How French Fries Came to the US Through France
Toni Tipton-Martin recounted the fascinating history of French fries, noting how the potato came to the US via France.
A Guitar Medley of Songs by The Beatles Played in the Distinctive Style of 1990s Grunge
Guitarist Bloxsy performed a medley of classic songs by The Beatles, musically reinterpreting each in the style of 1990s grunge bands.
Common Colloquial Terms That Originated With Shakespeare
An animated tutorial from Digg shows how common colloquial terms used in modern times originated with works by William Shakespeare.
An Incredible Gayageum Cover of Heart’s ‘Crazy on You’
Luna Lee performed an incredible cover of the Heart song "Crazy on You" on a Korean Gayageum, accompanying herself on piano and vocals.
The Horseback Librarians Who Delivered Books to Rural Counties in Kentucky as a Part of FDR’s ‘New Deal’
The history of the Pack Horse Library Initiative for which horseback librarians delivered books to eastern Kentucky between 1935 and 1943.
A Beautiful Soulful Cello Cover of ‘Running Up That Hill’
Nicholas Yee performed a beautiful, soulful cover of the resurgent Kate Bush song "Running Up That Hill (Deal With God)" on cello.
Gas Masked Comedian Speaks in Metaphors to Explain the State of the World to Her January 2022 Self
Julie Nolke visited her January 2022 self to talk about current events with just a slight mention of the pandemic while wearing a gas mask.
Man Builds a Giant Cat Food Marble Run to Feed His Impatient Early-Rising Cats
Half-Asleep Chris created a giant run that uses cat food puzzle balls instead of marbles for his impatient cats Ralph and Bella.
Wildlife Photographer Carefully Releases Seven Baby Owls Into Their New Burrowing Pipe Home
Photographer Matt Poole individually removed baby burrowing owls from a plastic tub and released them into an artificial burrowing pipe.
Musician Plays an Intricate Slap Solo on Oil Can Bass
Charles Berthoud came across a bass made out of an oil can and performed an intricate slap solo to showcase the unique harmonics of the can.