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The World’s Shortest Scheduled Airline Flight
The world’s shortest scheduled airline flight is a 1.7 mile hop between two Orkney Islands just north of Scotland: Westray and Papa Westray. Operated by…
A Liar’s Autobiography – The Untrue Story of Monty Python’s Graham Chapman
A Liar’s Autobiography – The Untrue Story of Monty Python’s Graham Chapman is an upcoming animation based on Graham Chapman’s 1980 comedic (and fictionalized) autobiography,…
Noah Kalina Takes a Photo of Himself Every Day for 12.5 Years
Everyday 2012 January 11, 2000 to June 30, 2012 For his ongoing Everyday project, Noah Kalina has taken a photo of himself every day for…
My Cat Is Smarter Than Your Honor Student
I recently spotted this brutally honest bumper sticker in Sleepy Hollow, NY. It’s in Comic Sans, so it has to be true! photo by Scott…
Game of Thrones Poster Featuring the Sigils of The Houses of Westeros
Portland, Oregon graphic designer Darrin Crescenzi has created a gorgeous Game of Thrones themed poster design that brings a professional branded look to the series…
Captain Lawrence Brewing Company in Elmsford, NY
Last month ago while exploring Westchester County, we stopped by the Captain Lawrence Brewing Company in Elmsford, NY. They have Tasting Room where you can…
Danny MacAskill Takes His Incredible Bike Stunts to San Francisco
Scottish professional street trials rider Danny MacAskill of Inspired Bicycles showcases and talks about his incredible biking stunts throughout San Francisco in a short…
Obama Calls Harold & Kumar’s Kal Penn To Confirm He’s On Board
The President put out a call for the Democratic National Convention this week—and Kal Penn answered it. In this campaign spot, President Obama is shown…
A Supercut Video of TV’s First Days of School
Michelle Rafferty of Flavorwire put together TV’s First Days of School, a supercut video of “some of the most memorable first days of school in…
Burning Man 2012 Videos by Mark Day
Mark Day created several videos of his 2012 Burning Man experience. He has included footage from large-scale art installations like the Steampunk Octopus, The Universe…