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ScrubBoard, A Device Made From a Cassette Player That Scratches Audio Tape Like Vinyl Records
Musician Jeremy Bell removed the tape head from a cassette player to create the ScrubBoard, a device that makes it possible to scratch audio tapes…
Simon’s Cat Repeatedly Frightens His Human While He Tries to Watch a Horror Movie
Simon’s Cat (see previously) repeatedly frightens his human while he tries to watch a creepy horror movie during a special Halloween episode titled “Scaredy Cat.”
RE, A Small One-Handed Waterproof Camera by HTC That Connects to Smartphones
RE is a small one-handed waterproof camera by HTC that connects to smartphones. The simple design allows for easy use underwater and elsewhere. The camera…
The Breakfast Foods That Children Eat Around the World
In “Rise and Shine,” The New York Times takes a look at what children all over the world eat for breakfast, from Reykjavik, Iceland to…
GoPro Video of a Stuntman Riding a Motorcycle Over a Bridge Arch
A member of Finnish stunt team StuntFreaks captured some GoPro video of a daring ride along the arch atop a small bridge using a trial…
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…