The BBC are usually very good at respecting the animals they're filming, but to me this squid does not look like a happy bunny. I'm pretty sure Steve Backshall knows a hell of a lot more about squid... continue reading

posted by noims 1 week 2 days ago • 524 views • 2:08

Little Big cover the Baackstreet Boys (a typo that I'm leave in because it's so appropriate) in their own distinct style, featuring plenty of fairy tale and meme references.

posted by noims 3 weeks 4 days ago • 327 views • 3:08

This octopus was out hunting and had just recently caught a crab. After exploring the camera's lights, it swam off a short distance. I had always wanted to feel an octopus' suckers, so I removed my glove... continue reading

posted by noims 4 weeks ago • 362 views • 3:13

Simply an apple half-painted with mousou black - currently the blackest available paint, with up to 99.4% light absorbtion.

posted by noims 2 months ago • 508 views • 54 secs

From YT: Here is the official video for 'Hey Hey Rise Up', Pink Floyd’s new Ukraine fundraiser feat Andriy Khlyvnyuk of Boombox. Stream / download at http://pinkfloyd.lnk.to/HeyHeyRiseUp 'Hey Hey... continue reading

posted by noims 2 months 2 weeks ago • 152 views • 3:54

A vaguely food-centric look at squid being squid.

posted by noims 3 months ago • 274 views • 9:05

The closing credits of the second Discworld game (Discworld II: Missing Presumed...!?) had Eric Idle singing about why we can all look forward to the sweet embrace of death. And possibly of Death, if he's... continue reading

posted by noims 3 months 3 weeks ago • 166 views • 2:59

What's the most dangerous star near earth? Many believe it's Eta Carinae, a binary star system about 100 times the mass of the Sun, just 10,000 light years from earth. Eta Carinae is a ticking time bomb,... continue reading

posted by noims 4 months 2 weeks ago • 245 views • 46 secs

For those who prefer a classier insult. Playlist of tyhe South Park orchestral versions here: https://invidious.kavin.rocks/playlist?list=PLyeF-tyutsgPg-j1KeIETdHi_aG2oiaHn

posted by noims 4 months 2 weeks ago • 242 views • 46 secs

In this New York Times Opinion piece, Jonathan Pie revels in explaining how the British Prime Minister is a bare-faced serial liar, and the role he and his party are playing in today's politics. While... continue reading

posted by noims 4 months 2 weeks ago • 514 views • 7:43

A nice relaxing if up-beat waltz by Jaques Brel, as covered by Pomplamoose. I don't know quite how she manages to sing this quickly, especially while keeping the mood so playful, but it does the trick for me. ... continue reading

posted by noims 5 months ago • 460 views • 4:35

Procreation by bone transformation is pretty weird, but it does open a few possibilities.

posted by noims 5 months 3 weeks ago • 332 views • 1:27

There's a relatively well-known illusion where a picture looks like a staircase, and when rotated the illusion breaks until it pops back at 180 degree rotation with the stairs in reverse order. This... continue reading

posted by noims 5 months 3 weeks ago • 316 views • 1:13

A chessboard and a mirror, but one piece is only visible in the mirror. 2021's winner on illusionoftheyear.com

posted by noims 5 months 3 weeks ago • 407 views • 1:01

'Tis the season to wish one another a very scary solstice, and to celebrate the coming return of he who came back from the dead for our souls. The HP Lovecraft Historical Society have adapted perfect... continue reading

posted by noims 6 months 3 weeks ago • 263 views • 3:20

Cleese and Idle have had quite different experiences with marriage over the years, but maybe Eric's advice might be more valuable. Cleese also talks about what makes for an interesting interview.

posted by noims 7 months ago • 298 views • 4:06

Astounding drumming. I first watched this as a show of skill, but I think I'm starting to get hooked on the song now. I've even watched a couple of dummer reaction videos and they pretty much only ever... continue reading

posted by noims 7 months 1 week ago • 213 views • 11:48

An older Pomplamoose song, but it checks out. Ticks the boxes for a snappy classic tune with a nice surreal video.

posted by noims 7 months 4 weeks ago • 286 views • 3:40

SFX master Phil Tippett worked on Star Wars, Jurassic Park, Robocop, and many more amazing movies. He has been working on his own stop-motion project since 1990 and here is the first teaser for it.

posted by noims 11 months ago • 1,007 views • 1:11

A sketch from The Sketch Show featuring Lee Mack, Jim Tavare, Tim Vine, Karen Taylor and Ronni Ancona.

posted by noims 1 year 1 month 1 week ago • 712 views • 2:13