An Amusing Online Game Where You Guess If a Word Is an Antidepressant Drug or a J.R.R. Tolkien Character
"Antidepressants or Tolkien" is an amusing game that asks if a word is an antidepressant drug or character from a J.R.R. Tolkien story.
How To Stay Strong in the Face of Adversity
An insightful and timely essay by The School of Life looks at strategies to remain resilient and how to stay going in the face of adversity.
The Fascinating History of the ‘Celebrity Talking Taxi’ Program in New York City
David Friedman took a deep dive into the history of the "Celebrity Talking Taxi" program in New York City, which ran from 1997 through 2003.
A Tiny Rescued Baby Red Squirrel Who Is Lactose Intolerant Grows Big Enough to Play With His Toys
A tiny lactose intolerant baby red squirrel grew big enough to play his toys after gaining weight from a modified lactose-free formula.
A Handy Technique to Fall Asleep in Ten Minutes That Was Used by the US Military in World War II
Popular Mechanics shared a meditative technique used by US Army pilots in World War II that would help them fall asleep within ten minutes.
The Distinctive Cinematographic Style of David Fincher
TIFF Originals took a look at the distinctive cinematographic style of director David Fincher, noting four overarching themes in his work.
How Mike’s Hot Honey Went From a Side Hobby in Brooklyn to a Multi-Million Dollar Business
On the CNBC show "Make It" Mike Kurtz of Mike's Hot Honey explained how he turned a side hobby into a multi-million dollar business.
A Trio of Clever Cats Trigger a Colorful Rube Goldberg Domino Chain
Three clever bell-ringing cats watched in fascination as they set off a rolling Rube Goldberg chain made of colorful dominoes.
The Origins of the Question Mark and Exclamation Point
Name Explain shared theoretical insight about the origin of both the question mark and the exclamation point in Latin-based languages.
Stunning Footage of a Starling Murmuration Flying Very Close to the Ground
Language instructor Helen Day captured stunning footage of a starling murmuration flying just inches from the ground in North Wales.