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World Record for Highest Shallow Dive
Daredevil Darren Taylor (aka Professor Splash) holds the world record for the highest shallow dive. He achieved the record by jumping from a height…

The Lost Art of Artisanal Pencil Sharpening Has Been Found
The “lost art of artisanal pencil sharpening” has been found at Artisanal Pencil Sharpening, Inc., a project by craftsman David Rees. For $15, Rees will…

Graffiti: Fun or Dumb? (1976)
“Graffiti: Fun or Dumb?” is a 1976 educational film that discourages kids from making graffiti. The film was produced by Counselor Films. It is available…

Full Contact Bubble Soccer
Bubble Soccer is a soccer variant with two key differences: it is full contact, and players must compete while wearing giant plastic bubbles. The bubbles…

Cryoscope, A Touch Feedback Weather Forecast Device
The Cryoscope is a touch feedback weather forecast device by designer Robb Godshow (video). To receive a forecast of tomorrow’s temperature, the user touches the…

Bizarre Anti-Theft Briefcase From 1961
The anti-theft briefcase demonstrated in this film clip deters a thief by crushing their hand and explosively extending enormous poles that make escape rather awkward…

Hobbyist Excavates Basement With RC Model Construction Equipment
For 7 years, a Canadian farmer named Joe has been methodically excavating his basement with remote control model construction equipment. His fleet of scale models…
Visual Pinterest Hack
Nick McGlynn has thought of a clever way to visually hack his Pinterest boards.

2012 Vimeo Festival + Awards
The 2012 Vimeo Festival + Awards, honoring the best of online video, will be June 7-9 in New York City. Submissions close February 20. This…
Incredibly Elaborate Tiny Building Sculptures by Takanori Aiba
Japanese artist Takanori Aiba creates astoundingly detailed sculptures of tiny buildings. The sculptures are inspired by the Japanese art forms of bonsai (miniature trees) and…
