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Fascinating Theories on How the Pyramids Were Built
In the latest episode of Veritasium, host Derek Muller travels to Egypt to examine some of the fascinating theories on how the pyramids were built.…
‘The Big Book of Maker Skills’, Chris Hackett’s Illustrated Guide of 334 Tools and Techniques for Makers
The Big Book of Maker Skills is a guide featuring 334 tools and techniques for makers of all stripes. The book is written by artist,…
Pancakes Made in the Shapes of Caterpillar Species of the Pacific Northwest
After his daughter cooked up a pancake shaped like a “duck caterpillar,” Nathan Shields of Saipancakes (previously) crafted a set of detailed caterpillar pancakes. Each…
Designer Cleverly Uses His Hands as Elements in Adorable Animal Drawings
Ecuador-based designer Javier Pérez (Cintascotch) cleverly incorporates his hands into animal drawings in this recent series of adorable illustrations. His animal illustrations and other recent…
A Supercut of Kramer Stealing Food From Jerry on ‘Seinfeld’
An amusing compilation features the character Kramer stealing food from Jerry on the show Seinfeld.
‘Too Many Cooks’, A Bizarre and Absurd Parody of 1980s Television Opening Credit Sequences
“Too Many Cooks” by Adult Swim and writer/director Casper Kelly is a bizarre and absurd parody of 1980s television opening credit sequences. It starts as a…
Disney Announces ‘Toy Story 4’ Directed by John Lasseter
Disney has announced a fourth film in the Toy Story franchise that will be released in 2017. The film will be directed by John Lasseter, who…
The First Official Trailer for ‘The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies’
For fans who couldn’t wait after the teaser trailer released last summer, Warner Bros. Pictures has released the first official trailer for The Hobbit: The…
An Examination of Physical Comedy Gags in a Scene From the Classic French Comedy ‘Playtime’ by Jacques Tati
In this commentary clip from the classic 1967 French comedy film Playtime by Jacques Tati, the many physical comedy gags in the film’s restaurant scene…
Tiny Passed Out Pit Bull Puppy Refuses to Wake Up Despite His Human’s Gentle Coaxing
A tiny passed out pit bull puppy named Cléo, refuses to wake up despite some very gentle but persistent coaxing by his human, who stated,…