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A Brief History of the Much-Maligned Rock Pigeon and Some of the Great Things It’s Done in the World
In the sixth episode of their video series Observatory, Vox takes a look at the history of the rock pigeon and how the much-maligned bird…
Star Wars Cosplayers Pose With Adoptable Animals From the Ottawa Humane Society to Help Find Them New Homes
In recognition of Star Wars Day on May 4th, a stormtrooper, a Tusken Raider and Garindan from Capital City Garrison, a Star Wars costuming group…
Legendary TV and Hulu Sign a Deal to Create a Live-Action Series Based on the Video Game ‘Myst’
Legendary TV and Hulu have signed a deal to create a live-action Myst series based on the popular video game franchise. The deal also includes companion…
Gamer Wreaks Havoc With ‘Grand Theft Auto V’ Mod That Makes Weapons Fire Vehicles Instead of Ammo
Darknewt wreakd havoc in Los Santos with a Grand Theft Auto V PC mod that makes weapons shoot vehicles, instead of ammunition. The Vehicle Cannon…
A Rescued Asiatic Black Bear Walks Upright on His Hind Legs Around His Enclosure at a Wildlife Center
A petite Asiatic black bear walks upright on his hind legs like a human around his enclosure at the Laos Wildlife Center. While the bear’s…
The Void, A Real-World Environment Combined With Virtual Reality for an Immersive Experience
The Void is a proposed chain of virtual reality gaming centers that combine the technology with real-world environments to create an immersive experience. The Void…
Dead Characters From ‘Game of Thrones’ Sing About Their Deaths in a Music Video Parody of Various Popular Songs
The Warp Zone has created “Game of Thrones Dead Character Medley,” a music video parody of various popular songs where dead characters from Game of…
Obscura Day 2015, A Global Celebration of Unusual and Hidden Places
The 2015 Obscura Day (previously), a worldwide celebration of the “world’s most curious and awe-inspiring places,” takes place May 30. This year’s celebration includes 150…
Boing Boing’s Weekend of Wonder, A Three-Day Festival of Hands-On Activities in Riverside, California
Boing Boing’s Weekend of Wonder a new three-day festival of creative workshops, tech demonstrations, performances, and more, takes place September 18 to 20, 2015, at…
Photorealistic 3D Illusion Flooring by Imperial Interiors
Among the luxury interior design offerings of Dubai-based design firm Imperial Interiors is “3D Liquid Flooring,” a technique that allows the company to install permanent…