17-year-old Tim Doner is a hyper-polyglot: he can speak nearly 20 languages, and is said to be the youngest person to achieve such a feat. How did he do it? Through good old hard work. And by watching TV. Hat Tip Link
A UK-based shop makes compact arcade machines that can fit on your desk. The machines come with 15?-19? LCD screens, retro designed cabinets and can play either arcade and console classics or PC games. Videos here. Hat Tip Link Price: ~$600-$1,500
In one of its most complex pranks ever, Improv Everywhere took a few unsuspecting bar patrons back to the late 19th century. The group used the appropriate costumes and props, and even priced the beer accordingly. Hat Tip Link
The NSA’s reputation has taken quite a beating. And with good reason. So Funny or Die and the sultry Sasha Grey are here to butter us up on behalf of the organization. Or not. Hat Tip Link
(NSFW: Language) YouTuber Mark Bridgman spotted this air freight handler at a Chinese airport. This dude could not care less about his job. The worst part? Apparently this happens in delivery companies all the time. Hat Tip Link
The debut gameplay trailer of Bungie’s ambitious online FPS RPG Destiny. Get a glimpse at the different species, locations, abilities, weapons and more that will be in the game. Hat Tip Link Link 2 Price: $60
A kit for tinkerers and photography enthusiasts, the Konstruktor is an analog SLR camera that comes unassembled. You have to put its parts together and – gasp! – load it with a roll of 35mm film. Hat Tip Link Link 2 Price: $35
An Inuit boy and his dog are out ice fishing when they stumble upon a magical conch that does the fishing for him. Or so it seems. An amazing animated short by Iker Maidagan and Dana Terrace. Hat Tip Link
Marshall Jamshidi’s line of drinkware was inspired by and makes use of laboratory glassware such as Erlenmeyer flasks and beakers. It includes a variety of glasses, a decanter and a cocktail shaker. Hat Tip Link Price: $60++
Dubai-based airline pilot Karim Nafatni shares his passion for photography to our delight, with these stunning wide-angle HDR shots from the cockpit. Check out his rooftop series too. Hat Tip Link
British comedian Anthony Richardson – the man behind the hilarious CPU vs. CPU – takes his commentating talents to the ball field. Fortunately for us, it seems like he also knows nothing about America’s pastime. Hat Tip Link
Martin Scorsese directs Leonardo DiCaprio in a movie based on the life of Jordan Belfort, a stockbroker who earned millions through illegal means. He was consumed by his power and vices and was eventually convicted. Hat Tip Link
The Division for the Xbox One and PS4 is a modern take on MMORPGs. Play as a secret agent in a ravaged New York City and use realistic maps and weapons. Team up, fight and trade with others, even from a mobile device. Hat Tip Link
A capuchin monkey buys himself a bottle of juice from a vending machine. He even gives the change back to its master. Though the way he was pounding on the machine, we thought it ate his money for a second. Hat Tip Link
The Jesterlads have a member of the Sith Order. He can stop elevator doors from closing with just a wave of his hand… and a friend who keeps pressing the elevator buttons outside. Not everyone’s impressed though. Hat Tip Link
(NSFW: Language) 1A4 Studio’s latest Speedrun episode summarizes the 1998 cult classic Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, a movie that is at either insanely easy or impossible to summarize depending on how you look at it. Hat Tip Link
Presented as a 1980s documentary about a chess software tournament, Computer Chess is a comedy about human relationships and how they are affected by technology. Written and directed by Andrew Bujalski. Hat Tip Link
There are many ways to stream your personal stash of movies and music, but if you want a dead simple solution, check out Qvivo. Its drag-and-drop interface makes your media available on browsers and mobile devices. Hat Tip Link Link 2 Price: $2/mo.+
Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare is a team-based third-person shooter with both old and new characters based on the most popular tower defense game ever made. Coming first to Xbox 360 and Xbox One. Gameplay here. Hat Tip Link
PistolShrimps yet again invites the Dark Knight to stand in for other characters in a variety of flicks. We most definitely don’t want what he’s having. Actually, it sounds like the Bat could use a lozenge. Hat Tip Link