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Hollerado’s music video for Americanarama uses a cool gimmick – the background is a 6×4 display, controlled entirely by humans. Bonus points for the Space Invaders and PONG references.

(NSFW) This kid does his best to speak in 24 English accents from around the globe. He also manages to swear in just about every one of them, and reinforce all sorts of stereotypes.

An interesting blog where people submit old pictures of themselves or their relatives along with their recent attempt to re-enact the scene in said pictures. Funny, fascinating and touching.

A three-disc Blu-ray edition that has the 1979 cut, the Redux as well as a making-of documentary. Also includes interviews with Martin Sheen and writer John Milius by Francis Ford Coppola himself.

Yiting Cheng modified everyday objects and turned them into secret stashes, hiding in plain sight. Some of them are near pointless, but the furniture is elegant and very functional.

These women are appealing to the audience to adopt a couple of dogs from SPCA’s kennels when the two canines decide to promote themselves, showing that they’re well-behaved and loving.

Mr. Wind is so misunderstood. Sure, he’ll wreak havoc with your hair, and mess up your umbrella, but he’s much more useful than that according to this commercial for Germany’s Epuron.

The guys in this video rappel down into the mouth of an active volcano in Vanuatu, capturing some of the most incredible nature footage you’ll ever see. Why does only one guy have a fireproof suit on?

We’re not sure if the guy in this video is really homeless, but his dueling-Kermit rendition of Bowie and Queen’s Under Pressure is the best thing we’ve seen in days. It’s the next big meme for sure.

While it’s not the finished music video for Gorillaz latest single, Jamie Hewlett’s inimitable comic style comes across in this clip showing off the storyboard for what we only hope is an upcoming video.

A high school football drubbing turns into a display of compassion. Up by 35, Lake Stevens Vikings let the Snohomish Panthers’ Ike Ditzenberger, who has Down Syndrome, rush a 51-yard touchdown.

Time for a fun chemistry lesson. Did you know that sugar reacts violently with molten potassium chlorate, violent enough to make a gummy bear burn up? We want to try it with these big boys.

A short film created for Paul Rand‘s posthumous induction into the One Club Hall of Fame. Rand is responsible for many iconic logos, including the IBM, Westinghouse, ABC, and the classic UPS logo.

We’re not sure if the skateboarders in Garth Davis’ incredible short film for Burn are actually on fire, or if it’s just the most amazing CGI we’ve seen. Either way, our minds are boggled.

For Sims, voting for a mayor is a no-brainer – just re-elect the incumbent mayor. Partly because he gives, but mostly because he can literally take it all away at the press of a button.

Ed Diment’s 22ft, 400lb replica of the USS Intrepid – besides being insanely colossal, also has motorized gun turrets, radar antennae and aircraft lifts, as well as 37 complementary LEGO aircraft.

(NSFW) A football anthem made by and for people who are NOT fans of the sport. Hilarious, offensive and creepy. We don’t understand why this doesn’t have millions of views. Then again, we do.

It’s no secret that stock photos can be awkward, but this one’s something else. We dare you to come up with a plausible use for this image. Ripe for a meme you say? Redditors are already on it.

A few examples of incredible paintings, engravings, carvings, and even sculptures made of leaves. The carvings in particular are jaw-dropping. More here, here and here.

Here’s a wicked treat for grown ups come Halloween. Forkable came up with a delightfully simple recipe to make these realistic blood slides using only corn syrup, sugar, and some red dye.

Jango Fett’s clones show their Dark Side with Sideshow Collectibles’ Blackhole Stormtrooper 12-inch action figure, from the Military of Star Wars series, featuring 30 points of articulation.

The Japanese musical group World Order takes to the streets of the usually busting Tokyo, and does their best to take it down a peg and move at a slower pace. Except for that crazy part at the end.

Its Friday, so why are we being so serious? How about something a little lighter, like this video of a kitten riding on the back of a turtle, set to the tune of “Baby Elephant Walk.” Awww. (Thanks, Kevin!)