Glen Tickle
Amelia's dad. Steph's husband. Writer, comedian, gentleman. Good at juggling, bad at chess.
An Explanation for Why Some Species Thrive So Well in Cities
A recent video by MinuteEarth explains why some species thrive so well in cities while other don’t. The video also explains how animals like raccoons…
Triumph the Insult Comic Dog Learns About Fire Safety on ‘The Jack and Triumph Show’
“When there’s an arson, how often is the family pet a potential suspect?” In a recent clip from the Adult Swim series The Jack and Triumph…
Google Launches Backwards Version of Its Search Engine at Com.Google
For April Fools’ Day, Google has launched a backwards version of its search engine at com.Google. Not only is the logo reversed, but all the…
‘Supersymmetry’, A Short Film Combining Original, Stock, and Archive Footage to Tell a Personal Story About Time
“Supersymmetry” is a short film by Trent Jaklitsch that combines original, stock, and archive footage to tell a personal story about time and how it relates…
The New York Times Introduces One-Sentence Stories to Be Read on the Apple Watch’s Small Screen
The New York Times has introduced one-sentence stories intended to be read on the Apple Watch (previously), making the most out of the device’s small screen.…
Facebook Scrapbook, A New Way for Parents to Tag and Organize Photographs of Their Children
Facebook Scrapbook is a new way for parents who use the social media platform to tag and organize photographs of their children, and to share…
The Amazon Dash Button, A Device That Lets Users Easily Order Frequently Purchased Items With a Single Button Press
The Amazon Dash Button is a new device that lets users easily order frequently purchased items with a single button push. Amazon has partnered with popular brands…
Google Introduces PAC-Maps, A Playable Pac-Man Version of Google Maps
Google has introduced PAC-Maps, a playable Pac-Man version of Google Maps where users can play a round of the classic arcade game on the streets…
Speeches of British Politicians Running for Prime Minister Remixed Into a Rap About Income Inequality
“Take every penny from the hands of the many, And give everything to the few.” A recent video by Cassetteboy remixes speeches by British politicians David…
Hummingbirds Fly and Feed Inside a Wind Tunnel While Being Filmed by a High-Speed Camera
The latest episode of the series Deep Look by KQED and PBS Digital Studios features slow-motion video of hummingbirds flying and feeding inside a wind tunnel.…