Best. Mom. Ever. For the annual Lego festival, Brick-Con, Alice Finch unveiled the approximately 170 square-foot-structure.
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Even Gandalf's magic couldn't do better. Using nothing but sand and water (and a single brace to keep birds from toppling the highest tower), Joseph Alvernaz recreated the Middle Earth icon.
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Who knew surface tension could be photographed? Of course, now that we know their secret, the wasps have to kill us.
Want to know more about the science of surface tension? It's Okay To Be Smart has you covered.
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Ugh, so much homework. Gotta read The Hobbit , write a dissertation about the evolution of zombies in media, and watch Season 4 of Buffy before Monday!
Myths aren't just ancient stories about Greek heroes and Norse gods, but contemporary tales from the likes of Tolkien, George Lucas, and the Wachowski siblings. The class compares mythological motifs from classic literature to the likes of Doctor Who and The X-Files.
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After two decades and 300 episodes, The Simpsons is less a cartoon television show and more a prism reflecting the complex human condition. The class curriculum asks questions such as "Can Nietzsche's rejection of traditional morality justify Bart's bad behavior?"
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Not to be confused with the modern de-fanged protagonist vampire, this class is steeped in how vampires are an illustration of the way one culture is transmitted to another. Through Bram Stoker's classic novel and the 1922 Nosferatu, students will see how the vampire myth colored Western views of Eastern Europe as backward.
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From arguing for and against Buffy as a feminist role model to the value of metaphors in the series (drunk college kids turn into Neanderthals in one episode) to the impact fans have on the direction of a series, this class covered it all.
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Watch it now! The show will return from its excruciatingly long hiatus at midnight on May 19th.
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The human actors got all the publicity. But these crucial Panem players deserve their own posters, too!
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You know, like NASCAR. Artist Roberto Vergati Santos imagines a future where capitalism intersects with caped crusaders.
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Best vacation ever. A mix between a video game and a Harry Potter wish-fulfillment center, MagiQuest is the perfect getaway for even the most casual nerd.
Yes, even closer than Universal's Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Interestingly enough, rumor had it Universal approached the creators of MagiQuest to install their technology at Hogwarts but the plan never came to fruition.
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The first thing aspiring wizards must do upon entering the castle is choose their wand. Several models are offered, each with a detailed history of what materials went into its creation and what characteristics it represents. Basic wands are cheaper and can be modified at a later date with add-ons. Or you can purchase one of the special Dragon wands, which come with exclusive powers players cannot obtain through questing.
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Not only do they look badass and give your wand a sense of individual style, they each have a special power. Don't want to fight the Red Dragon? One-shot him. Need more health? Grab a heal. Want to creep out everyone in the entire building? Summon a Dark Wizard. Each topper is good for one initial use, then players must quest to recharge their powers.
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Capes and crowns and WAND HOLSTERS. Sure, it's all a gimmick to get you to spend more money, but don't pretend like you don't want a wand holster.
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Only, you know, deadlier.
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Not all world-ending events are created equal. Take this quiz to discover which apocalypse you better hope hits first.
THERE'S A SPIDER ON YOUR FACE! Oh it's just Chad Roberts , El Capitan and Minister of Information of the RVA Beard League.
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Bruce Wayne doesn't use guns! What is going on?
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DC Entertainment revealed the gatefold cover for Batman #19, sparking more questions than answers. The Dark Knight is avidly against lethal force, particularly guns. So what could cause Bruce Wayne to take up arms against his long time friend and ally, Commissioner Gordon?
Behold the awesome power of this fully functional bracket. Choose a side and get ready to vote beginning March 18th.
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Cast your votes at This Is Madness!
Staying positive looks really painful. Action heroes don't look so tough once Thumbs & Ammo whisks away their weapons.
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Because that's totally the vibe Entertainment Weekly was going for, right?
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Sides will be chosen, allegiances be forged and broken. Season Three is shaping up to be one bloody mess.
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Because sometimes a complicated concept needs a simple explanation. If you've ever been afraid to ask a question for fear of being judge, this is for you.
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Reddit's general manager Erik Martin, under the guise of his Hueypriest handle, had this to say on the thread for the official launch:
A bit about the inspiration of this project...We at reddit HQ are big fans of /r/explainlikeimfive and although we know that this sub is for "simple, layman-friendly answers, without fear of judgement", we always wondered what would happen if you actually tried to break down one of these complicated subjects and explain it to literal five-year-old. We used some of the top comments and metaphors in various ELIF threads on the different subjects as inspiration when writing the scripts.
Hope you enjoy this little experiment, and keep up the great work in this community.
You can see all three videos on Reddit's YouTube channel, or go ask for you own explanations to complex world issues and existential questions on the Explain Like I'm Five subreddit.
Everyone knew Magneto and Professor Xavier were meant to be together. Oh wait, McKellen is marrying Stewart to someone else? DAMN!
During his interview on Jonathan Ross, McKellen let the news slip. "I'm going to marry Patrick [Stewart]. I am going to officiate at his wedding." You can see the whole interview over here.
The nuptials between Stewart, 72, and his fiancée Sunny Ozell, 35, will take place in Massachusetts at an unknown date.
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Stewart met Ozell backstage after one of Stewart's Macbeth performances in 2009. According to an interview Stewart gave the Telegraph at the beginning of February, "[Sunny] told me afterwards that she was contemplating whether to come backstage or just melt away into the night. But she’d also watched every episode of The Next Generation, and was brought up on Picard, so she knew that underneath there lurked a better man."
For the next four years, the two continued their transatlantic romance, with Ozell living in New York City as a jazz singer, and Stewart hopping back and forth across the pond. Perhaps fans should have suspected things were getting serious when he dropped $2.5 million on a Park Slope home back in October of last year.
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Or is drowning his unrequited love in that empty glass while putting on a brave front.
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Even kids in a galaxy far, far away have to learn proper grammar. Hopefully One Minute Galactica continues the series!
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The original song here.
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This gelatinous treat shouldn't be relegated to school cafeterias and Grandma's dubious Jell-O salad. Discover new ways to enjoy this childhood staple.
You will need:
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 cup tonic water
• 1 package of JELL-O
• Whipped Cream and Sprinkles for topping (optional)
The tutorial at Mom Advice suggests using green Jell-O as all colors do not glow with the same radiance. Note that while edible, the tonic water makes this very bitter.
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You will need:
• 1 box Teddy Grahams
• 1 box Fruit Roll-Ups
• Blue Raspberry Jell-O
• Decorator's Frosting
• Drink umbrellas
Optional:
• Gummi fish or sharks! Decorator's Frosting
Detailed instructions can be found here, about halfway down the page.
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You will need:
• 1 3oz. package jello (any flavor)
• 2/3 cup boiling water
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 tbsp. light corn syrup
• Powdered sugar
Once you've got your ingredients together, head over to Joy of Jell-O for step-by-step instructions.
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