The CROWD: A Sci-Fi Short That Flips the Turing Test on Its Head

What if the line between human and machine disappears completely? The C.R.O.W.D., a sci-fi short by Liam Abbott, explores a test with unexpected consequences. When Dr. Lisa faces an AI unlike any other, nothing is quite what it seems. Winner of the Sci-Fi London 48-Hour Film Challenge, this thriller will keep you guessing until the very last moment.

From Myth to Reality: 8 Legends History Got Wrong (Because They Were True!)

For centuries, people laughed off stories of gorillas, rogue waves, Amazons, and even the city of Troy as pure fantasy… until science, shovels, and sheer stubbornness proved them real! This video dives into some of history’s biggest “yeah, right” moments that turned out to be true, from glowing ball lightning to Viking settlements in North America. Turns out the “crazy” folks were just early fact-checkers.



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Hot Deals for August 12

For today’s edition of our Hot Deals post here are some of the best deals we stumbled on while browsing the web this morning! Please note that Geeks are Sexy might get a small commission from qualifying purchases done through our posts. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Every Evil Empire Meeting in Star Wars Goes Exactly Like This…

Every evil empire needs regular strategy meetings… unfortunately, in this Star Wars parody, “strategy” means coming up with new ways to be cartoonishly awful.

Watch as the galaxy’s most sinister department heads gather to boast about their latest projects – planet-killing moons, child-brain guns, genocide troopers… while Secretary of Commerce Myke Garrick keeps committing the ultimate act of rebellion: trying to talk about the economy. Between evil name-brand debates (“Democracy Ball” anyone?), a magic-wielding sorcerer who may or may not be hunting a four-year-old, the Emperor’s joke droid, and a complete disregard for optics. Check it out!

Ride in Style Behind Theo Jansen’s Legendary Wind-Powered Strandbeest

Dutch artist Theo Jansen’s legendary Strandbeest just got a quirky upgrade: The Caterpillar, an attachable seat that glides behind his wind-powered walking sculpture. Designed to carry a hefty load while smoothly rolling over sand, this invention is perfect for cruising Dutch beaches in style. It’s the latest step in Strandbeest evolution… and possibly the comfiest one yet!