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‘Moto Borgotaro’, A Short Film Documenting the Creation of a Unique Motorcycle in Brooklyn
WARNING: Peter is a badass. Filmmaker Robert Serrini has created Moto Borgotaro, a short film documenting the process by which Brooklyn mechanic Peter Boggia crafted…
A TED-Ed Animation Explaining the Science of Sonic Booms
Educator Katerina Kaouri examines the science of sonic booms, and how scientists predict their potentially damaging effects, in an animated TED-Ed lecture. Objects that fly…
Startled Dog Jumps Into the Street When He Encounters a Giant Inflatable Animatronic Black Cat Lawn Ornament
A very startled dog nearly jumped out of his leash and into traffic when he encountered a giant inflatable animatronic black cat moving its head…
‘PBS Game/Show’ Explores the Legality of Let’s Play Videos
PBS Game/Show host Jamin Warren explores the legality of Let’s Play videos in the latest episode of the series. As Warren explains, the rights issues…
Beagles Maymo and Penny Lose Their Footing When Trying to Walk With Socks on Their Paws
socks are not for walking they are for eating The wonderful Maymo the Lemon Beagle (previously) and his adorable sister Penny lose their footing after…
‘If I die on Mars’, A Short Documentary About Three Finalists in the Mars One Mission to Colonize the Red Planet
“If I die on Mars” is a short documentary by The Guardian that profiles three of the finalists being considered for the Mars One mission…
Persistent Otter Makes Several Attempts to Climb Atop the Kitchen Table Before He Finally Succeeds
A persistent otter with incredible belly strength tries really hard to jump on top of his favorite kitchen table, eventually succeeding after several attempts. via…
Flipboard Launches a New Browser-Based Web Version of Its News Sharing and Discovery Platform
Flipboard has launched a new browser-based web version of its news sharing and discovery platform that originally launched for the iPad in 2010. Stories being…
‘The Companies Who Actually Make Your Beer’, A Helpful Infographic Revealing the Big Businesses Behind ‘Craft’ Beers
In light of the controversy stirred up by the Budweiser Super Bowl ad during which the company made clear their disdain for both craft beers…
Musician Sings 20 Popular Love Songs in 20 Different Music Styles for Valentine’s Day
In honor of the upcoming Valentine’s Day holiday, New York City-based musician Anthony Vincent of Ten Second Songs (previously) recently sang 20 popular love songs…