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Kinetic Creatures

Kinetic Creatures

Inspired by the Theo Jansen’s incredible Strandbeests, these die-cut cardboard animals have legs that can actually walk when your turn a crank. A motorized option is also available, so your menagerie can actually walk on their own.

Jimmy Fallon Collects on His Bet

Jimmy Fallon Collects on His Bet

Now that he’s the new Tonight Show host, Jimmy Fallon called out a “buddy” who bet him $100 that he’d never be where he is now. It turns out more than one person bet him on it. And they’re all back stage.

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Cats Puking to Techno

Cats Puking to Techno

(Gross) It’s exactly what it says on the tin. YouTuber ASIV synchronized videos of cats that are about to barf to electronic dance music. Sadly he included the part where the cats actually barf.

Luke Skywalker’s Adoption

Luke Skywalker’s Adoption

Dorkly uses the force of hindsight and imagines how Obi Wan Kenobi handed over baby Luke Skywalker to Uncle Owen. And we call Obi Wan the “Negotiator.” You should’ve left Luke with the muppet!

Audiobooks Read by You

Audiobooks Read by You

Above Average’s best Kickstarter parody yet: a proposal for a service that helps you make your own audiobook. By reading the book yourself. If that sounds insane, wait ’til you hear the rewards for higher pledges.

Odesza: Sun Models

Odesza: Sun Models

A sweet chill out track from the talented Seattle duo Harrison Mills and Clayton Knight aka Odesza, featuring Madelyn Grant. Sun Models is the debut single from their upcoming album that will be released this year.

Superdesk

Superdesk

Ad agency The Barbarian Group has 125 employees, and they all use the same desk. Made by Clive Wilkinson Architects, the Superdesk is an 1,100 foot-long, 4,400 sq.ft. surface that provides spaces to work and to hang out.

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Jakket iOS Cable Organizer

Jakket iOS Cable Organizer

A rubber case for the iPhone and iPod Touch charging cable and power adapter. The case keeps the cable and adapter together and can be used as a cable tie. It comes in nine colors to make it easier to identify your cable and adapter.

True Detective Tracking Shot

True Detective Tracking Shot

(Spoilers, NSFW: Language) An incredible sequence from the 4th episode of HBO’s True Detective, shot by director Cary Joji Fukunaga in a single six minute-long take using a Steadicam and an insane amount of precise stunt coordination.

The Simpsons in Other Countries

The Simpsons in Other Countries

Ever wondered what Homer, Marge, Bart and Lisa (Maggie not so much) sounded like in languages besides your own? BuzzFeed edited together this clip which lets us hear how the The Simpsons are voiced in seven different countries.

Iridium GO! Global Wi-Fi Hotspot

Iridium GO! Global Wi-Fi Hotspot

Iridium GO! is a battery-powered Wi-Fi hotspot that gives you satellite-based Internet access anywhere in the world. Use it to connect up to 5 devices within a 100ft. radius. It’s also water-resistant, shock-resistant and dustproof.

Crystal Head Vodka Face

Crystal Head Vodka Face

Forensic artist and Crystal Head Vodka fan Nigel used his skills to imagine what the spirit’s trademark skull bottle would look like if it had flesh and skin. The bottle turned out to be an ordinary guy. With glass teeth.

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MKIII Military Watch

MKIII Military Watch
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If MWC timepieces are good enough for the military and anti-terrorist units, they’re good enough for us. This one is based on a classic 1950’s NATO spec watch, with brushed stainless case and 21 jewel automatic movement.

Duckwrth: …Travel

Duckwrth: …Travel

(NSFW: Language) An icy smooth jazz hip hop track. Up and coming rapper Duckwrth paints the sights and sounds of Los Angeles’ Crenshaw Boulevard in …Travel, the debut single from his free album Taxfree V.1, out now.

Eye of the Tiger: Dot Matrix Ed.

Eye of the Tiger: Dot Matrix Ed.

By manipulating the print heads of an old dot matrix printer, MIDIDesaster was able to play Survivor’s classic Eye of the Tiger. Though we were hoping that it would have printed this instead of jibberish. Also: Everlong.

Cat Breaks Olympic Facility

Cat Breaks Olympic Facility

There’s been a lot of talk about the shoddy workmanship of the Olympic facilities at Sochi, and this video sums it up. The acoustic tile ceiling of the Adler speed skating Arena was felled by a single feline back in October.

Brew Cutlery

Brew Cutlery

Invented by Kevin Newburg & Stephen Grinalds, Brew Cutlery is a three-piece set of stainless steel cutlery. The spoon, fork and knife each have a bottle opener on their handle, so you’ll never need to search for a bottle opener at mealtime.

Those with a Special Someone

Those with a Special Someone

Conan compiled these clips from local news channels all over the US showing anchors reading the exact same lines for their recent Valentine’s Day features. At first it’s funny, then depressing, then it becomes really creepy.

Staad Laptop Backpack

Staad Laptop Backpack
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Waterfield’s beautifully handcrafted waxed canvas and leather bag offers plentiful space and organization for your laptop, tablet, cables and other accessories. Angled pockets offer easy access to small items by swiveling it to one side.

Game of Thrones: S4 (Trailer 2)

Game of Thrones: S4 (Trailer 2)

Some of them are after power. Some of them are after destiny. And some of them are out for blood. The rest are freakin’ ice zombies. Whatever their reason, they’re going to make Westeros an even worse place to live in.

Submerged Turntable

Submerged Turntable

Artist Evan Holm’s performance installation not only looks beautiful, it proves that a turntable can still work while submerged in water – though it does distort the sound a little bit. The vortex formed as the record plays is really amazing.

Motorcycle Ice Drifting

Motorcycle Ice Drifting

You’d think that ice and motorcycles wouldn’t mix, but stunt rider Jorian Ponomareff proved just the opposite as he pulled off some awesome drifts and tricks on the slippery stuff. An oldie, but a goodie from 2012. Fun BTS video here.

Why Engagement Rings Are a Scam

Why Engagement Rings Are a Scam

(PG-13: Language) Adam Conover reminds us of one of the world’s greatest ad campaigns, i.e. outright lies. Diamond cartel De Beers duped us into thinking that engagement rings are a thing and that diamonds are precious.

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