Category: Fun Distractions

  • Fun Distraction: Flatface

    Remember when Tech Decks were huge? You were probably in elementary school and everyone had these finger sized skateboards. Watch this video about what Mike Schneider did with his 4th grade passion … turned it into a company called FlatFace that makes finger skateboards and accessories as well as holds tournaments attended by people from…

  • Fun Distraction: Mountain Husky

    Need a laugh? Dogs are always such hams. Watch these 2 Husky dogs ham it up in the hallway. What will happen next? You’ll have to watch My Mountain Husky’s video to find out!!! https://youtu.be/sSP966QtUFg Find most stories, pics and videos from My Mountain Husky on …Facebook – https://m.facebook.com/MyMountainHuskyInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/mymountainhuskyYouTube – https://m.youtube.com/c/MyMountainHusky/featured #memoriallibraryfundistractionsseries#sunycortlandmemoriallibrary

  • Fun Distraction: Earth Unreal

    Want to add some beautiful nature photography to your social media feed? Try following EARTH UNREAL. It is not only spectacularly beautiful but super interesting as well. Earth Unreal: “All about nature, rivers, lakes, glaciers, mountains, forests, wildlife, geology, science topics related to nature, botany, beautiful places, and inspiring quotes.” Find Earth Unreal on ……

  • Fun Distraction: Voice Actor

    Ever consider being a voice actor? When Greg Cipes was 20 years old he moved to LA and went to an audition for a voice actor role. 3 months later he was asked to do the voice of Beast Boy in Teen Titians and has now been in over 1500 cartoon episodes including Teen Titians,…

  • Fun Distraction: Robins Nest

    How do Robins and their hatchlings keep their nest clean? Watch an ornithologist explain in this fascinating video from Vox. https://youtu.be/lG7OmThrq5g #memoriallibraryfundistractionsseries#sunycortlandmemoriallibrary

  • Fun Distraction Fake Food Artists

    Did you know that you can be a Fake Food Artist or a Food Stylist for your job? And if you are good at it, you can make a lot of money!!! $$$ Check out what what these professions entail in videos from INSIDER … Fake Food Artist: “How Realistic Fake Foods Are Made For…

  • Fun Distraction: Cats & Dominoes

    These cats are so fun to watch interacting with elaborate domino chains and ping pong ball trick shots. As the dominoes fall the cats help progress the chains along but batting, eating, and playing along with the dominoes. Ping Pong balls are also no match for this furry duo … they get the ball in…

  • Fun Distraction: The Linda Lindas

    California based punk rock band The Linda Lindas are half Asian and half Latinx … two sisters, a cousin, and their close friend; Mila (10), Eloise (13), Lucia (14), and Bela (16). In May, they played a concert at the Los Angeles Public Library and the video went viral. Since then they have been signed…

  • Fun Distraction: Dr. Sammy the Entomologist

    Ever wonder why cicadas are SOOOO loud?Entomologist Dr. Samuel Ramsey (aka “Dr. Sammy”) explains why it is so important for cicadas to gather in large groups and make lots of noise! Watch this video with Dr. Sammy from Wired- https://youtu.be/9Zlq82muQkU Also check out Dr. Sammy on …Facebook – https://m.facebook.com/samuel.ramsey.33Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/drsammygrams/Twitter – https://twitter.com/drsammytweetsOnline – https://www.drsammy.online/…

  • Fun Distraction: Word Genius

    Q. Are you a Logophile? / LAW-guh-fahyl / 1. Lover of words. Word Genius will give you a new word each day with pronunciations, definitions, and use in sentences. You can also sign up for a daily email that will bring the word of the day straight to your inbox! Word Genius also provides quizzes…