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‘Anthem’, A Music Video by Kawehi Featuring Disembodied Beatboxing Heads
“Anthem” is a new music video by Kawehi that features the Kansas-based singer removing boxed-up versions of her own head to accompany herself through layers…
‘The World is Open for Play’, A Touching Tribute to Robin Williams and His Mentor Jonathan Winters
“The World is Open for Play” by Evan Puschak is a touching tribute to both the late actor and comedian Robin Williams and Williams’ mentor,…
‘Paris Through Pentax’, The City of Lights Seen Through the Viewfinder of a Classic Camera
“Paris Through Pentax” is a short video by ad agency Maison Carnot that captures a wide range of locations in the French capital as seen…
Generous Cockatoo Feeds Dog Biscuits to a Couple of Very Appreciative Great Danes
A very generous cockatoo named Spike digs into a box of dog biscuits, pulls them one-by-one and tosses them to the awaiting Great Danes who…
A TED-Ed Animation Explaining the Phenomenon of Feedback Loops in Nature
Educator Anje-Margriet Neutel explains the phenomenon of feedback loops in nature and describes the important role they play in delicate ecosystems in the latest animation…
Stellar Fan-Made ‘Star Wars: Episode VII’ Movie Posters Show the Aftermath of a Destructive War
Ukraine-based artist AndrewSS has tapped into his skills and the Force to create a stellar series of Star Wars: Episode VII movie posters that show…
Tropes vs Women in Video Games – Women as Background Decoration: Part 2
The latest video in the Tropes vs Women in Video Games series (see previously) by Anita Sarkeesian is the second part of an exploration of…
An Extremely Simple Method for Cooking and Shucking Corn on the Cob
Food Wishes host Chef John recently offered up an extremely simple method for cooking and shucking corn on the cob that involves cooking the ear…
Elephant Happily Entertains Herself With a Large Elastic ‘Hula Hoop’ at Thai Nature Reserve
A beautiful elephant named Faa Mai happily entertains herself with a large blue elastic “hula hoop” at the Elephant Nature Park in Chiang Mai, Thailand.…
A Homemade Tethered Hovercraft for Kids Built With a Leaf Blower and Insulation Boards
YouTube user videopapa built an impressive homemade hovercraft using an Ego Cordless Power leaf blower and a pair of polystyrene insulation boards cut into four-foot…