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PBS Arts: Off Book – The Rise of Competitive Gaming & E-Sports
“The Rise of Competitive Gaming & E-Sports” by PBS Arts: Off Book takes a look at competitive video gaming in our culture and how it…
Flipper the Cat Gets New Wheels Thanks to Robotics Students
According to KTLA, Flipper, a cat who is paralyzed due to a twisted spinal cord, got a new set of wheels thanks to students…
A Realistic Illustration of Twitter’s Fail Whale
Japanese artist Kuni (aka “ka-92“) created an amazing illustration that puts a realistic spin on the original Twitter “Fail Whale” by Yiying Lu. image via…
Fancy Hands, Online Personal Assistants for Everyday Tasks
Fancy Hands is a online service that lets members delegate everyday tasks to personal assistants. The Fancy Hands assistants are based in the US and…
Barbie Cafe Opens in Taiwan, Officially Licensed by Mattel
Mattel has officially licensed a Barbie Cafe in Taiwan, the world's first restaurant themed after their most famous doll.
Three Pugs in Clothing Devour Their Treats on Command
A cute group of three pugs in matching hoodies stare anxiously at treats laid in front of them. Once their master gives a verbal…
Mother Cat Coco and Her Kittens Show 10 Tips to Raise Happy Children
In this educational and extremely cute video by FunnyCatsAndNiceFish, a mother cat named Coco and her adorable kittens show 10 helpful tips on how to…
Deer Antler Bicycle Handlebars
Moniker Cycle Horns are bicycle handlebars made out of actual deer antlers—perfect for bike messengers who are competing for mates and resources. Brooklyn-based designer Taylor…
Enlist!, A Star Trek “Red Shirt” T-Shirt Design
Enlist!, a comical Star Trek themed design by artist Anna-Maria Jung (aka “queenmob“), features an old style ad geared toward getting people to enlist as…
Cat Chases Dominoes That Are Falling in a Spiral Around Her
Shammy the cat follows dominoes that are falling in a spiral around her, which is both mesmerizing to her and us.