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The Roving Typist, A Documentary Short About a New York City Writer Who Types Stories for Strangers
“The Roving Typist” is a delightful short documentary about C.D. Hermelin, a New York City-based writer who goes to city parks with his typewriter and…
‘Golden Age of Insects: The Great Grasshoppers’, A Short Video Featuring an Incredibly Small Animated Pilot
“In 1903, Olivia Wright was the first to pilot the great grasshoppers of North America.” “Golden Age of Insects: The Great Grasshoppers” is a whimsical…
How Artificial Snow Is Made
The latest episode of Reactions explores the science of snowmaking, from the basic recipe for snow to the specialized “snow guns” used in snowmaking. submitted…
A Fascinating Short Documentary About Bill Bonner, National Geographic’s Photo Archivist
National Geographic recently released this fascinating mini documentary about Bill Bonner, who as the institution’s archivist, is responsible for some eight million vintage photographs. In…
Plotclock, A Robotic Clock That Writes the Time with a Marker
Plotclock is a robotic clock that uses an arm to write the time on a mini whiteboard with a dry erase marker. After it writes…
A Short Documentary About Dennis Hlynsky’s Mesmerizing Videos of Animal Movement Patterns
Last month we posted about mesmerizing experimental videos by artist Dennis Hlynsky that use digital processing to make the flight paths of birds visible. The…
George Washington Action Figure Based on the Motorized Patriot Enemy in ‘Bioshock Infinite’
NECA released an officially licensed George Washington action figure based on the Motorized Patriot enemy in Bioshock Infinite. It is available to purchase online at…
Mel Brooks and Conan O’Brien Pay Tribute To the Late Great Sid Caesar On ‘Conan’
On February 18, 2014, comedian Mel Brooks and Conan O’Brien paid tribute to the late, great Sid Caesar on Conan. Among the subjects discussed were…
Jean-Claude Van Damme Flips Out and Murders a Film Crew in a Funny Action Short by RocketJump
“You want sushi?” Filmmaker Freddie Wong and his RocketJump crew have created “Jean-Claude Van Damage,” a funny action short that “sort of” stars Jean-Claude Van…
Giant Hedgehog Promotes David Attenborough Series
A giant lifelike hedgehog sculpture was installed in Clapham Common to mark the new David Attenborough TV series "Natural Curiosities".