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June 13, 2020

Former NASA Engineer Devises an Epic Obstacle Course to Challenge His Backyard Squirrels

When YouTuber Mark Rober was stuck in quarantine, he decided to start birdwatching. After buying a bird feeder, however, he discovered that the squirrels got into his “squirrel-proof feeder,” so he bought another model—only for it to be pilfered by the rodents yet again. (And then again.) That's when the former NASA engineer decided to put his expertise to use.

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May 20, 2020

You Can Now Take a Virtual Tour of the Van Gogh Museum

The Van Gogh Museum touts the largest collection of artworks from Vincent van Gogh and it has now increased its already sizable virtual footprint with a seven-part video series taking the viewer on a private tour of parts of the museum’s collection. This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity helps you connect to Van Gogh’s artwork in a reverent setting accompanied by a rich musical score.

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April 24, 2020

Man Scoops Up Pond Water and Documents His Own Growing Ecosystem in a Jar

YouTuber Atomic Shrimp recently decided to start his own window sill pond ecosystem and the results are both fascinating and oddly soothing. After scooping up a jar of muddy pond water, he began documenting the ecosystem's development and, in the process, introduced his followers to some fascinating animals. For three weeks he took us along on his journey to see the organisms developing in the water.

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February 3, 2020

Watch a Cobbler Masterfully Restore a Beat-Up Pair of Loafers into Brand New Shoes

Have you ever gotten rid of a beat-up pair of leather shoes? The next time you think your boots are beyond repair, consider taking them to a cobbler. As this video from Potter & Sons shows, these shoe artisans can work magic and bring seemingly too-far-gone footwear back to life. Over the course of 26 minutes, Heath Potter restores a pair of Ferragamo loafers from being totally worn out to looking brand new.

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