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Adorable Squid and Octopus Tea Bags
Shota Takahashi of the Japanese company Ocean Teabag has created an adorable line of whimsical handmade teabags, including two that come in squid and octopus…
An Animated History About the Officially Unofficial Flag of Northern Ireland
The highly informative CGP Grey retreated to the Forest of All Knowledge with his dog to learn why Northern Ireland doesn’t really have a flag…
Simone Giertz Turns Her Tesla Into a Pickup Truck
Simone Giertz, the prolific engineer who used to refer to herself as the
How to Quickly Peel Garlic by Stabbing the Clove With a Small Knife While Separating It From the Bulb
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How Taron Egerton Learned How to Embody the Distinct Style of Elton John for the Film ‘Rocketman’
Insider spoke with Michael L. Roberts, the vocal, piano and performance coach who prepared actor Taron Egerton for his role as Elton John in the…
A Remarkable Self-Feeding Vertical Elevator That Safely Lifts Bulk Materials With a Giant Rotating Spiral
The ever-adventuring Tom Scott paid a visit to Olds Engineering, a metalwork foundry in Maryborough, Australia. Within the walls of the foundry sits a remarkable…
Sydney Symphony Plays ‘Down Under’ by Men at Work as Tribute to Late Australian Prime Minister Bob Hawke
During the wonderfully thoughtful memorial ceremony to the late former Australian Prime Minister Bob Hawke, the renowned Sydney Symphony Orchestra performed a fitting cover of…
Cats Demonstrating the Different Sounds They Make
In a helpful explainer video, the feline duo of Cole and Marmalade (previously) along with little sisters Jugg and Zig Zag happily (and unhappily) demonstrate…
Anatomically Correct Internal Organs Printed Swimsuit
Online novelty clothing company Thenice has created a one-piece swimsuit that features anatomically correct internal organs of the human body on both front and back.…
The Surprising Political Non-Meteorological Origins Behind the Chicago Nickname of ‘The Windy City’
In a gusty episode of the series Today I Found Out, host Simon Whistler explains exactly how the city of Chicago garnered the nickname “The…