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The Fox: Marching Band Edition

The Fox: Marching Band Edition

You know a song has officially become a meme when marching bands start playing it during halftime. The Ohio University Marching 110 Band does their best rendition of Ylvis’ hilarious The Fox. Though it loses something without lyrics.

The Scarecrow

The Scarecrow

While it was created as a promo for fast food chain Chipotle’s Scarecrow app, this animated short encouraging sustainable food production stands on its own. Fiona Apple’s cover of Pure Imagination is worth the price of admission.

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Giving

Giving

It’s far too easy to turn our backs on people who need help. Oftentimes, it’s only when we’re at the mercy of others do we realize the value of kindness, as shown in this touching commercial for Thai telecom company True Move H.

Mr. Nobody (Trailer)

Mr. Nobody (Trailer)

Mr. Nobody is a science fiction drama that tells the tale of the last human mortal, a 118-year old man named Nemo Nobody. When asked to share his story, Nemo claims to have experienced events from different versions of his life.

Superhuman Workout

Superhuman Workout

Fitness trainer Frank Medrano shows off several jaw-dropping calisthenics routines (as well as his jacked up body). Calisthenics mainly involves using one’s body weight for resistance instead of relying on exercise equipment.

Alva Lightbulb Lamps

Alva Lightbulb Lamps

Lighting fixtures inspired by vintage Edison lightbulbs, though its “filament” is illuminated by 21st century LED tech. Each oversize lamp is handmade by glass, wood, and ceramic artisans to create a unique piece.

How to Basketball

How to Basketball

We’re not sure how anyone can toss basketballs this fast, let alone put almost every one in the hoop. It’s too bad that all he could probably afford with the tickets he won was a pack of temporary tattoos and a Beanie Baby.

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World’s Largest Walking Robot

World’s Largest Walking Robot

Zollner Elektronik’s record-breaking 11-ton robotic dragon was built for a play in Germany. It can walk on its own, is over 51 feet long and has a 40 foot wingspan. Oh, did we happen to mention it breathes fire and squirts stage blood?

Ricky Gervais Learns to Write

Ricky Gervais Learns to Write

(NSFW: Language) “Being honest is what counts.” Award-winning funnyman and creator Ricky Gervais turns serious for a couple of minutes to share a moment from his childhood that defined his style of writing.

Sony 3-in-1 Walkman

Sony 3-in-1 Walkman

The upcoming WH Series aka 3-in-1 Walkman are headphones with a built-in digital music player. Available in 4GB and 16GB capacity with 20h battery life. They can also be used as normal headphones or as personal speakers.

Recycled Comic Book Art

Recycled Comic Book Art

Mike Alcantara makes amazing collages by recycling pages from old comic books. He has something for DC and Marvel fans alike. Original pieces and prints are available for purchase on his Etsy shop.

Inappropriate Flash Mob

Inappropriate Flash Mob

Flash mobs were all the rage a couple of years back, and they still pop up occasionally. While it’s okay to break into song and dance in the middle of a mall, Yankee Peddler reminds us there are some places where it’s better to not.

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There’s a Term for That?! (Part 2)

There’s a Term for That?! (Part 2)

Mental Floss picks up where BuzzFeed left off and stuffs our brain tanks with more fairly unknown names for common things and events. Like their cars, the German language is engineered for precision.

Ski Jumping Pairs

Ski Jumping Pairs

A peek at the insanity that is Ski Jumping Pairs, a pachinko game that was ported to the PSP and PlayStation 2. The game was made by Riichiro Mashima, who would later go on to make the even more insane Japan World Cup games.

Sculpted Sweaters

Sculpted Sweaters

Believe it or not, these “clothes” are actually made of marble. They’re part of artist Alex Seton’s Elegy on Resistance, a collection of Bianco Carrara marble sculptures of hooded sweaters and sweatpants.

Zelda: Wind Waker HD vs. Original

Zelda: Wind Waker HD vs. Original

GameXplain compares the high definition Wii U version of The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker with the GameCube version. The aspect ratio and textures are dramatically improved, but the subtle shading may be cause for debate.

Sexy Ackbar

Sexy Ackbar

Fairly Trill’s unexpectedly catchy mashup of Return of the Jedi’s fish-faced Admiral Ackbar, with Will Ferrell’s ridiculous Robert Goulet SNL sketch, set to the tune of Snoop Dogg’s Sexual Seduction. Ladies look out: It’s a trap!

Cuddle Mattress

Cuddle Mattress

Does your arm fall asleep when you try and spoon with your loved one? The Cuddle Mattress adds slots where you place your arms into the mattress without cutting off circulation. As an added bonus, it’s modular for easy transit.

Shushing Macaw

Shushing Macaw

It’s always a treat to hear talking birds, but this one knows the value of silence as well. YouTuber Mrglassparrot was filming his Harlequin Macaw when his other Macaw started squawking in the background.

AquaTop Display

AquaTop Display

Using a Kinect and projector, Mato Mato developed a display that you interact with using a liquid surface as the interface. It has desktop applications but it’s the game ideas shown off at the end that really captured our attention.

Rainbow Bridge

Rainbow Bridge

Minneapolis artist HOTTEA livens up urban environments with words and designs made of yarn. On a recent trip to New York he adorned the pedestrian tunnel of the Williamsburg Bridge with a 2,000 thread rainbow. More pics here.

Ugly Face Prank

Ugly Face Prank

Ed Bassmaster recently reused one of his classic pranks, where he starts to ask a question then suddenly freezes up and contorts his face. The folks he talked to are incredibly polite. We don’t know if we’d be able to keep a straight face.

Cordli iPhone Case

Cordli iPhone Case

You may not agree with his choice of headphones, but we think you’ll appreciate Aki Attawia’s invention. The Cordli case for iPhone 4, 4S and 5 has winding grooves at the back that can hold 10 to 20 inches of headphone cord.

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