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The Hammered Steel & Found Object Sculptures of Greg Brotherton
The Calculator Welded steel, cast pewter, cash register and adding machine parts Racer 8 Welded steel, concrete, teak, magnifying lens, wrist watches, ceramic, needle-nose pliers,…
A Year in New York, A Beautiful Short Film About Life in New York City
Freelance cameraman Andrew Clancy started filming his life and surroundings in New York City and found it difficult to stop. Once he did, he edited…
Skinemax, An Hour Long Trip Back Through the 1980s and Early 1990s
Skinemax by Smash TV is an hour long trip back through the 1980s and early 1990s starring Kurt Russell. Skinemax is Koyaanisqatsi for a generation…
How The Electoral College Works and The Problems It Presents In Determining a True Winner
C.G.P. Grey takes a look at How The Electoral College Works and The Trouble with the Electoral College. UPDATE: CGP Grey has updated The Trouble…
Santa’s Little Blood Bag, A Christmas Stocking Blood Transfusion Bag
This blood transfusion bag shaped like a Christmas stocking is a design concept by Helsinki-based designer Kiseung Lee. The Christmas-themed design is meant to encourage…
Drugs Are Like That, 1960s Film Mixes Kids, LEGOs & Illicit Drugs
Two young people create a giant LEGO structure and chat about illicit drugs in the odd 1960s anti-drug educational film, Drugs Are Like That. We…
Girl Scout Cookie Flavored Lip Balms
The new line of lip balms from Aspire Brands’ Lip Smackers features the flavors of five favorite Girl Scouts cookies: Thin Mints, Chocolate Peanut Butter,…
ArcelorMittal Orbit, A 377′ Steel Tower in London’s Olympic Park
ArcelorMittal Orbit is a 377 foot tall observation tower located in London’s Olympic Park. Designed by Anish Kapoor and Cecil Balmond, the tower is meant…
United States Time Zones
United States Time Zones on Sticky Comics
Lomokino, A Wind-Up 35mm Movie Camera
Lomokino is a wind-up movie camera by Lomography that shoots short lo-fi films on any 35mm still photography film. Once the film is developed, it…