Laughing Squid
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LEGO Invasion, A Man Finds Magic Gold LEGO Bricks and Is Chased Down by Minifigs
Andrew McMurry and Spencer Waldner of Andrewmfilms have created “LEGO Invasion!,” a short video about a man who finds a briefcase filled with magic golden…
Fun Facts About 33 Colleges
In the latest episode of Mental Floss, host John Green shares “33 Fun Facts About 33 Colleges.” Green informs us that the University of Michigan…
A Parody of Vsauce Videos by Jacksfilms
Jack Douglass of Jacksfilms has created a parody of Vsauce videos. In the funny spoof, “Jsauce” — complete with a drawn-on beard — tells us…
Bill Gates Creates a Viral Video with ‘Jimmy Fallon Live’ to Promote GatesLetter.com
Bill Gates teamed up with Jimmy Fallon Live to create a viral video promoting his annual letter at GatesLetter.com. Gates’ 2014 letter addresses three common…
Chris Hadfield and the Glove and Boots Puppets Sing David Bowie’s ‘Space Oddity’
On a recent episode of Glove and Boots, Internet puppets Fafa the Groundhog and Mario hilariously sing along with astronaut Chris Hadfield as he performs…
New Music Video by Boggie Shows Digital Beauty Retouching in Real Time
In the new music video for “Nouveau Parfum,” singer Boggie is digitally retouched in real time. Her frizzy hair is tamed and styled, blemishes are…
Supercut of People Saying ‘Get Down!’ in Movies
Dan Murrell wrote and edited this supercut video of people saying “get down!” in movies for Screen Junkies. Here’s a full list of the films…
Argyle Fighters, A Classy ‘Star Wars’ Shirt Design Featuring a TIE Fighter Argyle Pattern
Asheville, North Carolina illustrator and graphic designer Ian Leino has created “Argyle Fighters,” a classy Star Wars shirt design that features a TIE fighter argyle…
Arnold Schwarzenegger Goes Undercover at Gold’s Gym to Promote Fitness and a Children’s Charity
To help promote health and fitness, Arnold Schwarzenegger went undercover to the Gold’s Gym in Venice, California. He disguised himself as a fitness instructor named…
Priya the Cat Looks for the Kittens That Disappear When Computer Monitor Goes Blank
In this 2012 video, after trying to play with the kittens that appeared on the computer monitor, Priya the cat forlornly searches for them when…