Weird and wonderful, as it often was. Particlarly haunting: Picture Box. By "haunting," I mean "surprisingly creepy to see and hear that again decades later". [emoctv.tumblr.com via Kottke] Previously.
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Kitty cats crawl through a surreal landscape in video paired with Magnetic Fields song
Kitty cats crawl through a surreal landscape in this animation paired with the fantastic Magnetic Fields song "Epitaph For My Heart." The animation has an M.C. Escher feel to it. Black and white cut-out shapes are used to construct a world of cats and warping buildings. I'm now going to think of this lovely video… READ THE REST
Britney Spears' "Toxic" played by 8 electronic devices that you wouldn't expect to be used as musical instruments
I'm obsessed with this version of Toxic by Britney Spears played by the Device Orchestra. This cover of Toxic is made from the sounds of an epilator, 2 toothbrushes, 3 credit card machines, and 2 typewriters. This version is just as great as the original. The little wigs and googly eyes attached to the devices… READ THE REST
Listen to this rock cover of MF DOOM
The shadow of the villain still looms large. It's been a couple of years since MF DOOM sadly passed away, but the rapper's legend has continued to grow in the aftermath of his death. Although DOOM has been the mastermind behind a staggering array of bangers since donning the metal mask, his song Rapp Snitch Knishes has… READ THE REST
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We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. Nothing's worse than trying to find that random image someone sent you, however many months back, frantically searching through email threads for something that looks familiar. Not only is that stressful, but it's… READ THE REST
Study for a perfect score and help kids in need by purchasing this portable monitor
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. Studying has become incredibly unconventional, starting with doing everything online and continuing with giving textbooks the axe. So if you're ditching the stacks for a more modern way to focus on your… READ THE REST
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We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. There are a ton of different hurdles, making getting an education from home difficult. Besides the apparent distractions, you don't have as many tools as you would find in the stacks. Bulk… READ THE REST
