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National Geographic Interactive Feature on the Serengeti Lion
National Geographic published a fascinating feature that provides incredible up-close photos and videos of lions from the Serengeti in Africa
Unusual Designer Grapes — Super Elongated ‘Witch Fingers’ and Grapes That Taste Like Cotton Candy
Unusual Designer Grapes, including super elongated "Witch Fingers" and grapes that taste like cotton candy.
Bad Chemistry, Chemical Diagrams Break Down Characters From ‘Breaking Bad’
Walter White | Tyrant The creative folks at Shutterstock have made “Bad Chemistry,” a series of chemical diagrams that break down the characteristics of individual…
Decadent 12-Course Meal in a Can
As a commentary on gimmickry in contemporary culture, designer Chris Godfrey created a 12-course meal in a can featuring such delicacies as “pickled kobe beef…
Her, New Spike Jonze Film Stars Joaquin Phoenix As a Man Who Falls In Love With His OS
Her is an upcoming comedy romance film about a “lonely writer” who “develops an unlikely relationship with his newly-purchased operating system that’s designed to meet…
Spirograph World Map
“Spirograph World Map” is a collage of individually colored Spirograph patterns that form a colorful map of the world. British artist Rachel Evans created the…
NHL Logos Redesigned Using Pokémon
Benjamagnus has redesigned a number of National Hockey League (NHL) logos using Pokémon. The Anaheim Ducks are now the the Anaheim Mighty Psyducks, the New…
Petition Calls for San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge To Be Named After Emperor Norton
San Francisco-based writer John Lumea has launched a Change.org petition to rename the San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge the “Emperor Norton Bay Bridge,” after the 19th…
8-Minute Recap of ‘Breaking Bad’ Seasons 1-5
“Grab a bucket of Los Pollos Hermanos and a bottle of Schraderbrau!” Benny & Rafi Fine of The Fine Brothers have created an 8-minute recap…
Supercut of Superheroes & Villains Introducing Themselves in Movies
“I’m the Juggernaut, bitch!” HitFix, an entertainment news website, released a supercut video of numerous superheroes and villains introducing themselves in movies. He’s Batman.…