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Adam Savage Builds Han Solo’s DL-44 Blaster
In this video by Tested, Adam Savage reconstructs Han Solo’s DL-44 Blaster from Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope using detailed information compiled by…
Résumés of Unemployed Disney Villains
Cruella de Vil At the end of Disney animated films, the bad guy or gal is suddenly found without a “job,” so Disney’s Oh My…
Super Mario Bros. Piranha Plant Truffle Pops
Australia-based Cakecrumbs has created adorable truffle pops that look like Super Mario Bros. Piranha Plants using dark chocolate and raspberry cupcake mix and brownie mix.…
Table of Thrones, A ‘Game of Thrones’ Periodic Table of Living and Deceased Characters
Columbia, South Carolina-based artist Christian Petersen has created “Table of Thrones,” a Game of Thrones periodic table of living and deceased characters. Prints are available…
C. G. P. Grey Explains How to Become the British Monarch
In his latest video, C. G. P. Grey explains the incredibly convoluted rules governing succession to the British throne.
First Impressions, A Short Film About a Couple’s Action-Packed First Date
“What happens when your day job gets in the way of your new relationship?” First Impressions is a short film directed by Leo Kei Angeleos…
Firefly Pick, A Motion-Activated LED Guitar Pick
The Firefly Pick is a motion-activated guitar pick that flashes colors when users pick or strum their guitar and can be charged using a Micro…
TouchTunes, Digital Jukeboxes Operable With a Mobile App
Headquartered in New York City, TouchTunes is a company that has developed digital jukeboxes that can be played either by touching the screen or by…
Fangirls, An Optimistic Animation About What It’s Like to Be a Fangirl
To be a fangirl is to have hope. Fangirls is an optimistic animated short created by Leigh Lahav and Tom Trager about what it’s like…
Closca, A Stylish Bicycle Helmet That Collapses For Easy Storage
Closca is a foldable bicycle helmet designed to fit inside backpacks, briefcases, or purses while you’re not riding. The helmet comes in two stylish designs,…