Awesome Fun

The talented vocalists of Stellenbosch University Choir performed this enveloping cover of the 2012 Fun. track Some Nights, giving the song a rich and layered new sound with a hint of South African flair. The performance took place at the Oude Libertas Amphitheatre and was wonderfully arranged by Tom Anderson.

DeepMake sells these modular marble runs that stick to metal surfaces like a refrigerator. The pieces are made from laser-cut wood, and include ramps, loops, spinners, and stairsteps which you can configure any way you’d like. They come in 12-, 24-, 48-, and 96-piece sets, and are also working on a archimedes screw lift.

Looking for something fun to do today? Why not visit with a giraffe, a zebra, or maybe a penguin? Thanks to Google, you can enjoy the company of 50 new animals using augmented reality tech on your phone. Using the Google mobile app, search for an animal, then tap “View in 3D” to invite these virtual pets into your world.

Create your own birddragon, liger, or other insane combo animal with this silly interactive timewaster, which not only lets you make crazy hybrids, but preserve them as an animated gif or video file for posterity.

Stomp around the house like you’re on a lunar mission with these whimsical slippers, inspired by NASA astronauts’ moon boots. They’ll keep your feet comfy and toasty as you lumber around your living room in slow-motion. Available only in adult sizes, so take that, kids!

You’ll want to put your headphones on to get the most out of these videos from Dani Ochoa, who figured out a way to pace her writing so it makes music as the pencil hits the paper. Turn up the volume and enjoy her renditions of Star Wars’ Cantina Theme and Imperial March.

Whether you’re the Breaker of Chains, Khaleesi of the Great Grass Sea, or simply The Unburnt, you can now add Mother (or Father) of Dragons to your title with these golden egg-shaped candles, each of which reveals a ceramic baby dragon as it melts.

NightHawlnLight created this gadget that seems like a weapon out of Ratchet & Clank. Built using a leaf blower, PVC, and a plastic canister, what impresses us most about the gun is that the puffed cheese balls don’t turn to orange dust the second they leave the barrel.

The finger skaters of Karat Fingerboarding placed props on a restaurant’s spinning lazy susan to create an endless skate park in Kuma Films’ awesome video. The song is Solitaire by AudioTreats.

These vintage-inspired books Things to Do and Things to Know are loaded with tips for boys of all ages, such as making your own battery, learning spy cyphers, how to juggle and even dog tricks.

AZC architecture studio envisioned this award-winning pedestrian bridge that would span the River Seine, giving travelers a wondrous view of the Paris skyline as they bounce across. Lifevests not shown.

The Awesome Foundation helped Laurenellen McCann realize her idea for a pop-up game that lets you recreate Indiana Jones’ famous boulder run IRL. Hopefully one pops up near us soon!

Taylor Rosenbauer knows a thing or two about skateboarding, but he seems to have mastered the miniature version as well. Think of this video like a live-action version of TouchGrind.

While you might be tempted, you won’t be able to eat this giant gummy bear – that’s because it’s a nightlight, and despite your best efforts, it’s not edible. Just push its squishy bear belly for light.

This fully-automatic toy Gatling gun can fire up to 30 soft darts at your enemies in less than 20 seconds. The perfect accessory for the next time you dress up as TF2’s Heavy.

Count Chocula, Franken Berry and Boo Berry can now hang out in your pad, in 9″ tall plush form, at least. Each is part of a nutritious breakfast. But where are Fruit Brute and Yummy Mummy?

It’s time to rip down that old calendar filled with kittens, and replace it with something you really want. The Walking Dead calendar is chockful of gore-tastic zombies to get you through all of 2012.

What happens when you carefully interlace 1,000 wooden popsicle sticks, then flick just one of them? If you know what you’re doing – something pretty spectacular, as is evidenced by this video clip.

Ok, so it’s just a cupcake. But there’s something just so right (and ever-so-slightly mind-bending) about this dessert that’s eating another dessert before your eyes. Plus, Cookie Monster.

Remember Keepon, the little robot who went viral with his dance to Spoon’s I Turn My Camera On? Now you can have your very own Keepon, ready to get his groove on to any tune you throw his way.

LEGOLAND California pulled a fast one on their General Manager, replacing his Volvo XC60 with a life-sized LEGO XC90, built from over 201,000 bricks. Not the same car, but still pretty awesome.