That Magic Moment

Here are the stories behind 10 iconic film scenes.

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Well That’s Just Sad

This Kickstarter page is raising money for one of the most depressing products I’ve seen in quite some time. It’s a plastic phone-shaped device that does nothing other than make you feel like you’re holding a phone. Because some people can’t function without this.

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This Modern World

A 10-year-old goldfish just had life-saving surgery to remove a tumor.

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All About the Midwest

This series of graphs defines exactly what the midwest is and what happens there.

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Digging Your Way Out

This video of a man deftly maneuvering an excavator out of a ditch is oddly compelling and awfully impressive.

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Books of Tomorrow

The Future LIbrary will be compiling hidden manuscripts for the next 100 years before they will be printed on trees that have only just begun to grow. The special project is interesting, but will we be printing on paper in 100 years?

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Beyond Simba

These are the Disney films that don’t get enough love. Still no appreciation for The Sword in the Stone though? C’mon.

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Smile!

Your day doesn’t seem so bad anymore.