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‘Flesh Computer’, A Dystopian Sci-Fi Short About a Handyman With an Organic Homemade Computer
“Flesh Computer” is a strange and somewhat disturbing science-fiction short film written and directed by filmmaker Ethan Shaftel that stars NCIS: New Orleans actor Rob…
Leigh Alexander Discusses Writing About Video Games and Culture at the 2014 XOXO Festival in Portland, Oregon
At the 2014 XOXO festival (previously) in Portland, Oregon back in September, writer Leigh Alexander discussed writing about video games and culture — as well…
Simpsons World, Every Episode of ‘The Simpsons’ Available for Streaming in One Place
Following its Every Simpsons Ever marathon, the FX Network has launched Simpsons World, a site and accompanying mobile app that offer every episode of the…
LudoSport International, An Italian Combat Academy Based on the Art of Lightsaber Battles
LudoSport International is a Italian combat academy that trains students in martial arts based on the lightsaber fights from the Star Wars franchise. Lightsaber Combat…
GoPro Video of a 32-Story Building Being Demolished With Nearly a Ton of Explosives in Frankfurt, Germany
GoPro has posted a video of the 32-story AfE Tower in Frankfurt, Germany being demolished with nearly a ton of explosives. The 381-foot building, located…
‘Reactions’ Explains the Science of Why Sweet Things Taste Sweet
The latest episode of the web series Reactions (previously) by the American Chemical Society explains the science of why sweet things taste sweet. The episode features chemist…
Facebook Launches Rooms, An App for Creating Simple Places for Discussing Various Topics
Facebook has launched Rooms, an app for creating simple places for discussing various topics. The app is meant to provide a “third place” that is…
Dangerous Popsicles, Frozen Treats Shaped Like Cacti and Deadly Pathogens
Dangerous Popsicles is a collection of fearsome popsicles shaped like cacti and deadly pathogens. Designer Wei Li created the treats, first 3D printing the forms,…
Clever Cat Pulls Out Plastic Vent Tube In Order to Gain Entrance Into a Building
Flawik20 captured this amusing footage of a very clever tabby cat repeatedly pulling on a plastic vent tube that was sticking out of the wall…
Aaron Sorkin Explains His Choice to Cast Christian Bale to Play Steve Jobs in Upcoming Biopic
“We needed the best actor on the board in a certain age range, and that’s Chris Bale.” In a recent interview with Bloomberg Television, director…