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Giant Panda Parents Slide and Play in the Snow at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington DC
Giant pandas Mei Xiang and Tian Tian, parents to cub Xiao Qi Ji, had themselves a ball as they played around in the falling snow…
A Mesmerizing 4 Hour Real Time Orbit Around the Moon
Seán Doran used HD photos taken aboard the JAXA/NHK Kayuga Orbiter and compiled them into a real-time video of a four-hour moon orbit.
Ryan Reynolds Promotes New Snapchat Series About Learning New Things With a Humorous Vertical Video
Actor Ryan Reynolds has accomplished a great many things. This includes starring in iconic Marvel movies, making gin, feuding with co-star Hugh Jackman, raising money,…
A Clever Photo Series That Imagines What US Presidents of the Past Might Look Like in Modern Times
Magdalena Vissagio has created "Modern Presidents", a photo series that imagines what past United States Presidents might look like today.
A Lively Parody of ‘The Little Mermaid’ Song ‘Under the Sea’ About the Benefits of Living With ADHD
Penn Holderness of The Holderness Family (previously) performed a lively parody of “Under the Sea” from the The Little Mermaid soundtrack, using the melody of…
A Pair of Goats Playfully Battle With Each Other While Wearing Protective Pool Noodles Over Their Horns
A pair of stubborn goats named Jimin and Yogurt playfully battled with each other while wearing protective pool noodles over their horns.
A Lush Ukulele Cover of George Benson’s ‘Breezin”
Musician Honoka Katayama performed a lush, mellow cover of the classic George Benson song “Breezin’” on a electric ukulele. According to Honoka, this is a…
A Wayward Satellite Causes Worldwide Chaos After a Lonely Technician Neglects His Job Duties
In "The Lonely Orbit" a wayward satellite suddenly drifts out of orbit causing worldwide chaos after its technician neglects his job duties.
A Joyous Short Film Celebrating a Talented Group of Female Longboard Skaters in Rio de Janeiro
“The Girls of Guanabara” by skate film director Brett Novak (previously) is a joyous short film that celebrates a really talented group of female longboard…
Daredevil Cyclist Danny MacAskill Rides Down Incredibly Steep Granite Slabs on the Isle of Skye
While grounded from shows overseas, professional daredevil cyclist Danny MacAskill (previously) decided to perform a daring feat much closer to home. MacAskill first climbed up…