A 1981 Japanese Honda Commercial Featuring the English Ska Band Madness Singing ‘In the City’
A 1981 Japanese ad for the Honda City compact car and the Honda Motocompo Scooter features the English Ska band Madness.
Octopus Mimics a Robotic Spy Octopus
A robotic spy octopus by John Downer inspired a real octopus to do an impression of a number of different sea creatures including the spy.
Athletes Attempt to Outrun a New York City Subway Train to the Next Stop
Joe Fowler and Tyler Swartz attempted to outrun the New York City subway by foot on the streets of Manhattan.
Musician Adds Modern Drum Tracks to Classical Music
Patrick Santos adds drum tracks to various classical music pieces, making it seem as if percussion was part of the original compositions.
An Amusing Explanation of RAS Syndrome (Redundant Acronym Syndrome Syndrome)
Merriam Webster explained Redundant Acronym Syndrome Syndrome, where the last word of an acronym or abbreviation is added.
Playful Little Dog Happily Swims With Sharks Every Day
A little dog named Lilikoi who lives on Fakarava Island in French Polynesia with her human Emma, goes swimming with nurse sharks every day.
A Pedal Powered Walking ‘Pedaalbeest’ Inspired by Theo Jansen’s Strandbeest
Inspired by the Strandbeest, Aat Dirks and Ad Lakerveld created the Pedaalbeest, a walker that is propelled forward by pedaling backwards.
Alice Cooper’s Daughter Tries to Use ‘School’s Out’ Lyrics Against Him in a 2004 Staples Commercial
Alice Cooper's fictional daughter tries to use the lyrics of "School's Out" against him in a 2004 Staples back-to-school commercial.
Titanic Survivor Recalls the Harrowing Moments When He Realized the Ship Was Sinking
Crew member Frank Prentice recalled the harrowing moments just before the he realized the Titanic was sinking in a 1979 BBC interview.
A 3D Printable Chess King That Collapses at Checkmate
Pygmallionaire cleverly designed a 3D printable king that collapses when checkmated during a game of chess.