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Spine Robot Tentacle Arm by Survival Research Labs
Spine Robot is a working prototype of a decidedly tentacle-like robotic arm. The arm’s nimble movements are made possible by four rope tendons that are…
The LEGO Story, An Animated Short That Tells the LEGO Group History
For its 80th anniversary, an animated short titled The LEGO Story was produced to tell the LEGO group history from the years 1932 to 1968.…
Color Pencil Tree, A Public Art Installation Proposal by Dave Rittinger
“Color Pencil Tree” is a proposed art installation of a tree with colored pencil-shaped branches. Artist Dave Rittinger came up with the concept as a…
The Stacking Picnic Table Pyramid Pranks in Spokane, Washington
Manito Park, photo by Nicole Hensley At Spokane, Washington area parks, city crews have been spending a good deal of time and money deconstructing stacked…
Don’t Play Dumb With Your Smartphone
I recently came across this sign sponsored by the New York City Police Foundation in a subway station. photo by Scott Beale
DEFCON Documentary Being Produced by Jason Scott
Computer historian and documentary filmmaker Jason Scott (Get Lamp, BBS: The Documentary) is currently working on a documentary about DEFCON, the Las Vegas hacking conference…
Ball, A Short Film Featuring Images of Spherical Shapes
Ball, a brilliant short film created by director Daniel Mercadante takes you through a montage of spherical shapes
A Compilation of People Fainting In Various Places
A hypnotic compilation of people fainting in various places. via World Wide Interweb
The Ballad of Poisonberry Pete, A Pie Filled Animated Western
The Ballad of Poisonberry Pete, a humorous animated film that mixes the wild west with delicious pies, was created by Ringling College of Art and…
Breaking Bad Creator Vince Gilligan Talks About The Show’s Origins
Vince Gilligan, creator of AMC’s fantastic series Breaking Bad, talks to Conan O’Brien about the orgins of the show.