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Amazing 8-Bit NES Keytar Cover of the ‘Game of Thrones’ Theme Song
Glasgow, Scotland-based programmer, composer, and geek Greig Stewart (a.k.a. “Theremin Hero“) performs an amazing 8-bit NES keytar cover of the Game of Thrones theme song…
Special Effects Video of ‘Action Movie Kid’ Playing with a Real-Life Portal Gun From the ‘Portal’ Video Game Series
Dreamworks animator and father Daniel Hashimoto has created a new special effects video for his ongoing Action Movie Kid series that shows his little son…
The Swing at the End of the World, A Treehouse Swing in Ecuador With a Stunning View
photo by Zak Erving At La Casa del Árbol treehouse and seismic monitoring station near the volcano Tungurahua in Ecuador, brave visitors can try their…
Project 2501, An Art Project Paying Homage to the Opening Title Sequence of the 1995 ‘Ghost in the Shell’ Film
Project 2501 is an art project created by Ash Thorp and Tim Tadder paying homage to the opening title sequence of the 1995 Ghost in…
Incredible Demonstration of a Magnetic Levitation Device
In his latest video, science and illusion enthusiast Brusspup demonstrates the remarkable levitating power of a magnetic levitation module from Dutch company Crealev. In the…
A Delightful Octopus Hairpiece by Kirstie Williams
Australian artist Kirstie Williams made an incredible octopus hairpiece for herself as part of a costume for a recent steampunk ball. The piece is made…
Baby Deer Rescued From Metal Gate Rejoins Mom On Other Side
In this 2011 video by Dorota Heidel, a kind human frees a fawn trapped between the bars of a metal gate and gets a nod…
A Man Plays Italian Composer Gioachino Rossini’s ‘William Tell Overture (Finale)’ on Wine Glasses
Dan Newbie has created a new fantastic video that shows him playing the classic 1829 “William Tell Overture (Finale)” by Italian composer Gioachino Rossini with…
GOG Galaxy, A DRM-Free Online Video Gaming Platform by GOG.com
GOG Galaxy is a DRM-free online gaming platform by GOG.com. Announced today, GOG Galaxy will provide a handy video game client with features like messaging…
Brainflight, A Project Researching Brain-Controlled Flight Using Electroencephalography (EEG) Caps
Brainflight is a project by scientists at the Technische Universität München researching brain-controlled flight using electroencephalography (EEG) caps to transmit commands. The project recently demonstrated…