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Erasing a CD Using High Voltage Electricity
UK-based mad scientist Photonicinduction demonstrates a rather dramatic way to erase a CD–with arcs of high voltage electricity.
Girl Mimics an Astonishing Array of Animal Sounds
It’s probably wise that Mel has remained semi-anonymous, because her hidden talent, the ability to mimic a wide variety of animal sounds with astonishing ease,…
Fully Functional Tiny Crossbow Fires Flaming Arrows
Tiny armaments specialist and jewelry designer T. Shamir (maker of the working tiny cannon) has made a surprisingly powerful tiny crossbow that can shoot…
Mark Zuckerberg of Facebook on the Cover of Mad Magazine
The June issue of Mad Magazine features Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg on the cover with his new friend Alfred E. Neuman. In the issue they…
Radiolab: Symmetry
“Symmetry”, a video made by Everynone based on the Radiolab episode “Desperately Seeking Symmetry”. This is a follow-up to their videos for “Words” and “Re:…
World War II Themed Super Mario Bros. Propaganda Posters
Fernando Reza created a fantastic series of World War II themed Super Mario Bros. propaganda posters, which are available as a set of prints.
Foo Fighters Play Gig In A Fan’s Garage
Foo Fighters played a gig in a lucky fan’s garage in Yonkers, NY as the first stop on their Garage Tour.
Andy Samberg Crushes Mark Day’s Dreams
Mark Day (who’s videos we often post) recently asked Andy Samberg if he ever had a chance of hosting SNL as Sean Connery.
R2-D2 Meets Teddybear Bot at RoboGames 2011
Bonnie Burton captured this unique moment at last weekend’s RoboGames event in San Mateo, California. You can see lots more of Bonnie’s photos in her…
Video of The 1996 High School Production of Star Wars the Musical
Great creative works often jump the track successfully from one medium to another. You be the judge of how well the sci-fi classic Star Wars…