Morgan Freeman on Helium
To promote the fifth season of Through the Wormhole, host Morgan Freeman ruined his immaculate voice by huffing helium. We’re not sure if it was worth using a precious resource for a frivolous reason, but it sure was funny.
To promote the fifth season of Through the Wormhole, host Morgan Freeman ruined his immaculate voice by huffing helium. We’re not sure if it was worth using a precious resource for a frivolous reason, but it sure was funny.
Artist Charles Lushear of Bohemian Workbench created this awesome table in the likeness of the Bat’s iconic emblem. Sadly, the table isn’t available for sale, but you could always buy one of his giant NES controller tables instead.
An amusing clip from Jeopardy!’s Battle of the Decades in which Alex Trebek reads lyrics from ’90s rap songs in the only way a guy with grey hair in a suit could possibly deliver them. We can’t believe nobody got that last clue though.
Spoken-word rap and storytelling by Tilawn Burtzloff, a young man who has struggled with homelessness, and how he copes with the harsh world through creativity. A film by Amy Enser & Drew Christie for the American Refugees project.
Surfing highlight reels make the sport seem incessantly exciting, but in reality there’s a lot of downtime in between rides. Cy Kuckenbacker came up with a middle ground, presenting an hour of surfing footage all at once.
Yum. We love freshly-baked pretzels. With this handy small appliance, you can bake your own in just three minutes. Makes two large or six small pretzels at a time. It’s like having an Auntie Anne’s in your kitchen.
The Tonight Show hosted the much hyped drum-off between doppelgangers Will Ferrell and Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith. Now, Logan Marshall-Green and Tom Hardy should do an act-off.
Donate to UNICEF’s Innovation Labs through Star Wars: Force for Change and you could win a trip to London to see Star Wars Ep. VII being filmed and even appear in the movie itself. Higher donations also get other guaranteed rewards.
Store your cash and cache your files in this dual-purpose pocket accessory. Made by Ravi Ratan, this 8GB USB flash drive has an integrated money clip. It’s available in a polished or brushed silver finish.
After making a replica of Wolverine’s claws, the lively Colin Furze tried his hands, er feet at emulating Magneto by creating a pair of magnetic shoes. Together with a steel bar, the shoes let him “walk” on the ceiling.
The fastest production motorcycle in the world, it’s has been able to hit an insane 218mph. Its electric motor generates about 200hp and 168lb.ft. of torque. This thing needs a vuvuzela and an ejector seat. Riding footage at 2:00.
We’ve seen a robot that could run as fast as a cheetah, but it was unwieldy. This portable robot can amble along all on its own, and the Performance model can hit speeds up to 20mph, has 2-hour battery life and an on-board camera.
While at ESPN SportsCenter to promote X-Men: Days of Future Past, Hugh Jackman was asked on the spot to make a mock promotional for a match between himself and John Cena. You can’t see him John! You literally can’t!
You’ve seen Bruce Lee in the octagon. Now check out real world fighters Anthony Pettis and Jose Aldo square off in this sample round. They still have the dead eyes of video game characters, but otherwise it all looks good.
Dan Berber breeds American bull dogs. He can’t run with them all, so he’s set up an array of backyard treadmills to help them stay in shape and occupied. Commenters have suggested harnessing the dogs’ energy to power his house.
In-game footage of Batman in his new and ever so chunky armor, the equally combat-ready Batmobile and the games’ mysterious villain, the eponymous Arkham Knight. Why does anyone still live in Gotham?
Genius Pack’s carry-on has a removable and compressible laundry bag, internal zippered compartments (including a toiletry bag and a garment bag), outer pockets for a water bottle and an umbrella and an integrated item checklist.
In lieu of an acceptance speech for winning the 2014 Webby Awards Person of the Year, graffiti and urban artist Banksy made this video summarizing the spectacle that won him the award, his “residency” in New York.
If the new 485hp Dodge Challenger isn’t enough for you, wait for the Challenger SRT Hellcat. Its supercharged 6.2L HEMI V8 outputs 707hp. Available w/ a 6-speed Viper-sourced manual or 8-speed automatic. More on 95octane.
BLR takes on the show that has become a shadow of its former self, American Idol (aka “Sing-Song Contest of America.) It says a lot that this brief parody video is more entertaining than any episode of the show these days.
At a V8 Supercars event a few years ago, an unfortunate accident turned into a minor spectacle. A racer’s wheel came loose off his car, but while he pulled over the errant part kept on rolling. And then…
Inspired by the Marvel comic, Disney Animation’s latest flick follows a young roboticist who ends up in the midst of an evil plot in San Francisco, and forms a team of high tech heroes with his geeky friends and his shapeshifting robot sidekick.
For the season two Hannibal finale, Phantom City Creative and Mondo will release these creepy limited-edition prints of the doctor. They’re awesome, though we’re not sure we’d want them watching us. Follow Mondo on Twitter for details.
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