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Mango Crèmes, A Girl Scout Cookie Flavored with Shiitake Mushrooms
The Girl Scouts are now offering Mango Crèmes with Nutrifusion, a vanilla and coconut cookie combo filled with a mango crème that is “enhanced with…
Elvis, The Custom Built LEGO Erickson S-64 Air-Crane Helicopter
LEGO certified professional Ryan “The BrickMan” McNaught built an incredible model of a Erickson S-64 Air-Crane Helicopter (nicknamed “Elvis”) out of 100,000 LEGO pieces. He…
Black Sabbath to Release 13, First Studio Album With Ozzy Osborne Since 1978
Pitchfork is reporting that heavy metal band Black Sabbath will release 13, their first studio album with lead singer Ozzy Osborne since 1978. Their new…
Wrangler to Launch Denim Spa, A Line of Moisturizing Jeans
British Vogue is reporting that Wrangler is launching Denim Spa, a jean collection that “incorporates high-performance skincare ingredients to protect your legs from the dehydrating…
Guitar Picks Made Out of Coins
“Liquid smooth beveled edges provide a sweet attack, and the copper metal gives a nice bright tonal palette.” Nashville-based duo Dustin and Stephanie craft guitar…
Tina Fey Gives Her Brutally Honest Thoughts About Twitter
Tina Fey gives her brutally honest thoughts about Twitter in this episode of Ask Tina. Make sure to follow @RevGimp and @MSturkeytips! via Viewsource
Giant Barry McGee Mural in Brooklyn
San Francisco street artist Barry McGee recently painted this dazzling 96 by 67 foot mural on the side of the Mark Morris Dance Center in…
Pictoplasma NYC 2013, Conference on Contemporary Character Design
The fourth annual Pictoplasma NYC Conference, focusing on the world of character design & art, takes place February 8 & 9, 2013 at the Tishman…
The Lens Holster, A Quick Lens Changing Accessory for Photographers
The Lens Holster by Preston Turk is an ingenious accessory that lets photographers swap camera lenses in seconds.
A Skin-Tight Totoro Full Body Spandex Suit
This creepy skin-tight full body spandex suit is made to resemble the animated character Totoro from Hayao Miyazaki’s classic kid’s film, My Neighbor Totoro. It…