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Chopstick Piano

Chopstick Piano

When we saw the title of Kuma Films‘ latest video we thought we’d be watching some kids playing Chopsticks on a piano, but instead, we got to hear some truly wonderful music by Sami Elu, made with a cool stringed instrument that’s played with chopsticks as the hammers.

Jim Beam Double Oak

Jim Beam Double Oak

A tasty new bourbon with surprising complexity for its age, offering extra layers of caramel, spice, oak, and just the right amount of sweetness. It’s moved from its first charred oak barrel to a second after four years, resulting in an eminently drinkable whiskey.

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Monrovia Animated

Monrovia Animated

Artist François Beaurain traveled to Monrovia, Liberia and captured images of the people and place he saw. But he didn’t stop there. He turned his photographs into a wondrous series of looping animated GIFs, which are as mesmerizing as they are transportive.

Unicycle on a Chimney

Unicycle on a Chimney

If you thought the guys who climbed to the top of giant smokestacks had balls of steel just getting up there, daredevil Flaviu Cernescu decided to juggle some oranges and ride his unicycle at the top of an 840 foot-tall tower. Oh yeah, the bricks were loose too.

Pokémon Invasion

Pokémon Invasion

PixelStorm Films latest video envisions what will really happen to all of us once the Pokémon get sick of being captured by our smartphones. It should have served as a cautionary tale, but instead it just made us want that badass Pokéball assault rifle.

We’re Not Gonna Take It

We’re Not Gonna Take It

Dee Snider channels Neil Diamond with his acoustic rendition of the Twisted Sister classic, which he sung on behalf of Criss Angel’s cancer charity HELP (Heal Every Life Possible), founded after his 2-year-old was diagnosed with Leukemia. Seriously, Dee, we’ve got chills.

PlayStation Now for Windows

PlayStation Now for Windows

Sony’s video game streaming subscription service is coming to Windows this fall. PlayStation Now ($20/mo.) offers hundreds of PS3 titles and has trophy support and cloud saving. Sony will also release a $25 USB wireless dongle for the DualShock 4.

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Hydraulic Press vs. Carbon Fiber

Hydraulic Press vs. Carbon Fiber

Carbon fiber is used in auto racing and aerospace industries because of its strength and lightweight properties. But can this stuff that’s basically made from woven material and resin stand up to the mighty hydraulic press? Tune in and find out.

Deformities That You Might Have

Deformities That You Might Have

The Sam O’Nella Academy fills us in on a few tricks that mother nature plays on our bodies, putting things in the wrong places and the like. You could spend your whole life without even knowing about them, and there’s a 10% chance you’ve got a bonus spleen right now!

Voronoi Chess Pieces

Voronoi Chess Pieces
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Edge3D sells a ready-to-play 3D printed chess set using pieces derived from a using a Voronoi mathematical model to create holes in the pieces without destabilizing them. Available in several colors; chess board not included.

Carpenter Shenanigans

Carpenter Shenanigans

YouTuber Jason Wolfe pretended to accidentally puncture his finger with a wood staple to see how his friend Tyler would react. Jason got more than what he bargained for, because Tyler was too shocked to recognize the punchline.

Colors of New York

Colors of New York

(Flashing images) Vimeo member jansoli’s overwhelming hyperlapse video is the visual translation of “The City That Never Sleeps,” showing off the vibrant colors and movement of New York City.

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The Mystery of the Basket

The Mystery of the Basket

(PG-13: Language) A woman is exasperated by his man’s entitled laziness and tells him to move his ass and help out. But he lets her in on a secret shared previously only by millions of clueless dudes across millennia: it’s not laziness, it’s magic.

Tesla Model S P100D

Tesla Model S P100D

Tesla continues to outdo itself with its Model S. The new top-of-the-line variant does 0-to-60 in 2.5 seconds in Ludicrous mode, as fast as the most expensive hypercars, and amazing for a 5-seat family sedan. Battery range is now up to 315 mi, and P90D buyers can upgrade their cars.

Fallout Blacksmith Challenge

Fallout Blacksmith Challenge

Man at Arms: Reforged used found objects and 19th century techniques and tools to make four weapons from Fallout 4: a bat with nails on it, an aluminum bat with saw blades, the Revolutionary Sword and Kremvh’s Tooth.

Kobo Aura One

Kobo Aura One

Kobo’s new e-book reader has a 7.8″ 1872 x 1404 screen yet weighs just half a pound. It’s also waterproof and has an adjustable night mode that reduces blue light. It also has Wi-Fi, 8GB of storage and a battery that lasts up to a month per charge.

Upside-Down Cars

Upside-Down Cars

Philip Stockton created this brief, but hypnotic experimental short of a cars driving upside-down along Houston Street in New York. We’re not sure if we’re more transfixed by the cars or the thought of eating a hot pastrami sammie from Katz’s.

Misconceptions about American Football

Misconceptions about American Football

Did you know that American football got its name because players did use their feet (and hands) to move the ball forward instead of carrying and passing it? Or that it’s possible to score a single point in the game? All that and more in Mental Floss’ video.

Adidas Stan Smith Nuude

Adidas Stan Smith Nuude
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An ultra minimalist variant of the timeless tennis shoe. The Stan Smith Nuude forgoes the three stripe perforations and the color accents on the heel and tongue for a clean, stark white look. It comes in women’s sizes, so guys should go 1.5 sizes up.

Making Soyuz Microphones

Making Soyuz Microphones

Every Soyuz microphone is made by hand. This video shows but a few steps in the painstaking process of creating each microphone. Even the individual holes in each diaphragm capsule is hand-drilled. If you have any doubt how good the result is, just listen here.

Deconstructing a Burger

Deconstructing a Burger

A burger’s ingredients fly in mid-air separately before landing on top of each other. Sounds simple and natural right? Director Steve Giralt takes us through the astoundingly complex process and the cutting edge technology that he used to create the clip.

Frank Ocean: Blonde

Frank Ocean: Blonde
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(PG-13: Language) “Said she need a ring like Carmelo, Must be on that white like Othello.” Odd Future’s R&B wizard once again blesses us with his smooth flow. Featuring tons of producers and guest artists including André 3000, Kendrick Lamar and Hudson Mohawke.

MANU Can Dance

MANU Can Dance

After wowing us with his amazing creation, puppeteer Barnaby Dixon is back with another enthralling performance, as his warrior finger puppet dances to Unlike Pluto’s track Waiting for You. He also announced plans to produce MANU puppets for us to buy.

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