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Greg Benson Confuses People at the Beach by Crashing Their Cell Phone Conversations
Internet prankster Greg Benson of Mediocre Films recently confused people at the beach by crashing their cell phone conversations (see previously). Benson pulled of his…
‘House of Cue Cards’, Jimmy Fallon Channels Frank Underwood in ‘House of Cards’ Parody
In the most recent Tonight Show Digital Original, Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon channels the slick sardonic style of Frank Underwood in “House of Cue…
Alternative Versions of Movie and Television Show Posters Made Using Polymer Clay
Brinklow, Warwickshire mixed media artist Lizzie Campbell of Clay Disarray has made a series of fantastic alternative versions of movie and television show posters using…
MythBuster Adam Savage Attends San Diego Comic-Con 2014 in a Mercury-Era Spacesuit Replica
Adam Savage of Mythbusters fame recently attended San Diego Comic-Con 2014 in his Mercury-era spacesuit replica (see previously). Tested has posted a guide on how…
Musician Jeff Burke Performs an Impressive Cover of Daft Punk’s ‘Get Lucky’ on a Bassoon and Theremin
Lvl. 111 Blacksmith recently captured footage of skilled musician Jeff Burke performing an impressive cover of the song “Get Lucky” by Daft Punk on a…
Humin, An App That Allows Users to Sort Contacts by Relationship Rather Than Alphabetically
Humin is an app that allows users to sort contacts by relationship rather than alphabetically. For example, a user could search for people they “met…
Apple CEO Tim Cook Takes ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, While Promising to Also Make A Donation to ALS Association
The insanely popular “Ice Bucket Challenge” is really starting to make the rounds among people with fame and fortune. The challenge, which was created to…
‘J’adore Paris’, A Timelapse of the City of Light
“J’adore Paris” is a timelapse by British photographer Paul Richardson that was shot during a three-week trip to the French capital. The video captures the…
‘This Way Up’, A Darkly Comedic Animated Short About Two Unlucky Undertakers
“This Way Up” is an Oscar-nominated animated short from 2008 directed by London artists Adam Foulkes and Alan Smith about two undertakers who encounter a…
ElectroVine, A Six-Foot Extension Cord Disguised as an Ivy Plant
ElectroVine is a six-foot electrical extension cord disguised as a green ivy plant with leaves sprouting out from all sides. The cord was designed to…