Glen Tickle
Amelia's dad. Steph's husband. Writer, comedian, gentleman. Good at juggling, bad at chess.
Why It Is More Difficult to Crash Into the Sun Than Leave the Solar System
MinutePhysics explains the reasons why it is more difficult to crash something into the Sun than it is to propel it out of the solar…
xkcd Answers How Many Fireflies It Would Take to Match the Brightness of the Sun
In the continuing What If? series, xkcd artist Randall Munroe answers the reader-submitted question, “How many fireflies would it take to match the brightness of the…
An Animator Shares His Struggles With Public Transit During His College Years
Animator Dominic Panganiban of Domics shared his struggles with public transit as a broke college student in Toronto. As Panganiban points out, it’s not easy…
Emojis the Musical, An Upbeat Video About the Confusing Language of Emojis
“Emojis the Musical” is an upbeat musical video by AVbyte about the confusing language of emojis. The song is available to purchase through Loudr.
The Poo-Plunger, A Poop Emoji Shaped Plunger
The Poo-Plunger by The Plunger Project is a poop emoji shaped plunger designed with the slogan “Smile While You Plunge.” The creators are currently raising…
Futurama and the Science of Comedy
Filmmaker Kristian Williams took an in-depth look at the animated Futurama and how its use of science and math helped elevate its comedy and impact…
The History of the Concorde Supersonic Airplane and Why It Failed
Vox looked back on the history of the Concorde supersonic airplane and why it failed. Although the plane could fly from New York to London…
Stephen Colbert Announces the Start of Hungry for Power Games at the Republican National Convention
Stephen Colbert appeared at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio as his character Julius Flickerman, the brother of The Hunger Games announcer Caesar Flickerman,…
Smart Traffic Lights in the Netherlands Minimize Wait Times for Cyclists and Motorists Alike
Smart traffic lights in the Netherlands detect when cars or cyclists approach to minimize the wait times for everyone. An even more detailed look at…
MinuteEarth Explains Why Orchids Are Masters of Lying, Cheating, and Stealing
MinuteEarth explained why orchids are masters of lying, cheating and stealing. Their unique survival strategies are different than most of Earth’s other successful species, but their…