This is Ze Frank’s ‘True Facts: The Science of the Praying Mantis’, an incredibly in-depth look at the lives of praying mantises, discussing everything you’ve ever wanted (and not wanted) to know about them. Not to brag about my own amateur entomology or anything, but most of this stuff I

This is a video documenting Youtuber HeroTech’s effort to build a realistic lightsaber replica capable of extending and retracting with the push of a button (pervious iteration HERE), and fitting everything inside a Graflex 1:1 scale hilt. MISSION ACCOMPLISHED. The blade even spins while extended to give it that realistic

Because occasionally Christmas wishes really do come true 11 months later, Oreo is selling Thanksgiving dinner flavored Oreos. The $20 specialty tin comes with 12 Oreos, with two Oreos each dipped in the following fudge flavors: cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie, creamed corn, caramel apple pie, turkey & stuffing, and sweet

This is a video of feline behaviorist Amanda Campion of Cats.com (I miss Cat Fancy magazine) discussing and demonstrating how to properly pick up a cat, which thankfully does not involve hanging out by their water dish or litter box and asking if they come here often. She also discusses

Well, it’s Halloween, and you know what that means– “You’re going to TP your neighbor’s yard and blame it on children.” Why break tradition? This is a compilation of kids getting scared by animatronic Halloween props. There are also a few human scares as well. It was a fun watch.

Because, just in case you forgot, this IS the internet, these are two videos (I can only assume there’s a frightening amount more) of cat owners playing their felines like bagpipes. It just so happens both the cats in the videos are orange tabbies. Do orange tabbies make the best

This is a video of incredibly skilled beatboxer Xin An recreating popular songs by beatboxing and layering all the different pieces. It’s really impressive watching the songs come together. I embedded a handful below, but check out Xin’s Instagram for a ton more while I try to make one myself.

This is a video highlighting the 130-long garden tunnel grown by horticulturist Steve Mills, which features plums, peaches, apples, pumpkins, and pears growing on all sides and overhead. How about that — just reach in any direction and there’s something to eat! It’s not unlike my desk in that regard.