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How Does a Transistor Work, A Video Explaining the Science Behind Much of Modern Technology
In “How Does a Transistor Work?” Veritasium explains how the technology behind transistor radios, televisions, mobile phones, satellites, and much of modern technology actually works.…
Blanka From ‘Street Fighter’ Inserted Into Fail Compilation Videos to Cause Trouble
Blanka is a Troll by Parodie de Pub is a comical web series (episode 1 and 2) that inserts Blanka, a savage character from the…
Mario-Themed Still Life Features Fire Flowers, 1UP Mushrooms, Koopa Shells, & More
Toronto-based illustrator Elizabeth Sherry has created an amazing Mario-themed still life featuring fire flowers, 1UP mushrooms, coins, shells, and other iconic objects from the Super…
7-Year-Old Receives Reply From NASA After Writing About His Dreams to Be an Astronaut & Go to Mars
Seven-year-old Dexter wrote to NASA about his desire to become an astronaut and go to Mars, and NASA responded with an encouraging letter with information…
Actor Does Funny Impressions of ‘Game of Thrones’ Characters During His Fake Audition Tape
Los Angeles-based actor Hunter Davis does funny impressions of well-known characters from Game of Thrones during his fake audition tape. The casting agent repeatedly requests…
Superheroines From DC Comics Dressed as Hipster Girls
Wonder Woman Atlanta-based freelance artist Elizabeth Beals has made a fantastic series of illustrations depicting superheroines from DC Comics dressed as hipster girls. You can…
High Top Sneakers Custom Painted With Fluff, Tentacles, and Abraham ‘Googly Eyes’ Lincoln
Behold my beautiful new custom handpainted high top sneakers that have just arrived all the way from England! They are adorned with three of my…
Everything Will Be Okay, Filmmaker Chronicles His Battle with ALS in Documentary Film
Everything Will Be Okay is an upcoming feature length documentary that takes a uniquely personal look at life with the debilitating motor neuron disease, ALS…
An Amazing Waterspout Vortex Pops Up Over Tampa Bay
Jeremy Kappell, a meteorologist for WDRB in Louisville, Kentucky, has shared a photo of an incredible waterspout that occurred recently over Florida’s Old Tampa Bay…
Watermelon Grill With Fruit Kabobs
Using a melon baller, some sticks of celery, and long wooden skewers, Kansas-based art director, baker, and mom Sandra Denneler has transformed a watermelon to…