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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…
‘Beyond Recognition’, The Powerful Story of A Vermont Woman Who Had a Face Transplant
In “Beyond Recognition“, The Verge tells the incredibly powerful story of Carmen Tarleton, a 45-year old woman who underwent facial transplant surgery in February 2013,…
BaneCat Returns in Episode 2 and Gains a New Evil Friend to Both Play and Joke Around With
BaneCat returns in Episode 2 of the ongoing webseries of the same name by BloodBlitz of Robs Rants. In this devilishly good episode, BaneCat teams…
A Chart That Measures Human Life in Weeks
What But Why has created a chart that depicts a 90-year human life in weeks. In addition to a blank chart, they made a chart…
MinuteEarth Explores the Invasive Effects of Yellow Crazy Ants
“Invasion of the Yellow Crazy Ants” by MinuteEarth explores the effect of Anoplolepis gracilipes, an invasive species accidentally introduced to Australia. Since being introduced to…