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Weightlifter Does the Splits Between Two Chairs While Holding a 100-Pound Barbell Over His Head
The “anabolic acrobat” and weightlifter Jon Call of Acrobolix recently pulled off an impressive feat by doing the splits between two chairs while holding a…
Supercut of Every On-Screen Death in Season Five of ‘Game of Thrones’
New York City comedian and video editor Bryan Menegus has created a two-minute supercut video for Digg of every on-screen death in season five of…
cdza Takes a Stroll Down Comedy Music Memory Lane by Covering 10 Hit Songs in Two Minutes
The talented music group cdza “takes a stroll down comedy music memory lane” by covering 10 hit comedy songs in two minutes. This is just…
‘Gears of War 4’ Gameplay Trailer Showcases the Next Chapter in the War for Humanity
Microsoft announced Gears of War 4 by developer The Coalition and released a gameplay trailer that showcases the next chapter in the war for humanity…
Beautifully Delicate 3D Sculptures Crafted From Found Leaves and Crocheted Thread
In “Leaves 3D”, British artist Susanna Bauer combines the definitive lines of crocheted thread with the delicate texture of found leaves to create beautiful 3D…
40 Acoustic Guitars Being Simultaneously Strummed by Fan Blades and Vibrating Wires
“Chords Tunnel” by sound artist Rubén D’Hers is a compelling soundscape of 40 acoustic guitars being simultaneously strummed by motorized rotating fan blades and vibrating…
‘Documentary Now!’, A New IFC Series Starring Fred Armisen and Bill Hader
Documentary Now! is a new IFC series starring Fred Armisen and Bill Hader that inserts the two former Saturday Night Live stars into a variety of…
An Animated Guide to the Five Stages of Watching a Pixar Movie
How It Should Have Ended recently featured the work of brilliant animator Leigh Lahav with “The Five Stages of Watching a Pixar Movie.” Lahav’s fangirl character…
‘Hank the Beer Tank’, A Fully Portable Compact Kegerator That Travels Easily From Party to Party
Hank the Beer Tank is a very clever, fully portable kegerator that can travel easily around town for parties, tailgating, camping etc. and can operate…
‘The Safety Truck’, A Tractor Trailer With Built-in Cameras and Large Rear-Mounted Displays
“The Safety Truck” is an initiative by Samsung‘s Argentinian corporate office to promote road safety. The trucks use built-in cameras and large rear-mounted displays to…