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Artist Maya Hayuk Creates Striking Geometric Mural for the Bowery Wall in Manhattan
Artist Maya Hayuk recently completed this striking, brightly-colored mural on the Bowery Wall in Manhattan. Though the mural’s complex geometric composition might indicate otherwise, Hayuk…
Glove and Boots Test Out the Rotato Express Electric Peeler on Potatoes, Cucumbers, and a Can of Beans
Internet puppets Fafa the Groundhog and Mario of Glove and Boots recently tested out the Rotato Express electric peeler on potatoes, cucumbers, and even a…
In The Middle of the Nite, A Bizarre Animated Music Video Featuring Retrofuturistic Street Racers
Created by illustrator Stefan Glerum and animation studio Crooked Line for DJ and producer RipTide, “In The Middle of the Nite” is a weird mix…
Submerged Turntable, A Sound Installation Featuring a Functioning Submerged Record Player
The interactive sound installation “Submerged Turntable” by artist Evan Holm features a record player submerged in a pool of inky black water. As this video…
A Live-Action Musical Tribute to the Disney Film ‘Frozen’, Where Elsa Helps Liberate Other Disney Princesses
We can be the heroes/And do it our own way! “Frozen – A Musical featuring Disney Princesses”, is a live-action musical tribute to the Disney…
How to Make an Amazing Rolling Illusion Toy
Science and illusion enthusiast Brusspup crafted a rolling illusion toy with the use of Styrofoam rings, a glue gun, and a little bit of sandpaper,…
Snuffles The Double-Nosed Belgian Shepherd Needs a Home
Snuffles is a beautiful Belgian Shepherd who, due to a congenital defect, has two noses. Unfortunately, Snuffles is having a great deal of difficulty finding…
Rekindle Candle, A Candlestick Holder That Forms Melted Wax Into a New Candle
The Rekindle Candle, designed by Benjamin Shine, is a clever candlestick holder that regenerates the candle as it burns by forming the melted wax into…
New Michel Gondry Music Video for ‘Love Letters’ by Metronomy Was Made In One Continuous Shot
The camera seamlessly navigates a hand-painted cardboard set in one continuous shot in the delightful Michel Gondry-directed music video for the UK band “Love Letters”…
The 1997 Epic Romantic Disaster Film ‘Titanic’ Remade with Cute Cats and Cardboard Cutouts
The Pet Collective has created a remake of the 1997 epic romantic disaster film Titanic with cute cats and cardboard cutouts. We’ve previously written their…