The tremendous energy released under a hydraulic press can cause some impressive explosions. In this video from the Hydraulic Press Channel, they show us what not to do when using this powerful industrial machine by placing a watermelon inches away from its destructive forces without any sort of protective gear.

SOG’s stainless steel multitool fits easily in your pocket or your hand and packs 18 useful functions. It includes straight and serrated blades, a can opener, needle-nose pliers, a wire cutter, an awl, a file, a bevel gauge, a magnetic bit holder, scissors, Philips and jewelry screwdrivers, a bottle opener, and more.

This handy gadget from the folks at DSPTCH provides a secure spot to hang your hat. Its gated clip attaches to bags, backpacks, and belt loops, and the Capsnap clamps onto your hat without leaving marks or damaging your precious ballcap. DSPTCH does mention it’s not recommended for “rigorous situations such as riding a motorcycle.”

Mark Rober and his pals made one of the largest NERF guns ever. This time, he went in the opposite direction, putting the popular toy through the shrink ray so many times it’s only visible with an atomic force microscope. After using a compliant mechanism to engineer a simplified version that can fire a dart, he worked with scientists to make NERF guns from DNA.

Who says hot sauce needs to deaden your taste buds so all you feel is the burn? Queen Majesty’s sauces bring the flavor, then the heat. This taster’s trio of 2oz hot sauces includes jalapeño, tequila, and lime; scotch bonnet and ginger; and red habanero and black coffee. All three are made from natural ingredients in Brooklyn, NYC, and certified OU Kosher.

Animator Cyriak’s motion collage HONK is one for the birds. Hit play on the video, and you’ll be treated to 86 seconds of snow-white geese waddling along, honking their hearts out, and literally putting their necks on the line for your entertainment.

This teensy keychain tool provides swappable tips for cutting or writing. A magnetic cap provides quick access while securely holding it on your keychain, a lanyard, or a zipper pull. Its case comes in polished or stonewashed titanium or black anodized aluminum and includes your choice of a titanium blade, a metal writing tip, or a graphite writing tip.

Most portable laptop stands are made from plastic or metal. This one is handcrafted from bamboo wood. The trio of wooden bars fit together to place your laptop at an angle, improving ergonomics and your posture. It offers two height positions, and comes with a carrying pouch so you can keep it in your backpack or bag.

Dango’s P01 Pioneer wallet is one of the most versatile we’ve seen. Made out of a water-resistant material called DTEX, it holds cash and cards, has a zipper compartment for coins, a D-ring for keys, and a clasp that doubles as a chisel, bottler opener, 1/4″ hex, flathead, and Phillips drivers. It’s also available with an optional pen and notepad.

This 2″ cast iron desktop object offers an elegant and practical place to store and strike matches. Its shape is reminiscent of a giant match head and has a deep knurled pattern on its outside, providing the friction needed to start strike anywhere matches. (Matches not included.)

Holme & Hadfield’s valet is designed specifically to hold pocket knives. It has four knife slots on top, which sit beneath a clear acrylic display box, while its drawer can hold everyday items like glasses, a wallet, and small pocket tools. Available in walnut or black finishes. They also make a model for watch collectors.

Ants are well known for their ability to work together to build things and accomplish tasks for their colony. In this fascinating video from Horace Zeng, we see how hundreds of fire ants work in concert to pick up, move, and place pieces of glass gravel on a piece of sticky tape, resulting in a colorfully-paved road of sorts.

Looking for an awesome gift for a backyard BBQ master? Market Center makes great leather aprons with plenty of holsters for grilling tools, along with a pouch to hold a bottle of beer. They’re available in two-tone combos of light brown, dark brown, or black and can be personalized with text or graphics of your choice.

This water slide in Tianjin, China, gives riders a chance to float down the side of a mountain in a raft. The slide is made with glass panels on its sides and bottom and offers 360º views of the tree tops and surrounding scenery. For more thrills, there’s a more sketchy looking slide that hugs the side of a cliff.

Sixty-six million years ago, everything seemed to be going just fine for the dinosaurs. But then something changed, wiping out the thriving beasts. Kurzgesagt looks at how one seemingly minor change in the skies led to the rapid extinction of most life on Earth. It’s a dramatic reminder to live each day as if it was your last.

Violinist Dmitry Rotkin lets his fingers do the talking in this brief pizzicato jazz improvisation, inspired by Duke Ellington’s It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing). His finger-plucked performances of Misirlou and his original composition, Mad Fingers Pizzicato, are incredible as well.