Toys ‘R’ Us is closing all 800 of its US store and UK locations. People are freaking out, and not just the employees. Going to Toys R’ Us was a massive part of millions of childhoods. Even the iconic Toys ‘R’ Us jingle brings back memories of toy shopping and toys long gone. Chase Holfelder, …
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This Song Is Played With Instruments Made Entirely Of LEGO Bricks
Andrew Huang was gifted a luthier-built electric guitar made out of LEGO blocks, so the musician decided to build himself a bass drum, snare drum and a shaker, all made out of the kid’s building blocks. Here’s how he put the band of instruments together and created his original song, “LEGO Groove.” Making music with …
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Here’s How Mac & Cheese Was Made Back In 1784
Townsends, a YouTube Channel dedicated to 18th-century living and dining, explains a recipe from 1784 that would today be called macaroni and cheese. Simply called “macaroni” in the 17th century, the classic dish looked just as delicious back in the day. The recipe was probably way healthier too, considering most mac & cheese is made …
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This Garbage Pail Kids Cake Speaks To Your Inner Kid Because It’s Awesome Yet Gross
Cake artist Natalie Sideserf of Sideserf Cake Studio in Austin, Texas created this mind-blowing cake to look like the classic Garbage Pail Kids character, Adam Bomb. It’s amazing. But how does it taste? Dare we say…it’s the bomb? Garbage Pail Kids Cake Do you have a fascinating job or hobby? We want to hear about. …
Daughter Tortures Dad With Surprise Confetti Cannon Shots And It’s Even Funnier Than It Sounds
Usually parents have the upper hand when it comes to torturing their kids but in this case it’s the kid that’s turning dad’s life into a living but hilarious hell. Kylie Moy followed her dad around with a confetti cannon and relentlessly surprised him during the quietest moments. Dad, in moments of shock and rage, …
8 Gross Facts About Money
Sometimes money really needs to be laundered. Money may make the world go ‘round, but if you take a minute to learn what’s on it, you could make a solid case for living a life of healthy poverty. We all want cash and probably never give a second thought to the fact that when we’re …
‘Fashionable Sushi’ Is The Combination Of A Chef’s Two Passions — Raw Fish + Designer Clothing
“Do what you love” is a good approach to work. A Chinese chef is doing what he loves and bringing influences from his other passions. The result is “fashionable sushi.” From Fubiz: “Chinese chef Yujia Hu based in Milan combines his two passions in his culinary creations: cooking and fashion. He revisits traditional sushis rolls …
Take A Tour Inside The World’s Oldest Restaurant
Great Big Story just launched their Flavors series, a dive into deliciously different and tastefully off-beat stories in the culinary world. First stop — the world’s oldest restaurant. Botín Restaurant has kept the flame burning for the past 293 years … literally. Ever since the doors opened in 1725, the oven has been sizzling continuously, …
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Take A Ride On The World’s Largest Wooden LEGO Roller Coaster
This artist is turning kid’s building blocks into monster thrill rides (for toys). Inspired by El Toro at Six Flags in Jackson, New Jersey, artist Chairudo built the world’s largest wooden-style coaster out of LEGO. “This is a pure Lego fully functional Wooden Roller Coaster inspired by El Toro at Six Flags. Model is made …
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Could You Solve This Candle Rubik’s Cube Without Burning A Finger Off?
British puzzle maker Tony Fisher, creators of the world’s largest and smallest Rubik’s Cube puzzle, is back with another stunt. Fisher created a Rubik’s Cube candle, lit the wicks, and solved the functioning cube while it was still burning. Ouch! A CANDLE Rubik’s Cube – Turning While Burning Here are more videos from Tony that …
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