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Artist Imagines the Geometric Insects of a Polygonal Planet in Digital Illustration Series
Geneva-based artist Chaotic Atmospheres imagines the geometric insect residents of a “polygonic planet” in his fantastic digital art series Biotop from Polygonia. He has created…
‘Some Dis-Assembly Required’, Famous YouTubers and Chris Hardwick Join Forces to Destroy a Deadly Robot
Sneaky Zebra recently worked together with Stan Winston School and Legacy Effects to create “Some Dis-Assembly Required“, an action and special effects-filled comedy short about…
Disney Is Producing a Live-Action Remake of the Animated Classic ‘Cinderella’
Disney is producing a live-action remake of the animated classic Cinderella starring Lily James, Cate Blanchett, and Richard Madden. The studio has released a trailer and a…
Snapchat Launches Snapcash, A New Feature That Allows Users to Send Cash to Others
Snapchat has partnered with Square Cash to launch Snapcash, a new feature of the popular social messaging app that allows users to send cash to…
A Supercut That Explores the Use of the Color Red in Stanley Kubrick Films
Artist Rishi Kaneria has created a supercut that explores the use of the color red in the films of Stanley Kubrick. We previously posted about…
‘The United States of Thanksgiving’, A Recipe Guide That Reflects the Distinct Personality of Each American State
Florida – Mojo Turkey The New York Times has created “The United States of Thanksgiving,” a wonderful recipe guide with unique recipes that reflects the…
‘Shelf Life’, A New Web Series by the American Museum of Natural History Highlighting Its 33 Million Specimens
Shelf Life is a new web series produced by the American Museum of Natural History that highlights its collection of approximately 33 million artifacts and specimens.…
Minipresso, A Pocket-Size Espresso Maker for Brewing on the Go
Minipresso is a pocket-size espresso maker created by Hong Kong startup Wacaco that lets users brew a fresh cup on the go. The cylindrical system…
‘A to Z 2’, A Single Song That Transitions Through 26 Different Music Genres Alphabetically
Canadian musicians Andrew Huang and David Brown of Boy in a Band have joined together once again to create “A to Z 2,” a single…
Several Beloved American Television Shows That Actually Originated in Britain
In the latest episode of Anglophenia, host Siobhan Thompson explains how some of America’s most beloved television shows actually originated in Britain. Many of your…