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Animation of Wilt Chamberlain Talking About His Life
Basketball star Wilt Chamberlain talks about his life in this animation by Patrick Smith. Chamberlain’s words stem from a 1992 interview with Ann Liguori. The…
Stop Motion Timelapse of ‘Paris In Motion’ — Part 3
Paris In Motion (Part III) is a stop motion timelapse by French filmmaker Mayeul Akpovi showcasing his trip around Paris.
Astronaut Chris Hadfield & Two Expedition Crewmates Have Returned Safely to Earth
Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield and his Expedition 34/35 crewmates, NASA astronaut Tom Marshburn and Russian cosmonaut Roman Romanenko, have safely returned to Earth after spending…
Musician Jack Conte Performs Alongside Robots in ‘Pedals’ Music Video
Robots sing and dance alongside musician Jack Conte in his new music video “Pedals.” To see how he made the video, check out this behind…
Google Maps Walking Directions to Mordor
If you go to Google Maps, click “Get Directions,” select walking, and search for directions from The Shire to Mordor, this amusing The Lord of…
First Clip From New ‘Whose Line Is It Anyway?’
The first clip has been released for the new version of the improv show Whose Line Is It Anyway? which will premiere on The CW…
Inorganic Flora, A Collection of Detailed Botanical Blueprints
Botanist and designer Macoto Murayama has created “Inorganic Flora,” a collection of intricate blueprints of numerous flowers. Murayama buys different flowers from roadside stands and…
Mammas, Playful & Bizarre Short Films About Animal Motherhood by Isabella Rossellini
Mammas is a playful & bizarre web series about animal motherhood that is written, directed, and performed by Isabella Rossellini. In each short episode, Rossellini…
The Tea Calendar, A Calendar With a Wafer of Tea For Every Day
German tea company Hälssen & Lyon has created the Tea Calendar, a calendar in which every day is a uniquely flavored wafer of pressed tea…
Artist Builds Detailed Miniature Interiors Inside Old TVs
Chinese artist Zhang Xiangxi builds elaborate miniature interiors inside old televisions and other discarded appliances. The interiors depict locations that have played a role in…