This incredible, slow-frame clip of a seemingly simple occurrence - that is, an iron ball being dropped into a box of sand — is made incredible through the use of high-speed filming. You’ll want to watch this video, frame-by-frame. The movement emulates the beauty of a dripping droplet of water at slow-motion, but with the added action and excitement associated with the violent eruption of Pinatubo.

In any case, it’s a must-see.

This 24-hour simulation of global air traffic simulates the pathways of planes, all across the world. Similar to NASA’s incredible night-time image of the world from satellites, this little clip will probably be a classic for years to come.

Sarah Palin made her first gaffe, as reported by the Huffington Post. The mortgage giants were instituted by teh government in the 70s, but Palin goes a step further in the following video clip by indicating: “The fact is…” Fannie and Freddie just got “too big and too expensive to the taxpayers.”

McCain is seen standing stage left, at first clapping in agreement to Palin’s comments. But here’s the odd part — McCain, oddly starting to realize Palin’s mistake, begins to slowly ponder its implications. Then, when Palin indicates that the McCain will make them “smaller, smarter,” he looks a bit hesitant to respond to Palin’s Statement.

Oddly enough, Palin has seen little of the media, and few television cameras have recorded her spoken words since her Vice Presidential nomination. Will more gaffes follow? Only time will tell.

Note: the volume on the following video is atrociously low, so you’ll need to turn it up.