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The Audition

The Audition

(NSFW) You’ll need to crank the volume for this performance by Celia Rowlson-Hall dedicated to anyone who’s ever jumped through hoops to please someone. It’s painful to watch, but it’s so true.

Ponte Tower

Ponte Tower

Originally built for high-income residents, South Africa’s Ponte City Apartments was an icon of decadence that turned into a symbol of decay. Now it’s a metaphor for social and economic inequality.

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World’s Deepest Indoor Pool

World’s Deepest Indoor Pool

YouTuber lolphin’s video of Nemo 33, an indoor swimming and diving pool in Brussels, Belgium with a maximum depth of 113ft. The songs are VCR and Islands, both by The xx.

Dissolving Electronics

Dissolving Electronics

Scientists from Tufts University and the University of Illinois have developed circuits that could melt into nothing after a certain amount of time, ideal for medical purposes or for keeping landfills empty.

Red Bull Car Park Drift (Live)

Red Bull Car Park Drift (Live)

Tune in at 11:50am EDT on 10/19 for Red Bull’s drift competition taking place in Jordan’s Dead Sea – loaded with burning rubber, flying dirt, and an ample dose of hooning from 12 talented drivers.

The Sound of Cylons

The Sound of Cylons

(NSFW) YouTuber Saul Tigh pays homage to the all-consuming Battlestar Galactica with this frakkin’ awesome parody of Simon & Garfunkel’s song that’ll have you spamming the replay button.

Water Condom Head Balloon

Water Condom Head Balloon

The Slow Mo Guys – or at least one of them – have fun with an improvised torture device. We’re not sure when they crossed the line, but we think they’re not out to make slow-mo videos anymore.

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10 Incredibly Strong Insects

10 Incredibly Strong Insects

We’ve all heard how ants can lift an insane amount of weight, but did you know there’s a bug that so strong you need a drill to crack its shell? Or one that can jump up to 140 times its own height?

Insane Bike Jump

Insane Bike Jump

Either the guy in this video is the craziest daredevil we’ve seen in a while, or his pals who shot the video are awesome VFX artists. Here’s the ramp he launched from, but we want helmetcam footage!

The Walking Dead: The Musical

The Walking Dead: The Musical

We’re so psyched to have The Walking Dead back on the air, but even the most avid fan would run the other way from this braaaaainless show that combines zombies with Glee.

East/West College Bowl

East/West College Bowl

Another gem of a skit from Comedy Central’s Key & Peele. This time they tackle the propensity of African-Americans to bestow unique names to their kids. We’d love to see hear these guys get drafted.

Synchronized Drops

Synchronized Drops

Taking the concept behind Brusspup’s reverse water illusion, and sexing it up, JKD Collective’s Kosai Sekine shot this 60-second ID for Japan’s Space Shower TV in-camera, without post-production VFX.

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The Maker

The Maker

An award-winning stop-motion short by Christopher Kezelos, The Maker is about a creature racing against time to accomplish the most important task of his life. The score is Winter by Paul Halley.

Maybe I’ll Vote This Year

Maybe I’ll Vote This Year

Are you sick and tired of the system? Have you had it with the government always ignoring your needs? Have you exercised your right to vote? No? Then Lost Moon Radio’s anthem of apathy is for you.

How Not to Ice Dive

How Not to Ice Dive

(NSFW:Language) It’s a bad enough idea to try and cannonball into an ice-covered swimming pool in your Speedo, but this dope proves that the frozen water below isn’t his biggest problem.

Top 10 Worst Top 10 Lists

Top 10 Worst Top 10 Lists

Mario and Fafa sum up the worst lists of top 10s they could find on the internet. The top 10 Pixar movies list is classic. And yes, every item on the Taco Bell menu is the same 6 ingredients.

How to Defuse a Shaken Soda Can

How to Defuse a Shaken Soda Can

Steve Spangler shows us how to prevent a shaken soda can from spilling its contents when opened. It has to do with nucleation points, but in summary: hit the sides of the can gently and you’re good.

The Worst Football Team in Britain

The Worst Football Team in Britain

Madron FC made headlines in 2010 when they lost 55-0 in a sport where 5-0 is considered a trashing. But they don’t let such setbacks get in the way of having fun. Also: dreams do come true.

The Piano Tuner

The Piano Tuner

(NSFW: Language) A failed pianist takes on a job as a piano tuner. He pretends to be blind to impress his clients. A gripping film by Olivier Treiner that seamlessly shifts genres. Best quality here.

R/C Car Chase

R/C Car Chase

Freddie Wong and friends bust out the remote-controlled cars, and replicate the best of big-budget car chases in this thrilling car chase loaded with drifts and Blues Brothers-worthy cop take-downs.

Giant Spider Projection

Giant Spider Projection

Motion design artist Friedrich van Schoor shot footage of spiders running around a scale model, and then projected the shadows through the windows of an actual building.

Parking Lot Drumline

Parking Lot Drumline

The Blue Devils 2012 drumline shows of their incredible synchronization and precise percussive skills in an impromptu parking lot practice session this past Summer. More here.

The Greatest Event in TV History

The Greatest Event in TV History

(NSFW) A shot-for-shot remake of the opening sequence of Simon & Simon by Adam Scott & Jon Hamm. But if you ask us the real star here is Jeff Probst. Stick to the end for the original sequence.

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