Skynet Hates Apple

Sunday, May 23rd, 2010

The Apple Store in Beijing: Skynet hates Apple.

Volcano Eyjafjasvülafjallajökull

Tuesday, May 18th, 2010

A beautiful time-lapse video of Mother Nature’s most recent flatulence problem: Icelandic volcano Eyjafjasvülafjallajökul.


(video by Sean Stiegemeier, via BoingBoing)


Drunk History

Thursday, May 13th, 2010

I LOVE this series.
If you’ve yet to see it . . . then SEE IT (below, dammit)!

Drunk History of Benjamin Franklin (Jack Black as Franklin):

And their newest installment – Nikola Tesla (John C. Reilly and Crispin Glover):

“Tesla was the Electric Jesus.”

(via Eva)

Got a Case of the Mondays? Here’s Your Cure:

Monday, May 3rd, 2010

Nothing like seeing people get shot in the face with cupcakes in ultra slow-mo to make you realize your Monday didn’t really suck that bad:

(via Dr. Bongardfollow this dude on Twitter if you’re not already!)

All I Need is One Mic Four Chords

Saturday, April 24th, 2010

Take these 4 chords, repeat them, add some lyrics and you’ve got a pop smash hit:

Props to Australia’s Axis of Awesome for the exposé. Some language potentially NSFW.

Coachella Moment: Man vs. Sandals

Wednesday, April 21st, 2010

Too many beers before 2pm is never a good idea at Coachella. Especially when trying to accomplish complex tasks, like putting your flip flops back on:

(via Lily)

The Financial Crisis, Explained By The Story Pirates

Saturday, April 17th, 2010

The Story Pirates– a part-comedy, part-theater, part-educational troupe of actors, musicians and puppeteers working to improve literacy and writing in schools– help MSNBC’s Dylan Ratigan explain the recent Financial Crisis through song:

Watch the full segment here, and be sure to check out the Story Pirates’ great programs in NYC & LA schools. Also be sure to check out the Story Pirates Facebook Fan Page.