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SciShow Explains Gynandromorphism, A Rare Dual-Sex Condition Found in Some Animals
Host Hank Green explains gynandromorphism, a rare condition in arthropods like butterflies and lobster that gives the animal both male and female characteristics, in an…
‘World’s Slowest Colour Copier’, A Video Interview With Screen Printer Dave Murray
In “World’s Slowest Colour Copier” by Toronto art collective Nuvango, illustrator Dave Murray discusses the slow and laborious — but extremely aesthetically rewarding — work…
Hi-Fructose: The New Contemporary Art Magazine Volume 33
Kazuki Takamatsu Volume 33 of Hi-Fructose: The New Contemporary Art Magazine (see previously) has been announced and will feature astonishing artwork created by contemporary artists…
Font Designer Dan Rhatigan Discusses His Various Typography Tattoos
In “Dan Rhatigan on Type…Type on Dan Rhatigan” by Grey London, the titular Monotype Studio Director discusses the various tattoos that line his arms, all…
PBS Idea Channel Explores Whether Popular Culture Consists Solely of Popular Things
PBS Idea Channel (see previously) host Mike Rugnetta explores whether popular culture consists solely of popular things. Rugnetta specifically argues that the definition of “popular”…
‘With or Without You’ by U2 Played Solo on a Looped Cello
Microsoft employee and Seattle podcast producer David Chen recently performed a solo rendition of the 1987 U2 single “With or Without You” through a series…
Elders React to the Trailer for the 2015 Erotic Drama Film ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’
“I wanna know what’s on his mind. I wouldn’t let him date my daughter, I’ll tell yah that.” In an episode of their Elders React…
The 37th Mill Valley Film Festival in Mill Valley, California
The 37th Mill Valley Film Festival, an 11-day showcase of the best in international and American independent film, takes place October 2 to 12, 2014,…
A Parody of Extreme Nature Shows Featuring a Fictional Host Intentionally Eating Poisonous Berries
“Man vs. Poison” is a sketch video by Boat Comedy that parodies extreme nature shows by challenging the show’s fictional host to intentionally eat poisonous…
Blind Calico Cat Goes Hiking with Her Keen Sense of Smell and Her Humans To Guide Her Along the Way
A blind calico cat named Honey Bee recently went on a hike to Mason Lake, Washington with her doting humans. While Honey Bee wasn’t able…