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The World’s Most Dangerous Sword

The World’s Most Dangerous Sword

Two men demonstrate the combat skills (and balls) required to wield the Urumi, a deadly Indian weapon which combines properties of a sword and a whip. It’s easier to conceal than a sword, but can reach opponents at a longer distance.

Self-sealing Water Balloons

Self-sealing Water Balloons

Zorbz water balloons have a sealant stored in a capsule in their neck. Just pinch then stretch the neck when you’ve filled the balloon to pop the capsule and seal the tip. The seal lasts for only about 20 minutes, so let ‘er rip ASAP.

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5,000 Match Chain Reaction

5,000 Match Chain Reaction

There’s just something immensely satisfying about watching 5,000 matches go up in flames. YouTuber David Hill says he took over 10 hours to painstakingly glue together his creation, only to destroy it in about 10 seconds.

Coen Country

Coen Country

(NSFW: Language) Film buff Steven Benedict deftly weaves together a conversation between the characters of the Coen brothers, illuminating a trio of recurring themes surrounding identity, miscommunication and morality.

Danny and the Wild Bunch

Danny and the Wild Bunch

Robert Rugan’s live-action/animated short film tells the story of a children’s book author who’s asked by her publisher to make her books “darker,” but the characters in her book aren’t really happy with the proposed changes.

A Conversation with Leonard Nimoy

A Conversation with Leonard Nimoy

EPIX presents a wonderful interview with the legendary actor, which provides insight into the man and his inseparable association with Spock. Here’s an excerpt. The full interview airs 2/27 at 11pm, 2/28 at 540 and 10pm and 3/1 at 8pm ET.

Uptown Funk: Oldtown Cover

Uptown Funk: Oldtown Cover

Alex Boye and his bandmates aren’t fooling anyone in their old people’s makeup, but that doesn’t make this afro-pop cover of Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars megahit any less fun and funky. Download the track on Bandcamp.

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Ice-T’s Cartoon Voice Acting

Ice-T’s Cartoon Voice Acting

Ice-T is a Renaissance man. And based on these concepts he made on The Tonight Show, he could easily add cartoon voice actor to his resume. His take on Dora is every adult’s take, except without his brash delivery.

Love & Mercy (Trailer)

Love & Mercy (Trailer)

A movie about two pivotal moments in the career and personal life of the Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson. Paul Dano plays a young Wilson as he sets out to create Pet Sounds, while John Cusack is an older Wilson trying to piece his life together in the 80s.

The Filmography of Motorcycles

The Filmography of Motorcycles
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The latest in Calm the Ham’s wonderful poster series features 79 images of iconic motorcycles featured in movies and TV over the years. In addition to the poster, there’s a limited-edition box with 80 9″ x 6″ prints and a collector’s patch.

The Ultimate Dad Joke Duel

The Ultimate Dad Joke Duel

“Oh! Nice to meet you hungry, I’m Dad!”  Two of the corniest fathers on Earth have a showdown at a family restaurant. Everybody loses. We call this one Once a Pun a Time in the West. BA-BAM! We could totally beat these guys. That’s sad.

Oddly Head: Hollywood

Oddly Head: Hollywood
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Pop artist Oddly Head offers a cynical take on Americana, particularly its film industry. His trilogy of 28″x 28″ prints take on Hollywood’s saturation of violence and sexism. Check out his movie poster parodies here.

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The Ultimate TV Blooper Reel

The Ultimate TV Blooper Reel

(NSFW: Language, Crude humor) World Wide Interweb compiled a bunch of hilariously raunchy outtakes from classic television series ranging from The Fresh Prince to Game of Thrones. Seriously, Will Ferrell must make everyone lose it.

Death Metal Mary Poppins

Death Metal Mary Poppins

Andy Rehfeldt took the classic kids’ tune Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious from Disney’s Mary Poppins and gave it a bit more of a hard edge. And yes, that’s a girl singing the Julie Andrews part.

Laptop Sleeve Vest

Laptop Sleeve Vest
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iDesk’s backpack is so thin and light it’s basically a laptop sleeve that grew shoulder straps. It fits 10″ to 15″ laptops, has three total compartments and is water-resistant. Unfortunately its straps are not adjustable.

Surf Guitar, Literally.

Surf Guitar, Literally.

The legendary Dick Dale introduced us to surf guitar music, but surfer and musician Chris Hau seems to have misinterpreted the phrase, instead playing his guitar while wakeboarding. And we can barely walk and chew gum at the same time.

Cathy CK

Cathy CK

(NSFW: Language) Eric Simmons juxtaposed the jokes of Louis C.K. over Cathy Guisewite’s legendary comic strip. The result is as natural as peanut butter and jelly, Peanuts and The Smiths, Cathy and “Aack!”, Cinnabon and Louie.

Birdman Action Figure

Birdman Action Figure

Fox Searchlight promotes the repeat screening of Birdman with this parody commercial. It’s actually a missed opportunity because it barely has any inside jokes, but we’d have killed to have a toy that talked like that when we were kids.

Power8 Power Tool Workshop

Power8 Power Tool Workshop
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This portable power tool kit includes several 18-volt rechargeable tools, and provides a metal working platform that converts to a table saw, scroll saw or a drill press. It might not be ideal for big jobs, but it’s perfect for DIY projects.

Amazing Pool Trick Shots 2

Amazing Pool Trick Shots 2

Master and commander of the pool table Steve Markle is back to show off his uncanny ability to command ball physics like a boss. That shot at 1:45 made our brains hurt. If Steve were one of the X-Men, his name would be Pathbender.

The Boy Who Couldn’t Sleep…

The Boy Who Couldn’t Sleep…

(NSFW: Language) A proof-of-concept short for The Boy Who Couldn’t Sleep and Never Had To, about a teenager who can bring ideas to life. Starring Tony Revolori (Grand Budapest Hotel) and Jack Quaid (The Hunger Games).

Would Headlights Work at Light Speed?

Would Headlights Work at Light Speed?

Vsauce breaks down this classic high school physics question. On one hand, we love this episode because Michael was laser focused. On the other hand, it still hurt our brain. Einstein was a freakin’ Einstein.

Sesame Smart Lock

Sesame Smart Lock

Sesame has an idiot-proof installation process. Just tape it over a deadbolt with the supplied adhesive and you’re done. You can then activate it with its app, by a secret knock on your door or phone, or simply by having your phone nearby.

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