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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…
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…