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Leap of Faith, A Short Video About a Man Who Leaps Assassin’s Creed Style Off of His Roof
“We shouldn’t have tried this at home.” Andrew McMurry and Spencer Waldner of Andrewmfilms have created A Leap of Faith, a short video about one…
Hobbit Feet Socks
ThinkGeek is offering Hobbit Feet Socks, a pair of toe socks with hairy designs on the feet. They are based off of characters from the…
Story of Han Solo’s Blaster & Star Wars Fans’ Efforts to Recreate it
Tested editor Norman Chan wrote a very informative 6,500 word story on the history and making of Han Solo’s (Harrison Ford) epic blaster used in…
It’s Okay! It’s Just Doomsday! by Glove and Boots
Internet puppets Fafa the Groundhog and Mario of Glove and Boots both question and sing about the upcoming end of the world in their latest…
Bizarro Takes a Look at the Mayans and the End of the World
Dan Piraro takes a look at the Mayans and the end of the world in these two hilarious Bizarro comics (2009 & 2012).
The End of the World as We Know It
“The End”, from a “Breaking News 5” photo effects contest on Worth 1000.
Stanley Pickle, Award Winning Stop-Motion Animated Short Film
Stanley Pickle is a multi award-winning stop-motion animated short film directed by UK filmmaker Vicky Mather. It is available to watch on iTunes and Vimeo,…
24×360, A 360 Degree Light Painting Video
“24×360” is an incredible 360 degree light painting video that was created with a 24 camera “bullet time” rig. The video is a collaboration by…
Konbit Shelter Project, Sustainable Superadobe Buildings for Rural Haiti
The Konbit Shelter Project is an ongoing project to bring innovative superadobe homes and community spaces to rural Haiti. Superadobe buildings are easy to build…
BeetBox, Electronic Drum Set Made with Touch Sensitive Beets
BeetBox by Scott Garner is an electronic drum set that the player operates by tapping on six fresh beets. The beets are wired to touch…