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Some poor restaurant owner in Bejing became internationally renown  by using the results of a web-based translation service.

The video above, produced for Gatorade (owned by PepsiCo), was part of a stealth viral marketing campaign. Gatorade is never mentioned, but a Gatorade bottle does appear under the the ball girl’s chair at the end of the video. As of this writing, this video has been viewed several million times.

Ruby J Dog Sings The Blues

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In this video podcast, Dr. Oren Shriki, a science teacher at the Israel Arts and Sciences Academy, speaks about Intel’s International Science and Engineering Fair, taking place in Atlanta, May 11-16. (As excitement builds toward the event’s opening, you can follow along on […]

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…Then, members of the Central Washington University softball team stunned spectators by carrying Tucholsky around the bases Saturday so the three-run homer would count — an act that contributed to their own elimination from the playoffs…

XKCD’s Travelling Salesman Problem Comic

Gotta love math humor. See more at XKCD.com

Rick Roll’d

You have been Rick Roll’d!

Doh! Homer Simpson graces Hulu’s Error Page

This video accompanies Hulu’s error page.
“Sorry - we’ve encountered an unexpected error. We’ve been notified about this issue and we’ll take a look at it shortly.”

Randy Krallman’s Short Film for eBay entitled Hooves/Force 1

A miniature horse and a mission drive Randy Krallman’s short film for eBay, which screened at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival.

Theo Jansen’s BMW Ad




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