"We're all familiar with Pomp & Circumstance, the graduation song that's the official soundtrack of almost every commencement. But how did it get so big? In this episode of Vox's Almanac, Phil Edwards... continue reading

posted by ant 7 years 5 months 2 weeks ago • 132 views • 5:34

YouTube: You probably know where to pump the cheapest gas and how to get price comparisons online in seconds for headphones and cars. But how would you find the best deal on an M.R.I. or a knee replacement?... continue reading

posted by PlayhousePals 7 years 5 months 3 weeks ago • 82 views • 6:09

In this episode of Learn Quick I learn to draw lines on a chalk board like the great MIT lecturer Walter Lewin.

posted by Mordhaus 7 years 6 months 1 week ago • 389 views • 4:22

Breaking Bad is celebrated as one of the best TV shows of all time—but every series has to start somewhere. This video looks at how the structure of the pilot episode sets up everything the audience... continue reading

posted by bobknight33 7 years 7 months ago • 162 views • 11:41

"Look in the margins of medieval books and you'll find an unusual theme: knights vs. snails. Vox's Phil Edwards investigated why in this episode of Vox Almanac..."

posted by ant 7 years 7 months ago • 86 views • 4:37

Chef is holy ground for film foodies, and as demonstrated in a previous episode, has some real culinary chops behind it (courtesy of Roy Choi). I love a good Cubano as much as the next guy, but can some... continue reading

posted by Mekanikal 7 years 7 months 1 week ago • 43 views • 3:48

YouTube description: Osaka's Gate Tower Building is an amazing sight to see because ... well, how should I put this? A highway goes through the building. It literally does, and there is a story behind it. ... continue reading

posted by Aard Vark (oritteropo) 7 years 7 months 3 weeks ago • 1,611 views • 5:48

Published on Jan 18, 2017 MIND FIELD: ISOLATION What happens when your brain is deprived of stimulation? What effect does being cut off from interaction with the outside world have on a person? What... continue reading

posted by bobknight33 7 years 7 months 4 weeks ago • 187 views • 34:46

YouTube description: March 4: On this day in 1941, British troops captured an Enigma machine. For more visit http://qi.com From QI Series I, Episode 13 (H/T @eric3579)... continue reading

posted by Aard Vark (oritteropo) 7 years 8 months ago • 1,090 views • 6:30

"We can't shop our way out of this." YouTube: On today's episode of Now You Know, Zac & Jesse take on the most recent episode of Adam Ruins Everything about Tesla! We take a closer to look at Adams... continue reading

posted by PlayhousePals 7 years 9 months 3 weeks ago • 859 views • 10:39

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas [no I'm not] YouTube: This episode Nellie Benner snorts a white crystalline powder: Cocaine. The active substance is cocaine hydrochloride and has a stimulating effect... continue reading

posted by PlayhousePals 7 years 10 months 1 week ago • 318 views • 10:35

YouTube description: As the world’s largest technology manufacturers increasingly move toward creating products that are designed to be difficult or impossible to repair, Motherboard has started looking... continue reading

posted by Aard Vark (oritteropo) 7 years 10 months 4 weeks ago • 426 views • 9:15

We have another very special episode today! Marie Schultz, from Genesee Country Village & Museum in Mumford, NY, shares with us a very simple but absolutely delicious recipe for fresh pork sausage. Marie... continue reading

posted by Mordhaus 7 years 10 months 4 weeks ago • 43 views • 8:13

Warning: May cause a germophobic episode! YouTube: We covered the Five Second Rule a couple years ago. And, just a few weeks ago, colleagues at the New York Times (and many other news sources) wrote... continue reading

posted by PlayhousePals 7 years 11 months 3 weeks ago • 96 views • 5:43

We have a very special episode today! Brian Nagel, from Genesee Country Village & Museum in Mumford, NY, takes us on a tour of The 1803 Walter Grieve's Brewery located on the site. Brewing beer played... continue reading

posted by Mordhaus 7 years 12 months ago • 395 views • 9:54

"... You think you know Alfred Hitchcock’s most famous thriller? Test your knowledge with the latest episode of ‘You Think You Know Movies’! ..."

posted by ant 7 years 12 months ago • 10 views • 5:55

We recently had the opportunity to spend a little time fielding some frequently asked questions to Brian Nagel, Brewmaster at Genessee Country Village & Museum. In today's episode, he discusses the functions... continue reading

posted by Mordhaus 7 years 12 months ago • 316 views • 2:51

See also this article on making the episode - http://bbc.in/1VYzLYk YouTube description: Programme website: http://bbc.in/1SMdeuR This bird's incredible acceleration and agility enable it to to sneak... continue reading

posted by Aard Vark (oritteropo) 8 years 1 month 1 week ago • 880 views • 2:52

"... Think you know the star of ‘Training Day’ and ‘Malcolm X’? Test your Denzel knowledge with the latest episode of ‘You Think You Know Movies’! ..."

posted by ant 8 years 1 month 1 week ago • 16 views • 3:47

"... In this episode I take a look at how ROM cartridge games worked, what their advantages and disadvantages were."

posted by ant 8 years 1 month 2 weeks ago • 149 views • 14:09