28 August 2008
9:11am

The Europe Quiz

Can you identify all the European countries?

25 August 2008
7:46am

History's Greatest Journeys

Somewhat mis-titled, but this neat interactive graphic shows the routes taken by the likes of Magellan, Amelia Earhart, Columbus, and James Cook. Can't say I agree with the inclusion of Kerouac, though.

15 August 2008
9:24am

The Amazing Intelligence of Crows

Joshua Klein's fascinating talk demonstrates just how smart crows really are.

5 August 2008
5:45pm

Unbelievable Papercraft

Paper Calleson creates truly amazing papercraft.

1 August 2008
4:22pm

Where the Hell is Matt (again)?

I posted a link to the original a couple of years ago. This much improved update is highly entertaining. (Turn off HD for smoother operation.)

30 July 2008
4:08am

Intriguing Audio Illusion

An example of the Shepard scale, where a tone appears to continue to rise or fall, rather like an Escher drawing.

28 July 2008
2:00pm

Over 60,000 Podcasts

Podcasts from all over the world.

28 July 2008
10:48am

Randy Pausch's Last Lecture

This is the widely-acclaimed and highly entertaining last lecture by Carnegie Mellon Professor Randy Pausch, who died on 25 July 2008 from liver cancer at the age of 47.

In his talk, Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams, Pausch advised students on how to achieve their own career and personal goals based on his life experiences.

25 July 2008
8:25pm

Bicycle Ballerina

If there are any other ways left to ride a bicycle, I'd be amazed.

25 July 2008
10:00am

Swan Lake with a Difference

100 acrobats and dancers of the "Great Chinese State Circus" add a new dimension to the ballet.

24 July 2008
12:55pm

Ninja Turtle Attacks

http://view.break.com/293055 - Watch more free videos

24 July 2008
9:15am

Keith Barry: Brain Magic

"First, Keith Barry shows us how our brains can fool our bodies -- in a trick that works via podcast too. Then he involves the audience in some jaw-dropping (and even a bit dangerous) feats of brain magic."

16 July 2008
4:45pm

Rice Field Art

Using different types of coloured rice, these farmers literally grow their patterns. Then the works of art get harvested.

15 July 2008
8:25am

Three-year-old Solves Rubik's Cube

In under two minutes.

3 July 2008
11:45am

Inside the Space Station

Weightlessness in action.

23 June 2008
9:45am

Make Your Own Fonts

"FontStruct lets you quickly and easily create fonts constructed out of geometrical shapes, which are arranged in a grid pattern, like tiles or bricks." Free to use.

20 June 2008
9:35am

Watch The Rings Rotate

Stare at the blue star and move your head towards and away from the screen.

More illusions here:

19 June 2008
8:10am

Procrastination

Good animation of a common condition. Took me a while to get round to posting this...

14 June 2008
3:35pm

Improve Your Typing Skills

Online typing tutor.

14 June 2008
3:29pm

Animator vs Animation

Updated version of a clever animation that appeared here earlier.

14 June 2008
3:23pm

Funny Home Security Ad

Cat and dog foil home invaders.

13 May 2008
8:54pm

Internet Congestion Map

Global Internet traffic increases daily and may soon hit a road block. Find out where traffic is congested. The lower the number, the greater the congestion.

13 May 2008
8:43pm

Cities at Night, Viewed from Space

Images of cities taken at night from the International Space Station. The narration is a bit wooden but the images are strangely beautiful.

2 May 2008
7:52am

Dangerous Walk

El Caminito del Rey (The King's Walk) in Andalusia is a metre-wide pathway built above a gorge in the first years of the 20th century. It's now fallen into disrepair but intrepid travellers still risk it. If you're scared of heights, you'll find this disturbing.

23 April 2008
7:59am

Alphabet Zoo

The kids will love this cleverly produced animation. Grown-ups should like it, too.

16 April 2008
8:12am

Clever Pop-up ABC Book

Created by graphic and book designer, Marion Bataille.

16 April 2008
8:09am

Someone is Watching...

...your cursor.

9 April 2008
2:15pm

Self-tying Shoelaces

Watch this kid tie his shoelaces without using his hands. A clever trick created, I think, by David Blaine.

7 April 2008
10:53am

Rube Goldberg Contraption

If you're a fan of Rube Goldberg/Heath Robinson inventions, you'll enjoy this one. It uses commom household objects in an elaborate chain of reactions.

7 April 2008
10:50am

Elephant Painting

An elephant rescued from cruelty in Burma displays his painting prowess in Thailand.

3 April 2008
5:39pm

Can You Name All The Elements?

This one is for science nerds: Name all 103 elements of the periodic table in 15 minutes.

3 April 2008
4:53pm

Ride That Tiger

Watch the artist-inventor ride his mechanical tiger.

30 March 2008
8:28am

Windows Tweaking Guide

The TweakGuides Tweaking Companion (TGTC) is a complete system optimisation guide. Designed for novice and advanced users alike, it covers every major topic, from the correct installation of Windows and critical drivers and software through to recommendations for every significant setting and feature, all the major performance and convenience tweaks and customisations, as well as detailed troubleshooting advice. Download the PDF file from here:

29 March 2008
9:37am

Global Incident Map

A global display of terrorism and other suspicious incidents. Updates every 310 seconds.

27 March 2008
12:33pm

Big Dog Robot

This four-legged robot manages to keep his feet despite the terrain.

27 March 2008
12:30pm

Japanese Parody of We are the World

Amusing impersonation of the famous video.

27 March 2008
12:24pm

Creative Food Sculptures

Clever sculpting of everyday food.

25 March 2008
7:47am

Moon Survival Challenge

Imagine you are returning to the base ship on the sunlit side of the moon after carrying out a 72-hour exploration trip. Your small spacecraft has crash-landed about 200 miles from the base ship. You need to reach the base ship. In addition to your spacesuit, you were able to salvage certain items. Using what you know about the moon, rate each listed item according to how important it would be in getting you back to the base ship.

20 March 2008
7:24am

Strange Houses Around The World

Over twenty still photos of the weirdest houses imaginable.

13 March 2008
10:28am

Balloon Panzer

Nine still photos: click the numbers across the top of the screen.

4 March 2008
3:54pm

Truck Accidents

Gallery of spectacular truck accidents.

21 February 2008
8:33am

Screen Need Cleaning?

No effort required on your part.

11 February 2008
4:28pm

Bejeweled 2

This highly addictive, free game is so easy to play it even gives you hints when you're stuck. Simply line up three jewels and score.

Download from here:

31 January 2008
7:25am

The Last Places on Earth

New Scientist set out to discover the Last Places on Earth, and here's the map. Click on a location to get more information.

27 January 2008
4:42pm

The Idiot Test

This is not as simple as it looks. Good fun, though.

24 January 2008
7:55pm

The Impossible Quiz

Frustrating and at times difficult quiz, but worth the effort.

23 January 2008
8:48am

2008 Face Calendar

Fun calendar made from headshots.

17 January 2008
5:54pm

Wouldn't You Love To Do This?

Launching a paper 'plane high over Manhattan.

17 January 2008
4:50pm

Evil Eye

Baby gives the evil eye.

1 January 2008
2:07pm

Falling Sand Game

Four different particles fall from the top of the screen like streams of sand. You can intercept them and make interesting patterns. Ideal for anyone fascinated by hourglasses.