French baboons have been trained to recognize words of four letters according to researchers. The action isn’t technically reading, but may give some insight into the skills used for language. The test didn’t involve identifying a word’s meaning, but rather deciphering what was and was not a valid word. The baboons were shown a computer […]
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Tumblr blogger LavenderLily16 recently made this awesome Captain America-themed cake for her 4-year-old son’s birthday party, and darn, does this thing look delicious or what? [Source: Lots of Love and Sugar]
An amusing Doctor Who/My Little Pony crossover by Musician and amateur cartoonist Michael Kirspel. [Via The Mary Sue]
We’ve shown you the mod where all dragons in Skyrim are replaced by flying My Little Ponies, but this time, it’s your character that becomes one. Terrifying, isn’t it? [Via TDWG]
Back in 2011, Michael Marantz, who dubs himself as someone who likes to “create things,” went to the islands of Hawaii and Kauai for a week, and after being blown away by the beautiful clouds and scenery, decided to capture the whole thing digitally for the whole world to see. [Michael Marantz]
[GAS] reader Moe sent me this gem during the weekend. Here’s a direct quote from his email: An application that allows us an incredibly detailed view at our Solar System. Hence, mind ‘splosion @4:30 when constellations appear, thus brain creamed its cerebral pants. Mind ‘splosion? Indeed! :) [Support this project via Indiegogo]
Marco Tempest spins a beautiful story of what magic is, how it entertains us and how it highlights our humanity — all while working extraordinary illusions with his hands and an augmented reality machine. [TED]