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Incredibly Detailed Pen Drawings on Vintage Paper Scraps by Mark Powell
Artist Mark Powell uses a ballpoint pen to create finely detailed drawings on vintage newspapers, maps, book pages, and other paper scraps. Powell’s drawings are…
‘The Simpsons’ Couch Gag Created by Writer and Animator Sylvain Chomet
A recent couch gag for The Simpsons was created by famous writer and animator Sylvain Chomet. Chomet is perhaps most notable for writing and directing…
Tickle, An App to Help Rescue People From Awkward Social Situations by Generating Fake Phone Calls
Tickle, from co-founders Alex Cornell and Phil Mills, is an app that generates a fake phone call on request with the stated purpose of getting…
An Alarm App & Smartphone Attachment by Oscar Mayer That Simulates the Sound & Smell of Bacon Cooking
Wake Up & Smell the Bacon is an app from meat company Oscar Mayer that provides the sizzling sound of cooking bacon as an alarm.
A Magical Cover of the Main ‘Harry Potter’ Theme Song Performed by The Harp Twins
Identical twins Camille and Kennerly Kitt, known as the Harp Twins, grab their electric harps and perform a magical cover of the main theme song…
An Interactive History of The Smiths
The official website for The Smiths currently features a most informative interactive history of the band that includes a timeline, photos, and audio clips.
Lion Cubs Meet Their Father For the First Time
Three lion cubs meet their father, Zawadi Mungu, for the first time at the Oregon Zoo. Dad doesn’t look too pleased to be saddled with…
Bluegrass Cover of The Bangles’ Song ‘Walk Like an Egyptian’ by The Cleverly’s
The Cleverly’s, a comedic bluegrass band from Arkansas, did a wonderful bluegrass cover of The Bangles‘ hit song “Walk Like an Eqyptian” from 1986. This…
Parents Urge Son To Invest In Improv Comedy Education
The parents of 22-year-old Patrick Tobin urge him to “devote all his time and resources” to his improv comedy education in this video report from…
Surreal Music Video for ‘Cavity’ by Hundred Waters Created Using Practical Effects Rather Than CG
The remarkable music video for “Cavity” by Hundred Waters features a series of surreal visual effects that, amazingly, were created with practical effects rather than…