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Chamber Orchestra Plays Impromptu Concert on Delayed KLM Flight
While waiting on a delayed KLM 747 flight in Shanghai, the chamber orchestra Amsterdam Sinfonietta took their instruments out of the overhead bins and performed…
Evan Roth’s 10 Minute Animated Gif Mashup
Evan Roth of G.R.L. and F.A.T. assembled his entire collection of animated gifs into the brilliant 10 minute video “Cache Rules Everything Around Me” which…
The 19th Annual San Francisco Fringe Theater Festival
The San Francisco Fringe Festival has been a fixture in San Francisco for nearly two decades. In the spirit of The Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the…
Baby Carrots, Eat ‘Em Like Junk Food
A bunch of carrot farmers produced some great ads for baby carrots that encourage you to “eat ’em like junk food”.
Domestic Conflict, Explained By Stock Photos
Conflicts are even more difficult when more than two people involved. Here, Ellen and Andrew argue about what to do with the small girl that…
Stress Cupcake
Stress Cupcake by Archie McPhee Not long ago, people used to squeeze real cupcakes in times of stress or tension. It was a messy and…
Google Scribe Provides Autocomplete Suggestions As You Type
Google recently launched Google Scribe, a service that provides autocomplete suggestions as you type. via Google Operating System
Map Envelope, Print Envelopes Lined With A Google Map
Map Envelope is a website created by Stephen Hallgren where you can print envelopes that are lined with the Google map of your location. via…
Ghosts In The Hollow – Abandoned Coal Mining Towns In Appalachia
“Ghosts in the Hollow”, a short film by Jim Lo Scalzo about abandoned coal mining towns in Appalachia. via The Presurfer
Mad Magazine Cartoonist Al Jaffee’s New Art Exhibit & Biography
The Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art (MoCCA) has launched a Kickstarter project to raise funds for an art exhibit focusing on the career of…