A fascinating look at the Leidenfrost effect, in which heated water droplets move towards each other and coalesce, as well as scenarios in which water droplets can actually climb uphill, or even be self-propelled along a pre-arranged path.

YouTuber MonsieurCaron recreated The Simpsons’ couch gag three times in this stop-motion animation. He mixed and matched pieces and minifigures from the LEGO The Simpsons set and The LEGO Movie sets to create the mashup.

Made from authentic Indian camel leather with iron and brass hardware, Buffalo Jackson’s shoulder briefcase would be the one that Indiana Jones carried his Mac Book in – if there were such a thing as a laptop back in the 1930s.

An upcoming short film from Joey Ciccoline (88:88), Eidolon follows a man’s quest to find a cure for his ailing sister. Only in death does he unlock the secret which could save her. Inspired by Makeup and Vanity Set’s album Wilderness.

A first-person voxel-based open world RPG. It’s like Minecraft, but with more role playing elements. Its crafting system is also focused on weapons and vehicles. You can also explore other planets, each made of billions of blocks.

An amazingly compact device which can provide steady video shots from any camera with a standard tripod mount. Its folding legs double as both counterbalance weights and an impromptu tripod base. Jump to 4:00 to see it in action.

Plasma speakers are nothing new to science geeks, but the guys at ExcelPhysics are making them accessible to anyone. The kits reproduce sound by modulating a high voltage electrical arc. Just plug in your audio source, and zap away!

While it’s a sound that owes a ton of credit to Stevie Wonder and Zapp & Roger, we have to say we’re extremely impressed with this funky demo of a talkbox with a Moog Little Phatty synth by Steveland Swatkins of Excellent Gentlemen.

James Risner put together 241 model train cars powered by nine model train engines to create this mesmerizing – and noisy! – spiral. Forget about Soft Kitty; this should be Sheldon’s goodnight lullaby.

A modular backpack for commuters. It has magnetic couplings where you can attach pouches, cases and other add-ons that Ember may release in the future. It’s waterproof and has a fleece-lined compartment for 15″ laptops.

The Quant e-Sportlimousine is a 912hp electric car powered by a flow battery, which generates energy by mixing electrolytes dissolved in water. Apparently this makes refueling nearly as fast as with a gas-powered car. More here and here.

(NSFW: Language) The Eclectic Method samples the memorable chest thumping chant scenes in Martin Scorsese’s The Wolf of Wall Street. It’s just another feather in the cap of Matthew McConaughey. HMMM HMMM!

A portable BBQ grill that looks like a vintage suitcase when carried. Perforations on its side let more air in, making the grill hotter when in use and helping to cool it when you’re done cooking. Watch out for it on RS Barcelona’s shop.

Mental Floss’ John Green fills us in on a variety of tidbits and odd facts behind the kids’ shows we all know and love. They really should bring Schoolhouse Rock back – with actual rock bands. And Whoopass Girls was a great name.

Another look at the Crusader, the new class included in Diablo III: Reaper of Souls. The expansion also adds Adventure Mode, where you can go anywhere you like and at any difficulty right from the get go. Gameplay starts at 1:20.

You find yourself walking at the same exact speed as another person on the sidewalk, and something just feels off. In their short film, Daniel Koren and Vania Heymann do a brilliant job capturing this inner thought many of us share.

Two metal heads combine forces to form… a smooth jazz band. A very good one. Zack Ordway makes the music while Elliot Coleman sings his lungs out. Sadly, they’re on indefinite hiatus. Listen to Elliot sing live here. (Thanks Joe!)

Youtuber Stuntbear puts our first-world whining into perspective, contrasting actual complaints from Domino’s Pizza Australia’s Facebook page with images of real problems we should care about. It’s funny, but also quite depressing.

YouTuber Ben C was looking at pictures of a swimsuit model when he realized that she seemed to be ready to get the party goin’ on the dance floor. Memorize the steps, summon Technotronic and pump up the jam.

Think IPAs are too bitter? Try Magic Hat’s latest craft brew, an India Pale Lager that starts off with a touch of citrus and bitterness, but follows with a smooth, malty finish. A great beer you can drink all night.

Want to hang out with Arnold and crush stuff in his M47 Patton? Each $10+ donation to After School All-Stars via Omaze earns you a raffle ticket. The winner gets a trip to LA to unwind with Schwarzenegger. Contest ends 3/14.

Benny Palmeri turned a Nike Kobe 9 Elite Maestro into a replica of the limited edition Nike MAG Back to the Future shoes. They may not have built-in lights, but at least the swoosh and the outsole glow in the dark.

English Words That Don’t Appear on Tests (試験に出ない英単語) is a series of Japanese books that teach English through hilarious sentences accompanied by silly illustrations. They’re available at Amazon Japan and E-Hon.