Funny The Clapper commercial from 1984 Popkin

Entertainment Get ready for a Chia Pet movie Gail Sherman

tools British police arrest gardener carrying his tools Rob Beschizza

Science A round of applause for scientists who solved the mystery of clapping Allan Rose Hill

documentaries New UFO documentary features dozens of US government, military, and intelligence voices claiming "they're here" Allan Rose Hill

targets Top D.C. lawyer gives advice to Liz Cheney and others on Trump revenge list: Leave the U.S. in January Carla Sinclair

News School superintendent fired for threatening grads over not clapping hard enough for her daughter Mark Frauenfelder

world records This fellow is the fastest clapper in the world David Pescovitz

music Check out Michael Hearst's song: "Ode to Odd Instruments" Mark Frauenfelder

Boing Boing Gadgets The Knocki helps you control your ever-expanding smart home, all from your knuckles Boing Boing's Shop

Japan This traditional Japanese wind chime is the perfect background noise Andrea James

science fiction New edition of Cory Doctorow's Little Brother/Homeland with intro by Edward Snowden Mark Frauenfelder

politics Donald Trump comments on Roger Stone conviction Xeni Jardin

music Aretha Franklin's "Amazing Grace" concert film will finally be released David Pescovitz

terrorism CNN receives yet another, third suspicious package in one week Carla Sinclair

happy mutants Clap on/clap off giant metal firefly sculpture Cory Doctorow

television The guy who slated classic Star Trek takes was unfazed by the whole thing Andrea James

politics Trump threatens to revoke security clearance of intel chiefs who criticize him (LOL, half those guys lost theirs already) Xeni Jardin