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Colorblind Man Experiences True Color for the First Time Thanks to a Birthday Present of Special Corrective Lenses
In a moving video posted by Katherine Empey, her colorblind brother Petey experiences true color for the first time after opening his birthday present of…
The First Trailer for CBS’ TV Series ‘Supergirl’ Has Kara Zor-El Embracing Her Superhuman Powers and Becoming a Hero
CBS has released the first trailer for Supergirl (previously), an upcoming action-adventure drama television series based on the DC Comics superhero Kara Zor-El (Melissa Benoist).…
The Sandwich Knife, A Double-Bladed Knife That Cuts Fresh Bread Into Handy Pockets
The Sandwich Knife is a double-bladed knife that cuts fresh bread into a single piece comprising two slices connected at the bottom. The vertically offset…
Goofy Misheard Disney Song Lyrics by Pleated-Jeans
Pleated-Jeans (previously) suggests some misheard Disney song lyrics in a sing-along video featuring clips from Frozen, Dumbo, The Lion King, and many more.
‘Too Many Clones’, A ‘Too Many Cooks’ Parody Poking Fun at the Many Roles Tatiana Maslany Plays in ‘Orphan Black’
“Too Many Clones” by Orphan Crack is a silly parody of “Too Many Cooks” that pokes fun at the many roles the incredibly talented Tatiana…
How Wild Cats Domesticated Themselves Without the Help of Humans
On a recent episode of Through the Wormhole, host Morgan Freeman explains how cats have evolved over the years and how, unlike other animals, they…
The Brix System, A Modular Series of Handcrafted Wooden Electronic Devices Inspired by LEGO
The Brix System by Swedish designer Love Hultén is a series of modular handcrafted wooden electronic devices modeled after the design of classic LEGO space sets. The…
The Similarities Between England’s Wars of the Roses and the Battle for the Crown in ‘Game of Thrones’
In “The wars that inspired Game of Thrones,” a TED-Ed lesson animated by Brett Underhill, narrator Alex Gendler explains the history of the Wars of…
‘PBS Game/Show’ Explores How Changing a Video Game Avatar’s Appearance Changes In-Game Behavior
PBS Game/Show host Jamin Warren explores how changing a video game avatar’s appearance changes in-game behavior in a recent video. Warren specifically looks at how…
Special Effects Video of an Imaginative Little Kid Interacting With Objects From ‘Super Mario Bros.’ in Real Life
YouTube user Monke Y has created a special effects-filled video of a cute little imaginative kid interacting with all sorts of objects from the Super…