Archive for June, 2009
Richard Dawkins explains the evolution of the flatfish in an episode of the BBC series, Growing Up In The Universe. Found at YouTube from Sqirril.
Invisible Bird: The Natural Camouflage Of The Potoo Bird
Tuesday, June 30th, 2009
David Attenborough looks at how the potoo bird blends in with its surroundings when it senses danger. Found at YouTube from BBCWorldwide.
Matrix Reloaded Tie Knot: How To Tie The “Merovingian Knot” In Your Necktie
Tuesday, June 30th, 2009
This dude demonstrates how to tie the Merovingian (a.k.a. The Frenchman) knot, featured in The Matrix movies. Found at YouTube from SimplyJustHen.
1950s-Era PSA: Zombie Survival Kit
Tuesday, June 30th, 2009
This is a great 1950s-style animated spoof of a PSA educating our good citizens on using the zombie survival kit in case of a Zombocalypse. Found at Vimeo from Rob Moffet.
Staten Island Public School 22 Chorus Sings Journey’s Don’t Stop Believing
Monday, June 29th, 2009
This is fantastic! Mr. B decided he’d get the kids in his school choir to sing hit songs and promote their videos online to highlight the importance of keeping the arts as an integral part of the school curriculum. Ab-so-LUTE-ly!
Here’s Journey performing Don’t Stop Believing:
Tetro Trailer
Monday, June 29th, 2009
Tetro is Francis Ford Coppola’s latest film; written and directed by himself and starring Vincent Gallo, Maribel Verdú and Carmen Maura. Found at YouTube from TetroFilm.
How To Grill Properly, You Idiot
Monday, June 29th, 2009
Grillmaster Todd Eng encourages you to rethink your use of lighter fluid and consider investing in a chimney starter. While you’re at it, you might pick up some lump charcoal and a grate brush. Found at YouTube from chow.
Exorcist Theme, The Undiabolical Mix
Monday, June 29th, 2009
This dude sure knows how to take all the evil out of a song. Check out his bronze bells version of The Exorcist Theme. Found at CollegeHumor.
And, for comparison, here’s Mike Oldfield playing Tubular Bells the way it was supposed to be played, with evil intent:
Breathtaking: Wingsuit Base Jumping
Sunday, June 28th, 2009
This is insane. People jump off cliffs with “wing suits” in order to soar down the sides of mountains.
The Science Of Summer: How Summer Works
Saturday, June 27th, 2009
Learn how Summer works. Found at Joost.
Science of Summer
