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‘Grossvaterland’, A Graphic Novel About the German Experience During World War II
Grossväterland (German for “fatherland”) is an upcoming graphic novel project based on eyewitness accounts of German citizens during the Second World War. The book, which…
John and Hank Green Team Up With Phil Plait and PBS Digital Studios for New ‘Crash Course’ Astronomy Series
Hank and John Green, known as the Vlogbrothers, have partnered with “Bad Astronomer” Phil Plait and PBS Digital Studios to launch a new Crash Course…
‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ Star-Lord and Rocket Raccoon Zip-Up Costume Hoodies
The Guardians of the Galaxy Star-Lord and Rocket Racoon zip-up costume hoodies from ThinkGeek allow anyone to keep warm while also looking like one of…
A Tiny Hamster and His Furry Friends Enjoy a Miniature Thanksgiving Feast Prepared By an Overanxious Chef
A tiny hamster and a small group of his furry friends sit down to enjoy a lavish miniature traditional Thanksgiving feast prepared by a very…
Legendary Skateboarder Tony Hawk Takes the Hendo Hoverboard for a Ride
In a new video by The RIDE Channel, skateboarding legend Tony Hawk takes the Hendo Hover (previously) for a spin, riding the real-life hoverboard on…
Phish Performs a Halloween Set Along to the 1964 Disneyland Record ‘Chilling, Thrilling Sounds of the Haunted House’
Legendary jam band Phish celebrated Halloween in Las Vegas with an elaborate costumed set synced to narration and sound effects from the classic 1964 Disneyland…
‘Goat MMO Simulator’, An Expansion to the Video Game ‘Goat Simulator’ That Simulates a Fantasy MMO Full of Goats
Goat MMO Simulator is a new expansion to the video game Goat Simulator by developer Coffee Stain Studios that simulates a fantasy massively multiplayer online…
Japanese Floating Maglev Train Hits 311 Miles Per Hour During Testing With Members of the Public
The Chuo Shinkansen, a maglev (magnetic levitation) train undergoing going trials in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan hit a top speed of 311 miles per hour with…
Behind-the-Scenes Facts About ‘The Hunger Games’ Films That You May Not Have Known
CineFix has highlighted seven behind-the-scenes facts (previously) about The Hunger Games film series that you may not have known. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part…
A Stunning Compilation Video Featuring Some of the Highlights of Solar Activity in 2014
A stunning compilation video by Astrum features some of the highlights of solar activity in 2014. The videos were taken from NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory and…