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An Inside Look at How an iPad is Made at the Foxconn Factory in China
Rob Schmitz of Marketplace takes an inside look at how an iPad is made at the Foxconn factory in China.
Dog Jumping Rope
Stunt dog trainer Samantha Valle shows how Geronimo the dog has perfected his Double Dutch jump rope technique. via Mother Board
Seven Deadly Sins, A Group Art Exhibition at Rothick Art Haus
The Glutton by Jason Levesque Seven Deadly Sins is a group art exhibition featuring artist interpretations of the seven deadly sins and it happens at…
Promo Video for The Book of the IS by Chicken John
Chicken John Rinaldi recently made this promotional video describing the book he authored, The Book of the IS: Fail… to WIN! Essays in engineered disperfection.
Supercut of Journey’s Don’t Stop Believin’ Sung By the Movies
Don Draper Says What created this supercut video of Journey’s Don’t Stop Believin’ sung by the movies. If you click on the small closed caption…
An Artisanal Mayonnaise Storefront Opens in Brooklyn
Chef Sam Mason and designer Elizabeth Valleau have recently opened Empire Mayonnaise, a Brooklyn storefront that features their artisanal mayonnaise brand of the same name.…
My Apartment’s Very Clean Without You by Garfunkel and Oates
My Apartment’s Very Clean Without You, a new music video by Garfunkel and Oates, animated by Deanna Rooney. via Nerdist
Kirin Frozen Foam Beer
Japanese beer brand Kirin has developed Ichiban Shibori Frozen Draft, a unique beer that is topped with a frozen foam head by a machine similar…
Dungeons & Dragons on 60 Minutes (1985)
In this 1985 60 Minutes report, host Ed Bradley investigates allegations that Dungeons & Dragons causes devil worship, suicide, and murder amongst its players.…
Suspense & Gallows Humor, An Alfred Hitchcock Tribute Art Show
Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho by Gary Pullin Gallery1988 Venice is hosting Suspense & Gallows Humor, an Alfred Hitchcock-themed tribute group art show. The opening reception is…