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Mario and Luigi of the ‘Super Mario Bros.’ Digitally Inserted Into Even More Fail Videos to Cause Trouble
In episode two of Super Bad Mario by Pastek, Mario and Luigi of the Super Mario Bros. video game series have been digitally inserted into…
SurgeProtector, A Mobile App Designed to Help Users Avoid Uber’s Rush Hour Surge Pricing
SurgeProtector is a new iPhone app created by developer Thomas Schmidt to help Uber users avoid surge pricing, when the on-demand car service increases…
They Might Be Giants Open Instant Fan Club 2015 Membership, Featuring Albums and Live Shows
They Might Be Giants have opened up membership to their 2015 Instant Fan Club (previously), a promotional offering featuring a slew of band related swag,…
The Ghostbusters vs. the MythBusters in ‘Epic Rap Battles of History’
The ghoul-catching Ghostbusters face off against the original fact-seeking MythBusters, Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman, in a new episode of Epic Rap Battles of History…
Mental Floss Explains Why Voices Become Higher After Inhaling Helium
Mental Floss host Craig Benzine explains why voices become higher after inhaling helium in a recent episode of the series Big Questions. Surprisingly, the answer has…
Adorable Australian Shepherd Puppies Try to Climb Aboard a Big Yellow Swing
The Pet Collective caught the sight of three powerfully adorable Australian Shepherd puppies who tried to climb aboard a big yellow swing, but became much…
Krampusfest 2014, A Los Angeles Celebration of the Demonic Christmas Beast Krampus
photo by Paul Koudounaris Krampusfest 2014 (previously), a celebration of the traditional European Christmastime Krampus monster, takes place in Los Angeles from November 29 to…
Illustrated Prints That Pair Together a City’s Iconic Architecture With Its Signature Drink
The Irish design agency me&him&you has created these intriguing black-and-white illustrated prints that pair together a city’s iconic architecture with its signature drink. For example,…
‘Astronaut – A Journey to Space’, A Collection of Gorgeous Time-Lapse Footage From the International Space Station
“Astronaut – A Journey to Space” is a collection of gorgeous time-lapse footage taken from the International Space Station (previously) edited by French filmmaker Guillaume JUIN.…
Swiss Cyclist François Gissy Reaches 207 MPH on a Rocket-Powered Bicycle
On November 7, 2014, Swiss cyclist François Gissy attained a speed of 207 MPH with a rocket-powered bicycle during a speed run at Circuit Paul…