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Can Hackers Be Heroes? by PBS Arts: Off Book
“Can Hackers Be Heroes?” by PBS Arts: Off Book takes a look at the longstanding role hacking has played in innovation, problem-solving, activism, and other…
New Plush Body Parts by I Heart Guts
“Be the first in your dentist’s office with a plush tooth or the first on your block with a squashy snuggly eyeball.” I Heart Guts…
Modern Video Games as Classic Little Golden Books
“The Littlest Dragonborn” – The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Los Angeles-based illustrator Joey Spiotto (aka “Joebot“) has reimagined three modern video games in the classic…
Making Ramen With A Keurig Coffee Machine
If you have a Keurig coffee maker on hand, you can make Cup Noodles without a microwave or stove. Just place ramen underneath the coffee…
The Dramatic Reunion of Performance Artists Marina Abramovic & Ulay
During the 70s and 80s performance artist Marina Abramovic engaged in an intense artistic and romantic relationship with fellow performance artist Ulay (Frank Uwe…
Researchers Create Massive Autonomous Robotic Jellyfish For Underwater Surveillance
Researchers at Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering have created Cyro, an autonomous robotic jellyfish that’s roughly the size and weight of a grown man, for…
Batman Family Car Decal Set
“To the Batmobile!” The Batman Family Car Decal Set consists of three window stickers depicting a very sad Batman and two gravestones honoring his deceased…
Mysterious Tiny Door Discovered in Tree in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park
Back in March a tiny wooden door was discovered at the base of an elm tree in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. The door has…
The White House Releases a Special Message From the President
The White House released a special video message from the President today, Kid President that is.
The Shoemaker, Short Film About a 91-Year-Old Brooklyn Shoemaker
"The Shoemaker" is a short documentary about Frank Catalfumo, a 91-year-old shoemaker and repairer in Brooklyn.