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The History of American Slang Demonstrated Using the Sample Word ‘Couch’
BuzzFeedVideo demonstrates the history of American slang using the sample word “couch,” showing how a piece of slang can develop over decades from one subculture…
An Amusing Compilation of Baby Elephants Being Adorably Clumsy
Tastefully Offensive has created an amusing compilation of baby elephants being adorably clumsy as they try to keep up with the rest of their herd,…
Ecofarm, An At-Home Mini Ecosystem With a Built-In Aquarium That Grows Herbs Using Fish Waste
Ecofarm is an aquaponic miniature herb garden that uses fish waste generated in a small aquarium to grow plants. Contaminated water and fish fecal matter…
xkcd Chronicles the Landing of the Philae Spacecraft on Comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko With a 142-Panel Comic
Webcomic xkcd by Randall Munroe chronicled the successful landing of the Philae spacecraft on comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko with a 142-panel epic. Readers can scroll through all 142 panels…
LifeStraw Water Filter Is Put to the Test on Sewage, Urinal Water, and Vomit
Vat19 puts the life-saving LifeStraw water filter to the test by trying it out in sewage, urinal water, water from the Mississippi River, and even…
Rhett & Link Demonstrate How to Make Real Food With Play-Doh Toys
“Not going to lie, I ate a few gallons of Play-Doh in my day and I’m still here.” – Rhett Comedian Rhett McLaughlin of Rhett…
‘Waiting’, A Music Video by The Sea The Sea Animated With 3,454 Hand-Painted Oil Paintings of New York City at Night
“Waiting” is a lovely music video for new folk duo The Sea The Sea, and directed by animator Zachary Johnson, that features 3,454 hand-painted oil…
Homemade Remake of the Trailer for ‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1’
CineFix has released a new episode of their Homemade Movies series (previously) where they remake the teaser trailer for The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part…
57 Skydivers Link Arms, Separate, and Link Arms Again in a New Formation in Midair
57 skydivers link arms in a predetermined formation, split apart, and then reform in a different shape in the skies above Texas,
Ultron Threatens Extinction for All Mankind in Marvel’s Extended Trailer for ‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’
Marvel and Samsung have joined forces to release an official extended trailer for Avengers: Age of Ultron, the sequel to the 2012 film The Avengers.…