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One-Piece Nyan Cat Pajamas
With these one piece pajamas, you can dress like the internet meme Nyan Cat (complete with a long flowing rainbow). They’re available to purchase at…
Alternate Histories of the World, New Book of Historical Art Prints with Monsters
Back in 2011 we wrote about Alternate Histories, a humorous illustration series by Matthew Buchholz in which historical art prints were improved with the addition…
Pug Mask, A Latex Mask So You Can Look Like a Dog
Archie McPhee recently released a Pug Mask, a latex mask designed so you can look like a cute dog. It is similar to the other…
Audio Ammunition, A 5-Part Documentary on The Clash
“Audio Ammunition” is a 5-part documentary about The Clash, featuring interviews with Joe Strummer and the 3 other principal members of the iconic punk rock…
Grand Theft Auto V Mythbusters, New Web Series Tests Out Tips & Rumors For the Video Game ‘GTA V’
In their new web series Grand Theft Auto V Mythbusters, a team of video game truth seekers at DefendTheHouse test out numerous tips and rumors…
Flying the Death Star Trench Run From ‘Star Wars’ in the Oculus Rift Virtual Reality Headset
Developer Boone Calhoun has created a demo of Luke Skywalker’s Death Star trench run at the end of Star Wars: Episode IV – A New…
How To Shoot a Story On a Window Cleaner
Back in August we posted about a hair-raising New York Times video on Brent Weingard, a high-rise window cleaner in New York City (see the…
Comedian Sings Along to ‘Build Me Up, Buttercup’ With Strangers Stuck in Highway Traffic
Comedian TJ Smith brought a smile to people’s faces while they were stuck in traffic on the 405 highway in Los Angeles by rolling his…
House Lannister From ‘Game of Thrones’ Illustrated In the Style of ‘The Lion King’
Mexico-based artist Mariana Moreno has illustrated Tywin, Cersei, Jamie, and Tyrion Lannister from Game of Thrones as lions from Disney’s The Lion King in honor…
Stylish Silk ‘Star Wars’ Skinny Ties
Japanese website Kotobukiya sells stylish silk Star Wars skinny ties with subtle patterns. Some of the neckties feature Stormtrooper helmets hidden amongst plaid, others substitute…