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Mental Floss Explains How Deodorant and Antiperspirant Work
In the latest episode of the new Mental Floss series The Big Question, host Craig Benzine explains how deodorant and antiperspirant work and the differences between…
Conan O’Brien Performs ‘The Monorail Song’ at ‘The Simpsons’ Tribute Concert at the Hollywood Bowl
Talk show host and former The Simpsons writer Conan O’Brien performed “The Monorail Song,” a song he wrote for the episode “Marge vs. the Monorail,” as part…
A Video of Artist Markus Moestue’s Journey Riding His Dinosaur Cycle Across Norway
We previously wrote about a most unusual journey that Norwegian artist Markus Moestue took riding his dinosaur cycle across Norway earlier this year. Filmmaker Henning…
Artists in Japan Create a Talking Animatronic Rocket Raccoon to Promote Marvel’s ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’
A talking animatronic version of Rocket Raccoon has been created by artists in Japan to promote the new Marvel film Guardians of the Galaxy, which…
‘Dripping’, A Beautiful Installation of Red Strings Extending Gracefully From a Waterfall in France
In the outdoor installation “Dripping” by French artist Pier Fabre, 240 red strings extend gracefully from a waterfall and hang over a natural pool below.…
Tiiny, An App for Sharing Small Photos and Looping Videos That Disappear After 24 Hours
Tiiny is an app for sharing small photos and looping videos that disappear after 24 hours. The app was created by North Technologies — a…
Tiny Shelter Kitten Makes Adorable Gobbling Sounds When She Eats
A tiny shelter kitten at Orange County Animal Services in Orlando, Florida was given the name “Turkey” for the adorable “gobbling” sounds that she makes…
Legendary Diver Valerie Taylor Talks About How She Became Good Friends with a Spotted Moray Eel
Valerie Taylor, the legendary SCUBA diver, marine conservationist, underwater photographer and videographer, talks with the Central Florida Aquarium Society and tells the story of her…
Supercut of Characters Saying ‘Shove It Up Your Ass’ in Movies
Animator and visual effects artist Glenn O’Neill of Coponfilms has created a supercut video of characters saying “shove it up your ass” in movies. submitted…
Kids React to Special Effects Videos Starring Three-Year-Old ‘Action Movie Kid’
In the latest episode of Kids React (see previously), Benny and Rafi Fine of The Fine Brothers show a group of kids special effects videos…