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Build Make Hack Grow, An Animated Music Video & Anthem for DIY
Build. Make. Hack. Grow. is an inspirational animated music video that acts as an anthem for DIY, a San Francisco based online community for creative…
Electoral Precedent
Electoral Precedent on xkcd
Stop Motion Timelapse of ‘Paris In Motion’ — Part 2
Paris In Motion (Part II) by Mayeul Akpovi is the second stop motion timelapse documenting his trip around Paris.
Expired Jug of McDonald’s McJordan BBQ Sauce From 1992
On eBay, there was an unopened, expired jug of McDonald’s McJordan BBQ Sauce from 1992 up for auction. It was the sauce used on the…
Small Moons, Giant Spheres Covered in Household Objects
“Small Moons” is an installation of five giant spheres each covered in discarded household objects. The installation is a collaboration between art trio SuttonBeresCuller (John…
A San Francisco Time-Lapse, Minus the San Franciscans
Ross Ching created this eerie time-lapse of San Francisco in which all the city's streets, bridges, and sidewalks are completely empty.
Tardigrades, Plucky Microorganisms That Can Survive in Space
Motherboard posted this fascinating video on Mike Shaw, a self-described naturalist who studies tardigrades, hardy microorganisms that can survive extreme conditions including the vacuum of…
Illegal R/C Street Racers Take on the Cops in an Intense Car Chase
Filmmakers Freddie Wong and Brandon Laatsch of Rocket Jump team up with skateboarder Rob Dyrdek, entertainer Christopher “Big Black” Boykin and the Need for Speed:…
Star Wars as Medieval Manuscript Illustrations
Thai artist Chawakarn Khongprasert created these fantastic illustrations of notable Star Wars moments, in the style of medieval illuminated manuscripts & paintings. via TieFighters &…
Tarot-Inspired Music Video For “Gypsy” by Kim Boekbinder
Take a look at the tarot-inspired music video for “Gypsy” by Kim Boekbinder. It features artist and model Katelan Foisy, burlesque dancer Iris Explosion, artist…