Awesome Videos

Buddhist monks spend days creating an intricate mandala using colored sands. Once complete, they destroy their masterwork in seconds, symbolizing the impermanence of life. More here.

LEGO fanatic Akiyuki has spent years working on complex mechanical LEGO builds, and his latest is a real doozie. The 100-foot-long machine serves no purpose but to shuttle around 500 tiny balls.

The music video for The Beards’ Got Me a Beard. Frankly, the song itself isn’t reason enough to watch the clip, but the art and story of the animated short will make it worth your while.

Vsauce tackles the anti-joke about the chicken crossing the road, the science behind humor, the world’s oldest joke and more. What we want to know is what Vsauce is doing below the camera.

HESAV (University of Health Sciences in Switzerland) and NOTsoNOISY created this stop motion video using the 11-story HESAV building as a screen and its windows and shutters as pixels.

DJ Scratch Bastard tears up the turntables at Scribble Jam a few years back, perfectly mixing in Star Wars sounds with his performance. Stick around for the truly Imperial finish.

A dental patient got the ride of his life when he came in for an appointment in a clinic manned by the Impractical Jokers. He should’ve said “Oh no you didn’t” after they raised him up.

A classic bonus round, featuring the most idiotic answers ever provided. If you think the first guy’s answers were dumb, just wait. Though to be fair Dawson didn’t say “exactly 3 letters.”

Argonne Labs scientist Chris Benmore demonstrates his acoustic levitator, which can make small objects or small amounts of fluids float by encasing them in a standing wave. More here.

This computer animated short by Dan Sumich is a hilarious, action-packed and literal take on the butterfly effect. The pace, graphics and the layout of the city reminds us of Crazy Taxi.

A collection of twenty three ridiculously close calls between man, machine, animal and the occasional act of plain old stupidity. Every single one of these people should go buy a Powerball ticket.

Corridor Digital provides its troops with some much needed backup – but not with more soldiers or bigger weapons – instead, they get help from an army of loyal and dedicated German Shepherds.

A commercial pilot captures a week’s worth of flying from the perspective of the cockpit, condensing numerous take-offs, landings, and bugs on the windshield into a hypnotic 8-minute clip.

Water-loving Labrador Retriever Sasha isn’t just a man’s best friend. Sasha is all for being best buds with fish too. Go figure. We suggest you turn the sound off when you watch the video.

The electric wheelchair gets an off-road upgrade, freeing passengers to explore and ride on just about any surface. They just need to connect with the underwater wheelchair lady and collaborate.

(NSFW: Language) The canine of clues summons the 21st century incarnation of the world’s best detective, who as fans of the series know is also one of the last people you’d invite to a kid’s show.

Since we first met Caine, he has become an inspiration for other kids, as well as a foundation dedicated to fostering creativity in children. All thanks to cardboard and Caine’s imagination.

(Gore) What’s worse than having Death literally descend upon your town? When he makes you wait. A gruesome computer animated short by Bo Mathorn, produced at The Animation Workshop.

Lucas Damm tried to record a skydive with his helmet-mounted GoPro. As he jumped, it came loose and tumbled 12,500 feet to the ground. Not only did it survive, it captured its owner’s landing.

The official music video for the new BFF single features Jim Henson’s Fraggles, Rob Corddry, Anna Kendrick and The Nerdist’s Chris Hardwick. Be sure to stick around to the end for a special treat.

The Slow Mo Guys attempt to swallow a spoonful of cinnamon. Watch them fail in glorious high definition slow motion. This is without a doubt the best (and nastiest) video they have ever made.

A dedicated teacher tries to tackle an exponential problem. Educational at first, but then Japan. Those who can bear to watch it to the end will be treated to a most masterful trolling.

See that cute girl? While the vocalist in this performance of My Way isn’t too bad on the eyes, she’s quickly upstaged by the drummer and his stick-spinning antics. And his hair. (Thanks Dan!)