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Beating the Classic Arcade Game ‘Snake’ in a Mesmerizing Two-Minute Animated GIF
This animated GIF first posted on a Russian message board shows what it looks like to actually beat the classic arcade game Snake. In the…
Inside Video Games, A Retro Collection of 3D Pixel Art by Metin Seven
“Inside Donkey Kong – Stage 2” Netherlands-based artist Metin Seven (aka “Sevensheaven“) has created a retro collection of 3D pixel art that takes a look…
Hand-Scooped Strawberry Pop-Tart Ice Cream Sandwich at Carl’s Jr.
Foodbeast is reporting that, at select Southern California locations, fast food chain Carl’s Jr. is testing out a new dessert: the Hand-Scooped Strawberry Pop-Tart Ice…
Apartment Designed After ‘Star Trek’ Control Console
In the late 1990s, self-proclaimed “24th century interior designer” Tony Alleyne turned an apartment into a replica of the Transporter Control Console featured in Star…
Companion (Passing Through), 16-Foot Tall Sculpture by KAWS Unveiled at Philadelphia’s 30th Street Station
Brooklyn street artist and toy designer Brian Donnelly (aka “KAWS“) presented his incredible 16-foot tall Companion (Passing Through) sculpture at the 30th Street Station, the…
A Visual Compendium of Cameras by Pop Chart Lab
“A Visual Compendium of Cameras” is an illustrated print by Pop Chart Lab that features “100 landmark cameras tracing photography’s history from the 1888 Kodak…
Coachella-Goers Rave About Fake Bands on Jimmy Kimmel’s Lie Witness News
For a new Lie Witness News segment on Jimmy Kimmel Live, concert-goers to Coachella 2013 are asked about some super obscure bands that are playing,…
Hilarious Parody Indie Film Trailer by Indy Mogul
On their trip home from this year’s SXSW Film Festival, Griffin Hammond and Russell Hasenauer of Indy Mogul created this spot-on parody film trailer for…
Wiglet the Baby Micro Piglet
Wiglet the baby micro pig wasn’t gaining enough weight and had to be hand raised and bottle fed by UK-based micro pig breeder Pet…
Dad Draws Creative Characters & Designs on His Kid’s Sandwich Bags
Attleboro, Massachusetts-based illustrator, graphic designer and father David Laferriere has been using Sharpie markers to draw creative characters and designs on his kid’s sandwich bags…