Highly Pampered Pet Goose
A wonderfully pampered Chinese Gray Gander goose named Jack is a constant companion to his two beloved humans who are happy to take their silly bird everywhere they go about in their hometown of Market Drayton, Shropshire in the English West Midlands. Jack has become so domesticated that he doesn’t even mind being on a…
The Lightsaber Sounds From a Star Wars Battle Replaced With Owen Wilson Saying ‘Wow’
YouTuber Ursinarium has created a video where every lightsaber sound from an epic battle in Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith is replaced with actor Owen Wilson saying “wow.” Ursinarium was inspired by a tweet shared by Josh Billinson. Star Wars, but all of the light saber sounds are Owen Wilson saying "wow" pic.twitter.com/t5Yll0AV4h —…
How Hidden Oil Patterns in Bowling Alleys Can Help Guide Bowlers to a Higher Score
In a striking episode of Vox Almanac, video producer Phil Edwards headed to his childhood bowling alley in Howell, New Jersey to explain a little known secret regarding hidden oil patterns on the floors of each lane that guide bowlers to a higher score. Pro-bowler Parker Bohn III demonstrated how it’s done. Bowling isn’t just…
Conan O’Brien Lands on Paradise Island and Gets Rejected as a Man in Wonder Woman Cold Open
To celebrate the success of the Wonder Woman film at the box office and his return to Comic-Con this year, Conan O’Brien created a hilarious Wonder Woman themed cold open. It featured Conan landing on Paradise Island, being mistaken for a weird looking sea jelly, and getting rejected as a man by a group of…
