Laughing Squid
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How to Build a Hoverboard Prop From ‘Back to the Future’
On the latest episode of DIY Prop Shop on Break’s AWE me channel, host Dustin McLean shows how to build a hoverboard prop from Back…
Helpful Steps To Take In Order To Function Normally At Work After A Full Night of Insomnia
The third episode of the New York Magazine series “The Science of Us” focuses on the simple steps a person can take in order to…
Tropical Islands Resort, The World’s Largest Indoor Waterpark, Created Inside of an Old German Airfield
Tom Scott takes a look inside of Tropical Islands Resort, the world’s largest indoor waterpark. It’s located inside of old airfield in Brandenburg, Germany and…
New Orleans Fire Department Revives Unconscious Cat With a Specially Designed Oxygen Mask
A resilient orange tabby who got caught in a small kitchen fire was revived from unconsciousness by the New Orleans Fire Department with an oxygen…
A Breakdown of Stargate Studios’ Amazing Visual Effects Work in Seasons One Through Five of ‘The Walking Dead’
Stargate Studios released a new visual effects reel that breaksdown some of amazing digital magic that they created for seasons one through five of AMC’s…
Neil deGrasse Tyson Provides a Brief History of Everything in the Universe
Renown astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson explains “The Genesis of the Universe” on a special episode of MinutePhysics written and narrated by Neil deGrasse Tyson and…
Miss Piggy Sings ‘Bitch Better Have My Money’ by Rihanna
Miss Piggy of The Muppets sings “Bitch Better Have My Money” by Rihanna in a remix created by Mylo the Cat for episode 4 of…
Lady Gaga and Her Metallic Manicure Summon The Bellhop In Quick Teaser Trailer for ‘American Horror Story: Hotel’
In a short teaser trailer for the next inception of the popular F/X series American Horror Story, special guest Lady Gaga summons the bellhop with…
A Look at The Complex Chemistry Behind the Unique Flavor of Different Types of Wine
Reactions explores the complex chemistry that affects the taste and smell of of various types of wine. If you’re stumped in the wine aisle of…
Kenyan Artist Fashions Fabulously Unique Decorative Eyewear From Recycled Electronic Trash
Kenyan visual artist Cyrus Kabiru ingeniously fashions electronic trash into fabulously unique decorative eyewear. Kabiru openly speaks about his motivation to help the environment in…