Samsung Blends National Anthems into One

Considering the current world climate—sadly an anti-globalization fear seems to be gaining momentum—Samsung’s Olympics commercial is incredibly timely. The advertisement blends a bunch of national anthems into one, with people from all over the world singing lines of other countries’ patriotic tunes: from Cambodia to Malawi, Tunisia, Canada and Malaysia. While obviously made to tug at the heartstrings, it’s a simple message that the world …

Great Wall of China Underwater

In 1977 the Chinese government evacuated Xichengyu Village, destroyed its buildings and intentionally flooded the nearby valley in order to create the Panjiakou Reservoir. Thus, a new source of drinking water was created (many of the residents are now fishermen) but another result was that a large section of the Great Wall of China became submerged. Now, it’s a way (for skilled scuba-divers) to experience …

Next Level Edibles

With the cannabis industry growing from strength to strength and the knowledge that most people who have tried edibles have also had a bad experience, the team at Defonce Chocolatier (founded by former Apple employees) is taking marijuana consumption to the next level. The chocolate bars are nothing like the hash cookies you once regrettably scoffed at a high school party—they are beautifully designed, pyramid-shaped …