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Poynton Regenerated, English Village Revives Town Center by Removing Traffic Signals
The fascinating short documentary “Poynton Regenerated” by Martin Cassini tells the tale of Poynton, a small English village that removed the traffic lights, signs, and…
Julie Delpy & Ethan Hawke Star in Profanity-Filled ‘Don’t Talk’ PSA for Alamo Drafthouse
“This isn’t your f!%cking living room.” To thwart talking or texting during their movies, Austin-based cinema chain Alamo Drafthouse enlisted the help of Julie Delpy…
More Female ‘Game of Thrones’ Characters Reimagined As 1980s and 1990s Stereotypes
Tokyo graphic designer Mike Wrobel has continued his series of illustrations of Game of Thrones characters as stereotypes from the 1980s and 1990s. This time…
Sleepy Cat Doesn’t Want to Leave Its Warm Bath
A sleepy cat really doesn’t want to leave the comfort of its warm bath in this cute video uploaded by timecook.
Artist Turned Old Comic Books Into Collages That Spell Out ‘Signature Sound Effects’
Orlando, Florida-based comic aficionado Amy Watkins of PowerUpCollage gave her old collection of comic books new life by turning them into beautiful collages that spell…
Local People With Their Arms Crossed on the Front Page of Their Hometown Newspaper
“The pose that says, ‘Hey, look at me. I’m featured on the front of my local newspaper.’” Journalist Jeremy Barr has started Local People With…
August Smart Lock, A Smartphone-Controlled Door Lock
August Smart Lock is a battery-powered lock that fits over an existing deadbolt and let you lock or unlock your door with a smartphone app.
The Kick, An iPhone-Mounted Color-Changing LED Light For Photography and Video
The Kick is a customizable iPhone-mounted light source with five rows of color-changing LEDs. Using the Kick Light app for iOS, users can customize the…
Kermit the Frog Murders Gonzo With a Hammer in This ‘Drive’ Inspired Illustration by Dan LuVisi
California-based artist Dan LuVisi has created a new pop culture illustration that mixes up characters from The Muppets with the 2011 film, Drive. Dan’s eerie…
Broquet, Gift Packages for Manly Men
The Kentucky Straight Broquet is a San Francisco-based online store that sells gift packages tailored to the modern manly man (“broquet” as in “bouquet,” get…