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How Synchronized Swimmers Work

How Synchronized Swimmers Work

The Onion’s latest Sports Science parody reveals that synchronized swimmers are controlled by a hive mind. They are incredibly attuned to each other’s states and are ruthlessly devoted to perfection. Disobedience will not be tolerated. Resistance is futile.

Odd and Surprising Stats

Odd and Surprising Stats

Proving that pretty much anything can be turned into a compelling sounding statistic, Mental Floss walks us through 46 wacky and weird stats. According to our statisticians, 36% of you aren’t actually reading this sentence.

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DNC Bad Lip Reading

DNC Bad Lip Reading

“You know who oughta run this country? Easy, it’s that girl Khaleesi – I saw her on the TV!” Bernie Sanders slowly goes mad, Hillary and Bill Clinton are mad from the get go and more in Bad Lip Reading’s parody of the Democratic National Convention.

Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6

Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6

Mercedes’ concept coupé screams style and opulence. The 19+ft-long electric car has four motors that deliver a total of 768hp to its 24″ wheels, can go 62mi with just 5min of charging, and a wrap-around touch-sensitive glass dashboard and augmented reality windshield.

The Fractured But Whole (Gameplay)

The Fractured But Whole (Gameplay)

(PG-13: Language) “Face the truth Eric, you guys are kind of douchebags.” Check out the character creation sequence, some of the available classes as well as your fellow super-powered allies and enemies in South Park: The Fractured But Whole.

Paper Bridge Holds 1,071 Pounds

Paper Bridge Holds 1,071 Pounds

This footage may be 8 years old, but it doesn’t make it any less impressive. Watch as then high school student Anna Gu demonstrates a bridge she made from layered and glued sheets of paper that was so strong that the hook that held the weights failed before it did. Design here.

Awkward Supercut

Awkward Supercut

(NSFW) Burger Fiction’s latest supercut compiles some of the most uncomfortable and embarassing moments in movies. There’s Sally’s diner spectacle, Andy Stitzer’s Bag of Sand moment, Greg Focker’s truth serum speech, and of course Borat.

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Disc Brake vs. Lathe

Disc Brake vs. Lathe

“Only one will survive.” Beyond the Press channel attached some bicycle disc brakes to their powerful shop lathe, then cranked up the speed. Not only did the brakes do nothing to slow down the motor, the second one failed rather spectactularly by the end.

Matty Matheson vs. Hot Wings

Matty Matheson vs. Hot Wings

(PG-13: Language) Celebrity chef Matty Matheson talks about what dish you should make to impress ladies, the stories behind some of his Instagram posts, his approach on being a food show host and more while slowly succumbing to hot wings.

Kenobi: A Star Wars Story

Kenobi: A Star Wars Story

Rich Williamson’s fan trailer imagines a movie about Obi Wan Kenobi’s life in between defeating Anakin and finding Luke. The footage is mostly copped from Ewan MacGregor’s appearance as Jesus in the film Last Days in the Desert.

UA Curry 2.5 Hoop Nation

UA Curry 2.5 Hoop Nation
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Under Armour gets in the Olympic spirit by dressing up Steph Curry’s latest signature shoes in patriotic colors. Available in white with blue and red trim or navy blue with white and red trim. They retain the burrito tongue construction that fits snugly around your ankles.

Colin Furze’s Motorized 360º Swing

Colin Furze’s Motorized 360º Swing

Because it wouldn’t be a Colin Furze invention if it’s not motorized, the mad engineer strapped a paraglider’s powerful engine to his already crazy 360º swing. It wasn’t strong enough to throw him off, but we’re pretty sure it made him throw up.

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Interactive Dynamic Video

Interactive Dynamic Video

MIT scientists have developed an amazing technology which allows users to interact with seemingly static objects in videos. Their algorithm looks for vibrations in footage to identify physical properties of the object, then manipulates a simulated version in real time.

Ruben’s Elevator

Ruben’s Elevator

“I’m right here on the first floor. The doors are open. I’m ready for more.” Meet Ruben Pardo, who has worked for 40 years as an elevator operator at an iconic art deco tower in Los Angeles. Dress Code’s charming look at a man dedicated to his work and supporting his family.

RimWorld

RimWorld

It looks like a Prison Architect clone, but RimWorld is actually closer to Dwarf Fortress. A sim game about managing a colony, RimWorld‘s story generator creates so much fun and drama, and ensures that your playthroughs will be significantly different.

Physics of Computer Chips

Physics of Computer Chips

Computerphile sat down with nano-scientist Phil Moriarty who explains just how tiny the wires and transistors of semiconductors are these days, and how we’re approaching a point in physics where we’re going to have to build computers very differently.

Aunty Donna: Cocktail

Aunty Donna: Cocktail

(PG-13: Language) A guy walks into a bar and asks to be surprised. Aunty Donna makes a mean mixed drink out of ice, spice, dice and so much more. A lot of effort went into making this hilariously stupid skit.

Overwatch: The Last Bastion

Overwatch: The Last Bastion

Overwatch‘s latest character profile is about Bastion. Manufactured by the artifically intelligent Omnics to fight humans, this unit was damaged and lay dormant for a decade. Will it follow its programming or realize that its directive is pointless? Twig OP, pls nerf.

Zombie: Acoustic Cover

Zombie: Acoustic Cover

A wonderful unplugged cover version of The Cranberries’ 1994 classic Zombie, as performed by musician Vedran Djurasovic, who brings a warmer approach to the track than the grunge sounds of the original.

2017 Kia Cadenza SXL

2017 Kia Cadenza SXL

Looking for a truly luxurious ride that won’t kill your bank account? The new Cadenza looks fantastic, offers quiet comfort, a smooth ride, a huge cabin, and is packed with premium features and tech usually associated with much pricier rides. Read our full review on 95octane.

Conan Plays Polo

Conan Plays Polo

“The name of my horse is Dante… the name of your horse is Fat Tina.” Conan met with ace polo player and model Nacho Figueras to learn how to play polo. He ended up being insulted by his horse and having his hair defiled.

Fitrocks

Fitrocks

Work out like a caveman with these prehistoric style dumbbells, kettlebells, ropebells, clubbells, and gripbells made from hunks of granite. Their handles are made from Finnish birch wood. (Thanks Kema!)

Bear Takes a Seat

Bear Takes a Seat

A reminder that not every encounter with a bear ends up like The Revenant. While shooting wildlife pics, this photographer was approached by a brown bear who decided to sit down right next to him. If it weren’t shot back in 2014, we’d be wondering if it were Adam Savage.

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