YouTube description: Take a behind the scenes look at how these huge Supertankers are turned so quickly during the 'Camp' fire at McClellan Reload Base, Sacramento Ca. LINKS: http://globalsupertanker.com/ ... continue reading
posted by Aard Vark (oritteropo) 5 years 5 months 1 week ago • 180 views • 18:16Videos (63) | Sift Talk (0) | Blogs (0) | Comments (1000) |
--- Do earwigs climb into your ear? The quick answer is no. Earwigs are not interested in climbing into your ear to lay their eggs or otherwise. They’re no more likely than any other bug to accidentally... continue reading
posted by Mordhaus 5 years 6 months 1 week ago • 151 views • 4:21YouTube description: The type of sushi you’re probably most familiar with is haya-nare, a quick form of sushi made and consumed within a day using vinegared rice and raw fish. But there’s a second... continue reading
posted by Aard Vark (oritteropo) 5 years 10 months 1 week ago • 562 views • 2:55YouTube description: Amazing high resolution photos of the Earth should show that the earth is oblate, but it's hard to see because the difference is about 0.3%. So here's a quick demo highlighting the difference. ... continue reading
posted by Aard Vark (oritteropo) 5 years 10 months 3 weeks ago • 620 views • 1:43YT - Everyday Astronaut Published on Jan 24, 2018 It’s ALIVE!!!!! For the very first time, the Falcon Heavy has successfully lit all 27 of its mighty Merlin engines in preparation for its maiden launch.... continue reading
posted by Buck 6 years 3 months ago • 175 views • 8:38YT: I built an A frame hut as a large work space for projects. First I made a celt hatchet to cut timber for the hut. The axe head was made of amphibolite and the handle was made of a species of wattle.... continue reading
posted by nanrod 6 years 3 months ago • 524 views • 9:05https://youtu.be/3ykkyTgLocA A geologist describes the types of lava flows found on Hawaii, including pahoehoe and aa, shows what happens when wood is introduced into pahoehoe lava, and shows why lava... continue reading
posted by Aard Vark (oritteropo) 6 years 4 months 1 week ago • 841 views • 8:41YouTube description: In civil engineering, quicksand is more than just a puddle of mud! The "quick condition" occurs when seepage reduces the effective stress of a soil. This can lead to some dangerous... continue reading
posted by Aard Vark (oritteropo) 6 years 6 months 4 weeks ago • 1,490 views • 5:15Plywood is a simple material made by glueing together thin sheets of wood, known as veneers or plies. These basic elements have remained broadly the same throughout its history. The most significant breakthrough... continue reading
posted by Mordhaus 6 years 7 months 1 week ago • 1,947 views • 6:44YouTube description: They may look serene as they glide across the surface of a stream, but don't be fooled by water striders. They're actually searching for prey for whom a babbling brook quickly becomes... continue reading
posted by Aard Vark (oritteropo) 6 years 8 months 3 weeks ago • 358 views • 3:34Here are a few quick yet informative stats about American's most famous bomber, the B-17 Flying Fortress. You'll also learn what the crews had to endure and all in under 2 minutes. Enjoy.
posted by Mordhaus 6 years 8 months 3 weeks ago • 49 views • 2:23"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 6 years 11 months 2 weeks ago • 132 views • 5:34In this episode of Learn Quick I learn to draw lines on a chalk board like the great MIT lecturer Walter Lewin.
posted by Mordhaus 6 years 12 months ago • 389 views • 4:22"A quick look at the work of the most influential writer in children's literature..."
posted by ant 7 years 4 months ago • 809 views • 2:32Via YouTube: A new study led by the U.K.’s Queen Mary University has found that even relatively simple animals like bumblebees can teach other how to perform somewhat complex tasks such as pulling a... continue reading
posted by Gratefulmom 7 years 6 months ago • 595 views • 1:11A quick and easy way to loosen rusty nuts and bolts using a candle and a lighter
posted by Mekanikal 7 years 6 months 3 weeks ago • 1,521 views • 3:44If you are on the trail and need to prepare a quick dish, this recipe is for you! Journey Cakes were very portable and easy to make, often served at taverns for weary travelers. This recipe by Harriott... continue reading
posted by Mordhaus 7 years 8 months 3 weeks ago • 50 views • 4:26I invented the Bow Blower, a combination of the bow drill and forge blower to make a device that can force air into a fire while being easy to construct from commonly occurring natural materials using... continue reading
posted by Mordhaus 7 years 9 months ago • 1,388 views • 4:32YouTube description: Did you play with glow in the dark toys as a kid? They’re super cool, but kind of mysterious. How do they glow after all? Hank explains the phenomenon in this quick question. ... continue reading
posted by Aard Vark (oritteropo) 7 years 9 months ago • 129 views • 2:37