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Smoke Break #809: “Life Looks For Life” Is Four Minutes Of Sublime Space Nerd Candy

(via TDW) About a month ago we posted an excellent short film called The Frontier Is Everywhere. It was put together by a space nerd impatient with NASA because its multi-million dollar PR lobby/budget still can’t figure out how to inspire people in the age of the viral video and four minute sound byte. This is part two, dubbed “Life Looks For Life”, and it’s pretty darn good, and not just starring the disembodied voice of the deceased Carl Sagan a la Pale Blue Dot. Press play and enjoy.

Keeping It Sunny: Antisocial Skateboarders Show Off One of Vancouver’s Better Sides

Antisocial Skateboard Shop is keeping the warm weather and dry pavement energy alive with their latest skate video, shot during the sunny days of summer, and featuring nearly two dozen of their skateboarding crew bringing their skills to the forefront with some seriously beautiful moves - dope soundtrack included.

Proud Backyard Chef Shows Off Outstanding DIY Barbecue Set-Up

From his waterwheel-powered rotisserie to his four-storey filing cabinet full of spuds and corn, this guy is killing it.

This Might Be the Strangest TV Ad Ever Made for a Candy Bar

Everybody keeps secrets, even from their loved ones. This advertisement takes that theme to a bizarre extreme.

How Stainless Steel Knives, Forks and Spoons Are Made

From grinding serrations to spoon bowls, this short video details how our everyday eating implements are made.