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Meet the Slingshot Medic

Meet the Slingshot Medic

Unlike his Heavy video, Joerg Sprave didn’t bother reenacting Team Fortress 2‘s Meet the Medic commercial to present his slingshot version of the syringe gun. It actually fires faster than its video game counterpart.

Soapstone Ice Cream Bowls

Soapstone Ice Cream Bowls
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Crafted from temperature-retaining soapstone sitting in acacia wood jacket, these bowls can be pre-chilled to keep desserts from melting while the wood protects your hands from freezer burn. The stone can also be warmed for hot dishes.

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The Pegasus Project

The Pegasus Project

When Dave Meinert got his rescue dog Pegasus, he was told that she might not live long because of complications from the reckless breeding that sired her. So Dave decided to film her every day. This is what he’s recorded so far.

Quest for Cuba

Quest for Cuba

(PG-13: Language) “You’re not gonna make a profit coming out here. But you’re gonna have something better: you’re gonna feed your soul.” A brief documentary about Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson’s recent DJ gig in and tour of Cuba.

Knights of the Round Table II Watch

Knights of the Round Table II Watch

Roger Dubuis’ handmade self-winding watch features 6.5mm bronze figurines of the Knights of the Round Table as hour markers around a black jade and white gold dial. It has a 45mm white gold case and an alligator skin strap. More here.

Son Lux: Change is Everything

Son Lux: Change is Everything

The amazing music video for the lead single from Son Lux’s upcoming album Bones. The Made Shop’s Nathan Johnson and Katie Chastain used foam boards, pins and rubberized thread to mimic primitive polygonal graphics.

Sense8 (Trailer)

Sense8 (Trailer)

A murder somehow links eight strangers’ minds, giving them access to each other’s senses, skills and knowledge, but also puts all of their lives in great danger. A Netflix exclusive series from the Wachowskis and J. Michael Straczynski.

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Super Mario with a Real Plumber

Super Mario with a Real Plumber

(PG-13 Language) We all know that Mario is supposed to be a plumber, but we’ve never seen him fix a toilet. Thanks to ADHD, we now know would it be like if a real world plumber got dropped into the Mushroom Kingdom.

Hub+ USB-C Hub

Hub+ USB-C Hub

A portable USB hub for the new MacBook and other PCs with USB-C connections. The Hub+ has two USB-C ports, three USB 2.0 ports, a miniDisplayPort 1.2 port, an SD card reader and a 400mAh battery for emergency charging.

Mother’s Day Lie Detector

Mother’s Day Lie Detector

In this clip from Distractify, a group of mothers is put to the test by their offspring, as they are asked a number of telling and uncomfortable questions while connected to a lie detector. Most of the moms are surprisingly honest.

Owen Wilson: Wow!

Owen Wilson: Wow!

YouTuber Owenergy Studios presents all of the times Owen Wilson said “wow” in his live action films. Examine, if you will, the actor’s nuanced delivery of the exclamation juxtaposed with his homogenous acting. Weayw!

Road Trip: 2016 Kia Sorento

Road Trip: 2016 Kia Sorento

The folks at Kia set us up with their brand new, road trip worthy 2016 Sorento SUV, and sent us to see the Chicago Bulls take on the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA playoffs. Read all about the adventures we had on 95Octane.

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Medieval Rock Band

Medieval Rock Band

Belarusan folk band Stary Olsa performs truly unusual cover versions of popular rock tracks using medieval instruments, including lute, zither, bagpipes, and recorder. Here, they perform the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Californication.

Crazy Bike Swap

Crazy Bike Swap

Before the Kia World Extreme Games, rider Pat “Big Daddy” Laughlin performed an insane stunt, riding his bike down a ramp, dismounting and landing on another bike to finish his ride. We went from “No way.” to “Way!” and you will too.

Why Does Your Stomach Growl?

Why Does Your Stomach Growl?

SciShow explains why our stomachs make growling noises. The noise is caused by small pockets of air moving in our digestive tract. Food can muffle those noises, but the truth is it happens a lot, even when we’re not hungry.

GLaDOS’ Song (Fan Edit)

GLaDOS’ Song (Fan Edit)

Game developer Harry101UK (Portal Stories: Mel) auto-tuned GLaDOS’ Song and made this music video. The song was made by GLaDOS’ voice actress Ellen McLain with John Lowrie for Portal 2, but never made it into the game.

Pigeons Are Underrated

Pigeons Are Underrated

Pigeons are considered pests and pose health risks in many urban areas. But Vox reminds us that these birds have a rich and fascinating history, and uncanny abilities that we barely understand even today. Plus there’s this badass.

CoBattery iPhone 5/5S/6 Case

CoBattery iPhone 5/5S/6 Case

An iPhone 5/5S/6 case with a removable battery. It has two 3200mAh batteries and a charging dock, so you can change batteries without having to ever plug your phone into a wall charger. Even swap batteries while the phone is on.

Fish? What Fish?

Fish? What Fish?

At first glance you’d think you’re just looking at the floor of the sea. But upon closer inspection, you’ll see an unusual ground-hugging fish that blends into its surroundings so well that you’d never know it was there until it moves.

Shawn Wasabi: Marble Soda

Shawn Wasabi: Marble Soda

Beatmaker Shawn Wasabi performs Marble Soda, an original track made of 153 songs and sounds and performed on a custom made version of DJ Tech Tools’ MIDI Fighter. Sign here if you want a production version of the controller.

Squeaky Squirrel

Squeaky Squirrel

This adorable squirrel sounds like he came out of a cartoon, making a variety of endearing sounds as he chomps down on a nut. We’re thinking he’s like a nut sommelier, describing the finer points of the aromas and subtle flavors of his snack.

Cube in a Cube in a Cube

Cube in a Cube in a Cube

Modern machinery has enabled the creation of all kinds of seemingly impossible objects. But this amazing three-layered cube was created using a hunk of metal, a lathe and drill bits, masterfully manipulated by craftsman Engineer BrunS.

Fender Whiskey Barrel Amps

Fender Whiskey Barrel Amps
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Fender’s limited-edition “80 Proof” Blues Junior amp has a cabinet crafted from used whiskey barrels. Each one rocks a 15-watt tube amp with reverb, and a 12″ Jensen speaker. Just 100 are being made. Contact Fender for details.

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