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A Match Being Struck Captured With a Colorful Scientific Imaging Technique
A video shot by RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia using the schlieren technique captures colorful swirling hidden imagery as a match is struck by professor…
Mental Floss Dispels Common Misconceptions About Pregnancy
Host Elliott Morgan dispels a series of common misconceptions about pregnancy in a recent episode of the Mental Floss series Misconceptions. Morgan explains misconceptions about pregnant women eating fish,…
‘The Tick Tock Doc’, A Short Documentary About a Vintage Clock Repairman
The “Tick Tock Doc” is a short documentary by photojournalist Bob Krist that examines the life and work of Andy Pugh, a clock repairman based…
‘Kauai Thru Hollywood’, A Supercut of the Evolving Face of the Hawaiian Island in Film
“Kauai Thru Hollywood” is a supercut by Brooklyn director Anthony Simon that examines the evolving face of Hawaii’s fourth largest island as seen through films…
Performer Rocky Byun Balances a Bench, Phone Booth and Aquarium at a Hong Kong Shopping Mall
South Korean balancing wizard Rocky Byun showcased his unique and astonishing skill for balancing objects during a performance at the Windsor House Mall in Hong…
A Parody of the Amazon Echo Launch Video Created With Creative Editing and Voice-Over
The launch video for the new Amazon Echo, the company’s voice-activated digital assistant, was parodied by editor Barry Mannifold with some creative editing and voice-over.…
‘American Horror Toy Story’, A Creepy Animated Mashup of ‘Toy Story’ & The ‘American Horror Story’ TV Series
Artist Leigh Lahav (previously) and comedy writer Oren Mendez have created “American Horror Toy Story,” a creepy animated mashup of the Toy Story films and…
GoPro Video of a Scuba Diver Swimming With Giant Manta Rays Off the Coast of Equador
GoPro has posted video of scuba diver Roberto Ochoa swimming alongside some beautiful giant manta rays off the coast of Ayangue, Ecuador.
‘Joy of Washing the Brush’, A Supercut of Television Painter Bob Ross Cleaning Off His Brush
YouTube user paavi2005 has posted a surprisingly cathartic supercut of The Joy of Painting host Bob Ross cleaning off his brush. The act provided the…
‘Music’s Mad Men’, A Fascinating History of Print-Based Popular Music Advertising
Cuepoint has posted the first part of “Hype Machine: Music’s Mad Men,” a series of features exploring the world of music advertising, along with some…