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A Group of Adults Attempt to Solve Fifth Grade Math Problems
BuzzFeedBlue asked a group of adults to try doing fifth grade math problems like multiplying and dividing decimals and fractions. Some were still able to…
The Dancing Traffic Light, A ‘Don’t Walk’ Light That Entertains Pedestrians by Putting on a Show
The Dancing Traffic Light is a concept by mini electric car company Smart that translates human dancing into real-time movements on an unconventional “Don’t Walk”…
A Look at How Scottish Independence Would Affect the United Kingdom
French newspaper Le Monde created a video that examines how the September 18th, 2014 vote on Scottish independence might impact the United Kingdom. The list…
Scottish and British Artists Erect a Fake Passport Checkpoint on the Border of Scotland and England
A group of Scottish and British artists led by photographerJon Parker Lee have erected a fake passport checkpoint on the border of Scotland and England as…
‘Rush Hour’, A Hypnotic and Slightly Nerve-Racking Short Video About Cars at an Intersection
“Rush Hour” is a short video by Buenos Aires-based production company Black Sheep Films that multiplies the number of cars, pedestrians, and motorcycles in a…
Australian Veterinarian Successfully Performs Brain Surgery on a Pet Goldfish
Veterinarian Dr. Tristan Rich of Australia’s Lort Smith Animal Hospital performed brain surgery on a pet goldfish named George who was suffering from a large…
A Butterfly Lands on a Flutist’s Face During an International Flute Competition and She Continues Playing
A curious little butterfly landed on the face of Japanese flutist Yukie Ota while she played a beautiful song during the 2014 Carl Nielsen International…
High Five New York, A Video Featuring Pedestrians Getting Their Taxi-Hailing Hands Unexpectedly High Fived
In “High Five New York”, Brooklyn-based filmmaker Meir Kalmanson takes to the streets of Manhattan and turns taxi-hailing gestures into unexpected high fives.
Today Apple Will Release iOS 8, The Latest Version of Their Mobile Operating System
Apple is set to release iOS 8 today. It is the latest version of their mobile operating system and was announced at Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference on…
Ellen DeGeneres and Kristen Wiig Sing ‘Let It Go’ From Disney’s ‘Frozen’ Without Knowing the Lyrics
Ellen DeGeneres and Kristen Wiig recently sang the popular song “Let It Go” from Disney’s animated film Frozen without knowing the lyrics on a hilarious…