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Conan O’Brien’s ‘Late Night’ Audition Footage (1993)
On April 13, 1993, Conan O’Brien auditioned for NBC’s Late Night host spot which was his from 1993 to 2009. The folks at Conan, his…
The Samsonadzes, An Animated Knockoff of ‘The Simpsons’ Made in the Republic of Georgia
In 2009, Shalva Ramishvili (talk show host and the well-known co-founder of a Tbilisi-based private TV station), created and first aired The Samsonadzes in Georgia.…
A Mug With Three Human Fingers Serving as the Handle
“You’ll love how your guests do a double take when it’s time for dessert and coffee.” Polish designer Kina Gorska handcrafts the Fingers Mug, a…
Cow Wow, Bottom of the Cereal Bowl Milk Now Packaged in Cartons
The best part of the bowl! Cow Wow Cereal Milk is a line of single-serve cartons of lowfat organic milk flavored like the sweet milk…
Vulcan Ale, A Mind-Melding Good Brew Created For Vulcan, Alberta’s Centennial Celebrations
Come May 1, 2013, if you’re in Canada, you’ll be able to ‘live long and prosper’ with Vulcan Ale, an Irish Red style ale created…
Usual Suspects, Batman Villains Reimagined in 1920s Style Mugshots
“John Doe” (Joker) Canadian 3D artist Jason Mark (aka “jempix“) has reimagined popular Batman villains in the style of vintage mugshots for his series, Usual…
Sexy Star Wars Costumes For Women
Darth Vader Sexy Costume Costume Craze has released a 2013 collection of sexy Star Wars costumes for the ladies. Each costume is available to pre-order…
True Facts About The Duck by Ze Frank
Ze Frank continues his witty, narrated web series with True Facts About The Duck.
Fallen Straw Mammoth Sculpture at 2010 Setouchi Triennale in Japan
Back in September 2010, Musashino Art University students created this wonderful straw mammoth sculpture as part of the Setouchi Triennale art festival in Japan. One…
Pedestrian Silhouette Photomontages by Nacho Ormaechea
Paris-based graphic designer and artist Nacho Ormaechea uses the silhouettes of pedestrians as frames for his intriguing photomontages. The images are available as prints. via…