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Designed initially for teaching students about how tornadoes form, this tabletop weather simulation device would look way cooler sitting on your desk than one of those clacky Newton’s Cradle things.

(NSFW: Language, SPOILERS) The Inn at the Crossroads made this free expansion for Cards Against Humanity. It’s filled with references to Game of Thrones, from Podrick’s unique skills to the origin of Littlefinger’s name.

Eli Roth has stated that his film is a rant against slacktivism. It takes more than ideals and a smartphone to change the world. Though being the first to film a tribe only to portray them negatively isn’t something to be proud of either.

During the final round of golf’s 2014 Memorial Tournament, Scott Langley putted his ball within a fraction of an inch of the hole. And just when you thought there was no chance of the ball dropping into the cup…

Aaru’s Awakening is a platformer featuring hand-drawn art and fast-paced action. Use the main character’s teleportation ability to weave your way through its beautiful levels. Coming to Windows, OS X, PS3 and PS4 this summer.

Windy day? While you could set sail on the high seas for adventure, this easy-to-fly 3-dimensional pirate ship kite lets you go sailing without ever leaving the beach. Check them out on video at Vat19.

“Some stories are just too true to tell.” Kill the Messenger is an adaptation of Nick Schou’s eponymous novel and Gary Webb’s Dark Alliance. The film is about Webb’s infamous investigation connecting the CIA to a drug ring.

Skyrim meets SimCity in Northern Shadow. Build, expand and protect your city from an overworld view. Then explore it and the world outside from a first-person perspective, while waging wars or forming alliances with other kingdoms.

Mika Mobile’s follow up to its hit iOS RPG Battleheart. The game forgoes its predecessor’s 2D graphics and party-based combat for a single character in a 3D world, with a flexible skill system and multiple dialogue options. More here.

(Gore) Battlecry is an upcoming free-to-play third person team-based multiplayer game. Set in an alternate world where gunpowder was banned after World War II, the game’s classes are armed with melee weapons, bows and gadgets.

A trailer for the movie adaptation of Lawrence Block’s eponymous crime novel. Liam Neeson plays an unlicensed private detective who stumbles upon a mysterious band of serial kidnappers and murderers.

While it may take some time to get used to all four suits being printed in the same ink color, there’s no question that these playing cards are cool. These bright red cards are embellished on back with an equally sinister dragon.

(NSFW) An adaptation of Jonathan Tropper’s novel, about a man forced to spend time with his dysfunctional family just as his marriage falls apart. Starring Tina Fey, Jason Bateman, Jane Fonda, Adam Driver and Rose Byrne.

A card-based party game that puts different twists on the name game. Each card has a noun along with its definition. Players take turns guessing each other’s card, but the rules for giving clues change each round.

Merrill Garbus aka tUnE-yArDs performs Water Fountain live at KCRW’s Morning Becomes Eclectic. A single from her latest album Nikki Nack, Water Fountain seems like a protest song disguised as an upbeat children’s rhyme.

The latest album from post-black metal pioneer Lantlôs. Longtime fans of the band may be torn by the album’s cleaner feel compared to previous releases, but the overall result is still a powerful experience. (Thanks Karlo!)

A look at the new build mode in The Sims 4. It will feature a variety of intuitive and practical features such as rescalable rooms, fully furnished theme rooms and the ability to move entire buildings while still offering a lot of customization.

This 15-minute gameplay walkthrough of Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel gives us an in-depth look at the game’s new weapons, environments, mechanics, enemies as well as the new skills of a couple of its playable characters.

Broody McBrooderson er- Bruce Wayne joins forces with Superman and the Justice League to fight Brainiac and the Legion of Doom in LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham. The game will feature over 150 playable characters. More here.

Philip Niemeyer made an infographic for The Boston Globe that charts the summer hit songs in the US for the past 100 years, with links to the songs or their videos. Waterfalls came out 19 years ago?! Man we’re old.

The teaser for the latest installment of Amerigo Gazaway’s sublime Yasiin Bey and Marvin Gaye mashup. You can get the single Travellin’Man Pt. II and the other Yasiin Gaye tracks on Amerigo’s Bandcamp page.

When Dogs Fly is an upcoming documentary by BASE jumper, wingsuit flyer and filmmaker Dean S. Potter. It’s about Dean’s dog Whisper, who regularly accompanies him on his adventures and stunts.

(NSFW: Language) Killa Cam spits over DJ A-Trak’s ill 70s movie montage beat in this single from their upcoming EP Federal Reserve. Featuring cameos from the Dipset crew including Juelz Santana, plus Dame Dash and Just Blaze.