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Colbert’s Steve Jobs Tribute

Colbert’s Steve Jobs Tribute

With the recent passing of Steve Jobs, our other favorite Stephen (Colbert) shares some memorable moments from his own Apple gadget obsession, and his brief encounter with Mr. Jobs.

Half-Asleep Dog

Half-Asleep Dog

We awwwed at the dreaming puppy and slow-clapped the suave sleepy dog. Now watch this mutt show you what “half-asleep” really means, what with a lower half that has a mind of its own.

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Chinese Quick Change Artist

Chinese Quick Change Artist

One of the street magicians featured in Penn & Teller’s Magic and Mystery Tour miniseries, this man dedicated his life to mastering a single trick – the ability to change masks instantly.

Angry Birds Trick Shots

Angry Birds Trick Shots

UNC Asheville goalkeepers Lassi Hurskainen, Dan Jackson and Paul Egle show that they’re good with their feet too as they play real life Angry Birds using stuffed toys of the pigs and soccer balls.

The Accurate Clock

The Accurate Clock
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Mr. Jones’ The Accurate is as much a memento mori as it is a timepiece, with its hands and mirrored dial quite bluntly reminding the viewer of his mortality. Also available as a wristwatch.

Solar Soda Bottles

Solar Soda Bottles

This may not be the first time it has been done, but it’s nonetheless inspiring to see something as simple as a plastic soda bottle be repurposed into something much, much bigger. (Thanks, Juanjo!)

Jurassic Park: Now with Lyrics

Jurassic Park: Now with Lyrics

The first time we ever saw Jurassic Park, John Williams’ epic theme music was etched into our minds forever. Now Brett Domino tries to pour some words into those deep-set brain-grooves.

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Analog Vinyl Sampling

Analog Vinyl Sampling

By carefully laser-cutting, then mashing up segments of vinyl records, designer Ishac Bershan manages to make (crudely) sampled music without need for a digitizer – just an unhappy needle.

Camaro ZL1 vs. Nürburgring

Camaro ZL1 vs. Nürburgring

It may be a production car selling for less than $50k, but the 2012 Camaro ZL1 still pulls off a rather impressive 7 minute, 41.27 second run of the famous Nürburgring-Nordschleife course.

Mini Metallica

Mini Metallica

A group of 8 to 10 year-olds performs Enter Sandman at the Buckleberry Beer Festival. We’re less perplexed by kids playing Metallica than why they’re playing at a BEER festival.

Caffeine/Chocolate Milk Straws

Caffeine/Chocolate Milk Straws
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If you need some percolating and don’t care for coffee, ThinkGeek’s Caffeinated Chocolate Milk Straws have about 2.5 energy drinks worth of caffeine per straw; add milk and feel the power.

Infinity Blade 2 (Trailer)

Infinity Blade 2 (Trailer)

Infinity Blade 2 looks to build upon the great graphics and gameplay of the original iOS game, with more upgrades, dual-wielding of weapons and bigger and non-linear environments. More here.

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The Life of Michael Jackson

The Life of Michael Jackson

Part of Thomas Pavitte’s Transformation Series, a complex two-part connect the dots that to gradually form both a portrait of the King of Pop as a child and as an adult. Printed on A2 or A3 art paper.

Shirt Shuttle

Shirt Shuttle

A lightweight, durable and water-resistant case with enough room for a folded shirt. There are raised pads on the inner side of either half of the case to secure the shirt and minimize creases.

SciXorx

SciXorx
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If you only need a pair of portable scissors, save yourself the hassle of popping out and wrestling with the tiny cutting tools in most Swiss Army knives and just get a pair of these instead.

72 Pins NES Cartridge Art

72 Pins NES Cartridge Art
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A limited-edition series featuring NES cartridges with retro pixel art of modern video games. Each cartridge contains a random NES game, not an 8-bit version of the game on the cover, though.

PressPausePlay

PressPausePlay

A documentary about the effect of today’s advanced technology on artists and our culture, a development that can empower creators, but also swamp consumers in mediocrity. More here.

T-Shirt Folder

T-Shirt Folder

We’re well aware that you can fold a shirt with your bare hands – in fact you can do it in 2 seconds flat. But if you just can’t master foldjutsu, you might want to get a folding aid like this one.

The Darkness 2: Quad-Wielding

The Darkness 2: Quad-Wielding

Play as Jackie Estacado and use quad-wielding – a weapon in each hand while his Demon Arms grab, smash or impale foes. True to its name, the power of The Darkness grows stronger in the dark.

Sarah Hears Herself

Sarah Hears Herself

If you considered Operation Smile a success, then you’ll probably like this video Sloan Churman shot of his wife Sarah, born deaf, hearing her own voice the first time thanks to a cochlear implant.

iPod Nano (2011)

iPod Nano (2011)
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There’s plenty of buzz about the new iPhone 4S, but we’re giving some love to the newly-enhanced Nano, with built-in fitness tracking, bigger home screen icons, and a ton of cool watch faces.

Make Mayo in Minutes

Make Mayo in Minutes

Whether you’re on a budget, eager to learn something new or just plain bored, here’s a quick way to make mayo. Don’t know what “neutral oil” means? Check out Serious Eats for more info.

Forza 4: Endangered Species

Forza 4: Endangered Species

A clever ad for Forza Motorsport 4, which has Top Gear‘s Jeremy Clarkson waxing poetic about the ostracism of car lovers. Gearheads will start with tongue in cheek and end with tears on cheeks.

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