YouTube Digger

Well, there certainly is a lot of crap to be waded through on YouTube, but I did find some reasonably good videos to help you celebrate Halloween.

These scary and sometimes weird videos feature ghost and orb sightings – or at least what the people believe to be ghosts and orbs. I think the haunted swing is the best, even though I could only embed the video that says it has proven it’s not haunted. I think the debunking videos are as interesting as the actual videos of the events.

And don’t worry; none of these videos are those silly pranks that get you to look close before cutting to scary face and playing a scream.

(I got scared by one of those before learning to look at the comments before watching the video. I really do hate those ones.)

Haunted Castle

Haunted Swing Explanation (Haunted Swing video not available for embedding)

Ghost Sighting?

Monte Cristo - Australia’s Most Haunted
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cPbIb5fXSE

YouTube, video, ghosts, orbs, sightings, halloween

This is what happens when people with a lot of time and an imagination have fun.

Balloon bowl skateboarding!

I admit it; I am completely jealous of this guy. Or I would be if I could skateboard. This looks like so much fun. Just imagine being in a bunch of balloons that, put together, are taller than you.

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I hope you like perky music because when you watch this video, you’ll be listening to a lot of it. However, that’s not to say this video isn’t worth watching because it has that kind of music.

This video does a cool two-in-one how-to that I didn’t realize was happening until the end. Not only do you get to see how to make the fold to make a paper crane (several times) you also get to see how they do the stop motion animation.

It’s an excellent video that demystifies the art of stop animation. We all know how they do it, but now we get to see that live action. (People who like the ‘behind the scenes’ and ‘the making of’ specials will really appreciate this video.) All while learning to make an origami crane.

Nice.

YouTube, video, origami, stop animation, how to

This isn’t quite as amusing as 1,000 ways to open your beer, but it’s still pretty interesting.

Turns out yes, water can burn, and all you need to make it do so are matches, two batteries, and a glass of water. *gasp* To be honest, it doesn’t look all that impressive on the video (until he lights the paper with his burning water), but it is pretty cool science.

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Oh my! He had an idea! Is it just me, or would he look a lot cuter without his dreadlocks?

Anyway.

In this video, this guy tells you how to make your own zine. If you’re unfamiliar with the term ‘zine’ it’s a shortened version of the term ‘fanzine’. Basically, people create their own zine – either hand made, on the computer or whatever else you can think of – then photocopy it (most of the time) and distribute it. Think of a magazine with a smaller readership, smaller circulation, and hand made.

There are a lot of them out there on plenty of topics, so keep on the lookout for these often free self-publications.

I personally don’t think this video is wonderfully great or anything, but I think it will encourage more people to get out there and try the zine thing. Or, at the very least, you can learn some bitchin’ origami skills.

YouTube, video, do it yourself, diy, zine, fanzine, how to, origami

‘Take an in-depth look at The Realm War in Warhammer Online. You’ll get a visual explanation for how Victory Points are gained (or lost) in RvR, and how they ultimately affect the Battlefronts and determine Zone Control. Take a few minutes to learn more about Battlefields, Skirmishes, and Scenarios and then set your strategic plan into motion to lead your Realm to Victory!’

You know, I’m not much of an online gamer (mostly console and offline computer gaming – though I am a little familiar with WoW), but after watching this video, I am willing to give it a shot. Online gaming has come a long way (as proven by the need for such extended tutorials) and it looks quite interesting.

Do any readers here play Warhammer Online? I’d like to hear your input on how you like it.

YouTube, video, Warhammer, Warhammer online, victory points, realm vs realm, warhammer tutorials, EA games, world of warcraft

Dancing is not only fun, it’s also a good way to exercise, to feel good, and to give your significant other a nice, seductive treat.

There are so many types out there, though. If you want to learn, where do you start?

Simply put - try a bit of everything until you find what is acceptable for your fitness level, what feels good to you, and what your objective is (lose weight, show off at your wedding, a fun night with the significant other).

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Now, I wouldn’t normally think of opening my bottle of beer with a telephone book, but hey, if it works, right?

This short video may be in a different language, but it’s easy to understand what’s going on. Watch to see how to open your beer in ways you may have never thought of.

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You may or may not have done this experiment in school, but it’s still cool. Plus you can do it at home whenever you like, provided you have the necessary tools on hand.

So, how do you get a (hardboiled) egg into a jar? If you don’t know, watch and find out. If you do know, well, it’s still cool to watch.

YouTube, science, science project, expansion, contraction, egg into bottle

I love any form of animation, from Anime to Disney, but I love these amateur stop motion style ones on YouTube more than any. They are hidden gems which you suddenly find and watch in awe of the skill. This is a particulary good one because of it’s use of the hand and pen to manipulate the animation.
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I’ve never been a fan of interspecies sex. Wow, what a statement that is, but let me explain. There are a species of animal called ligers, basically the offspring of a lion mating with a tiger. I don’t know if this occurs naturally in the wild, or if scientists get the lion to take the tiger out on a series of dates, then after a romantic film at the cinema, they both get drunk, one thing leads to another and hey presto, we have a liger. But I digress, watch this clip from YouTube and see for yourselves…
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This is amazing. I don’t even think I could turn a Rubik’s cube with one hand, let alone solve it in 20 seconds. In fact, thinking back, I don’t even think I ever solved one of these mind numbingly difficult puzzles, either as a kid or an adult.
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This is one of the best videos I’ve ever seen on YouTube. It’s simple, to the point, but must have taken absolutely ages to painstakingly compile.
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This is only short, but for a 16 second clip, it’s mightily impressive.
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The Film Director ransriggs describes this video as “When a young boy finds himself stuck at Grandma’s house for the weekend, there’s only one way out - his imagination. Music by Garrison Starr.”
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