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The Stylish Origins Behind Cat Breed Names
Dr. Erica Brozovsky of Otherwords explained the stylish origins behind the names of cat breeds such as the calico, tuxedo, and tabby.

Why ‘O’ Is Considered to Be the Oldest Letter in the Latin Alphabet
Name Explain dove into the linguistic history of the oldest letter in the Latin alphabet, which he determined to be the letter "O".

How Beavers Endlessly Maintain Their Bespoke Lodges to Protect Their Young
The BBC Earth series "Beavers: The Master Builders?" provides a good look at how beavers construct their bespoke lodges to protect their young.

The Abbreviated History of Pink Floyd From 1965-2005 Told Through an Amusing Animation
Artist Zeivara created an amusing animation that tells an abbreviated yet accurate history of Pink Floyd from 1965 through 2005.

Musician Plays a Catchy Talk Box Song That Fully Explains How to Use a Talk Box
Musician Lorenz Rhode played a very catchy and original talk box song that fully explains how to use a talk box.

The Long History of Yodeling in the Swiss Alps
Stuart Smillie of Great Big Story traveled from London to Switzerland to learn about the long history of yodeling in the Swiss Alps.

A Fascinating Documentary About the Origins of the Innovative Post-Punk Band DEVO
Netflix has acquired the rights to stream 'DEVO', a documentary about the inimitable post-punk band DEVO and their creative activist history.

The Limitless Insight Found Within the Limited Space of Single Panel Comics
Solar Sands explored the limitless insight found within the limits of single panel comics, citing Gary Larson, Heathcliff, and Josh Mecouch.

Mesmerizing Compilations of British Manufacturing Films From the 1950s and 1960s
Historic footage company British Pathé put together three mesmerizing compilations of manufacturing films from the 1950s and 1960s.

An Amazing Hand Carved Wooden Bowl Optical Illusion That Appears to Spin in Both Directions At Once
Woodturner Jack Mack created an amazing decorative wooden bowl that creates an optical illusion of spinning in both directions at one time.
