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Ray Bradbury on Writing Fahrenheit 451 in a Library
In a 2006 letter, sci-fi author Ray Bradbury described what it was like to write the first version of Fahrenheit 451 in the basement of…
Cat’s Resume
Cat’s Resume, a new Shirt.Woot t-shirt by fablefire.
Sci-Fi Author Daniel H. Wilson on a Future With Superhumans
Sci-fi author and roboticist Daniel H. Wilson predicts a future in which some humans will be enhanced by neural implants in this animated interview by…
Conan Launches 10-Foot Bratwurst Over Chicago’s State Street Bridge
While filming in Chicago this week, the Conan show launched a 10-foot long bratwurst across the city’s State Street Bridge. Working with city officials, they…
Suit of Armor Knight Hoodie
Chadwick John DIllon made this awesome Grey Knight Armored Hoodie, a hoodie that looks like a suit of armor. The hoodie is available for purchase…
Beef Jerky Mosaic Portrait of Sasquatch by Jason Mecier
Mosaic artist Jason Mecier recently created a spectacular portrait of Sasquatch from 80 bags of beef jerky. He partnered on the piece with Jack Link’s…
Gastric Subway
Gastric Subway by Steven McGaughey via Medical State of Mind & Neatorama
Fluffernutter Doughnuts by Toronto’s Dough by Rachelle
Dough by Rachelle made a fresh batch of Fluffernutter doughnuts to sell at the June 2012 Toronto Underground Market, a monthly food market to “promote…
How to Spike a Watermelon with Lime-Infused Vodka
Food and prop stylist Sweet Paul gives instructions on how to funnel lime-infused vodka (or just about any kind of booze) into a watermelon to…
Chemin Vert, An Immersive High Speed Journey with Google Street View
“Chemin Vert” by Italian artist Giacomo Miceli is a immersive video in which the viewer can look around as they travel at a simulated 930…