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At the End of the Rainbow, 1946 Film About Wonders of Ultraviolet Light
“At the End of the Rainbow” (part 1 & 2) is a 1946 promotional film on the history, physics, and health benefits of ultraviolet light.…
Mugshots of Dapper 1920s Australian Criminals
These mugshots depict wonderfully dapper Australian criminals from the 1920s. The photos were originally taken by photographers at the New South Wales Police Department. The…
Repurposed Object Sculptures by Humans Since 1982
Stockholm design studio Humans Since 1982 creates ingenious functional sculptures out of repurposed objects: “The Clock Clock” is a digital clock made up of 24…
Tales of the San Francisco Cacophony Society
A template for pranksters, artists, adventurers and anyone interested in rampant creativity, Tales of the San Francisco Cacophony Society is the history of the most…
Biking Through China’s Countryside
“Biking Through China’s Countryside” is a short documentary about a bike trip through China’s Shandong province. The video is by Sinostand, the blog of a…
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…