Derek Muller from Veritasium show off how you can easily lift a 42 pound weight at the end of a metal rod, thanks to the wonders of gyroscopic precession. If only everything we ever had to lift was spinning at 2500 RPM. More here.

A preview of Volvo’s future station wagons, the Concept Estate is what hatchbacks look like when they grow up. It has a sleek silhouette and a luxurious interior covered in wood, wool, leather and copper. More on 95Octane.

The Free Hyperfeel TR training shoes pack four of Nike’s latest innovations. They have a very light and form fitting Flyknit upper with Flywire support, Lunarlon insole for cushioning and a flexible Free outsole. Drops on 5/1.

A dude sees a marching band outside of his window, and decides to embellish the concert with his own trumpet. While the prank is completely awful, it’s also pants-wettingly hilarious.

A company that makes quirky scented candles. The scents range from fragrant – fresh linens, baby powder – to familiar – leather, no. 2 pencil, money – to stink bombs like fish, skunk and body odor.

Panny is a keychain that prevents your keys from scratching the other items in your bag or pocket. It has four labeled key slots, and you have the option to add a string and shackle, a clip or a complementary flash drive.

Check out Delsin’s smoke- and neon-based powers in this gameplay video of InFamous: Second Son. The game’s graphics look great, and exploring the open world seems fun and easy, though something’s really off with its sound.

Chicago’s Makers & Riders creates technical menswear for commuters and travelers. Their NeoShell Trouser repels water and wind, while still being breathable. Has a fifth pocket for gadgets and anti-sprocket leg openings.

Another short film by Kogonada, exploring the unique style of director Wes Anderson, his propensity for symmetry and perfect centering of his subjects throughout his films. The track is The New Lobby Boy by Alexandre Desplat.

(NSFW: Language) Shots were fired when an Irish TMZ staff member guaranteed that Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s family walk in a Dublin park without incident was due to Ireland’s ignorance. College Times presents a correct different explanation.

The three-member GAG Quartet performs a rock and roll medley of classic arcade and console games that will have you reaching for your controller and plugging in your old NES or Genesis. Be sure to stick around for the big finish.

It’s an annual St. Paddy’s Day tradition here in Chicago – turning the normally brownish-green Chicago River into a bright green spectacle. This short time-lapse video by Peter Tsai does a great job capturing how it’s done.

Apparently the person who made this video allows his cat to stay on his bed. He doesn’t give his dog the same privilege. One day he setup his camera to record what happens when he leaves the house. Wait for it…

A couple of ABB Robotics IRB 140 robots equipped with LEGO model railroad tracks strut their stuff during a demonstration of their agility and accuracy, precisely placing and rerouting trains without a single derailment.

A standing desk that won’t break the bank. Made by Chairigami, this 42″ high desk is made of corrugated cardboard. It’s not adjustable, but it’s easy to assemble, weighs just 15lb., supports up to 300lb. and is very affordable.

Richard Wiseman shows us a simple trick that makes it seem like you can make objects appear out of nowhere. Like many magic tricks, the key here isn’t obscuring what you see, but playing with what you think you’re seeing.

(NSFW: Language) Jonathan Keogh made an epic reel that showcases the films picked by Steven Jay Schneider in his book 1001 Movies You Must See (Before You Die). Grab a collection of Keogh’s awesome supercuts on DVD here.

A fast paced strategy game for iOS and Android tablets. First Strike pits you against other nations in a nuclear arms race that quickly escalates to all out war, all presented through a simple but slick interface. More here.

Launched in 2002, The World is a 644ft. luxury ship that houses permanent residents, with 130 families living in 165 personalized living areas. The ship caters to all their needs and wants and continuously sails around the world.

As a companion piece to The Grand Budapest Hotel, director Wes Anderson shot this short film which shows you how to make the Courtesan au Chocolat, a tasty treat which Ralph Fiennes’ character M. Gustave can’t get enough of.

(MAJOR SPOILERS) A soldier knows nothing, an aspiring ruler gains something and a house loses practically everything. The cast of HBO’s Game of Thrones look back at the third season in this 25-minute recap. WHUR MUH ARMY AT.

(NSFW) A dude’s dancing ding dong spreads its fury to the whole neighborhood in the music video for DJ Snake and Lil’ Jon’s hilariously simple bass-plus-catchphrase club banger.

While standing outside the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, reporter Paul Cicala of news channel KVOA said he was going to speed walk inside the building to catch a ball game. The camera caught him lying. In more ways than one.