Chris Snyder
The Chainsaw
New York, NY, United States
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How rats are trained for TV & Movies
* Rats can be trained to act in movies just like cats and dogs, but working with a pack of rodents on a film set requires someone with a lot of organizational skills and a close attention to detail. * More specifically, a rat trainer needs to be able to identify a rat’s personality, strengths, and weaknesses to be able to cast them in the best possible role. * To find out exactly what it takes… → Read More
Are you superstitious on days like Friday the 13th? These are the origins of 7 common superstitions, like why we knock on wood.
The backstories behind some of the most common superstitions are pretty silly, so why do we still do them today? → Read More
The 14 most memorable moments from 'Game of Thrones'
From "The Red Wedding" to "The Purple Wedding," here are 14 scenes that viewers couldn't stop talking about. → Read More
All the details you missed in the 'Game Of Thrones' season 8 trailer
Who's still alive, and who's missing? Which new characters will appear? Will Cersei retain her place on the Iron Throne? Watch the details you missed. → Read More
People are watching YouTubers study for hours and they say the popular trend helps them stay focused
People who create and watch these YouTube study videos say they do it to help them focus, be more productive, and ultimately pass their exams. → Read More
How Oscar-winning 'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse' changed comic book movies forever
The Oscar-nominated "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" movie introduced a new Spider-Man and a whole new style of animation to bring him to life. → Read More
The FBI agent who helped recover $300 million worth of stolen art explains what Hollywood gets wrong about art heists
Robert K. Wittman, author of the book "Priceless," founded the FBI's Art Crime Team and has helped recover more than $300 million in stolen works. There are many art heist movies involving elaborate schemes like "Ocean's 8" and "The Thomas Crown Affair," but these films aren't very accurate. Insider asked Wittman how the real life heists he's witnessed compare to those made up by Hollywood.… → Read More
This fish was sold for $1.8 million — here's why bluefin tuna is so expensive
A bluefin tuna once sold for $1.8 million, but you can get cans of tuna fish for less than $2 at the grocery store. So, what's the difference? → Read More
This superfan decked out his apartment with nearly 1,000 collectible figurines
Anthony Peeples has collected nearly 1,000 Funko Pops — the popular collectible figurines of characters from comics, movies, and video games. → Read More
A cybersecurity expert showed us how hackers can tap into an office phone and listen to everything you're saying
* Donald Trump reportedly continues to take calls on his cell phones, despite his aids warning him that China and Russia can listen in on the president’s calls. * A hacker can not only infiltrate mobile devices, but IP phones commonly found in offices can also be vulnerable to hackers. * We spoke with Ang Cui, cybersecurity expert and founder of Red Balloon Security, who discovered the exploit… → Read More
What is CBD oil and how did it become a $1 billion industry?
You may have noticed three distinct letters on a lot of products lately: CBD. CBD stands for cannabidiol, and it's part of the cannabis plant from which we also get marijuana. We spoke with Martin A. Lee, author of "Smoke Signals: A Social History of Marijuana - Medical, Recreational and Scientific" → Read More
How a street artist makes colorful murals out of yarn
London Kaye explains the work that goes into crochet street art. → Read More
Miz Cracker from 'RuPaul's Drag Race' shows her drag queen makeup routine
.@miz_cracker from 'RuPaul's Drag Race' shows her drag queen makeup routine → Read More
How the creepy models were made in 'Hereditary'
One of the scariest and most disturbing movies of the year centers around an artist, played by Toni Collette, who makes miniature models while dark things start happening all around her. → Read More
How insects are trained for TV and movies
Lots of films will use live bugs on camera instead of CGI to make their story feel more real and to get your skin crawling. → Read More
How a street artist creates fake glowing neon lights with spray paint
Australian artist Straker makes colorful murals that appear to light up the streets. → Read More
Why American actors suck at British accents
Lots of British actors have really nailed their American accents, but Americans can't seem to imitate their peers across the pond. → Read More
How a street artist creates 3D balloons on flat walls that seem to pop out at you
A Swedish artist who goes by the name Huge makes hyperrealistic balloon art that tricks your eye. → Read More
How to survive a snake bite
Most snakes will only attack you if you get in their way, but here's what you should and shouldn't do if one of them sinks its fangs into you. → Read More
We spoke to Cookie Monster about bitcoin, cookies, and self-regulation
You probably know Cookie Monster as Sesame Street’s resident cookie connoisseur, but did you know he is also a published author? He has a new book out called “The Joy of Cookies” which offers lots of advice and inspirational messages he has learned over the years. We stopped by Sesame Street in Astoria, Queens to chat with Cookie Monster and try to get some business advice. Following is a… → Read More