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7th Grader Sent Her Hello Kitty Doll to Space for a Science Fair Project
According to ABC News, Lauren Rojas, a 7th grader from Antioch, California, sent her Hello Kitty doll into the stratosphere for her science fair project…
Favorite Place by Black Books, A Stop-Motion Music Video That Explores Sewing
The fantastic stop-motion music video for “Favorite Place” by Austin, Texas-based band Black Books was directed, produced and edited by Christophe Thockler. It features “10…
Baby Excitedly Wakes Up to Her Favorite Song
Baby Amaya excitedly wakes up to her favorite song, as her big sister laughs on.
Sympathy for Slender Man, An Animated Music Video by ADHD
“Sympathy for Slender Man” is an animated music video by Animation Domination High Def (ADHD) which shows a gentle side to the fictitious internet creature…
A Cover From Every Red Hot Chili Peppers Album in Only One Minute
Los Angeles comic and musician Chad Neidt covers a song from every Red Hot Chili Peppers album in one minute.
The Bay Lights, Bridge Art Installation Nears Grand Lighting Ceremony
In 2011, we posted about “The Bay Lights,” an upcoming project by artist Leo Villareal that would cover the west span of the San Francisco…
Favorite Memes, An Ode to Memes In the Style of Journey’s Faithfully
“Grumpy Cat, Always saying nope, His eternal frown makes me smile” “Favorite Memes” is a humorous ode to internet memes done in the style of…
Dog Eat Dog, The True & Funny Story About Zachary Quinto Adopting a Dog From a Shelter
Petsami produced “Dog Eat Dog,” a true (though humorously exaggerated) story about how actor Zachary Quinto adopted his first dog from a Los Angeles…
Finger Trap Handbags by James Piatt, Based on Toy Puzzles
American designer James Piatt has taken the “Chinese finger trap puzzle” and brought it to his Finger Trap line of handbags (full size, Mini). Fingers…
Rolled, Film About an LA Secret Society Dedicated to Toilet Papering
Rolled by Whit Scott is a documentary about a secret society of Los Angeles high school students that has been toilet papering houses for more…