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Thursday, November 10, 2016

'Buster the Boxer,' John Lewis' 2016 Christmas Advert


It's not officially the holiday season until U.K. department store John Lewis releases their annual Christmas short film advert. In this year's ad, a little girl named Bridget discovers she isn't the only one in her family who has a passion for bouncing.

Previous John Lewis ads: Man on the Moon (2015), Monty the Penguin (2014)

Eddie Redmayne and Lily Collins Play 'Know It All''


While appearing on The Tonight Show, British actor Eddie Redmayne and British-American actress Lily Collins face off in a game of "Know It All," where they have 20 seconds to name the most things in various categories, like Harry Potter characters and pop singers.

Previously: 'Know It All' with Blake Lively

Wednesday, November 9, 2016

The Best Cosplay From BlizzCon 2016


London-based filmmaking duo, Nick Acott and Gary Scullion, aka "Sneaky Zebra," put togther a highlight reel of some of the best cosplay costumes from this year's edition of BlizzCon, an annual convention that celebrates the popular video games made by Blizzard Entertainment, including World of Warcraft, OverWatch, Diablo, Starcraft, and Hearthstone.

Previously: The Best Cosplay From Los Angeles Comic Con 2016

Conan O'Brien on the 2016 U.S. Election Results


In this clip from tonight's episode of Conan, host Conan O'Brien shares his thoughts on the outcome of last night's 2016 U.S. presidential election, and receives a visit from a special friend.

Winners of the 2016 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards


Barcroft Animals takes a look as the winners of this year's annual Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards. The 2016 contest, which took place earlier today at the Underdog Gallery in London, England, featured over 2,200 amusing entries from around the world.

Cat Plays Whack-a-Finger


Simon Newport risks losing a finger while entertaining his adorable cat, Wiske, with a finger-powered game of Whack-a-Mole.

How to Survive in Australia


(PG-13 content) Adelaide, Australia-based stand-up comedian Alex Williamson offers a few tips on how to keep yourself alive while exploring the tough wilderness of Australia.

Previously from Alex: If Harry Potter Got a Real Job

Skittles Rainbow Trick


Matthew Mathie from Tauranga, New Zealand demonstrates how to create a cool rainbow effect with Skittles candies using a plate and boiling water.

The Ultimate Success Story


(PG-13 language) Tim Savage from Portland, Oregon tells the inspiring story of how he achieved his life's goal after 28 years of hard work, dedication, and patience.

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Tortoise Does Perfect Owen Wilson Impression


This video from ShortList Magazine hilariously compares the mating sounds of an Aldabra giant tortoise with actor Owen Wilson's signature "wow."

How to Make a 'Narcos' Couch Cake


Netflix enlisted Brooklyn-based baker Ashley Holt to create a cake version of the money stuffed couch from Narcos, the original Netflix series based on notorious Colombian drug kingpin Pablo Escobar. View the full recipe on YouTube.

Ellen DeGeneres' Funniest Election Moments


In this clip from The Ellen Show, host Ellen DeGeneres looks back at her show's hilarious spoofs on memorable moments from the 2016 presidential election.

Deer 101


In this hilarious one-man sketch, New York-based actor and musician Tom McGovern uses the deer Snapchat filter to give a peek into a deer street safety class.

Inventor Mark Rober Builds the Ultimate Paint Gun


Inventor and former NASA engineer Mark Rober challenges his niece and nephews to a messy war with custom-made paint-shooting guns, then enlists eccentric British inventor Colin Furze to help him build the ultimate paint gun.

Previously from Mark: How to Make a Giant Glow Wall

28 Things You Didn't Know About The Beatles


In the latest episode of Mental Floss' "List Show" trivia series, host John Green takes a look at some little-known facts about iconic English rock band, The Beatles.

Previous episode: 26 Facts About Families

The World's Smallest Bowl of Ramen


In the latest episode of his miniaturized cooking series, "Walking With Giants," artist Jay Baron prepares a tiny, tasty-looking bowl of ramen, entirely from scratch.

Previous episodes: Mini Pumpkin Pie, Mini Caramel Apples, Mini Bacon and Eggs

Stephen Colbert Tries to Make Sense of the 2016 Election


During last night's airing of The Late Show, host Stephen Colbert took a moment to speak candidly about the current state of politics in the United States.

Tuesday, November 8, 2016

The 2016 Great PUPkin Halloween Dog Costume Contest


If you need a happy distraction from the 2016 U.S. presidential election, Amy Finkel from Gothamist filmed 20 adorable minutes of highlights from last weekend's 18th annual Great PUPkin Dog Costume Contest at Fort Greene Park in Brooklyn, New York.

An Honest Game Trailer For 'Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare'


Smosh Games' "Honest Game Trailers" series takes an honest look at the recently-released 13th installment in the Call of Duty video game series, Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare.
"Space, the final frontier - the last place you can take your franchise when you've made so many game you don't know what it is anymore - so you just give up and make it Star Wars."
Previous trailers: No Man's Sky, Pokémon GO, Warcraft

'Ozzy Man' Commentates on Thrilling Video of Baby Iguana Barely Escaping Snakes


(PG-13 language) Australian comedian and film critic "Ozzy Man Reviews" adds hilarious commentary to an intense chase scene from the first episode of BBC's Planet Earth II nature documentary series. Watch the original clip.

Previously: Ozzy Man Commentates on Homewrecker Penguin Fight