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Musician Alex Melton seems to have a thing for Blink-182. This time, he performs Rick Astley’s Never Gonna Give You Up in the style of the masters of pop punk. Next time you want to Rickroll someone, send them a link to this video.
Musician Alex Melton seems to have a thing for Blink-182. This time, he performs Rick Astley’s Never Gonna Give You Up in the style of the masters of pop punk. Next time you want to Rickroll someone, send them a link to this video.
Castle & Key rose from the ruins of an old Kentucky distillery and now uses rose petals in its spring release. Rise 2022 Seasonal Gin cold-steeps macerated rose petals for 72 hours in the base spirit before distilling it with seven botanicals: juniper, tarragon, lemon peel, green peppercorn, almond, green cardamon, and licorice.
Manufacturing motors for EVs and hybrids is a very different process from making conventional engines. In this video, you’ll go inside the factory where Audi produces its EV motors, and robots and humans work in concert to transform metal, plastic, and coils of copper wire into a modern and powerful mode of propulsion.
This 3D-printed lamp from Vall3DP is based on the design of the SpaceX Starship prototype. It looks just like Elon Musk’s reusable rocket, complete with a fiery illuminated launch plume. It measures 11″ tall and comes with a wooden base that needs to be superglued on after shipment.
We’re still shaken by the death of Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins. One of rock’s very best, Hawkins’ music, modesty, and enthusiasm will be his legacy. In this BBC Radio6 interview, Hawkins talked about his life, heroes, techniques, struggle to find his rhythm in Foo Fighters, and his touching bromance with Dave Grohl.
We all know how painful a visit to the Department of Motor Vehicles can be. But maybe we just need to lighten up and enjoy the experience for what it is. That’s what Doug Alberts of animation studio Noodle did, and he wrote a little song about it his newfound love for the DMV.
Etsy artist Thunktronix makes all kinds of fun pop culture figures cut from sheets of Plexiglass. Fans of the 1970s Schoolhouse Rock educational cartoons will love these designs based on I’m Just a Bill, Interplanet Janet, Verb, Suffragette Sarah, and the Conjunction Junction conductor.
During the 2022 Grammys, J Balvin and a crew of dancers brought down the house with a performance of the Skrillex collab In Da Ghetto. Choreographer Sadeck Waff shared this rehearsal footage which gives us a better look at the precision moves, and the impressive sequence that they staged in just two days.
Do you or your kids collect toy cars? This wall rack can hold up to 144 of your 1:64 scale rides like Hot Wheels or Matchbox cars, keeping them organized and dust-free. It’s made from clear, UV-protective acrylic and features angled parking spaces with a mirrored background. Measures 22.5″ H x 30.4″ W x 3″ D.
An unidentified performer shows off their skills at cardistry and sleight of hand using a deck of special Blue Checkerboard playing cards. While anyone can get their hands on a similar Svengali deck, we doubt that most of us could handle it with the skill and smoothness of this magician.
This machined metal pen from Big Idea Designs features a telescoping case design that allows it to accommodate more than 80 types of refills without modifications. It features a modern and minimal design and comes in brass, copper, or titanium, each with a titanium pocket clip.
This excerpt from the documentary short The Special Effects of Karel Zeman showcases some of the late Czech filmmaker’s wildly inventive methods for creating movie magic with miniatures, fluids, smoke, forced perspective, and other camera tricks. You can watch the full documentary on YouTube.
The wake that motorized boats leave behind can disrupt smaller craft as well as the marine ecosystem. This extremely efficient Candela hydrofoil electric boat leaves only the smallest wake as it cruises through the water. The boat floats above the water, minimizing drag and surface contact, and maximizing battery life.
Declutter your workspace and make it just the way you want it with UDLAB’s modular desk mat system. Its sections lock together using magnets and include modules for a keyboard, mouse, wireless charging, trays, a pen/pencil cup, elastic straps, a device stand, wrist rests, and more.
If Winnie the Pooh was more like the bear from The Revenant, he might look something like this imposing creation from artist North of the Border. He built this bear from scratch using a wire and foil armature, then sculpted and painted its clay body. Even Heffalumps should not mess with this Pooh Bear’s Hunny pot.
Nostalgic for the ’90s? Skullcandy goes retro with this limited-run earbud collection, borrowing the neon-pink, purple, and blue splatter colorway from Pit Viper, the lifestyle brand conceived on the ski hill and born in the back of a van. Options include the popular Grind, Push Active and Dime true wireless earbuds.
Musician Luca Stricagnoli busts out his reverse triple-necked guitar yet again for an awesome fingerstyle cover arrangement. His performance of Foster the People’s Pumped Up Kicks is a delight for the ears that will have you bobbing your head to the beat, despite the song’s dark subject matter.
Limited to 500 pieces, this sweet Bell & Ross chronograph has five tachymetric scales for measuring activities. Working with its sweep second hand, its dials can help tabulate running, cycling, or driving speeds, as well as breathing and pulse. It features a matte-black ceramic 42mm case, paired with a black rubber strap.
Builder Jairus of All has spent months putting together a working, life-size version of the massive SPNKr rocket launcher from Halo. The video series shows how he designed and built the incredible replica, while the latest video shows off its rotation action and final assembly. We can’t wait to see it fire rockets.
The guys at the Hydraulic Press Channel have been trying to get a hammer to explode under the crushing weight of their 150-ton press. Despite their best efforts, they couldn’t get it to happen. Will adding some liquid nitrogen help make their explosive dreams a reality? Hit play and find out.
Flectr’s updated bike safety accessory improves nighttime visibility without impacting aerodynamics. These slimline reflectors attach to wheel spokes and weigh just 0.6 to 0.8 g. Their micro-prismatic reflectors are extremely efficient at bouncing light, ensuring you’ll be seen. Available for round or bladed spokes.
Germany’s Miniatur Wunderland is home to the most amazing miniature scenery on the planet. This video lets viewers ride along every section of its model railway, offering a 360º view of the tiny world, including the insides of its tunnels. The mounting position of the camera makes the train partially disappear though.
James from The Action Lab shows off a physics demonstration that had us scratching our heads at first. While it appears that the ball bearing inside of this glass beaker will spin forever without adding energy, there’s a perfectly rational explanation of what’s going on. The Egg of Columbus demo is pretty neat too.
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