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The Origin of Vibranium Metal in the Marvel Universe
On a recent episode of Variant, host Arris Quinones explains the origin of vibranium, an extraterrestrial metal from the Marvel universe. It is most known…
The Science Behind Visual and Aural Hallucinations
In “The Science Of Hallucinations” by Life Noggin, narrator Pat Graziosi explains via animation what happens when a person’s brain perceives hallucinatory information, the commonality…
Animations of Popular Superhero Logos Designed Using Simple Line Art
Montreal artists Simon Lagneau and Sylvain Rogé (a.k.a. “Rogé Rogé“) of Baboon Creation have created animations of popular superhero logos that they designed using simple…
WTF Is That? A Bot That Identifies Objects in Photos
WTF Is That? is a Facebook Messenger bot that identifies objects in photos. Users simply add the WTF Is That Facebook account in Messenger and send…
The Great Peter Gabriel Discusses the Meaning of Music In Onstage Interview With Alain de Botton
School of Life co-founder Alain de Botton recently conducted an onstage interview with the great and prolific performer Peter Gabriel to discuss the various influences…
Painted Reproductions of Original Advanced Dungeons & Dragons Cover Art Without the Text
In 1990, artist Kevin Mayle took it upon himself to paint awesome reproductions of original Advanced Dungeons & Dragons cover art. They turned out fabulous,…
A Study of Long-Eared Bat Flight Techniques Could Lead to Developing Better Drones
A study of the flight techniques of long-eared bats by researchers at Lund University could help lead to developing better drones. The study looked at how…
Budweiser Is Temporarily Changing Its Name to ‘America’ In New Patriotic Summer Campaign
For their upcoming summer campaign, “America is in Your Hands“, large-scale brewer Anheuser-Busch announced plans to temporarily rename their Budweiser beer to “America”. Quotes from…
A First-Person Video Captures a Ride on the New Tron Lightcycle Ride at Shanghai Disneyland
Inside the Magic has released a first-person POV video that captures a ride on the new Tron Lightcycle Power Run ride at Shanghai Disneyland. The…
How the Solar System Would Be Different if Jupiter Never Existed
Life Noggin demonstrates how the solar system would be different if Jupiter never existed. The animated video also explains what makes our solar system unusual…