HE DIDN'T BREAK ANY NEW GROUND
This Lady Noticed Something Unusual Happening In The Background Of This Movie
It seems like a lot of movie extras are just phoning it in as this one astute viewer noticed from this classic film.
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INSIDE JOB
Where Americans Are Still Staying At Home The Most
The majority of Americans are still spending much more of their time at home than before the pandemic. But in some regions of the US people are moving around more than they were in March and April.
THE CLOT THICKENS
COVID-19's Scary Blood Clots Aren't That Surprising
There's more than a century of research linking clogged blood vessels to infectious diseases.
AIR FORCE
What Happens When You Put A Fan Inside A Vacuum Chamber?
The host of The Action Lab demonstrates what happens to tiny Styrofoam beads when you blast a fan inside a chamber with no air.
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FIRST THINGS FIRST, IT'LL EAT THE BRAIN
Our Only Hope Against The Murder Hornet Is The Praying Mantis
Humanity must enter an alliance with mantises, who will eat the brains of murder hornets without remorse.
LEAVE HER ALONE
Adele's Weight Loss Is A Double Bind
Adele hasn't said anything about her weight loss, so why are we?
TUMBLR ROAD, TAKE ME HOME
Why We're Nostalgic For The Early 2010s
Millennials and Gen Z are revisiting indie pop, grunge fashion and the early 2010s Tumblr aesthetic. Wouldn't it be nice if life still looked like that?
LIVE FAST, DIE JONG
If North Korea Went To War With South Korea, Who Would Win?
Nobody wants a war between the two Koreas but who would win? Both sides have many advantages and disadvantages. A YouTuber crunched the numbers.
NOT NICE
Two Utah County Businesses Told Staff To Ignore COVID-19 Guidelines, Resulting In 68 Positive Cases
Nearly half of the employees of a Utah County business tested positive for COVID-19 after the business instructed employees to not follow quarantine guidelines and required staff who had tested.
'ARE WE GOING TO GET WHAT WE ACTUALLY NEED?'
A Native American Health Center Asked For COVID-19 Supplies. It Got Body Bags Instead
An official said the delivery of body bags sends a message that is resonating across the country's Native American communities during the coronavirus pandemic.
FLUFF IT UP
This Video Of Seed Fluff Being Burned Off While The Grass Underneath Remains Intact Looks Almost Unreal
This is how the poplars seed fluff are burned away in the park of Cidacos de Calahorra in Spain.
*STARES DIRECTLY OUT OF WINDOW*
Why Jim Was The Only Person In 'The Office' To Have His Talking Head Scenes Filmed In Front Of An Exterior Window
Yes, it was done intentionally.
EVERYBODY (YEAH), MOVE YOUR BODY (YEAH)
Commuting After COVID
How will this unprecedented new reality affect mobility? Will Uber charge extra for a germ-free ride? I would love to provide answers, but right now I can't see past Tuesday. Wait, is today Tuesday?
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WE CAN'T BEELIEVE IT EITHER
Turns Out A 1993 'Simpsons' Episode Eerily Predicted The Exact Ways In Which 2020 Would Be Catastrophic
It references some of the most terrible things we've experienced this year: an epidemic and, also, improbably, bees.
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If You Have To Wear A Mask, Why Not Make It A Cool Mask?
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FOOL YOUR KIDS WITH THIS
This Clever Magic Trick Involving A Matchbox And A Coin Is Simple Enough We Could Do It
A clever trick involving a coin and a matchbox that is sure to impress a youngster or potential date.
WHAT'S UP, PUP
Golden Retriever Refuses To Go Home Because She's Sick Of The Lockdown
Like humans, dog miss going outside too.
CHASIN' JASON
The Thrill — And Anonymity — Of Playing Jason In 'Friday The 13th'
Despite playing one of the most iconic villains in movie history, the nine men who've portrayed Jason Voorhees in the 40 years of the "Friday the 13th" franchise are practically ghosts. This is their story.
SHUT IT DOWN
Holy Crap, Look At How Much This Suspension Bridge In China Moves With The Wind
The Humen Pearl River Bridge in China had to be temporarily shut down this week after it started undulating in the wind. It looks, uh, worrisome.
BRACING STRIPES
Guy Turns 1970 Brochure Rendering (Used To Help Buyers Pick A Color) Into Actual Car's Paint Job
In 1970, Plymouth hoped to persuade Ford Mustang and Chevy Camaro buyers to choose their Barracuda instead. One of Plymouth's tactics was to offer greater customization options — which led to this odd rendering.
SICK BEAT, BRO
The Ghanaian Pallbearers Lean Into Their Role As Pandemic Grim Reapers
The meme originally had nothing to do with the pandemic, but now it's impossible to separate the two — and the pallbearers seem okay with that.
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HE DIDN'T BREAK ANY NEW GROUND
This Lady Noticed Something Unusual Happening In The Background Of This Movie
It seems like a lot of movie extras are just phoning it in as this one astute viewer noticed from this classic film.
STICK A PEN IN IT
With 'The Pen,' The Kids In The Hall Rewrote The Rules Of Comedy
"Sometimes the way some of our stuff comes off isn't really about what's on the page. It's what happens in rehearsal or when we're shooting it."
PUT EVERYTHING ON PAW
This Video Of A Bear Playing In A 300-Gallon Tub Is Insanely Therapeutic
Happiness is this bear living its best life splashing around a tub.
PERFECT FOR THE NIHILIST BANK ROBBER
Guy Detonates A Grenade Inside A Safe, Just To See What Happens
Is there a point to this? No. Is it cool? Yep.
HOLY COW
How They Made A Cow Fly Through A Tornado In 'Twister'
In the early '90s, Industrial Light & Magic's visual effects crew set out to do something that had never been done, and eventually changed the course of CGI's evolution.
YOU RAISE ME UP
The Horrifying Moment An Elevator Malfunctions And Starts To Ascend When A Man Is Entering It
This was so close to turning into a "Final Destination" scene.
SYSTEMATIC FAILURE
How Unemployment Systems Are Failing Workers Around the Nation
Long wait times, passwords sent by mail and shutdowns thwart applicants
THE GREEN CURTAIN
Vietnamese Man Uses Two Creeping Plants To Turn Five-Story Building Into A Vertical Garden
Located deep in Hanoi's Dong Da district is one of the Vietnamese capital's most unique landmarks.
'I'M JUST GOING TO THE STORE, BROTHER'
Jabroni Steals Dominos Pizza Delivery Van, Instantly Gets Pulled Over And Somehow Still Gets Away
A Dominos delivery man got his vehicle stolen by a fast-talking criminal who got pulled over immediately for a lane violation and then miraculously was let go. Fortunately, the car was recovered an hour later.
SEE YOU LATER BOY
Three Skateboarders Have The Time Of Their Lives Illegally Skating Down An Abandoned Highway In Toronto
We know this is not a good idea, but we can't help but marvel at the audacity of this.
WHAT'S THE DEAL WITH SEINFELD'S SPECIAL?
The Times Have Changed. Seinfeld Hasn't
There's something soothing about watching a comedian who has been telling the same jokes for decades.
WELL, HE TRIED
Muscle Car Idiot Tries To Race Another Driver In Traffic, Immediately Crashes
If only this guy had stayed home and not made a huge fool of himself.
THE SUPER SPREADER
How Travel From New York City Seeded Wave Of US Outbreaks
The coronavirus outbreak in New York City became the primary source of infections around the United States, researchers have found.
SUPER MARIO DECODER
The Massive Effort To Reverse-Engineer N64 Source Code
This kind of reverse-engineering from raw binary to easy-to-read code isn't a simple process, but it's an effort that a growing community of hobbyist decompilers is undertaking to unlock the secrets behind some of their favorite games.
SPICE THINGS UP
Should You Put Salt In Your Coffee?
It might sound pretty counterintuitive, but it strangely works with certain brands of coffee.
THE WEATHER GODS WANT YOU TO STAY HOME
Potentially Historic May Snowstorm Headed For Northeast And New England
In addition to snow, 75 million people will wake up to below freezing temperatures Saturday. For many cities it will be colder than it was on Christmas Day.
BUBBLE BOYS
In 1991, A Group Of 8 People Isolated Themselves For 2 Years. 'Spaceship Earth' Tells Their Story
The new documentary tells the weird and surprisingly uplifting story of Biosphere 2.
MORE LIKE SOFTSCAM
This '90s Software Claimed To Double Your RAM. Here's What It Actually Did To Your Computer
SoftRAM claimed to double the available Random-access memory on your computer for $79.95. Here's what happens when you run it on your computer.
'HANGING BY A THIN THREAD'
The Great Reckoning
No income, major medical bills and an unknown end date. The coronavirus pandemic has exposed the fragility of America's safety net.
'ANIMATION, PHYSICS AND FUN'
How Apple Reinvented The Cursor For iPad
Apple SVP Craig Federighi talks about the iPad's new cursor and Magic Keyboard.
GOOD HARE DAY
This Video Of Baby Hares In The Wild Might Be The Most Relaxing Thing You See Today
Nature PBS filmed this enchanting footage of baby hares in the wilderness. A soothing experience to watch.
TL;DR: LOL
The Dumbest Aspects Of The Apparent Coup Attempt In Venezuela
American mercenaries employed by Silvercorp — founded by ex-Green Beret Jordan Goudreau — tweeted about an alleged coup, and may have brought Airsoft guns in an apparent effort to topple Nicolás Maduro.
FACTORY OF HORRORS
Inside North America's Single Largest Coronavirus Outbreak
North America's largest single coronavirus outbreak started at Cargill's Alberta meat-packing plant. Take a look within.
SKATER MAN
We Were Not Expecting This Cop To Nail A Perfect 360 Flip On A Skateboard
This is actually really impressive.
DAKOTA PLANNING
North Dakota Launched A Contact-Tracing App. It's Not Going Well
Contact-tracing apps have been hailed as a crucial tool in the battle against the coronavirus. But as states rush to release their own home-baked versions, not everything has gone to plan.
BODY OF EVIDENCE
The Disappointing Truth About Antibody Testing
Maybe you've been tempted by the wave of antibody tests that recently hit the market — but don't think that just because you can buy a test, it will be accurate.
LOOK WHO'S CUOMO TO DINNER
Comedian Perfectly Acts Out New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's Bewildering Speech About His Daughter's Boyfriend
During a COVID-19 briefing on April 19, Cuomo delivered a head-scratching anecdote about his daughter's girlfriend, and it's only made more surreal by comedian Maria DeCotis's interpretation of it here.