The Dark Origins of Popular Nursery Rhymes
Noah Lefevre of Polyphonic looks at the dark history of popular nursery rhymes and why the subject of so many are so very creepy.
The Scientific Reason Why a Solid Ball Won’t Fall Off a Spinning Turntable
Steve Mould explained why a solid ball will go into a spiral rather than falling off a spinning turntable, specifically at a ratio of 7:2.
The Enduring Legacy of Harry Beck’s Designs For the Iconic London Tube Map
Jay Foreman looked at the legacy of the previously unrecognized Harry Beck and his designs of the London Tube.
BBC Television Is Welcomed On-Air in 1936 With a Song
Adele Dixon sang a warm welcome to the newly formed "high-definition" BBC Television Service that went on-air for the first time in 1936
The Super-Powered Detecting Skills of Animals
BBC Earth has compiled wonderful footage of animals displaying their super-powered detecting skills through hearing, smell, and sight.
‘Master of Puppets’ Played as a Funky Slap Bass Solo
Charles Berthoud performed the newly revived Metallica song "Master of Puppets" as a truly funky slap bass solo.
An Ingenious Automated LEGO Washing Machine
The Brick Wall built an ingenious automated personal LEGO washing machine and external spinning dryer that washed and dried socks well.
27 Year Old Tortie Sets Record for Oldest Living Cat
A beautiful tortoiseshell cat named Flossie has set the Guinness World Record for the Oldest Living Cat just ahead of her 27th birthday.
Engineer Builds a Custom ‘Formula Onewheel’ Board Using a Pirelli Formula 1 Racing Tire
The Q created a unique engineering mashup that combined a full-size Pirelli F1 tire used on Formula 1 racing cars with a monowheel board.
Steve Kornacki Enthusiastically Analyzes Dog Trends in the United States on His Famous Big Board
In honor of the 2022 National Dog Show, the amazing Steve Kornacki enthusiastically analyzed dog trends in the US on his famous "Big Board".