Lego Antikythera Mechanism

The Antikythera Mechanism is the oldest known scientific computer, built in Greece at around 100 BCE. I won't go into too many details, the video does a good job of explaining, but suffice to say these guys built a fully functioning lego replica. Boom!

Linked To By: Shanti B.

Arnold Tribute Metal Bands

Today I discovered something amazing, or rather two somethings. I was shown Austrian Death Machine and Arnocorps, two Arnold tribute metal bands. I didn't even know that was a thing. Anyway, I'll leave it up to you guys to decide which is better. (If you need more Arnold check out 290 of his most memorable quotes!)

Linked To By: Bryn W. and John H.

Pneumatic Physics Prank

What could be better than a good prank? A good prank using ridiculous scientific equipment. If you want the full length "making of" version, go here.

(SPOILER: Sadly, this isn't actually real. There's a couple telltale signs that this was digitally edited alongside the physics issues)

Michael Buble Lets Fan Sing

Trust me, I'm aware of how painfully awkward this might seem to be. I can assure you, however, that Sam has a few surprises in store. Buble's swears make it that much more amusing!

Linked To By: Sarah K.

One Man Dynamite A Cappella

This guy puts on a damn impressive show with his 10 twin brothers singing alongside him. There's definitely some post processes going on here, but he still made all these sounds with his mouth. Reminds me a bit of Beardyman, but different.

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World Record Highest Dive

I just don't understand how you brace yourself mentally for something like this. Just imagining standing on a little platform on that tower is terrifying. Not only can does he jump off, but he does it with style.

(skip to 3:00 for jump if you're impatient)

Kinect Joy Ride Auto-Steer

I'll leave it up to the viewer to decide, but I think this game may try to assist the player a bit... (And yes, before you ask, this is totally legit. Others have tested it and gotten similar results)

Evolution Of Video Game Music

Raxel Van Schred tears up the stage with his rendition of several classic video game theme songs from then to now. This video is of a live performance but he dubbed over it with the studio version for higher quality. The songs he plays are:

Pacman - Theme
Tetris - Korobeiniki
Super Mario Brothers - Theme
Sonic the Hedgehog - Green Hill Zone
Outrun - Magical Sound Shower
Street Fighter 2 - Ryu's Theme
The Immortals - Techno Syndrome (Mortal Kombat Theme)
Metal Gear Solid 2 - Theme
Halo - Theme

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Amazing Penalty Kick

Sometimes hubris can be your downfall. This goalie seriously needs to read some Greek literature. That lesson is all over those works.

Space-Time Distortion Cloaking Design

This is a new and very interesting way of approaching cloaking. Instead of trying to hide yourself in space, instead hide yourself in time! As cool as this idea is though, I must point out how incredibly impractical this kind of system would probably be. You need to somehow get this light slowing machine between you and the viewer without them seeing it, and to get any practical amount of cloaking time it'd need to be super deep. (With light going 30 mph, it'd have to be half a mile thick to get 60 sec of cloaking). Still, its pretty bad ass in theory.

Ted Bear Survival Tips

Ted Bear is a master survivalist who wants to help you survive out in the wilderness. The most important part is finding the right food to keep you going. This will be easier or harder depending on your local, but I think he found the right place to get lost.

Cowboys And Aliens

Honestly there isn't much to say after you read the title. The only thing that surprised me was the quality of the cast. Maybe this is worth watching?

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Shake Weight

I can't tell if the creators of this ad series were entirely oblivious to where people's minds would take this, or if they were so brilliant as to realize its viral potential. I'm kind of leaning towards the latter considering some of the angles this thing is held at. Also ladies, this thing is great for you too!

Which one is more inappropriate? The ladies' ad or the men's one?

Linked To By: Ryan A.

Hatsune Miku Sings Live

Hatsune Miku is the personality given to a piece of vocalization software made by Yamaha. The place you've most likely heard her before (if you trawl the net) is from the famed Leek Spin meme where some user made her sing a traditional Finnish polka. Its an impressive piece of software and its figurehead had even been to space. Check it out.

Linked To By: Sarah K.

Gamer Parent's Nightmare

If I ever have children, I will dread the following realization.

YouTube Mosaic Music Video

This little gem I stumbled across is an music video made from stills from a variety of other YouTube videos. It makes for a pretty cool presentation and the song is catchy to boot. This is the best part of plowing through the myriad of videos on there.

Call Of Duty: Soldier In All Of Us

Yep, Call Of Duty knows there is a soldier inside of you, just like there is one inside of Kobe Bryant and Jimmy Kimmel. It's bit of a surreal commercial, but amusing none the less.

Reincarnation: Abstract Dance

Here's another odd music video thats even more abstract than the last. This is a procedural setup where the motions of some real dancers were used to drive this flame particle effect. It's a cool blend of human and liquid.

Todor And Petru

It's one of those music videos that doesn't really tell an obvious story, but I love the visuals and creativity. They did a great job of combining the life action and the animation.

He-Man Pours His Soul Out

A more moving and brightly colored song has never been sung by such a muscled man. A He-Man.