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PBS Game/Show Explores What a Game Actually Is and Why It Matters
PBS Game/Show host Jamin Warren recently explored what a game actually is and why it matters. Rather than declaring the question irrelevant like some have…
Clever Parrot Does an Impression of Matthew McConaughey’s Signature ‘Alright, Alright, Alright’
A very clever Congo African Grey Parrot in Garland, Texas, appropriately named Einstein, appears to be a big fan of actor Matthew McConaughey, as she…
‘The Adventures of The Sweet Electric’, Liam Lynch’s Bizarre Video Series About a Spacefaring Android Band
Android band The Sweet Electric embarks on an array of space exploits in the wonderfully bizarre video series The Adventures of The Sweet Electric by…
Animated TED-Ed Lessons Explain How Wounds Heal and How Scars Form
Two TED-Ed lessons by educator Sarthak Sinha and animator Noel Wong explain how wounds heal and how scars form. They break the processes down to a cellular…
‘Andor’s Trail’, A Roguelike Fantasy Role-Playing Video Game About the Disappearance of the Protagonist’s Brother
Andor’s Trail is a roguelike fantasy role-playing video game about the disappearance of the protagonist’s brother. The game–which is also open source–was co-created by Oskar…
YouTube Music Key, A New Premium Music Streaming Service by YouTube
YouTube has announced YouTube Music Key, a new premium music streaming service that will give users the ability to watch videos and listen to music without…
‘Star Wars Jedi Babies – Crib Wars Episode I’, Special Effects Video of Kids Using the Force to Fight Over a Cupcake
“Star Wars Jedi Babies – Crib Wars Episode I” is a special effects video, created by Oscar Rene, that features three little kids who use…
Mat Fraser, A Talented Performer Far Beyond His Role as Paul the Illustrated Seal on ‘American Horror Story’
“It would be boring if we were all the same.” Mat Fraser, best known for his role as Paul the Illustrated Seal on the F/X…
Bryan Cranston Narrates the Tongue-in-Cheek Bedtime Story ‘You Have to Fucking Eat’
Emmy-winning actor Bryan Cranston has narrated author Adam Mansbach‘s tongue-in-cheek bedtime story You Have to Fucking Eat, which was released today after being announced last…
Simple Instructions for Making Pour-Over Coffee
Counter Culture Coffee has created a simple brewing guide for making pour-over coffee, complete with a delightful video. In addition to their guides and coffee…