It’s something many of us have experienced – somebody at the table lies to the waitstaff and says it’s your birthday to get the free dessert. Stevie Emerson’s darkly-comedic sketch envisions what really happens to you if you get caught in your lie. It turns out the birthday song isn’t the only punishment.

This unique stainless steel pen features a design reminiscent of an airbrush. Its cap is held in place with a satisfying click, while an exposed spring in its middle gives it a cool industrial look. We were hoping the spring was part of a retracting mechanism, but it’s purely decorative. It accepts G2-compatible refills.

This self-proclaimed “little nerd robot” sure can dance. Bryan CHIBI Gaynor’s moves are more machine than human. This Robot Cannot Human has a knack for choreographing robotic dance moves to unlikely songs like Alice in Chains’ Them Bones, Tool’s Schism, and Weezer’s Island in the Sun. Find more of this robot’s creative videos on YouTube.

The latest version of Grim Workshop’s Hot Shot wallet card packs everything you need to get a fire started. It includes a sharp knife for trimming leaves, a saw for cutting small branches, a ferrocerium and magnesium fire-starting bar, a pry bar, and even tweezers in case you get a splinter. Kickstarter buyers also get a free tinder card to help stoke the flames.

Commercial jet airplanes have been getting longer and longer over the years to accommodate more passengers. But at what point would an airplane’s length get in the way of its airworthiness? Maker Peter Sripol conducted a small-scale experiment to answer that question, taking an R/C model of a jet plane and extending its fuselage to ridiculous proportions.

This versatile hand tool is small enough to carry on your belt and packs a variety of useful functions for outdoor living and quick repairs. It has a 3″ axe head with a hammerhead, a pry bar, a nail puller, metric wrenches, and a bottle opener. It has a full tang powder-coated steel blade and a non-slip TPR molded handle.

Never be caught in the dark when hiking or camping with STKR’s 650-lumen Flexit Headlamp Pro. The lightweight, hands-free light offers an adjustable spotlight and 240º wide-angle floodlight, as well as a red “night vision” mode. It’s USB rechargeable and its 18650 li-ion battery can easily be swapped out.

Since its 2020 debut, the Kia Telluride has become one of the Korean automaker’s best-selling vehicles. The 2023 Telluride has seen some design changes, along with new packages. The X-Line and X-Pro give the three-row SUV added off-road capabilities while going upmarket in a swanky SX-Prestige trim. Read on to learn why it’s one of the best SUVs you can buy.

If you place a vehicle on a slope without any brakes, it’s destined to roll downhill. But what if that slope was an upward-moving treadmill? Brick Technology’s latest experiment was to see if he could keep a LEGO car from rolling downhill by making various modifications to compensate for an increasingly steep slope.

The Reclaim Ocean watch features a unique case made from plastics that were destined for the ocean. Created by Timex using Tide Ocean Material, the plastic is collected from coastlines by fishermen, then washed and shredded to make this sustainable material. The watch features an Indiglo light-up dial and a date window and is water-resistant to 30 m.

Kurzgesagt has a long history of exploring existential threats. Like many revolutionary changes, biotechnology can be used to improve civilization or bring it to its knees. In this video, they talk about how rapid advancements could wipe us all out by engineering an unstoppable virus, then propose some things we could do to limit those risks.

This series of 1″ enameled metal pins from DKNG pays tribute to classic arcade gaming, with four tiny machines to wear on your jacket or backpack. The Fly, Fight, Build, and Race machines incorporate sweet retro colors and graphics and a sparkly glitter-filled screen. The set is $10 off the regular price for a limited time.

This unique coffee mug from Wonder Nest features a ribbed ceramic body and a wraparound bamboo grip to insulate your hand from hot beverages. A removable lid keeps coffee warm and prevents spills. It holds 14 oz. of liquid, and its handle can be removed for cleaning.

All Process of the World takes us inside a Kumho tire factory in Vietnam that cranks out thousands of tires each day. They start with large quantities of rubber and other materials and extrude those into long, flat strips. Then machines cut and mold them around a circular form, apply layers, attach an inflatable structure, then heat-emboss tread patterns.

Imagine for a moment that humans have started to colonize space. Just like here on Earth, conflicts are likely to arise, and weapons may be drawn. The Infographics Show explores the physics at work in an outer space battle and how guns and bullets might work on asteroids, planets, and in the void of space.

Here’s an excellent gift for whiskey lovers. The boxed set includes a pair of glass tumblers that hold up to 275ml and gently roll to help aerate spirits. In addition, you’ll get six natural stone-chilling rocks to keep drinks cool without watering them down and a pair of copper tongs for serving those literal rocks.

Only in Japan host John Daub takes us inside the Komatsu Fireworks Company for a look at how they handmake their shells. Some fireworks can take months to create, each starting with a tiny ceramic ball at its center, built up in layers to produce effects. Their largest shell can produce an explosion nearly 1/2 a mile across.

Intension Design’s standing desk lets you work anywhere. Its base is a professional-grade tripod with adjustable height legs, while its wood surface can be angled to your liking. Available add-ons include locking wheels, a cup holder, USB charger and headphone holder, and a charging hub. Comes in black, walnut, or birch finishes.

Electronic instrument maker Elias Jarzombek created this unique synthesizer that looks like an abacus. The otherworldly sounds it makes are controlled by sliding and spinning its triangular “beads” on metal bars, along with turning its side dials. Read more about the Abacusynth on Elias’ website.

SOG’s small, fixed-blade knife is perfect for carrying on your belt, boot, or around your neck. It has a 2.3″ satin-polished sheepsfoot blade, while its single-piece steel body has finger holes and a grip notch. Includes a snap-fit hard sheath and ball-chain lanyard. Excellent for cutting rope, opening boxes, and other everyday tasks.

If you’ve got kids, you can bet LEGO bricks will be scattered all over the floor at some point. Inspired by David Wallace’s idea on The Office, Matty Benedetto of Unnecessary Inventions built a shop vacuum attachment that sucks up all of the loose LEGO bricks and automatically sorts them by size.

The Mandalorian has some great action. So did The A-Team. So Nebulous Bee thought it would be fun to combine the two. This edit reimagines the credits for the Star Wars series in the style of the 1980s hit series, with Bo-Katan, Paz Vizsla, The Armorer, and Din Djarin standing in for Templeton Peck  B.A. Baracus, Hannibal Smith, and Howling Mad Murdock.

If you’re like us, you probably have a couple of drawers in your kitchen filled with random junk. Alpha QuickFind’s patented organizer system brings order to messy junk drawers with its adjustable drawer compartments and alphabetical tags. It’s made from 100% bamboo and measures 22-1/4″ W x 17-1/2″ H x 15-1/2″ D. They also sell an optional stand.