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Mesmerizing Timelapse of Ice Crystals Melting
In this mesmerizing time-lapse video by photographer Shawn Knol, melting ice crystals shimmer in a rainbow of colors
Intricate Illustrations Made Up of Electronic Cables
Designer Charis Tsevis has created a series of illustrations in which figures and animals are made up of dense tangles of cords and cables for…
The Difference Between Poison And Venom Explained
Would you rather be bitten by a venomous rattlesnake or touch a poisonous dart frog? In this Ted-Ed lesson, educator Rose Eveleth explains the difference…
Wine Expert Reviews Cheap Beer On A Five Point Scale
Los Angeles-based wine expert Whitney Adams reviews cheap beer in this video posted by BuzzFeedYellow. The taste test included Pabst Blue Ribbon, Rainier, Narragansett, Shiner…
Does Fiction Exist? by PBS Idea Channel
In this episode of PBS Idea Channel, host Mike Rugnetta argues whether fictional entities, and specifically Harry Potter, exist. We all know who Harry Potter…
How the Elements Got Their Names by It’s Okay To Be Smart
Host Joe Hanson explains how the elements got their names in rhyming fashion in the latest episode of PBS Digital Studios series It’s Okay To…
Last Gasp Is Holding Their First Ever Logo Design Contest
Design an original Last Gasp skull logo and claim your place in history. Fame and fortune await! Legendary San Francisco-based underground comic book, art book,…
A Few Signs That Someone is a Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Roommate
You really shouldn’t have tried Craigslist. BuzzFeedYellow showcases a few signs that someone is a problem roommate in their recent “Signs You Have A Roommate…
A Series of Dramatic Movie Posters for Classic Disney Animated Films
Disney’s Oh My Disney blog has created a series of posters for a bunch of their classic animated films that provides a more serious outlook…
A Comic Identifying the Different Types of ‘Star Wars’ Fans
Artist Andy Kluthe of Nerd Rage and Andrew Bridgman of Dorkly have created a great comic that identifies the different “types of Star Wars fans.”…