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Uplifting, touching, goosebumps
Updated: 1 decade 2 years 4 months ago
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Sometimes the sift is just plain inspirational. Here's why:
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I love how the judges openly dis the ventriloquist as he walks on to the stage only to be blown away by the act.
posted by pro 1 decade 7 years 6 months 1 week ago • 18,749 viewsA timeless classic. Sorry couldn't find a better video.
posted by Raytrace![Ranked #389 - 1630 votes - 58 star points](https://videosift.com/cdm/stars/00050.png)
The full version of Martin Luther King's "I have a dream" speech. Script found here: http://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/mlkihaveadream.htm
posted by mauz15![Ranked #134 - 7476 votes - 313 star points](https://videosift.com/cdm/stars/00250.png)
He pretty much "plays" the audience
posted by Paul Richey![Ranked #39 - 22251 votes - 1046 star points](https://videosift.com/cdm/stars/01000.png)
One of the world's first commercially available bionic hands is here.
posted by campionidelmondo![Ranked #77 - 13362 votes - 345 star points](https://videosift.com/cdm/stars/00250.png)
Charles, a man who lived during the Great Depression, meets Barack Obama.
posted by zomgg 1 decade 6 years 3 months 2 weeks ago • 2,246 viewsLil' guitar hero Sungha Jung recently posted this video, his rendition of "Mad World." Such a sad, mournful song, and he nails it, IMHO. What a gifted child.
posted by kronosposeidon![Ranked #19 - 41313 votes - 1569 star points](https://videosift.com/cdm/stars/01000.png)
Jason Becker is a neo-classical guitarist who achieved fame at age 16 as a technical virtuoso and guitar prodigy. At 20, he was asked to join David Lee Roth’s band and while gearing up for a 1990... continue reading
posted by mauz15![Ranked #134 - 7476 votes - 313 star points](https://videosift.com/cdm/stars/00250.png)
For those who don't know, PostSecret.com is a website, started by a man named Frank, where people can mail in secrets they've never told anyone. The site is updated every Sunday with new secrets, and... continue reading
posted by arvana![Ranked #8 - 74203 votes - 1651 star points](https://videosift.com/cdm/stars/01000.png)
A strange man builds a world using holographic tools for the woman he loves. This award winning short was created by filmmaker Bruce Branit, widely known as the co-creator of '405'. World Builder was... continue reading
posted by qruel![Ranked #270 - 3027 votes - 112 star points](https://videosift.com/cdm/stars/00100.png)
A short film created by Publicis Mojo and @RadicalMedia about two people working in office towers who communicate by holding signs up to the window. It's got a great soundtrack too.
posted by illegalalgebra![Ranked #430 - 1316 votes - 47 star points](https://videosift.com/cdm/stars/00025.png)
This is a sweet little video about a guy who just wants to make people happy. And doggone it if you don't walk away from this mini flick with a smile on your face.
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(the quality improves 10 seconds into the video)
posted by bluecliff![Ranked #300 - 2549 votes - 104 star points](https://videosift.com/cdm/stars/00100.png)
Originally sung by Jackson Browne, covered and made popular by Nico of Velvet Underground - and now here is the Tallest Man on Earth's take on it.
posted by EndAll![Ranked #61 - 15779 votes - 525 star points](https://videosift.com/cdm/stars/00500.png)
This is simply to point out that one does not need a deity in order to have something to celebrate or to feel any kind of meaning. This kind of thinking is not necessarily unique to atheists. Regardless,... continue reading
posted by eric3579![Ranked #3 - 134385 votes - 3049 star points](https://videosift.com/cdm/stars/galaxy/eric3579.png?v=5)
The intro to this is really inventive (an oncoming storm is simulated with hands).
posted by Bradaphraser 1 decade 5 years 8 months 3 weeks ago • 902,128 views • 6:18We've all seen (and tried) sand-drawing, but this is beyond insane. This Ukrainian Talent contestant has absurd drawing and storytelling skills. While Western audiences might not fully grasp the '1945'... continue reading
posted by EDD![Ranked #33 - 24397 votes - 520 star points](https://videosift.com/cdm/stars/00500.png)
Story of the Hubble ultra deep field... in 3D. Pretty humbling
posted by acidSpine![Ranked #267 - 3052 votes - 82 star points](https://videosift.com/cdm/stars/00050.png)