"View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/a-brief-history-of-goths-dan-adams What do fans of atmospheric post-punk music have in common with ancient barbarians? Not much ... so why are both known... continue reading

posted by ant 6 years 11 months 3 weeks ago • 25 views • 5:31

* Be sure to enable annotations for literal translations of the French part! * /YT . Bon Cop, Bad Cop 2 out soon! https://videosift.com/video/BON-COP-BAD-COP-2-TEASER-TRAILER

posted by notarobot 7 years 1 month 2 weeks ago • 139 views • 2:07

YouTube description: View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-super-glue-was-invented-moments-of-vision-8-jessica-oreck Today, super glue is a nearly indispensable household item — but its... continue reading

posted by Aard Vark (oritteropo) 7 years 2 months 4 weeks ago • 362 views • 1:54

YouTube description: View full lesson: ed.ted.com/lessons/history-vs-cleopatra-alex-gendler She was the most notorious woman in ancient history, a queen who enraptured not one but two of Rome’s... continue reading

posted by Aard Vark (oritteropo) 7 years 3 months ago • 171 views • 4:28

YouTube Description: View full lesson here: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-mathematics-of-sidewalk-illusions-fumiko-futamura Have you ever come across an oddly stretched image on the sidewalk, only... continue reading

posted by Aard Vark (oritteropo) 7 years 3 months 1 week ago • 21 views • 4:55

Damn! I didn't learn this essential Life Lesson until halfway through Architecture School in University. That lesson hit me hard and I cursed that I wasted so much time and effort beforehand. Just do... continue reading

posted by oblio70 7 years 7 months 3 weeks ago • 1,973 views • 3:48

The lesson here kids is that if you want to commit mass murder, don't crowdfund, crowdsource.

posted by Mordhaus 7 years 9 months 1 week ago • 156 views • 4:25

Welcome to the world of Lucius Popidius Secundus, a 17-year old living in Rome in 73 AD. His life is a typical one of arranged marriages, coming-of-age festivals, and communal baths. Take a look at this... continue reading

posted by Mordhaus 7 years 11 months ago • 331 views • 6:35

YouTube description: View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-transistors-work-gokul-j-krishnan Modern computers are revolutionizing our lives, performing tasks unimaginable only decades ago.... continue reading

posted by Aard Vark (oritteropo) 7 years 11 months ago • 1,489 views • 4:54

YouTube description: View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-psychology-behind-irrational-decisions-sara-garofalo Often people make decisions that are not “rational” from a purely economical... continue reading

posted by Aard Vark (oritteropo) 7 years 11 months 3 weeks ago • 144 views • 4:39

YouTube description: View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/why-do-cats-act-so-weird-tony-buffington They’re cute, they’re lovable, and judging by the 26 billion views on over 2 million... continue reading

posted by Aard Vark (oritteropo) 8 years 1 week ago • 730 views • 4:58

The fascinating video above tells the story of MIT Professor Ioannis Yannas, who was recently inducted into the National Inventor’s Hall of Fame alongside such luminaries as the Wright brothers and Steve... continue reading

posted by enoch 8 years 3 months 2 weeks ago • 1,844 views • 16:57

Depression is the leading cause of disability in the world; in the United States, close to ten percent of adults struggle with the disease. But because it’s a mental illness, it can be a lot harder to... continue reading

posted by cricket 8 years 3 months 3 weeks ago • 464 views • 4:29

Why are all the gas stations, cafes and restaurants in one crowded spot? As two competitive cousins vie for ice-cream-selling domination on one small beach, discover how game theory and the Nash Equilibrium... continue reading

posted by PlayhousePals 9 years 3 months ago • 885 views • 4:07

YT: Sometimes, against a uniform, bright background such as a clear sky or a blank computer screen, you might see things floating across your field of vision. What are these moving objects, and how are... continue reading

posted by Zawash 9 years 5 months ago • 680 views • 4:05

More evidence that those in the inner circle "elite" know what's up, but preach something else (often for their own gain). Here, Alan Greenspan (finally) comes clean, albeit "too late." Via Voices... continue reading

posted by Trancecoach 9 years 5 months 3 weeks ago • 104 views • 4:52

Flatulence is a daily phenomenon. In fact, most human beings pass gas 10-20 times a day (yes, that includes you). Where does your bodily gas come from? Purna Kashyap takes us on a journey into the intestines,... continue reading

posted by Fantomas 9 years 7 months 4 weeks ago • 31 views • 4:57

"... Which came first: the stress or the pimples? The physical reactions to stress can cause major breakouts, which, in turn, can be even more stressful! Claudia Aguirre gives just one more reason to get... continue reading

posted by ant 9 years 8 months 2 weeks ago • 23 views • 3:55

Energy is neither created nor destroyed — and yet the global demand for it continues to increase. But where does energy come from, and where does it go? Joshua M. Sneideman examines the many ways in... continue reading

posted by Joe Motion (lurgee) 9 years 10 months 1 week ago • 292 views • 4:44