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A Map Detailing the World’s Alcoholic Preferences and Consumption by Country
Self-described digital craftsman Piero Ciarfaglia (known also as zenoid) has created a map detailing the world’s alcoholic consumption and preferences by country. The map was…
‘Long Ma’, A Massive Fire-Breathing Kinetic Sculpture of a Horse-Dragon
“Long Ma” is a 46-ton fire-breathing kinetic sculpture of a horse-dragon by French artist François Delarozière and his art group La Machine. The nearly 40-foot-tall…
Teddy the French Bulldog Really Enjoys Playing Outside in the Pouring Rain
An adorable french bulldog named Teddy really enjoys himself while playing outside in the pouring rain. According to his human Jack Gallant, Teddy was “going…
GoPro Video of a HEAT-2X Rocket Engine Test by Copenhagen Suborbitals
Non-profit space endeavor Copenhagen Suborbitals recently captured some closeup footage of one of their HEAT-2X rocket engine tests with a GoPro HERO3 camera. The resulting…
Benny the English Bulldog Puppy Plays A Very Slow Game of Peek-A-Boo with His Human
In February 2013, when Benny the Bulldog was just a wee puppy, he played a very slow game of of peek-a-boo with his human. via…
Popular YouTube Video of a Deer Encounter With a Cat ‘Translated’ to Reveal What the Deer Are Saying
Comedian Chris Cohen has released a “translated” version of the popular YouTube video “Cat vs. Deer” in which he added a voice track of what…
Frustrated Father Creates Instructional Video to Teach His Teenage Children How to Change the Toilet Paper Roll
“Obviously me telling them face-to-face is not working, so I’ve tried to be creative.” Frustrated father Will Reid was tired of repeatedly telling his two teenage children to…
Mental Floss Explains How Regular Coffee Beans Are Decaffeinated In Their New Series ‘The Big Question’
In the first episode of the new Mental Floss video series “The Big Question”, host Craig Benzine answers the reader question, “How do they make…
GoPro Video of a Street Performer Dancing With 30 Hula Hoops
GoPro captured some impressive video of Australian street performer Coral Jade performing feats with up to 30 hula hoops at a time, including some dizzying…
Video Evidence of What Happens When You Stuff a Car Exhaust Pipe Full of Party Favors
A recently uploaded video shows what happens when you stuff a car’s exhaust pipe full of those party favors that extend and make a noise when…