German gets a bad rap for being one of the most aggressive-sounding languages in the world, but this video demonstrates how it’s actually pretty beautiful. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/german-is-a-beautiful-language/
After the success of his first “Classical Music Mashup” in 2016, Grant Woolard is back with another montage of iconic pieces from 31 different composers. If you’re looking for an extra-strength dose of refined entertainment, you’ve come to the right place. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/a-mashup-of-52-pieces-of-classical-music/
With a cart full of Oreos in front of him, that’s saying a lot. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/little-boy-completely-and-utterly-transfixed-by-little-girl-during-playtime/
Juggler Michael Davis reminds us that good comedic timing is an artform. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/an-excellent-example-of-comedic-timing/
Illustrator Serene Teh spent hours upon hours illustrating this parkour flipbook. Our heads are spinning just thinking about what it must have been like designing something so complex. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/flipbook-parkour/
We tend to separate animation into two time periods: before computer animation and after. But 2-D animation, which animated features used exclusively before computers, went through its own changes in technology as well. One could argue that the biggest of these was the invention of the multiplane camera, which allowed animators to add depth and movement to backgrounds in ways they weren’t able to previously. The first multiplane camera was actually invented in 1933 by a former Disney employee named Ub Iwerks. Disney developed their own in 1937 thanks to William Garrity, and it was used to animate classics like Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Pinnochio and Peter Pan. Next time you watch your favorite old-school Disney film, take a moment to appreciate how much effort went into making the backgrounds look as realistic as possible. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/walt-disney-multiplane-camera/
Why carry matches or a lighter when all you need is a sandwich bag and some water? Read more: http://www.wimp.com/heres-how-you-can-start-a-fire-using-a-sandwich-bag-filled-with-water/
Do you remember your first snow? If you grew up around the stuff, probably not. But your parents might. And more and more, they might have video of it. While Layla isn’t a human child, this 9-month-old cockapoo puppy has got just as much energy as your average 6-year-old and has definitely got said child beat on speed. Seeing her dart around the yard like the outside is some brand new thing will make you smile and appreciate those simple pleasures in life. Remember Layla the next time you see those downy flakes falling outside your window. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/puppy-snow-first-time-freak-out-best-way/
Aisholpan Nurgaiv is only 13 years old, but she has lived a life more remarkable than most of us can even dream. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/a-beautiful-documentary-about-the-life-of-an-eagle-huntress/
Comic Sans. Who knew that one simple font could be such a point of contention among artists and average computer users around the world? Now, meet the man who created one of the most controversial fonts of all time. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/meet-the-man-behind-the-worlds-most-controversial-font/