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George Washington vs. William Wallace in Epic Rap Battles of History
“You’re the father of your country, but I’m your daddy.” – Sir William Wallace First President of the United States George Washington and Scottish hero…
United States Marine Corps Pilot Safely Lands an AV-8B Harrier Jet With Damaged Landing Gear on a Ship
United States Marine Corps Captain William Mahoney managed to safely land an AV-8B Harrier on the USS Bataan after the jet’s front landing gear malfunctioned.…
‘The Internet’s Own Boy’ Documentary About Internet Activist Aaron Swartz Now Available in Theaters and Online
The Internet’s Own Boy (see previous post), a documentary about deceased Internet activist Aaron Swartz by filmmaker Brian Knappenberger, is now available to watch in…
Petit Tube, A Site That Plays YouTube Videos That Have the Fewest Number of Views
Petit Tube is a French site that generates playlists of YouTube videos that have the fewest number of previous views and lets users vote on…
Real Life Fruit Ninja Chops Over 140 Lemons With a Sharp Knife in a Little Over a Minute
Remember kids, don’t try this at home. A man chops over 140 lemons with a sharp knife in a little over a minute in a…
‘Duet’, A Hand-Drawn Short About Love by Former Disney Character Animator Glen Keane
“Duet” is the latest hand-drawn animated short from Glen Keane, a legendary character animator who worked on such Disney films as The Little Mermaid, Aladdin…
Camouflaging Cuttlefish’s Ability to Complete Incomplete Shapes
As explained in “Where’s the Cuttlefish” by Science Friday, scientists have discovered that, aside from its amazing ability to camouflage into its surroundings, the cuttlefish…
They Might Be Giants Are Offering a Live Recording of Their 1986 Self-Titled Debut Album as a Free Download
Brooklyn nerd rock legends They Might Be Giants are currently offering a live recording of their 1986 self-titled debut album as a free download. The…
A Funny Behind-The-Scenes Video Showing a Typical Day at the YouTube Complaints Department
“YouTube Complaints 2014!” is a behind-the-scenes video by comedy group Barely Political that shows a typical day at the YouTube complaints department. It features a…
Apple to Cease Development of Aperture App and Shift Users to Photos App in OS X Yosemite
Apple is shiftinf users to their Photos app from Aperture app early next year. According to TechCrunch, development of Aperture will be ceased in favor…