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Everything You Need to Know About What to Do With a Wheel of Parmigiano Reggiano
This incredibly thorough tutorial on the art and craft of processing wheels of the prized Italian cheese is oddly satisfying.
1950s British Icing Artist Really Takes the Cake
Watch a veteran pastry guru painstakingly decorate an old school cake that cost upwards of $3,700 in today's money.
When Graphic Designers See Algorithms in the Works of Master Painters
Greek graphic/visual designer Dimitris Ladapoulus breaks down the works of the two Rembrandts in an oddly beautiful, unique way.
Christopher Walken Opens a Coffee Shop and Animated Weirdness Ensues
"Christopher Walken has branched out from his very successful acting career to pursue his true passion, creating artisanal coffee beverages and pastries"
The Force is Strong With Bruce Lee, Jedi Nunchuck Master
An artist turned the weapons in the legendary fight scene from 1972's "Fist of Fury" into lightsabers, and there was much rejoicing.
Watch The Most Patient Person in The World Reconstruct a Shredded Banknote
When the Bank of England misprinted a 5 pound banknote, they shredded into thousands of tiny pieces. This person put it back together.
At $1.50, This Hawker’s Specialty is the World’s Cheapest Michelin-Starred Meal
Chan Hon Meng is the chef behind “Hong Kong Soya Sauce Chicken Rice and Noodle”, a Michelin-starred plate that costs less than a Big Mac.
That’s No Moon! An Entirely Theoretical Timelapse of the Death Star’s Construction
Two brothers used their nerdiness to detail - in convincing timelapse - the build of the iconic Star Wars super weapon.
Brewery Gets Cease & Desist Letter from Budweiser via Town Crier
This is perhaps the coolest way in which a brewery has ever told another brewery to stop infringing upon their trademark.
When Development Interferes With an Artist’s Daily Inspiration
When artist Gwyneth Leech learned the view from her studio was going to be blocked by a new high-rise, she was devastated.
Understanding Gochujang, the Ultimate Korean Condiment
Great Big Story hits the village of Sunchang and looks in on the gochujang tradition of a master.
Slurp Noise-Erasing Forks for Culturally-Sensitive Ramen Fiends
This new gadget from Japan aims to overcome a Western cultural sensitivity with wireless audio tech synched to a fork.
Short Film Looks at The Life of a Homeless Surfer Living in a Van down by the Waves
This is Bob. He wakes up in his van every morning right next to his favourite surf spot and enjoys the hell out of himself.
Trailer for New Culinary Documentary “Michelin Stars: Tales From the Kitchen”
What does it take to win and keep a Michelin Star? What about two Michelin Stars? Or three? This doc goes inside that struggle.
Short Film Looks Back at the Emotional Impact of The Great American Eclipse
From urban Oregon and rural Idaho to Nashville and the still shell-shocked town of Charlottesville, this is how the eclipse made Americans feel.
Get a Jump on Where & When the next Two Dozen Total Solar Eclipses Will Hit
The astronomical event of the decade may have come and gone, but that doesn't mean you won't be able to see it again.
How to Make Shake Shack’s Addictive Milkshakes & French Fries with Cheese Sauce at Home
So what if there's no Shake Shack in Vancouver. The stuff isn't hard to replicate at home!
How ‘Dunkirk’ Director Christopher Nolan Uses a ‘Shepard Tone’ to Freak Us Out
From Vox: "Christopher Nolan's Dunkirk is a nerve-wracking movie [...] A lot of that feeling has to do with how the film's score uses Shepard tones — layered sound waves that simulate a constant ascent in tone — to create a sensation of building tension."
The Classic Volkswagen Camper Van that Races over 100 MPH on its Side
This old school VW camper van tears up the race track at speeds of up to 100 MPH...on its side
Trailer For New ‘Awaken’ Doc Produced By Terrence Malick Looks Amazing
It Costs $2 Million A Day To Maintain The GPS System, So Why Is It Free?
‘The Atlantic’ Delves Into The Science Of What Makes Things Cool
Artist Animates 1000s Of NASA Photos For Moon Race Dramatisation
‘The School Of Life’ Says Your Weird Fantasies Are Totally Normal
A Master Craftsman At Work In ‘The Birth Of A Dugout Canoe’ Doc
Walking The Pacific Crest Trail All The Way From California To BC
The Story Of Crocker Land, The Island On The Map That Didn’t Exist
Short Film Shows 100 Different Ways To Smoke Weed, Because 4/20
