[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkJEt1UsUcs?enablejsapi=1&&w=480&h=360] Don Herbert shared his love for science with millions of kids in his 40 year stint as the experiment-loving, knowledge-wielding Mister Wizard. Children of the 1980s and 90s probably remember learning a lesson from Herbert on the popular Nickelodeon show “Mr. Wizard’s World.” Three days a week, Mister Wizard made complex science concepts…
SEE ALSO: 10 Black Friday Disasters That Will Convince You to Stay Home [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sx4avr7dk74?enablejsapi=1&&w=640&h=360] Now that the day of being thankful has passed, Black Friday is upon us and with it come monstrous savings and mayhem. At this Victoria’s Secret store in Overland Park, Kan., buyers push against a line of security guards as…
Everyone’s favorite dysfunctional family, the Bluths, are making a highly anticipated return to a Netflix-screening device near you. But first, we remember all the antics that made the Arrested Development gang so entertaining for three seasons. Antics like Lindsay Bluth Funke’s erratic, yet passionate, devotion to various charities is a fan favorite (can anyone say…
Danny Tamberelli, a face anyone familiar with 1990s Nickelodeon will readily recognize, will likely forever be known as Little Pete from “The Adventures of Pete & Pete.” Tamberelli also appeared on iconic 90s Nickelodeon shows “All That,” “The Baby-Sitters Club,” and “Figure It Out.” Outside of Nickelodeon, he was the voice of Arnold on “The…
You don’t need to have kids in your life to revisit some of your favorite childhood storybooks. It turns out, a lot of the lessons in children’s books are still relevant throughout adulthood — and they’re even clearer when you don’t have to pause to sound out the words. Before flipping through a season of…
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95w66GeoHVM?enablejsapi=1&] Video game trivia might not be your opening salvo on a first date, but here on the Internet, it’s serious business. Fans of #5facts asked us for a gaming show and we have delivered unto thee. Behold! Five fresh nuggets of gaming minutiae, including Mortal Kombat II‘s blockbuster debut, the dominance of Doom…
While Gen. David Petraeus may be out at the CIA after resigning, he does appear in Call of Duty‘s newest title Black Ops II with a serious promotion. In Call of Duty‘s fiction, Petraeus is the Secretary of Defense in the year 2025. Petraeus is also riding aboard the U.S.S. Barack Obama, which might be…
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnXQsJ8ung8?enablejsapi=1&&w=640&h=360] Depending on how you interpret the game of basketball, the NBA has just released either the awesome-est or gross-est highlight reel to hit YouTube. The clip features Brian Scalabrine. Scalabrine, for the uninitiated, is a red-haired, pasty-faced journeyman center who spent eleven seasons warming the bench for three different teams. He was alternately…
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JgyaHXqs0w?rel=0&w=640&h=360] We feel your pain, parents. Having a crying baby can be immensely stressful. Why is he crying? What does she need? Before you start beating yourself up for not knowing how to translate infant screams into English, try this geek-approved approach to calming down your baby. Star Wars fans have been known to…
The Year 2000, As Imagined in 1900 1. At School Image via Wikipedia Commons 2. A Croquet Party Image via Wikipedia Commons 3. A Whale-Bus Image via Wikipedia Commons 4. A House Rolling Through the Countryside Image via Wikipedia Commons 5. A Tailor of the Latest Fashion Image via Wikipedia Commons 6. Intensive Breeding Image…
With Valentine’s Day lurking and the Winter Olympics in full swing, it’s no surprise that top athletes from around the world are looking for a little love to keep them warm in the cold Sochi weather. Luckily, Jimmy Fallon is the ultimate Twitter wing-man. He asked his followers to tweet their favorite Olympics-themed pickup lines,…
Wii U on a Train Wii U on a Train No need for a TV set. If you plug the Wii U in, you can interact entirely with the GamePad. This is on a Japanese Shinkansen, a high-speed train. Playing Games The Wii U’s headphone jack on the GamePad makes it easy to not disturb…
http://mlb.mlb.com/shared/video/embed/embed.html?content_id=24328653&width=600&height=336&property=mlb The San Francisco Giants will host “Bruce Lee Tribute Night” on Sept. 4. They’re going to give away some sweet bobblehead dolls of the martial arts legend as part of the event. But Thursday afternoon, the team’s marketing department released this extremely creative and slightly frightening video to promote the special evening. The clip…
McKayla Maroney is not impressed with the images you see while browsing the Internet. A new Chrome plugin, created at this year’s Comedy Hackday, inserts McKayla Maroney and her web famous smirk on random images you encounter on the web. You never know where she will appear though, as the Maroney scowl only shows up…
No surprise here, animals take home the award for this week’s most viral moments. The cutest spot must go to a kitten doing its best Miley Cyrus “Wrecking Ball” impression. And the most sneaky spot is saved for a pup who is just too smart for his own good. But nothing can top a regal…
Ten lords-a-leaping, four calling birds and a partridge in a pear tree? Doesn’t sound like anything we’ve seen on a Christmas wish list lately. While “The 12 Days of Christmas” may be a holiday mainstay, it isn’t very up-to-date. In this comic, Maria Scrivan revises the holiday tune to make it more relevant to our…
Let’s face it: There are tons of videos on YouTube — way too many for you to ever make it through them all. That’s why we here at Mashable have created the Viral Video Recap, to ensure that you can keep up to speed with the best of the past week. This week we finally…
7 Spectacular Fireworks GIFs for the Fourth of July 1. Fireworx by Alfredo Álvarez Don’t try this one at home, kids. 2. 2010 Fireworks by JR Manuel This stunning cityscape was captured in the United States territory of Guam. 3. Fireworks by Juan Pablo Rodriguez There is something dreamlike and rather lovely about this little…
Barack Obama’s dad jeans collection better make room in the closet for some Hammer pants. The POTUS — with help from YouTuber Hugh Atkin — channels MC Hammer’s 1990 hit “U Can’t Touch This” for a clever remake titled “U Didn’t Build That.” Let’s not forget the original, especially if you’re in need of an…
If you’ve ever wanted to have your very own Doge, now is your chance. These fun figurines are primed and ready to jump off your News Feeds and onto your desks thanks to 3D printing. Shapeways is a marketplace that uses over 15,000 designers to produce a wide array of 3D-printed jewelry, home decor, gadgets,…