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Jimmy Fallon Plays a ‘Vanilla Ice Electronic Rap Game’ During a New ‘Do Not Game’ Segment on ‘The Tonight Show’
Host Jimmy Fallon collaborated and listened while playing a silly Vanilla Ice Electronic Rap Game (1991) during the first segment of “Do Not Game” on…
Round Five of Hilarious ‘Misheard Song Lyrics’ by Pleated-Jeans
Jeff Wysaski of Pleated-Jeans (see previously) has released a fifth round of his hilarious Misheard Song Lyrics series. Jeff brings a whole new meaning to…
‘Are You on Ello?’, A Funny or Die Video That Suggests Social Media Has Gone Far Enough
“Are You on Ello?” is an original comedy video by Funny or Die that suggests social media has gone far enough. It stars comedians Bryan Safi and…
A Series of Food Art Versions of Banksy’s Street Art
Artist Harley Langberg has used eggplant, peppers, and other foods to create food art versions of street art by Banksy. photos via Harley Langberg via…
Norway’s Central Bank Unveils New Banknote Designs Featuring Pixelated Graphics
image via Norges Bank Yesterday Norges Bank, the central bank of Norway, unveiled the new design concept for the country’s next series of banknotes. The…
The Hornster, A Bicycle With a Mounted Locomotive Horn, Breaks the Guinness World Record for Loudest Bicycle Horn
The Hornster, a bicycle with a mounted locomotive horn and compressed air tank, has broken the Guinness World Record for the loudest bicycle horn with…
Gina Trapani Discusses Social Media and How to Make Time Meaningful at the 2014 XOXO Festival in Portland, Oregon
At the 2014 XOXO festival in Portland, Oregon back in September, Gina Trapani discussed social media and how to make time meaningful — as well…
Teenager With Cystic Fibrosis Presents an Amusing List of the Perks That Are Available During a Hospital Stay
Claire Wineland, an outspoken 17-year-old girl with cystic fibrosis, presents an amusing list of the available perks that one can get during a hospital stay,…
Siobhan Thompson of ‘Anglophenia’ Explains Why Brits and Americans Spell Some Words Differently
In the latest episode of Anglophenia (see previously), host Siobhan Thompson explains why Brits and Americans spell some words differently. It traces back to Noah Webster and…
A 3D-Printed Machine Gun That Folds and Launches Paper Airplanes
A video by the website Papierfliegerei.de shows a man firing a 3D-printed machine gun that folds and launches paper airplanes. A little tinkering from me that shows…