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Three Musicians Perform a Soulful Cover of the ‘Friends’ Theme Song ‘I’ll Be There for You’
Irish musicians Glenn Murphy, ÓisÃn O’Callaghan, and Ronan Scolard teamed up and performed a soulful cover of the Friends theme song “I’ll Be There for…
Customizable Fantasia Lamp Has Tripod Base That Can Be Extended With Household Objects
The Fantasia lamp is a clever lighting fixture with a tripod base that can be extended with the addition of all manner of household objects,…
The Sound And The Story, A 1956 Short Film That Explains How a Vinyl Record is Created
“The Sound And The Story,” is a 1956 short documentary that explains every step in the process of making a record, from the live recording…
Hiker Documents His 159-Day Pacific Crest Trail Trek in Self-Portrait Photos
Back in 2011, modern day mountain man Kolby Kirk spent 159 days hiking 1,700 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail, a feat that he documented…
Animation of Wishes for Your Coffee Experiences in 2014
Artist Jayr Soteloo offers some wishes for your coffee experiences in 2014 in the whimsical animated short, “Coffee 2014.” submitted via Laughing Squid Tips
Global Data Chandelier, A Light Fixture That Doubles as a World Data Map
The Global Data Chandelier is a custom light fixture that doubles as an illuminated data map of the world. The chandelier’s 425 illuminated pendants form…
The Cragel, A Croissant Bagel Hybrid Created in Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Move over Cronut, there’s a new kid in town. Scot Rossillo of The Bagel Store in Williamsburg, Brooklyn has created the “Cragel“, a croissant-bagel hybrid.…
Everything Wrong with ‘The Hunt for Red October’ in 5 Minutes or Less
“Admiral Greer is a dick to unprepared public speakers.” For their ongoing series, CinemaSins has released a new video that searches for “Everything Wrong with…
Knit, Purl, Sow, An Exhibit of Botanically-Accurate Knitted Plants and Flowers
“Anatomically Correct Hibiscus” (2013) by Tatyana Yanishevsky Knit, Purl, Sow is an exhibition at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden that features botanically-accurate knitted sculptures of flowers,…
A Happy Ringtail Possum Floats Lazily in Backyard Pool
Solidly anchored by its tail, a very happy ringtail possum floats lazily in a backyard pool in Victoria, Australia, clearly paying no heed whatsoever to…