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WalkaboutNYC Tech Edition, A Citywide Open House for New York City-Based Tech Companies
WalkaboutNYC Tech Edition is an annual citywide open house event that provides free access to New York City-Based tech companies. This year’s event happens Friday…
Bill Nye, Neil DeGrasse Tyson, Richard Dawkins, and Others Discuss the Storytelling of Science
Arizona State University’s Origins Project hosted “The Great Debate: The Storytelling of Science,” a discussion panel including some of the most well-known names in science.…
Photo of Berlin Taken From Space Illustrates the East-West Divide
Canadian Astronaut Chris Hadfield tweeted this amazing photo of Berlin, Germany as seen from the International Space Station with the caption “Amazingly, I think the…
Reframed, Disused Street Sign Frame Turned into a Picture Frame
For his street art piece, “Reframed,” artist George Zisiadis converted a disused parking sign frame in San Francisco into a picture frame. This piece quite…
Gary Baseman: The Door is Always Open, Solo Art Show at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles
Los Angeles-based illustrator, cartoonist and toy designer Gary Baseman has an upcoming solo art show that will feature his life’s work at the Skirball Cultural…
NES Deathblows, A Trivia Challenge Featuring 50 Classic Video Game Boss Kills
Mike Matei of Cinemassacre Productions has created NES Deathblows, a video of 50 final boss battles from 50 different classic NES games, and has turned…
How Animals Jump, A Trampoline-Filled Parody of ‘How Animals Eat Their Food’
Wassabi Productions has created “How Animals Jump,” a trampoline-filled parody inspired by the popular video “How Animals Eat Their Food” by Mister Epic Mann.
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…