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1Password Partners With Musician Jonathan Mann to Write a Song About the Importance of a Strong Master Password
AgileBits, the maker of 1Password and other computer security products, recently partnered with singer/songwriter Jonathan Mann of the Song-a-Day project, to produce “How To Choose…
First-Person Video of a Viking-Themed Show at a French Theme Park From One of the Vikings
Stuntman Alex Yde recently uploaded some first-person video of a Viking-themed show at French theme park Puy du Fou that he recorded while running around…
A Mother Raccoon Patiently Teaches Her Baby How to Climb a Backyard Tree
Photographer Jeff Reid captured heartwarming footage of a mother raccoon patiently teaching her tiny baby how to climb a tree in his backyard. Despite numerous…
An Animated Version of the ‘Game of Thrones’ Intro Made With Real Board Games
As a part of CollegeHumor’s second episode of their Game of Thrones Wish-Fulfillment series, animators Bill Bergen and Michael Cisneros teamed up to make a…
How to Properly Prepare a Full English Breakfast
Kate Arnell demonstrates how to prepare a proper Full English breakfast, which includes such greasy fare as eggs, bacon, sausages, and black pudding. You haven’t…
A Fascinating Time-Lapse That Documents the First Few Weeks of a Duckling’s Life
BuzzFeed Video has put together a fascinating time-lapse that documents the first few weeks of a duckling named Pip’s life, which includes the tiny bird’s…
CollegeHumor Unveils the Next Seven Pixar Movies in an Amusing Animated Short
“So strap in piss cheeks; we’re just getting started.” In a new animated short by CollegeHumor, they unveil the next seven Pixar movies to come…
The Finger Tutting Dancer From Taylor Swift’s ‘Shake It Off’ Video Demonstrates His Craft Around San Francisco
PNUT, the finger tutting dancer seen in Taylor Swift‘s “Shake It Off” video, demonstrates his craft in various locations around San Francisco in a new…
Striking Fashion Sketches That Strategically Incorporate Colorful Fruits and Vegetables
San Francisco fashion illustrator Gretchen Röehrs, who cleverly says that she’s “…Still playing with food”, has created beautifully striking pen-and-ink sketches that strategically incorporate colorful…
An In-Depth Look at the Comisar Collection, A Collection of Television Props Estimated to Be Worth $100 Million
James Comisar gives an in-depth look at his famous collection of television props and costumes estimated to be worth $100 million.