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R2-D2 Dreidel Joins the Human Centipede Menorah on Conan
On a recent episode of Conan, the fifth night of Hanukkah was celebrated when they lit their human centipede menorah and introduced a Star Wars…
Melkwegbridge, Combo Bike and Pedestrian Bridge by NEXT Architects
Melkwegbridge by NEXT Architects is an ingenious combination pedestrian and bicycle/wheelchair bridge in the Dutch city of Purmerend. via Contemporist & Treehugger photo via NEXT…
Game of Thrones House Flags with a Pop Culture Twist
Artist Miguel Lokia (aka “Lokiable“) has created an excellent collection of Game of Thrones house flag inspired designs which have been given a pop culture…
Using a Zipline to Catapult People into a Lake
Devin Graham (aka DevinSuperTramp) uses a zipline to catapult his “crazy friends” into a lake. submitted via Laughing Squid Tips
The Pope Sent Out His First Tweet
Using an iPad, Pope Benedict XVI sent his first ever tweet on Wednesday, December 12, 2012 (video). His Twitter account: @Pontifex. Dear friends, I…
Solo, Piano — N.Y.C., The Final Hours of an Abandoned Piano
“Solo, Piano — N.Y.C.” is a moving short film that documents the final 24 hours of a piano abandoned on the streets of New York…
Demerit Badges
For the less capable among us: demerit badges by Demerit Wear. via Cool Hunting & The Awesomer photos via Demerit Wear
A Series of Destructive Holiday Slow Motion Moments on Conan
On Conan, super slow motion cameras were used to capture a series of destructive moments done in a Christmas holiday fashion, including Conan O’Brien himself…
Cat Politely Requests Perhaps That It Should Be Pet
This patient, yet persistant cat politely requests that perhaps it should be pet. Just like this Scottish Fold previously.
Zero Calorie Pizza
Zero Calorie Pizza on Toothpaste For Dinner