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A Symphony of Vintage Computers Performing a Cover of the Christmas Song ‘Carol of the Bells’
Glasgow School of Art alumnus James Houston created the school’s annual holiday card this year using a symphony of vintage computers, including a Commodore 64,…
Interesting Easter Eggs Found in AMC’s ‘Breaking Bad’ That People May Have Missed
In his most recent article for Dorkly, New York City-based writer Tristan Cooper shared ten interesting easter eggs found in AMC‘s hit television series Breaking…
How to Create Mushroom Designs on an Oscilloscope Signal Detector Using Sound
Electronic musician Jerobeam Fenderson has created a video tutorial demonstrating how to draw mushroom-like designs on an oscilloscope signal-detecting machine using only sound. The tutorial…
A Man at a Party Displays Impressive Control Over a Large Rainbow Slinky
YouTube user RainbowPoopUnicorn captured a man at a party busting some truly impressive moves with a large rainbow Slinky.
Beloved Cult Comedy Radio Program ‘The Best Show’ Returns as a Podcast
The Best Show, a beloved and long-running comedy radio show that aired for 13 years on New Jersey public radio station WFMU, makes its return…
A Heartwarming Look at the Compassionate Work of the Houston Police Department’s Homeless Outreach Team
NationSwell recently rode along with Sargeant Steve Wick, an officer with the Houston Police Department who shows heartwarming compassion as he works with the city’s…
A Torrent of Slush and Ice Suddenly Flowing Down a New Hampshire River
On March 6, 2011, Alex Geller captured a dramatic ice flow coursing down the partially frozen Ammonoosuc River in New Hampshire. According to Geller, the…
A Festive Explanation of the Chemistry of Poinsettia Plants
Compound Interest has released an attractive and informative graphic explaining the chemistry of poinsettia plants and how the anthocyanin pigments contained in the red leaves…
Fog Fills the Grand Canyon in a Stunningly Beautiful and Rare Total Cloud Inversion
Last Thursday, December 11, 2014, the Grand Canyon was filled with a sea of fog in a stunningly beautiful and rare weather event. The fog…
Vocal Airedale Terrier Attempts to Hold Up His End of a Conversation While on the Phone With His Mom
In 2010, an incredibly vocal Airedale terrier named Stanley adorably attempted to keep up his end of a phone conversation with just a little prompting…