Things I Think Are Kinda Cool

I usually don’t like making grand overstatements, but this might be the best escalator on the planet.  Mmmm…

-via 9gag

Two weeks after D-day, American Colonel Jack Tueller used his trumpet and the power of music to reach out to the last German sniper stalking him on the battlefield.  What happened next might surprise you.

This is his story. (Warning: you might need some Kleenex.)

-via The Daily What

I’ve posted some stunning tilt-shift photos and videos before…but this short film is probably the most epic example I’ve seen.  It’s called ‘Little Big Berlin’, and after watching it, you’ll understand the title perfectly.

Geniesst…(that’s ‘enjoy’ in German).

via Today and Tomorrow

Nothing like an overdramatic and eccentric eyewitness to spice up the local news.  We need more where she came from!

-via Unique Daily

French music producer Breakbot’s latest single “Baby I’m Yours” has a stunning video directed by Irina Dakeva.  It’s made up of over 2000 dreamy watercolor paintings…and the song is pretty good too.  Enjoy:

-from The Culturist (via Buzzfeed)

Don’t cross the Legos!

-via Neatorama

Click here for more Lego artwork by Bill Ward.

A snappy compilation of some of the biggest Hollywood dancing scenes.  Hit play, and if your toe doesn’t start tapping involuntarily, you don’t have a pulse.

-via Kottke

Did your favorite make the cut?  Mine didn’t.  How could you leave Pee-Wee’s ‘Tequila Dance’ out?

Another stunning example of 3D Projection Mapping technology in action…this time in Russia:

-Fly on over to Amsterdam for another amazing 3d Projection Mapping display.