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Aerostat

Aerostat

Page Stephenson worked with Intel, Xact Trax and the OMPA to create a retrievable balloon camera rig that takes breathtaking footage up to the edge of space. A parachute helps it survive the landing.

Whose Gun is it, Anyway?

Whose Gun is it, Anyway?

Freddie Wong gets mugged in his latest weapon and action-laden video. But we all know by now that things don’t always go as you’d expect in his skits. Make sure to watch it until the end.

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Oona Rocks the Ukulele

Oona Rocks the Ukulele

A typical YouTube clip with a little girl playing the ukulele. Despite the sappy premise, we can assure you that you’ve never seen (or heard) anything quite like this awesome edit. Don’t miss the end.

Marching Band x LMFAO

Marching Band x LMFAO

If there’s one thing we love at TA, it’s marching bands, so enjoy these three minutes of LMFAO’s Party Rock Anthem and choreography from the Ohio University Marching Band. (Thanks Kyle!)

Mika Explains Star Wars

Mika Explains Star Wars

(Spoilers) Trouble following the plot of Episode IV: A New Hope? Nope, didn’t think so. Perhaps Mika can help set the record straight with her slightly confused, yet charming explanation of Star Wars.

Don’t Hold Back…

Don’t Hold Back…

…just push things forward. That’s the idea behind Chris of Ithaca Audio’s ultra-mashup which combines way too many different bits of music and doesn’t come up for air until it’s over. More here.

GLaDOSiri

GLaDOSiri

We’re already pretty impressed by iPhone 4S’ talking female “intelligent assistant” Siri, but we rather have this abusive, hypercritical version, voiced by Portal’s GLaDOS instead.

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Batman vs. The Riddler

Batman vs. The Riddler

The world’s greatest detective may not be so good at solving riddles. The use of Christian Bale’s ghoulish Bat-voice to say stupid stuff carries the skit long after the punchline has worn off.

Colbert’s Steve Jobs Tribute

Colbert’s Steve Jobs Tribute

With the recent passing of Steve Jobs, our other favorite Stephen (Colbert) shares some memorable moments from his own Apple gadget obsession, and his brief encounter with Mr. Jobs.

Half-Asleep Dog

Half-Asleep Dog

We awwwed at the dreaming puppy and slow-clapped the suave sleepy dog. Now watch this mutt show you what “half-asleep” really means, what with a lower half that has a mind of its own.

Chinese Quick Change Artist

Chinese Quick Change Artist

One of the street magicians featured in Penn & Teller’s Magic and Mystery Tour miniseries, this man dedicated his life to mastering a single trick – the ability to change masks instantly.

Angry Birds Trick Shots

Angry Birds Trick Shots

UNC Asheville goalkeepers Lassi Hurskainen, Dan Jackson and Paul Egle show that they’re good with their feet too as they play real life Angry Birds using stuffed toys of the pigs and soccer balls.

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Solar Soda Bottles

Solar Soda Bottles

This may not be the first time it has been done, but it’s nonetheless inspiring to see something as simple as a plastic soda bottle be repurposed into something much, much bigger. (Thanks, Juanjo!)

Jurassic Park: Now with Lyrics

Jurassic Park: Now with Lyrics

The first time we ever saw Jurassic Park, John Williams’ epic theme music was etched into our minds forever. Now Brett Domino tries to pour some words into those deep-set brain-grooves.

Analog Vinyl Sampling

Analog Vinyl Sampling

By carefully laser-cutting, then mashing up segments of vinyl records, designer Ishac Bershan manages to make (crudely) sampled music without need for a digitizer – just an unhappy needle.

Mini Metallica

Mini Metallica

A group of 8 to 10 year-olds performs Enter Sandman at the Buckleberry Beer Festival. We’re less perplexed by kids playing Metallica than why they’re playing at a BEER festival.

Sarah Hears Herself

Sarah Hears Herself

If you considered Operation Smile a success, then you’ll probably like this video Sloan Churman shot of his wife Sarah, born deaf, hearing her own voice the first time thanks to a cochlear implant.

Make Mayo in Minutes

Make Mayo in Minutes

Whether you’re on a budget, eager to learn something new or just plain bored, here’s a quick way to make mayo. Don’t know what “neutral oil” means? Check out Serious Eats for more info.

Optimus Hates Julia Roberts

Optimus Hates Julia Roberts

We’re not exactly fans of her wooden acting either, but Optimus the Malamute seems to be completely freaked out by Ms. Roberts and her horse-like appearance. Or is it the music in the background?

Scandybars

Scandybars

A tumblr that posts nothing but scanned cross-sections of – you guessed it – candy bars. We’d like to volunteer to dispose of the samples. Like sandwiches more? The Internet’s got your back.

Steve Jobs (1955-2011)

Steve Jobs (1955-2011)

The world has lost a great innovator and a man who brought joy, insight, and knowledge to millions. This fitting video is for the man who taught us all to Think Differently. R.I.P., Steve Jobs.

1,000 Popsicle Sticks

1,000 Popsicle Sticks

What happens when you carefully interlace 1,000 wooden popsicle sticks, then flick just one of them? If you know what you’re doing – something pretty spectacular, as is evidenced by this video clip.

Lego Gears of War Lancer MK2

Lego Gears of War Lancer MK2

Check out this supercool functional Gears of War Lancer MK2 built by the Plumbrothers; it can shoot rubberbands and has a motorized chainsaw. The action in the vid begins at 1:30. (Thanks David!)

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