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The 107 Abandoned Microwave Towers That Once Carried the First Cross-Country Telephone Call
Ryan Socashexplores the history of the AT&T Microwave Radio-Relay Skyway, which carried the first cross-country telephone call.
Parrot Calmly Rides in Car Through Automatic Car Wash
A talkative yellow-headed parrot calmly sat on his human's shoulder in the car as they rode through an automatic car wash.
How Deep Sea Glass Squid Hide in Plain Sight
Raul Nava of the MBARI explained how the glass squid employs an invisible color-changing cloak to hide in plain sight.
Hungry Black Rhino Squishes a Juicy Ripe Watermelon
A beautiful black rhino named Jozi hungrily dug into the juicy goodness of a ripe watermelon on a sunny day at the Oregon Zoo.
Unexpected Sounds Found in Nature
SciShow host Stefan Chin explains the sources of unexpected sounds that have been found in nature thanks to advanced audio equipment.
Amusing Examples of Quirky Misheard Eggcorn Phrases
RobWords and Professor Mark Liberman to discuss Eggcorns, the linguistic term for quirky interpretations of misheard homonymic phrases.
How Wes Anderson Help Revive Using Miniature Models
Edward Vega explains how directors such as Wes Anderson and Chris Nolan helped revive the art of miniature models for their films.
Elvis Presley Sings ‘Baby Got Back’
There I Ruined It reimagined Elvis Presley singing the lyrics from the Sir Mix-A-Lot single "Baby Got Back" as "Don't Be Cruel".
Impressionist Shares Words Used to Get Into Character
Mary Elizabeth Kelly, who previously performed 17 impressions of celebrities in 45 seconds,demonstrated the specific key words and gestures she uses to get into character.
Engineer Builds Inventive Wheelless Bicycle
Engineer Sergii Gordieiev of The Q built a truly inventive wheelless bicycle, using treads to propel him forward.
An Animated Stick Figure Gets Lost Inside the Complex World of Math
A persistent stick figure fromAlan Beckers animated series"Animator vs." gets lost inside the complex world of mathematics.
Fascinating Facts About Tuxedo Cats
Mallory CrustaofCats.comshared fascinating facts about tuxedo cats, noting while most are black and white, they can be of other colors.
Rick Astley and Blossoms Perform a Set of 16 Songs by The Smiths at Glastonbury 2023
Rick Astley partnered with indie band Blossoms to cover 16 iconic songs by The Smiths in a secret second set at Glastonbury 2023.
Rick Astley Performs His Legendary ‘Rickroll’ Song ‘Never Gonna Give You Up’ at Glastonbury 2023
The great Rick Astley performed his iconic "Rickroll"song"Never Gonna Give You Up" to an appreciative audience at Glastonbury 2023.
How Cancer Overruns the Body Like a City Invasion
Kurzgesagtshows via vivid animation how cells can be corrupted by cancer, like the invasion of a city, starting with a single cell.
An Adorable Compilation of Wolf Pups Trying to Howl
TheVoyageurs Wolf Project compiled adorable footage of tiny wolf pups trying to howl with all their respective might.
The Smiths Live TV Debut on ‘Top of the Pops’ in 1983
The Smiths made their television debut on a November 1983 episode "Top of the Pops" performing "This Charming Man".
Playing Foosball With Power Drills
A group of Foosball players took their game to the next level by switching out the standard handles with Ryobi power drills.
How to Film Stunning Stop Motion With Insta360 Flow
Winga of Insta360 showcases the incredible capability of the Flow, an AI smartphone stabilizer that helps him film stunning stop motion shots.
How to Hide From a Determined Bloodhound
Mark Roberused many tricks from his scientific arsenal in an unsuccessful attempt to hide from a determined search and rescue dog.
Man Plays Covers of 1980s Songs to Rescued Cows
Ryan Phillips, founder of the Life With Pigs Farm Sanctuary,performs acoustic covers of 1980s songs to rescued cows Jenna and Maisie.
An Armored Green Goblin Made Out of Soda Cans
Minimaus Crafts created a shiny armored Green Goblin using recycled soda cans and other household products.
An Inventive Drum Synth With Dancing Ferrofluid
Swedish artist and craftsman Love Hulten created the Ferrofluid Drum Synth using a Deton8 synthesizer from Twisted Electrons.
‘Black Mirror’ Season 6 Easter Eggs and Callbacks
Heavy Spoilers provides a full rundown of the sixth season of "Black Mirror", including all the Easter Eggs and callbacks to previous seasons.
Disabled Ducks Find a Lifelong Friend in Each Other
An adorable pair of disabled ducks who can swim but cannot walk, have formed an incredible lifelong bond of friendship with each other.
The Quietly Elegant Background Art of Looney Tunes
The Gaze looks a the quiet elegance of Looney Tunes background art, noting how the screen is filled with liminal space without characters.
The Tallest Skyscrapers Under Construction in 2023
Fred Mills of The B1M takes a look at the tallest skyscrapers that are currently under construction around the world in 2023.
Engineer Turns His Pickup Truck Into Dot Matrix Printer
Ryder Calm Down turned his truck into a giant dot matrix printer using computer-activated water valves attached to a wooden frame.
‘Black Mirror’ Season 6 Episode Themes Reimagined as a Series of Retro Pop Art Posters
Butcher Billypartnered withNetflixto create acustom series of postersthat creatively interpret the themes 'Black Mirror' season six.
100 Years of Prom Dresses by Decade
Glamour tells the visual story of 100 years of prom dresses by decade as part of their "Evolution" series.
Riding Downhill on a Side-by-Side Tandem Bike
Freeride mountain biker Sam Pilgrim paired up with his little brother Lewi to ride a side-by-side tandem bike really fast down a big hill.
A Danceable Mashup of KISS’ ‘I Was Made for Loving You’ With Earth Wind and Fire’s ‘Boogie Wonderland’
Bill McClintock amusingly combined the iconic KISS song "I Was Made for Lovin' You" with Earth Wind and Fire's "Boogie Wonderland".
Interesting Facts About Orange Cats
Mallory Crusta of Cats.com shared several interesting facts about orange tabbies, noting they are not necessarily of the same breed.
Baby Goats in Sunflower Pajamas Gleefully Romp Around a Barn
The baby goats at Sunflower Farm Creamery had themselves a lively pajama party, gleefully romping around the barn in sunflower pajamas.
The Wonderful Animated HBO Sign-Off (1975-1981)
The Museum of Classic Chicago Television shared the earliest known HBO sign-off animation from 1976, before 24-hour television.
Jackson Browne Busks With Santa Barbara Guitarist
Santa Barbara guitarist Bruce Goldish was approached by Jackson who swapped stories and busked a bit with him.
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.
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