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Stop Motion Superfight

Stop Motion Superfight

Corridor’s latest short sees a dramatic fight sequence played out in a way that makes it look like the subjects can defy gravity. The trick – the sequence was acted out on the floor with the camera above. We can’t imagine how complex this was to choreograph. BTS video here.

Steel Chain vs. Electricity

Steel Chain vs. Electricity

The power-mad minds at PhotonicInduction decided to see what would happen if they attached a length of steel chain to some high-current transformers. At first, all they were able to muster was a few sparks, but with a higher output power source, it glowed bright orange.

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Under the Sun (Trailer)

Under the Sun (Trailer)

Vitaly Mansky wanted to make a documentary about life in Pyongyang through the eyes of a young girl. But authorities’ constant interference turned it into an scripted satire – a more accurate representation of what Mansky was trying to capture anyway. Playdates here.

Will Smith’s Tonight Show Entrance

Will Smith’s Tonight Show Entrance

Suicide Squad star Will Smith pumped up The Tonight Show‘s crowd when he came in, so much so that he thought he’d give them the entrance they deserve. You know you’ve made it when you have a panda throwing confetti for you.

Collar Perfect Travel Iron

Collar Perfect Travel Iron

If you travel frequently, you know that your clothes can be a real mess when you pull them out of your luggage. Sometimes they need a full ironing, but other times, it’s just the collars or edges that are wrinkled. This tiny iron goes anywhere and is perfect for quick fixes.

Self-Balancing Stick

Self-Balancing Stick

Mike Rouleau shows off a neat bit of tech – a device which stands on a needle-like tip, but keeps itself balanced by constantly adjusting the direction and speed of motors. As one commenter put it: “Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.”

Making a Forge Blower

Making a Forge Blower

Primitive Technology inches towards the metal age by making an alternative to bellows: a rotary fan driven by a bow. It allows his furnace to get hot enough to extract iron from iron ore, though he’ll need a bigger setup if he wants to get usable amounts of the metal.

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Pablo Escobar’s Absurd Wealth

Pablo Escobar’s Absurd Wealth

RealLifeLore backs up Narcos’ display of drug lord Pablo Escobar’s wealth with statistics. A significant amount of Escobar’s estimated $30 billion worth was in cold, hard cash, which led to ridiculous storage problems such as rats eating billions of dollars.

Skydiving without a Parachute

Skydiving without a Parachute

On 7/30/2016, daredevil Luke Aikins recently jumped from an airplane at 25,000 feet, and headed towards Earth without a chute. The trick to him not being splattered across the desert at the end of his 2-minute freefall? A giant net to break his fall.

Mars (Trailer)

Mars (Trailer)

Ron Howard and Brian Grazer’s upcoming Nat Geo miniseries looks ahead towards the first manned mission to the red planet. The story takes place in 2033, but is peppered with interviews with some of today’s most visionary and notable scientists and business leaders.

The Oregon Trail Card Game

The Oregon Trail Card Game

Inspired by the classic 1980’s computer game, you can now die of dysentery without ever having to turn on your monitor or touch a keyboard. The objective of the 2 to 4 player card game is to get one member of your wagon party safely from Missouri to Oregon.

Lucy Dacus Live

Lucy Dacus Live

“And I see the seat next to yours is unoccupied. And I was wondering if you’d let me come and sit by your side. I’ve got plenty of affection, I’d be glad to show you some time.” 21-year-old indie rock artist Lucy Dacus charms with her unpretentious stories and comforting voice.

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2017 Acura NSX: Budget Hypercar

2017 Acura NSX: Budget Hypercar

Carfection checks out the new NSX to see if it’s still a daily driver supercar. The answer is a confident “yes,” with the car’s cutting edge tech working so well you barely notice they’re there, and you’re left with a familiar, comfortable and fun driving experience.

Generation 1: Hero

Generation 1: Hero

Chisel Pixel’s awesome fan film offers up action, drama, and excitement, all without spending the kind of dollars Michael Bay does. Inspired by the ’80s Transformers TV series and created by Lior Molcho and a group of Transformers cosplayers. Be sure to watch the BTS video.

How Not to Use Power Tools

How Not to Use Power Tools

A compilation of people (and animals) using drills, chainsaws, lawnmowers, leaf blowers, and other mechanical work machines in ways that were never intended. We were waiting to see Jim Carrey’s drill trick from Burt Wonderstone.

2014 Lotus C-01

2014 Lotus C-01
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One of the coolest motorcycles ever made is going under the hammer. One of only 100 units made, this particular C-01 is has a carbon fiber shell, a 175hp 1195cc KTM V-twin, carbon fiber wheels, 320mm Brembo brakes, Ohlins rear suspension and the classic Lotus livery.

Casually Explained: Brunch

Casually Explained: Brunch

Casually Explained made a short film for Thrillist that pokes fun at the worst people to have at a brunch any table. There’s the guy who complains too much, the folks who think food is for social media, and more such goofballs.

Mahdi Gilbert vs. Penn & Teller

Mahdi Gilbert vs. Penn & Teller

Magician Mahdi Gilbert – who developed his own methods of doing tricks because he has deformed hands and feet – tries to fool Penn and Teller with his oil and water trick with the two masters watching right beside him.

Eon Electric Skateboard Kit

Eon Electric Skateboard Kit

Unlimited Engineering’s Eon is an easy to assemble kit that is compatible with practically any skateboard deck. It lets you go up to 22mph for up to 7.5mi per charge, but you can also opt to have dual motors, dual batteries or both for more speed, power and range.

LEGO Pizza Vending Machine

LEGO Pizza Vending Machine

The latest creation of LEGO vending machine maker AstonishingStudios is a Pizza Hut-themed pan pizza dispenser. It accepts five $1 bills and can have up to two pies in reserve. It also dispenses correct change.

Sereno Armchair

Sereno Armchair
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Italian furniture maker Lovli’s decorative chair is made in the shape of Buddha meditating to hold you and help you acheive a state of peace and relaxation. It’s internal lighting and polyethylene construction make it perfect in a garden or poolside.

We Happy Few (Trailer 2)

We Happy Few (Trailer 2)

“Don’t forget to take your Joy, and drink plenty of water too. Good thing there’s Joy in the water eh?” Our latest trailer at the roguelike first-person dystopian adventure We Happy Few introduces us to Wellington’s residents and districts.

Jeff Ross vs. Hot Wings

Jeff Ross vs. Hot Wings

(PG-13: Language) “What happened, your mozzarella sticks pilot didn’t get picked up?” Roastmaster Jeff Ross talks about putting on a show for inmates and trying to sleep in a hotel that was just shelled before roasting First We Feast’s show with a mic drop one-liner.

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