Author: Josh Taylor
How to turn your old cell phone into a robot [video]
Posted by Josh Taylor / February 20, 2016Got an old cell phone hanging around? Don’t trash it––turn it into a robot! ElectroBOOM is here to teach you how, in his typically unique and funny way.
Read MoreMind-blowing downhill urban bike run [video]
Posted by Josh Taylor / February 19, 2016The thing about downhill bike runs in urban areas is this: stairs. But Marcelo Gutierrez is so good that he makes this bumpy ride seem smooth.
Read MoreFully automatic machine gun shoots pencils [video]
Posted by Josh Taylor / February 18, 2016Some people are creative, some are destructive, and some are good at making things. Not many people are great at all three, but this guy is. Take a look at his fully automatic pencil machine gun.
Read MoreBlind man draws what he thinks objects look like [video]
Posted by Josh Taylor / February 18, 2016The blind experience the world in a very different way than the sighted. In this video, Tommy Edison tries to show his sighted friends what he “sees.”
Read MoreWhat it’s like to stay at a traditional Japanese inn and soak in hot springs [video]
Posted by Josh Taylor / February 17, 2016A traditional Japanese inn and hot spring treatment is one of the things visitors to Japan love most. But many people haven’t even heard of these treats. Here’s a quick tour.
Read MoreHere’s what a 40,000 person choir sounds like [video]
Posted by Josh Taylor / February 16, 2016There’s something special about a large choir singing. If you think a group of twenty or thirty people is impressive, then you’re going to be blown away by these 40,000 people singing.
Read MorePolar bear destroys spy cam [video]
Posted by Josh Taylor / February 16, 2016In an effort to catch polar bears in action (without photographers losing limbs), this documentary crew sent in some spy cams. They did not last long.
Read MoreMythbusters for the Impatient: will square wheels ride smoothly? [video]
Posted by Josh Taylor / February 15, 2016Even fans of Mythbusters have to admit that there’s a lot of fluff in the show, not to mention commercial breaks. But this YouTube channel is dedicated to giving you all the goods of a full episode of Mythbusters without any of the fluff.
Read MoreCute dog waits on couch all day for owner to come home [video]
Posted by Josh Taylor / February 14, 2016You’ve seen lots of videos of dogs freaking out when their owners disappear for hours. This video is the opposite of that. This dog just sleeps on the couch for seven hours straight!
Read MoreHeartbreaking Danish anti-child abuse ad [video]
Posted by Josh Taylor / February 13, 2016Prepare to be wrecked. This short Danish anti-child abuse ad, made by Animation Workshop, perfectly captures the pain of living in an abusive situation.
Read MoreThe best way to learn Spanish (parody) [video]
Posted by Josh Taylor / February 13, 2016This video is pretty much the definition of, “Well, that escalated quickly.” A couple want to learn Spanish but find themselves in the clutches of the most intense teacher in the world.
Read More500 simultaneous episodes of the Simpsons in 360 degrees [video]
Posted by Josh Taylor / February 12, 2016Even for a die hard Simpsons fan, this video may be a bit much to handle. It’s a whopping 500 episodes all played at the same time, and it uses YouTube’s 360 degree capabilities to create a sphere of Simpsons mania.
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