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Smoke Break #937: Visualizing Every One Of The Earthquakes Around The World In 2011

There are two things that really stand out in this stunning visualization of all the world’s earthquakes in 2011. First, poor Japan! At precisely 1:52, they get the living shit kicked out of them (the time corresponds to the 9.0 quake that resulted in the devastating tsunami on March 11th). Second, keep an eye on how totally placid Vancouver was in comparison to the rest of the Pacific Rim, and maybe try not to dwell hard on how damn overdue we are. Instead, be prepared.

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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.

Short Film Uses Beauty of International Banknotes to Tell Strange Story of Money

Corrie Francis Parks animates pieces of paper currency and grains of sand to create a visual poem on global economics.