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Animated Explanations of the 12 Principles of Animation
Animator Alan Becker (previously) has created 12 informative animations that explain the 12 basic principles of animation as outlined in the classic 1981 animation tome…
A Musical Mashup of 20 Different Video Game Tunes
The Peterson (previously) has created a musical mashup of 20 different video game tunes. The full list of included tracks, and the games they are…
‘Kinetic Sand’, A Tabletop Interactive Installation of Digital Particles That Responds to Touch
Digital particles swirl in response to the movements of a glass sphere in the tabletop interactive installation Kinetic Sand by digital art duo Adrien M…
A ‘Game of Thrones’ Art Print Featuring Illustrated Portraits of Major Characters From the Show’s First Four Seasons
Artist Peter Breese has created a wonderful art print that features 42 illustrated portraits of major characters from the first four seasons of HBO‘s hit…
7-Eleven Stores Hosting ‘Bring Your Own Cup Day’ Slurpee Promotion on April 11, 2015
On Saturday April 11, 2015, 7-Eleven stores in the United States will host their first “Bring Your Own Cup Day” Slurpee promotion where customers can…
Creative Cook Creates a Recipe for Candy-Colored Homemade Mini Pop-Tart Cereal
Caitlin Lee of Public Lives, Secret Recipes has cooked up a recipe for candy-colored homemade mini Pop-Tart cereal. The 17-step process includes instructions on making…
First Images Released of Jamie Bell as Marvel’s The Thing in Upcoming ‘Fantastic Four’ Reboot Film
image via Empire Magazine Entertainment Weekly and Empire Magazine have both released new images featuring Jamie Bell as The Thing (Benjamin Grimm) in the upcoming…
SpaceX Releases Gorgeous 4K Footage of Some of Its Launches
SpaceX has released a gorgeous compilation video made up of 4K footage of some of its launches. SpaceX is a private space exploration company founded…
Cosplayer Creates a Fully Knitted Captain America Costume That Includes a Blue, Red, and White Handbag Shield
photo by David Alvarez Photography Summer Murphy (a.k.a. “FangirlPhysics“) has created a brilliant, fully knitted Captain America costume that goes from her head down to…
Angry Owl Candles That Feature a Fierce Owl Skeleton Hidden Inside That Appears When Wax Melts Away
The Angry Owl candle by Skeleton Candles is a fierce-faced little owl candle with an even fiercer metal owl skeleton inside. The metal skeleton is…