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‘Auld Lang Syne’ Played by Firing a Rife at a Series of Musical Targets
In “Shooting in the New Year,” firearms enthusiast Patrick E. Kelly rings in 2015 by playing “Auld Lang Syne” on a set of Musical Targets…
The Empire Robotics Versaball Robotic Arm Gets Put Through Its Paces With a Game of Beer Pong
Empire Robotics is challenging attendees of this year’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada to a round of beer pong against its Versaball robotic…
A Tower Climber Makes His Way to the Top of a 1,500-Foot Television Antenna in South Dakota
Prairie Aerial shot some lovely footage of tower climber Kevin Schmidt making his way to the top of the inactive 1,500-foot KDLT television tower near…
‘All About That Borg’, A ‘Star Trek: The Next Generation’ Parody of Meghan Trainor’s Hit Song ‘All About That Bass’
Maricopa, Arizona-based artist Randy Turnbow has created “All About That Borg,” a great Star Trek: The Next Generation parody of the hit song “All About…
Man Performs a Wonderful One-Handed Drum Roll on a Bucket in Front of an Impressed Crowd
Michael Westlake recently captured footage of a talented ex-teacher performing a wonderful one-handed drum roll in front of an impressed crowd. He starts off with…
Playful Made-to-Order Fantasy, Science Fiction, and Superhero-Themed Scarves, Skirts, Pillows, Ties and Bags
Doctor Who TARDIS Scarf U.K.-based Rooby Lane creates playful made-to-order clothing with fantasy and science fiction themes from books, movies and television shows like Doctor…
An Animated Short About a Couple Literally Trying to Maintain Their Equilibrium During an Attempt at Reconciliation
Head Over Heels, a brilliiant stop-motion animation by student filmmaker Tim Rickart, tells the story of of Walter and Madge, a couple that has put…
Atlanta Artist Creates a ‘Dowager Countess’ Cake For the ‘Downton Abbey’ Season Five Premiere
Atlanta cake aartist Karen Portaleo created an elaborate cake made in the perfect image of the Lady Violet Crawley, the Dowager Countess.
A Short Documentary About the Life and Art of Street Artist RONE
This short documentary by Robot Army Productions looks at the life and art of RONE, a Melbourne, Australia-based street artist who has gained international notoriety…
An Illustrated Alphabet Based on Human Anatomy
Venezuela-based artist Laura Facci has created a delightful illustrated alphabet in which each letter is based on different elements of human anatomy. photos via Laura…