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The Fascinating Evolution of Olympic Sports From the 1912 Stockholm Games to the 2020 Tokyo Games
The "Then and Now" series by The Olympics compared how sports have evolved from the the 1912 games to the games in 2020.
A Catchy Update of the ‘Can I Pet That Dawg’ Song
Brandon Ethridgeupdated his "Can I Pet That Dawg" song to include additional musicians and a little boy with a plush dog.
The Microlino, A Tiny Swiss Electric Bubble Vehicle
Aging Wheels traveled to Switzerland to drive a Microlino, a tiny bubble vehicle reminiscent of the 1960s BMW Isetta microcar.
Rainn Wilson and Bryan Cranston Face Off in an Acting Challenge About a Baking Poisoned Baguette
Podcast host Rainn Wilson and guest Bryan Cranston each played the same role as a man named Otto who bakes a poisoned baguette.
An Amusing Compilation of Silly Ping Pong Tricks
Pongfinity shared a really amusing compilation of the best and silliest ping pong tricks they accomplished in one year.
The Same Drum Fill Played the Same Time at Three Different Speeds One BPM Apart
Drummer Carl Olaison played three separate drum fills, each one BPM slower than the previous one (99 BPM, 100 BPM, and 101 BPM).
40 Fingers Plays a Lush Medley of ‘Star Wars’ Songs on Four Acoustic Guitars
40 Fingersperformed a lush medley of two distinctive Star Wars songs that included the "Star Wars Theme" and "The Imperial March".
How a Section of the Berlin Wall Hides in Plain Sight in New York City’s Battery Park
New York City tour guide John Barr explained how a section of the Berlin Wall is hiding in plain sight in Kowsky Plaza near Battery Park.
A Lighthearted Cover of ‘I Want to Hold Your Hand’ Played on Multiple Instruments
Carol Cleveland Sings performed a lighthearted cover of The Beatles' song I Want to Hold Your Hand" on multiple instruments.
The Oldest Known Recording of the Human Voice
Dr. Patrick Feaser played the very first recording of the human voice made by Edouard-Leon Scott de Martinville in 1860.
Marimba Lumina, A Unique MIDI Percussion InstrumentThat’s Played With RF-Enabled Mallets
Mark Goldstein explains the Marimba Lumina, an electronic MIDI vibraphone instrument that he, Don Buchla and Joel Davel designed.
A Description of Every Dragon and Their Claimed Rider Featured in ‘House of the Dragon’
Everything Explained described the dragons and their claimed riders, as seen in both the first and second seasons of "House of the Dragon".
Filmmaker Captures the Same Movie Scene in the Style of Ten Distinctive Directors
Filmmaker Eowyn Aldridge quite amusingly filmed herself drinking a glass of water in the style of ten different directors.
Explaining Every Word Ending in ‘Logy’
Everything Explained provided a rapid-fire yet comprehensive list of every word ending in "logy" in six minutes.
Rare Footage of a Baby Wolverine Taking His First Steps Outside His Den
A clip from the BBC Earth series "Mammals" features a baby wolverine emerging from his den, taking his very first steps above ground.
Heartbreaking Epitaphs That Ancient Greco-Romans Inscribed on Their Dogs’ Tombs
David Ian Howe shared heartbreaking epitaphs that ancient Greco-Romans inscribed on the tombstones for their dearly departed dogs.
The Oddly Calming Sound of a Growing Number of Pigeons Pecking at Seeds on a Glass Plate
Libby and Marcel of Free To Use Sounds recorded the din of pigeons pecking at seeds on a plate of glass set on a sidewalk.
A Gorgeous Soulful Cover of the Classic Soundgarden Song ‘Black Hole Sun’
Postmodern Jukebox teamed up with Ray Moore Jr. to perform a gorgeous soulful rendition of the Soundgarden song "Black Hole Sun".
Horse Plays Beautiful Music With His Multi-Instrumental Human
Musician Theone Khramova and a horse named Yupia make beautiful music together at the horse riding BWC2 nonprofit.
James Austin Johnson Does Random Celebrity Impressions on ‘Saturday Night Live’
SNL cast member James Austin Johnson appeared on "Weekend Update" to perform random impressions of celebrities in odd situations.
The Rise and Fall of Towering Powdered Wigs
An hirsute TED Ed lesson written by Stephanie Honchell Smith explains how powdered wigs came into and out of fashion.
Rejected Baby Donkey With an Adorable Bray Becomes Part of a Loving Human Family
A little donkey named Cash found a loving forever home with the Weldons, the family who found him and raised him as their own after his mother rejected him.
Engineer Builds Increasingly Complex LEGO Machines to Knock Down Increasingly Wider LEGO Towers
Brick Technologybuilt a series of remote controlledLEGO machines in an attempt to knock down increasingly wider LEGO buildings.
Why Aerosmith’s ‘Sweet Emotion’ is the Perfect Takeoff Song When Flying on a Plane
EYNTK recommends playing the song "Sweet Emotion" when flying, since it perfectly matches up with the time it takes an airplane to take off.
Personified Big Box Stores Argue About the Best Way to Check Out Customers
Alabama comedian Matt Mitchell amusingly personified big box stores having an argument about the best way to have customers check out.
A Beautifully Introspective Short Film About Being Fitted for a Prosthetic Leg
"Fitting" by Caitlin McMullan is a beautiful introspective film about being fitted for a custom made prosthetic leg.
How the Word ‘Dude’ Originated With the British Insult ‘Yankee Doodle Dandy’
Dr. Erica Brozovsky, PhD of the PBS series "Otherwords" explained the etymological origins of the word dude".
How Machine Learning AI Can Help Humans Communicate Directly With Animals
Vox producer Laura Bult spoke with animal researchers to find out how machine learning AI is helping humans communicate with animals.
Why Air Is a Crucial Ingredient in Great Sandwiches
Helen Rosner, a food critic for The New Yorker, explained how the manipulation of air is the secret to a masterful sandwich.
Preparing the Original 1895 Recipe For Corn Flakes
Max MillerofTasting History prepared the original corn flake recipe as prescribed in 1895 by Dr. John Harvey Kellogg.
One Second From Every Episode of ‘Breaking Bad’ and ‘Better Call Saul’
Realm Of Loredor created two amazing supercuts that featured one second of every episode of "Breaking Bad" and "Better Call Saul".
Ze Frank Presents Some ‘True Facts’ About the Adorable Short Beaked Echidna of Australia
Ze Frankoffers a humorous look at the specific biology of a male short beaked echidna, a furry spiny creature native to Australia and the South Pacific.
An Animated Mashup of ‘Inside Out’ and ‘Deadpool and Wolverine’ That Reveals How Wade Really Feels
How It Should Have Ended hilariously mashed together the Disney Pixar movie "Inside Out" with "Deadpool and Wolverine".
Cat Hilariously Tries to Catch an Olympic Gymnast as He Spins on the High Bar
A black spotted white cat named Maverick Meow hilariously tried to catch an Olympic gymnast who was performing a high bar routine on the TV.
German Trio Creates Techno Music Using a Sewing Machine and Other Household Items
Klangphonics is a German techno trio that creates electronic music using household items such as sewing machines and coffee makers.
The Origins Behind the Name of Every City in England
RobWordstook a very detailed at the etymological origins behind cities in England, noting how the names were influenced by history.
Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart Talk About Playing ‘Stairway to Heaven’ For Led Zeppelin in 2012
Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart talked with Dan Rather about how they felt when they performed "Stairway to Heaven" for Led Zeppelin in 2012.
Doc Pop Explains How the Fediverse Works in His New Series ‘The Fediverse Files’
In the first episode of "The Fediverse Files", Doc Pop explains what the fediverse is and how it relates to social media.
The Distinctive Accents Found Around New York City
British linguistOlly Richards examined 11 incredibly diverse yet highly distinctive accents spoken in and around New York City.
Musician in an Ape Mask Plays Bossa Nova Covers of Heavy Metal Songs
Musician SyncoApe performs bossa nova covers of vocal focused heavy metal songs while wearing a distinctive ape mask.
Common Words and Phrases With Military Origins
Tom BlankofWeird History listed many of the common words and phrases that came directly from the military.
How Creative Editing Saved ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’
Danny BoydofCinemaStixlooked at the seminal 1980s comedy "Ferris Bueller's Day Off", noting how editor Paul Hirsch saved the movie.
Overhead Light Flashes In Sync With the Beat of a Drumming Mechanism Attached to the Switch
Iftah Gabbai connected a light switch to a drumming mechanism, making the light flash to the beat.
Breaking Down the Ingenious Production of the Classic 10cc Song ‘I’m Not in Love’
Composer and sound engineerJon Mattoxmusically broke downthe production of the classic 10cc song "I'm Not in Love".
An Entire British Sunday Roast Rolled Inside a Yorkshire Pudding That’s Folded Like a Burrito
When in London, HungryHugh found a tasty way to enjoy an entire Sunday roast at once in the form of the Yorkshire Burrito.
Wonderfully Intricate Balloon Sculptures by Sergei Shevchenko
Balloon artist Sergei Shevchenko creates intricate balloon sculptures giving each character's personality vibrant colors and detailed design.
Dynamic Skeleton Portraits That Pour Acrylic Paints
Artist Chris Jacoub creates dynamic portraits of skeletons in various poses that pour acrylic paint as part of the experience.
‘New York Nico’s Guide to NYC’, A New Book Featuring Favorite Places and People Within the Five Boroughs
Filmmaker New York Nico (Nicolas Heller) ofHeller Films announced the release of his debut book New York Nico's Guide to New York City. Not only does the native New Yorker talk about his favorite local spots around the five boroughs, but the people behind them. In this must-have city guide, New York Nico takes readers [...]
Alcohol Fumes Inside a Glass Bottle Sing While Burning
WorldScottmade a "whoosh bottle" by filling 10 gallon glass bottle with rubbing alcohol and setting it on fire making the fumes sing.
A 1964 Florida State University Promotional Film Featuring a Clean Cut Jim Morrison
A 1964 Florida State University promotional film featured a young Jim Morrison as a student who was not accepted.
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