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Nintendo Launches Joke Crowdfarter Campaign For ‘Game & Wario’ on the Wii U
Just give me your money so I can make my dreams come true. As a promotional stunt for the upcoming Wii U title Game &…
Oklahoma Tornado Survivor Finds Her Dog Buried Alive in Rubble During Television Interview
I thought God just answered one prayer to let me be okay, but he answered both of them. This was my second prayer. Oklahoma tornado…
True Facts About The Aye Aye by Ze Frank
Ze Frank has released a new video for his narrated “True Facts” web series with True Facts About The Aye Aye.
SoulPancake Explores the Subculture of Cosplay
SoulPancake explores the culture of cosplay as part of its SubCultures video series. Dedicated cosplayers Jessie Pridemore, Ginny McQueen, and Shea Standefer discuss how they…
Long Sightseeing Boat Performs Extremely Sharp Turn in Cramped Amsterdam Canal
A sightseeing boat performs an impressive 90 degree turn in the tight confines of an Amsterdam canal in this video by Amsterdaminvideo.
The Smithsonian Channel Explains Why You Can’t Outrun a Cheetah
The Smithsonian Channel explains that you can’t outrun a cheetah because of its unrivaled acceleration — zero to sixty in just three seconds — in…
50 Common Misquotations
Mental Floss host John Green debunks 50 common misquotations and misattributed quotes in his latest video. Previously we wrote about Green’s “50 Common Misconceptions” video.
Google Glass 2.0, Creative Agency Playground Inc. Speculates on the Possible Future Uses of Google Glass
Toronto-based creative agency Playground Inc. has created a video showing possible future applications of the Google Glass augmented reality headset. The device is currently limited…
Cat Beards, A Photo Meme Where People Place a Cat in Front of Their Face to Make a Furry Beard
Cat Beards is a purrrfect photo meme where people position their cat’s chin in front of their own face and make it look as if…
Petcube, A Smartphone-Controlled Cube For Playing, Watching, and Interacting With Pets Remotely
Petcube is a small, four-inch aluminum cube that allows users to watch, talk, and play with their pets remotely using a smartphone app. The device…