Groundskeeper Willie From ‘The Simpsons’ Weighs in on the Issue of Scottish Independence
On September 18th, 2014, the people of Scotland will vote whether or not to declare their independence from England. Many people have been voicing their…
GoPro Video of a Man Performing Impressive Billiard Trick Shots
Polish billiards virtuoso Ziemowit Janaszek filmed a series of impressive billiard trick shots using a GoPro (see previously) camera from different angles. At times he even…
Student Petitions High School to Include Photo of Him Holding a Cat Against a Laser Background in Yearbook
Schenectady High School senior Draven Rodriguez posted an online petition asking his school to include a photo of him holding a cat against a laser background…
‘STUFF PICK’, A Short Art Film That Encapsulates and Exaggerates Hipster Culture and Aesthetics
“STUFF PICK” is a short art film by Italian artistic collective Ground’s Oranges that encapsulates and exaggerates hipster culture to the point of absurdity. The…
A TED-Ed Animation Explaining Why We Love Repetition in Music
“Why We Love Repetition in Music” is a TED-Ed animation by author and music professor Elizabeth Hellmuth Margulis that explains how our brains are hard-wired to enjoy…
An Explanation of Why We All Have Blind Spots and How to See Inside Your Eye
Guillaume Riesen explains why everyone has visual blind spots and also why we don’t usually notice them. It all has to do with the structure of…
Oogi, A Flexible Rubber Toy With a Suction Cup Head, Hands, and Feet
Swiss toy company MOLUK has created a stretchy and flexible silicone toy with a suction cup head, hands, and feet called Oogi. It’s recommended for children ages…
Non-Profit Group Donates Superhero-Themed 3D-Printed Prosthetic Hands to Children
Designer and 3D-printing enthusiast Aaron Brown built a Wolverine-inspired prosthetic hand for e-NABLE, a non-profit group dedicated to making 3D-printed prosthetic hands available to anyone…
SciShow Explains Gynandromorphism, A Rare Dual-Sex Condition Found in Some Animals
Host Hank Green explains gynandromorphism, a rare condition in arthropods like butterflies and lobster that gives the animal both male and female characteristics, in an…
A Parody of Extreme Nature Shows Featuring a Fictional Host Intentionally Eating Poisonous Berries
“Man vs. Poison” is a sketch video by Boat Comedy that parodies extreme nature shows by challenging the show’s fictional host to intentionally eat poisonous…