I didn't even know what a marmot was until I saw this video. And now I feel a slight marmot obsession coming on.

You're out having a good time... The world's your oyster... You lose track of how many martinis you've had... And then look what happens. Inter-species dog cuddling. Wait? What did you think I was getting at? (Via Reddit)

Why, yes. This is a toy that simulates the popping of bubble wrap. And it's called "Eternal Pop Pop."

Read more about it at web-japan.org.

You may know about the amazing original patterns created by Jenny Hart of Sublime Stitching. But did you know Sublime Stitching also teams up with other artists as well? These designs are by artist Julie West and they are simply adorable.

Oh fondant how I love thee. You may not taste all that great but without you people wouldn't be able to make cupcakes like these. (Via Epicute)

Finally. A practical reason to fund cloning technology. (Via Reddit)

What do you do when your personality has an adorable side and an ass-kickin' side? Now you know.

You can find these socks at Plasticland.

Meet the sloths from Amphibian Avenger on Vimeo.

I knew sloths were, umm, sloth-like, but check out these baby sloths. They're so snuggly and have an adorable little built-in smile. What's not to love!

From the person who filmed this footage:

"I filmed this at the Aviaros del Caribe sloth sanctuary in Costa Rica - the world's only sloth orphanage. Baby 2 and 3 toed sloths, whose mother's have either been run over or zapped by power lines are brought to the sanctuary and looked after by legendary sloth whisperer Judy Arroyo."

(Thank you to Jon for this submission!)

I'd say this cute little 8-bit video-game-themed animation was worth the quadrillions of hours that must have gone into it.

I'm pretty sure this little guy was scientifically engineered to some major damage to my cuteness lobe. (Discovered via Reddit)