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Distinctively American Words That Baffle British People
Laurence Brown of Lost in the Pond shared words and phrases he discovered that are distinctive to the US but baffle British people.

Visually Stunning Yet Overlooked Movies of the 1990s
Video essayist HoloDraco took a look back at several of the most visually stunning yet overlooked movies of the 1990s.

A Moving Cover of the Classic Pink Floyd Song ‘Comfortably Numb’ Played on Harp Guitar
Jamie Dupuis performed a moving cover of the classic Pink Floyd song "Comfortably Numb" on his bespoke 12-string harp guitar.

Compassionate Human Convinces a Lonely Left Behind Cat Living in the Woods for Six Years to Come Inside
Rescuer Rosa Avila convinced a stray cat who was living in the woods for six years after his family left him behind to come inside.

A Muppet Version of Captain Pike Teases Season 4 of ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ at Comic-Con 2025
During the "Star Trek" panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2025, a Muppet version of Captain Pike tells his crew to "Hit It", but no one responds.

Exploring What Causes the Beautiful Northern Lights
The Science Channel joined aurora hunter Emma Spanswick on her search for answers about what conditions cause the Northern Lights.

A Fantastic Tribute Mashup Honoring the Memory of Ozzy Osbourne
Bill McClintock created a fantastic tribute to Ozzy Osbourne with a mashup featuring Black Sabbath and Ozzy with other artists.

Octopus Shows Self-Awareness While Being Tricked by the ‘Rubber Hand Illusion’ Using a Fake Tentacle
Researchers Sumire Kawashima and Yuzuru Ikeda used the "rubber arm illusion" on an octopus to determine if the cephalopod had self-awareness.

The Long History Behind Algospeak and Other Euphemistic Self-Censoring Linguistic Terms
Erica Brozovsky of Otherwords reviewed the long history of euphemistic self-censoring language, particularly in the age of social media.

A Giant Galactus Magnificently Patrols the Halls of San Diego Comic Con 2025
A giant Galactus from Marvel Comics patrolled the halls at San Diego Comic–Con 2025, showcasing his magnificent size.
