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John Oliver Reads Fan Mail in the Form of YouTube Comments on ‘Last Week Tonight’
“There’s a lot to feel uncomfortable about there, but primarily there’s the word ‘does,’ like he’s agreeing with someone.” Host John Oliver of Last Week…
Samsung Introduces the Galaxy Note 4, A Virtual Reality Headset, and a Smartwatch at Unpacked Event in Berlin
Samsung introduced a number of new devices during its Unpacked event at the IFA consumer electronics show in Berlin, Germany today. The centerpiece of the…
Unconventional Ways to Open a Wine Bottle and Fun Facts About the Alcoholic Beverage
Foodbeast shows off a few unconventional ways to open a wine bottle while also sharing fun facts about the alcoholic beverage. Shoes, blowtorches, and car…
Designer Creates a Line of Beautifully Detailed Scarves That Feature the Majestic Wingspan of Owls
Australian designer Roza Khamitova of Shovava Clothing has created a gorgeous line of detailed scarves that feature the majestically outstretched wings of owls, all inspired…
SciShow Explains Why and How Bees Produce Honey
Host Hank Green explains why and how bees produce honey on an episode of SciShow (see previously). It is quite a complex process. Some bees…
Jemaine Clement Working on New HBO Comedy Series That Is Unrelated to ‘Flight of the Conchords’
Jemaine Clement, half of the musical comedy team Flight of the Conchords, announced in a Guardian interview that HBO has ordered a four-episode comedy series…
Homemade Remake of the Teaser Trailer for Christopher Nolan’s 2010 Sci-Fi Heist Film ‘Inception’
CineFix has created a homemade remake (see previously) of the teaser trailer for the 2010 sci-fi heist film Inception directed by Christopher Nolan. The latest…
Starring Adam West, A Documentary About the Ups and Downs of the ‘Batman’ Star’s Career
Starring Adam West is a documentary that charts the career of Batman star Adam West, from his rise to the iconic 1960s television superhero to…
A Movie Trailer for Disney Pixar’s ‘Monsters, Inc.’ in the Style of Ridley Scott’s Sci-Fi Film ‘Prometheus’
Bradford, United Kingdom-based film critic Ross Thompson of The Unusual Suspect (see previously) has created a movie trailer for the 2001 Pixar animated film Monsters,…
‘Paper’s Passage’, Time-Lapse Video of Waste Being Processed Into Recycled Paper
“Paper’s Passage” is a short time-lapse video by New York City Department of Sanitation Director of Photography Michael Anton that details the recycling process that…