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SciShow Answers the Question ‘Why Are We Ticklish?’
In an episode of the SciShow series Quick Questions, host Hank Green explains the science behind why humans are ticklish. Green also explains that the concept…
A ‘Home Alone’ Parody Music Video for the Song ‘Get Back’ by DUM in Which Band Members & Movie Characters Swap Faces
The San Francisco Bay Area band DUM has created a Home Alone parody music video for their new original song “Get Back.” Their funny music…
NASA Launches a Year-Long Celebration for the 25th Anniversary of the Hubble Space Telescope
image via Hubble 25th Anniversary NASA has launched a year-long celebration for the 25th anniversary of the Hubble Space Telescope with Hubble25th.org, a site filled with Hubble…
The Self-Lacing Nike MAG Sneakers From ‘Back to the Future Part II’ Might Be Released in 2015
In 2014, Nike filed a patent on the self-lacing technology featured in the Air MAG sneakers–created by designer Tinker Hatfield–from the 1989 sci-fi comedy sequel…
‘St. Optimus of Prime’, A 122-Piece Stained Glass Design Depicting Autobot Leader Optimus Prime From ‘Transformers’
Seattle-based software engineer Craig Kovatch has created “St. Optimus of Prime,” a beautiful 122-piece stained glass design that depicts the fearless Autobot leader Optimus Prime…
CollegeHumor Suggests Some New Diet-Friendly Girl Scout Cookies
In response to the introduction of three new Girl Scout cookie (previously) varieties, including two that are gluten-free, Jesse E of CollegeHumor has created a few other…
Unreleased Footage From the Aaron Swartz Documentary ‘Internet’s Own Boy’
Production house Luminant Media is marking the second anniversary of the death of hactivist and entrepreneur Aaron Swartz with the release of additional footage from…
New Zealand Man Casually Drinks a Beer While Roasting Marshmallows Over an Active Volcano
Simon Turner of Christchurch, New Zealand casually sips a beer while roasting marshmallows attached to the end of a tent peg during a trip to…
Puddles the Sad Clown of Puddles Pity Party Performs the Song ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll With Me’ by David Bowie and Warren Peace
Puddles the Clown (previously) of Puddles Pity Party performs a magnificent cover of “Rock ‘n’ Roll With Me“, a song originally written by David Bowie…
A Classy Button-Up Shirt and High-Top Sneakers Covered in Poop Emoji
San Francisco-based clothing company Betabrand is offering a classy button-up shirt and high-top sneakers that both feature a custom poop emoji print. The sneakers are already…