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Handpresso Outdoor Espresso Set, Hand-Pumped Espresso Machine & Accessories in a Portable Kit
The Handpresso Outdoor Espresso Set is a portable espresso kit complete with a hand-pumped espresso machine, four cups, thermal mug, and case. The kit’s espresso…
Reasons My Talk Show Host Is Crying, A Parody by Conan O’Brien
“He got fan mail.” In the ilk of the dad-created Tumblr blog, Reasons My Son Is Crying, the folks at Team Coco have put together…
Dash, DIY Origami Robot That Scampers Like an Insect
Dash is an ingenious hexapod robot with foldable origami-style construction and a scampering gait inspired by insects and other fast moving creatures. The tiny robot…
What If Humans Crossed the Street Like Animals
Alena Naff shows us what it would be like if humans crossed the street like animals in this hilarious video. The deer is particularly spot…
LEGOLAND California Resort Opens LEGO-Themed Hotel
photo via LEGOLAND California Resort Earlier this month the LEGOLAND California Resort in Carlsbad opened LEGOLAND Hotel, a 250-room LEGO-themed hotel. The hotel entrance is…
Police Box Fridge Kit Turns Any Refrigerator Into a TARDIS From ‘Doctor Who’
The Police Box Fridge Kit from Glass Sculpture allows anyone to turn their refrigerator into the TARDIS from Doctor Who. Not only is the kit…
Texas Couple Builds Elaborate Tree House Mansion for Grandkids
Nine years ago Steve and Jeri Wakefield of Dallas began work on an incredibly elaborate tree house for their two grandsons. They commissioned an architect…
Walking Sri Lanka, A Fast-Paced Video Tour of Sri Lankan Cuisine
“Walking Sri Lanka” is a fast-paced video tour of the delicious food and colorful sights of Sri Lanka. The video was shot over the course…
Quidditch World Cup VI, A Fictional Sport From ‘Harry Potter’ Turned International Competitive Phenomena
The sixth annual Quidditch World Cup took place on April 13th-14th in Kissimee, Florida. Quidditch, based on the fictional sport played atop broomsticks from…
The 2nd Annual Climber’s Prom at Mission Cliffs in San Francisco
The 2nd annual Climber’s Prom takes place at the Mission Cliffs climbing gym in San Francisco on April 19, 2013. Poofy dresses and duct tape…