"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 10 months ago • 132 views • 5:34

YouTube description: In 1971, sushi was not widely consumed in North America. In fact, it wasn't popular at all. Chef Hidekazu Tojo, a Japanese chef new to Vancouver, British Columbia, needed to find... continue reading

posted by Aard Vark (oritteropo) 7 years 10 months 3 weeks ago • 460 views • 2:18

Published on Feb 19, 2016 U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia delivers opening statement before a Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing on the Role of Judges under the U.S. Constitution. Remarks delivered... continue reading

posted by bobknight33 7 years 11 months ago • 211 views • 7:22

YouTube description: One woman's face is all over New York, although you've probably never heard of her. This was written with Amor Sciendi: go check it out! https://www.youtube.com/user/AmorSciendi ... continue reading

posted by Aard Vark (oritteropo) 8 years 1 month ago • 157 views • 2:36

Yes, littering is terrible. But why should consumers shoulder all the blame for bad corporate habits?

posted by Mordhaus 8 years 2 months 3 weeks ago • 839 views • 2:16

USA!USA!USA! YouTube: From a colony to a superpower in 200 years.

posted by PlayhousePals 8 years 3 months 2 weeks ago • 124 views • 8:56

Not sure how this fits in and not very topical but I found it interesting.

posted by vil 8 years 4 months 2 weeks ago • 191 views • 10:05

"This animation starts with an overview of North America, Central America, and the Caribbean. As the camera slowly pushes in, Hurricane Matthew begins to form. By the morning of October 2nd, 2016 Matthew... continue reading

posted by Warren E. Hale (MrFisk) 8 years 5 months 1 week ago • 9 views • 1:29

Always thought it was weird that America switches the traditions red=left, blue=right colour scheme.

posted by ChaosEngine 8 years 5 months 4 weeks ago • 466 views • 5:53

"Ahead of the Rio Olympics, we take a look at the greatest and most interesting facts about the amazing country that is Brazil! ..."

posted by ant 8 years 7 months 1 week ago • 11 views • 3:32

From YT: North America didn’t always have its familiar shape, nor its famed mountains, canyons, and plains: all of that was once contained in an unrecognizable mass, buried deep in Rodinia, a huge supercontinent... continue reading

"US election 2016: What is the US ‘electoral college’ and how does it work? - TomoNew ..."

posted by ant 8 years 9 months ago • 8 views • 1:45

Predominately found in South and Central America, the Leafcutter Ant is truly an amazing creature. The complexity of teamwork and organization displayed in their societies is 2nd only to human beings and... continue reading

posted by Mordhaus 8 years 9 months 3 weeks ago • 282 views • 8:09

The Nightly Show - Super Depressing Deep Dive - The Origins of America's Lead Poisoning Crisis YouTube: Larry presents an animated breakdown of the aggressive role that corporations played in the tragic... continue reading

posted by PlayhousePals 8 years 9 months 4 weeks ago • 14 views • 5:05

The Interstate Highway System was one of America's most revolutionary infrastructure projects. It also destroyed urban neighborhoods across the nation.

posted by Mordhaus 8 years 9 months 4 weeks ago • 452 views • 4:39

YouTube: Opioid Abuse - Opioid drugs can be powerfully effective treatments for those in pain, but they can also be extremely dangerous. This episode explores how opioids can lead to dependence and addiction,... continue reading

posted by PlayhousePals 8 years 9 months 4 weeks ago • 149 views • 6:10

"Fighting Nazis? This guy's been there. Avenging? This guy does it in his sleep. Netflix and Chill? This guy did it for 70 years (well, without the Netflix). He's the HYDRA-fightin' super-soldier-serum... continue reading

posted by ant 8 years 10 months 2 weeks ago • 21 views • 25:57

Published on Mar 11, 2012 Sometimes a single unlikely idea can have massive impact across the world. Sir Harold Evans, the author of They Made America, describes how frustration drove Malcom McLean,... continue reading

posted by bobknight33 8 years 10 months 2 weeks ago • 475 views • 4:47

America has been waiting for a white man to weigh in on Queen Bey's "Lemonade," and Stephen is a very white man.

posted by Mordhaus 8 years 10 months 2 weeks ago • 379 views • 5:39