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Male Puffer Fish Constructs Underwater Sand Mandala to Attract Mate
The male white-spotted puffer fish creates complex and beautiful sand mandalas in an earnest attempt to attract a mate.
How Tim Conway’s ‘Koala’ Made Harvey Korman Break Character Every Time
Tim Conway knew exactly the one word to say to getHarvey Korman to break character while on the set of 'The Carol Burnett Show'.
The Unique Sounds Made in Different Languages
NativLang looks at phonemes, the unique sounds and vocal combinations that comprise various languages, including English.
The Cheese Caves of the United States
Learn Something New took a look at the cheese caves of the US, noting how this surplus has been the subject of debate throughout the decades.
How to Animate Water in Stop Motion LEGO Videos
BrotherhoodWorkshop explained his specific techniques for animating water, both still and moving, for his stop motion LEGO videos.
Comparing Fresh and Spoiled Milk Under a Microscope
Sci-Inspi used a microscope to examine milk fresh from the supermarket and milk that was long expired to see the bacteria differences.
‘Magic: The Gathering’ 1997 MTV Invitational
In the summer of 1997, the MTV series Motel California aired four short videos that showcased the classic fantasy card game "Magic: The Gathering".
Musician Plays ‘Careless Whisper’ on 100 Instruments
Musician Arnaud Delannoy performed the opening lick from the George Michael song "Careless Whisper" on an amazing 100 instruments.
‘Period Drama’, A Gothic Animated Horror-Comedy About a Naive Girl’s First ‘Time of the Month’
"Period Drama" is an amusing animation that tells the story of a naive young girl who spirals when she wakes up with blood on her sheets.
‘Sultans of Swing’ on a Portable Electro-Acoustic Harp
Amy Turk collaborated with David Stanton to play an impressive cover of "Sultans of Swing" on a kit-built Harp E electro-acoustic harp.
Dragon Optical Illusion Appears to Turn Its Head
The "Inside Out Dragon" by Jerry Andrus is a marvelous optical illusion that makes it appear the eyes are following wherever we go.
Robotic Spy Cuttlefish Changes Colors to Communicate With Real Cuttlefish
A robotic spy cuttlefish navigated the delicate balance of cuttlefish society using digital chromatophores to change colors as appropriate.
Max Park Breaks World Record by Solving a 3×3 Rubik’s Cube in 3.13 Seconds
Max Park shattered the Guinness World Record when he solved a Rubik's Cube in an astonishing 3.13 seconds.
Deep-Sea Footage of a ‘Smiling’ Snailfish
An ROV launched from the E/V Nautilus captured the sight of what seemed to be a smiling sailfish at 2,800 meters (9,186 feet) underwater.
How to Find Constellations in the Summer Sky
Adam Cole of the NPR series "Skunk Bear" explained how to find the most popular constellations in the summer sky using a 360° animation.
A Recording of the First Singing Computer in 1961
The IBM 7094 at Bell Labs in New Jersey became the first singing computer in 1961 with song "Daisy Bell (Bicycle Built for Two)".
A Nostalgic Compilation of Commercials From 1997
Greyson Wyatt of Gimmick Films assembled a nostalgic 25 minute compilation of commercials aired on ABC and CBS in 1997.
A Magical Tour of Walt Disney World in 1972
RetroWDW restored the "Magic of Walt Disney World" the iconic 16mm tourism film from 1972 in high-definition video.
Man Solo Climbs Switzerland’s Longest Via Ferrata
Jonas Marti captured footage of his amazing climb up the Daubenhorn Via Ferrata, the longest of the many mountain climbing routes in the Swiss Alps
Jim Carrey Breaks Letterman’s Coffee Cup While Singing ‘Take on Me’
While on "Late Show With David Letterman" in November 2010, Jim Carrey broke the host's coffee cup while singing the a-ha song "Take on Me".
The Stubborn Endurance of Concept Albums
Noah Lefevre of Polyphonic takes a look at the endurance of concept albums despite critics' ongoing naysaying and new technological advances.
Diver Calls Fish Using a Unique Underwater Sound
Diver Rex Colubra became underwater friends with a friendly smallmouth bass named Elvis whom he taught to respond to a sound.
A Magnificent 1,000 Day Mushroom Timelapse
Jens Heidler captured magnificent macro timelapse footage of thirteen species of mushrooms and other fungi growing over 1,000 days.
The Real World Origins of Mythical Creatures
Weird History takes a forthright look at the real world origins of mythological creatures imagined through folklore, rumors, and fiction.
Engineer Equips His Bicycle With Triangular Wheels
Engineer Sergii Gordieiev wanted to see if and how triangular wheels would work to move him forward as he pedaled his bicycle.
Vocal Cockatoo Throws Loud Tantrum Over an Apple
Max, the vociferous Moluccan cockatoo, told his human that he wanted an apple and when she questioned him, he threw a tantrum.
An Amazing 4K Virtual Walking Tour of the Titanic
Titanic: Honor and Glory is an incredible game that reconstructs every facet of the ill-fated Titanic using Unreal Engine 5 by Epic Games.
The Isolated Lead Vocals Tracks From Every Song on The Clash’s Album ‘London Calling’
ieatmdf isolated the lead vocal tracks from The Clash's album "London Calling", capturing the intense raw urgency that defined the band.
25 Common Bird Calls of the Central and Eastern US
Derek Sallmann of Badgerland Birding explained how to make the calls of 25 common birds found in the Central and Eastern parts of the US.
Frankie Goes to Hollywood Reunites for 2023 Eurovision
Frankie Goes to Hollywood reunited after 36 years to perform "Welcome to the Pleasuredome" at the Eurovision 2023 opening show.
How Filmmakers Use Mirrors Without Showing Cameras
Paul E.T. explained how filmmakers use and manipulate mirrored reflections without revealing the cameras that are filming the scene.
The Evolution of the‘Star Trek’ Enterprise Bridge
John de Lancie, Q in "Star Trek" and "Picard," gave a wonderful tour inside the bridge of every USS Enterprise for The Roddenberry Archive.
A Size Comparison of Historical Monuments
Global Data created a 3D animation that compares the scale size of monuments, historical buildings, and landmarks from all over the world.
Fingerboarding Tricks Captured in Macro Slow Motion
Beyond Slow Motion captured ultra slow motion footage of fingerboarders performing amazing tricks on a miniature skate park.
How the California Gold Rush Led to the Rise of Levi’s
Learn Something New explained how the iconic California Gold Rush led to the invention and the meteoric rise of Levi's jeans.
Building a Gas Powered Electric Guitar
Mattias Krantz attempted to build a gas-powered Flying V style electric guitar using a four-stroke engine and a quite a bit of welding.
‘Lord of the Rings’ Reimagined as a Wes Anderson Film
Curious Refuge reconceptualized the "Lord of the Rings" series in the distinctively quirky style of Wes Anderson using AI.
Man Has Affectionate Conversation With Rescued Bear
A Syrian brown bear named Leo had an affectionate conversation with his caretaker Jim Kowalczik at the Orphaned Wildlife Center.
Charming Snaggle-Toothed Dwarf Cat Comforts Others
A charming dwarf cat with an adorable snaggle tooth jutting out from his bottom jaw looks cranky, but appearances are deceiving.
Finicky Snail Chooses Food to Eat in Macro Slow Motion
Jens of Another Perspective captured adorable extreme macro footage of a finicky snail choosing what food to eat.
The History Behind the Iconic Illustrated ‘Nagel Women’
Evan Puschak of The Nerdwriter took a detailed look at the work of artist Patrick Nagel and his iconic illustrated "Nagel Women".
‘The Sopranos’ Opening Reimagined as ‘Full House’
Tardy Tortellini reimagined the opening credits from the erstwhile HBO series "The Sopranos" as the 1990s sitcom "Full House".
‘Do You Really Want to Hurt Me’ Sung as Johnny Cash
Scott musician Pastor Bob Strachan sang the classic Culture Club song "Do You Really Want to Hurt Me?" as a Johnny Cash song.
The Story Behind New York City’s ‘Five Points’
Weird History looks a the real story behind "The Five Points", a now-bygone New York City neighborhood in the film "Gangs of New York".
Maru the Cat Shows Off His Ability to ‘Melt’ Into a Bowl
Maru the cat showed off his incredible ability to repeatedly 'melt' into small glass fishbowls, a feat his sisters could not achieve.
Eight Minutes of Baby Goats Hopping in Slow Motion
An adorable eight minute video shows the baby goats of Sunflower Farm Creamery hopping around the dairy farm in slow motion.
Kate Bush and David Gilmour Perform ‘Running Up That Hill’ Live in 1987
During The Secret Policeman's Third Ball in 1987, Kate Bush performed "Running Up That Hill" with David Gilmour on guitar and backing vocals.
Professional Mechanics Review DIY Car Hacks
Mechanic Stuff sought the expertise of mechanics to review several DIY car hacks to determine whether they were legitimate or not.
Parrots Learn to Make Video Calls With Each Other
A fascinating study showed that parrots could learn how to video call another parrot with gentle training by their humans.
James Corden Dreams He’s Visited by Late Night Hosts on the Final Episode of ‘The Late Late Show’
On his final episode of The Late Late Show, host James Corden dreamed that other popular late night hosts had visited him in his sleep.
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