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The RecordSetter Book of World Records
RecordSetter, the user generated world record database, is releasing The RecordSetter Book of World Records, which will feature 300 world records set by ordinary people.…
It’s Great to Be Alive!, A Grim Safety Manual for Kids
It’s Great To Be Alive! is a vintage manual that scares children with grim scenarios to ensure they make the right choices regarding their safety.…
CSI: Legoland
CSI: Legoland by Joe Nicolosi
Kids Explain a Computer on a 1984 Episode of Sesame Street
Kids are asked “What is a computer?” on a 1984 episode of Sesame Street. via Adam Lisagor
William Shatner Covers Bohemian Rhapsody
William Shatner covering the Queen classic Bohemian Rhapsody, from his new album Seeking Major Tom.
I Need Nothing, A Music Video With Lyrics Illustrated by Album Covers
“I Need Nothing” is a clever music video for the song “Doughnut” by Parenthetical Girls in which the song’s lyrics are illustrated on a succession…
Sewing Machine Orchestra by Martin Messier
“Sewing Machine Orchestra” by Canadian artist Martin Messier is a sound installation in which music is produced from the sounds of eight vintage sewing machines.…
Sweded Version of The Avengers Trailer
Dumb Drum created an awesome sweded version of The Avengers trailer as a promo for Swede Fest 8, which takes place on November 5 in…
Apple Celebrates the Life of Steve Jobs
A photo of yesterday’s Celebration of Steve Jobs’ Life that took place on the Apple campus in Cupertino. photo via Apple
Star Wars How to Speak Wookiee
Star Wars How to Speak Wookiee by Wu Kee Smith with illustrations by JAKe. The book was published by Chronicle Books and is now available…