It is that season when our thoughts turn to the possibilities of what you can do with pumpkins. We love pies, casseroles, jack-o-lanterns, and even sometimes a bit of flavor in our drinks. But we never quite imagined all these things you can do. This took several years and an incredible number of pumpkins. We’re […]
Category Archives: Education/Teaching
Dinner Service by Rube Goldberg
We’ve always been suckers for slow motion, mathematical animation, and homemade automation. Here’s something that still has us a bit stunned. We still can’t completely believe the amazing confidence Joseph has in this unlikely machine.
Call Mark When You Need a Tramp
We find it hard to stop watching the videos that this scientist and maker produces. Whether he’s doing battle with squirrels or porch pirates, or just destroying yet another watermelon, it’s always fun to watch. This time, the world’s coolest trampoline. Really! The. Coolest. Ever. Mark’s channel can be found here.
Cog in a Machine?
We found this mesmerizing little video to be addictive. Your challenge here (if you choose to accept it,) is to watch this video without looking at the time shuttle. Also, find yourself if you can, in this societal morality play. So we have to ask you. Did you watch the entire thing? Did you see […]
Mark and the Robbers
Mark Rober took his razor sharp wit and went to work outfoxing the porch pirates of the world. His hilarious videos journaled his battle with porch pirates. He created the perfect porch bait, and his adventures easily went viral, creating a new career for him. Now, he’s topped himself by bringing battle to an adversary […]
It’s Gold, It’s Slime, It’s Shredded!
We can never predict the types of things we’ll find irresistible. Okay, that’s not entirely true. Massively long domino runs, things exploding in slow motion, machines that have us question the nature of our existence, and any music video by OK Go… Also gold slime fed into an industrial grinder… Okay, that last one was […]
Just 207 Words
We haven’t had a lot of chances to watch Louis CK work a crowd, but this seemed like a good time. Nerdwriter1 decided to illustrate the anatomy of both a Louis CK joke, and his masterful delivery. We thought it wise to watch some of his work before studying this analysis, and were delighted by […]
You Could Look Right Inside
We’ve all probably seen some animation about how an internal combustion engine works. Usually it’s when we don’t care and we just want permission to take the car keys. But somehow, seeing the real thing happen in slow motion, and right in front of your eyes — it’s a different thing. We were afraid that […]
How Big is It? (Really?)
By now, most of us who are paying attention know that the traditional mercator projection is quite inaccurate when used for the world map. But did you know how inaccurate it is? Take a look at this enlightening (and delightful) journey around the world. You may have a moment of deja-vu when the narrator lapses […]
No, It’s Not Your Eyes
This optical illusion designed by Kokichi Sugihara was selected as a finalist in the Best Illusion of the Year competition. We are reminded that our perception is fragile, its connection to reality tenuous. More details about the competition, and about Kokichi Sugihara can be found in this article at The Verge. Filmmakers make their livings from illusion. […]