Astrophysicist Dr. Neil DeGrasse Tyson was asked in an interview with TIME magazine, "What is the most astounding fact you can share with us about the Universe?" This video is his answer.

Some very cool sculptures made from paper by Chrisdonia. More here.

The world's biggest chocolate sculpture was recently completed. The 18,239 pound structure is a replica of a Mayan temple and was constructed by dessert and pastry company Qzina Speciality Foods.

Ummm ... wow! 

Here's a present for you: A Show with Ze Frank. In 2006, Ze Frank made a video every week day for a year. Now he's back, three days a week, creating even more free and entertaining videos fueled by his immense and unblinking creativity.

This video shows the changes in Europe's national borders between 1000-2005 A.D. Watch as empires rise and fall - I found myself most fascinated by Russia and also the UK.

The music is suitably dramatic and if you want to see it in more detail, below is a slowed-down version of the video. 

Via Kottke

Summer is finally upon us and it's time to get yourself kitted out with new shades! The generous guys from Raen Optics have given us 2 pairs of sunglasses to give away.

Kitsch Lab - for all your kitschy needs. Ha ha ha, this tumblr has some great images! Any website that has photo of a cat, in a wig, with it's tongue out, ranks high in my world.

- "Temple of Kitsch. References and personal work around kitsch."

Australian performer Deb 'Spoons' Perry does a pretty swashbuckling rendition of The Black Keys' song 'Lonely Boy' on the spoons. Watch as, inexplicably surrounded by kangaroos, she gives a little backstory before breaking into her routine.

Long-time SNAP! in-house photographer Andreas Sundgren recently moved to Beijing, China. We just received his first set of images taken in the crazy, crowded city!

He'll be checking in with Team SNAP! when he gets a chance, so be sure to come back and follow his adventures.

I can't wait until this project is on the market - a foldable, transportable little boat! The Foldboat is designed by Max Frommeld and Arno Mathies and there are two different models.

Accidental Chinese Hipsters is exactly what it sounds like: a tumblr showing images of Chinese indadvertedly looking like they dressed as 'hipsters.'

- "A loving gaze cast upon the grandmother wearing dayglow jeggings and a visor."

Zanerobe is a fashion label pulled together by 2 Australian mates. They make beautiful clothes for men and now have some great international distribution points including Barneys, Saks and Bloomingdales. They also have a few stores up in Canada.

Director Francis Ford Coppola bought hotel Palazzo Margherita in Southern Italy back in 2004. He worked with French designer Jacques Grange to transform it into what it now is - a luxurious and beautiful place.

Thom Yorke teamed up with Berlin's Modeselektor to produce the song 'This.' They released the music video today, complete with a dancing puppet, toy monkey, spinning top and the like.

Skype recently announced their new app, Skype Humoticons as part of Microsoft’s 12 million dollar marketing campaign to ‘restore humanity’ to communications.