YouTube description: Around 750-1250 CE, the Islamic empire made incredible scientific advancements that still influence many fields of research today. What we know about some of the great minds of... continue reading

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The historian Allan Lichtman was the lonely forecaster who predicted Mr. Trump’s victory in 2016 — and also prophesied the president would be impeached. That’s two for two. But Professor Lichtman’s... continue reading

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"The Aedes aegypti mosquito, which can transmit dengue fever and Zika, makes a meal of us around our homes. And her eggs are hardy. They can dry out, but remain alive for months, waiting for a little water... continue reading

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While testifying before the House Financial Services Committee, comedian Hasan Minhaj called out members of Congress for the student loan crisis by comparing current tuition costs to what they originally... continue reading

posted by newtboy 1 year 5 months 3 weeks ago • 465 views • 3:05

“I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I... continue reading

posted by Joe Motion (lurgee) 1 year 8 months 3 weeks ago • 163 views • 20:41

If you irritate Godzilla by talking or texting while he's telling his stories, you get the Atomic Breath. Got it? That goes for you too, Minilla. This magnificent stop-motion masterpiece was created... continue reading

posted by newtboy 1 year 9 months ago • 1,458 views • 1:48

On Thursday, March 28, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA), during a House Intelligence Committee open hearing, responded to Trump and Congressional Republican's calls for his resignation. "You might say that's... continue reading

posted by newtboy 1 year 11 months 1 week ago • 190 views • 5:14

Cutting down some leaning trees at a friends house. These cedar trees were healthy but too close for comfort and one was leaning. There are a lot of things that can go wrong with something like this, do... continue reading

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YouTube description: Voracious, venomous and hella leggy, house centipedes are masterful predators with a knack for fancy footwork. But not all their legs are made for walking, they put some to work... continue reading

posted by Aard Vark (oritteropo) 2 years 5 months 1 week ago • 505 views • 4:32

YouTube description: View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/what-really-happened-to-the-library-of-alexandria-elizabeth-cox 2,300 years ago, the rulers of Alexandria set out to fulfill a very... continue reading

posted by Aard Vark (oritteropo) 2 years 6 months 2 weeks ago • 822 views • 4:53

Destin catches a small bird in his house and decides to film it taking of in slow motion.

posted by Fantomas 2 years 6 months 3 weeks ago • 476 views • 4:22

Who else is excited for another season of the world's most popular public slaughter house fueled by human lives? Oh ... just us in America?

posted by Mordhaus 3 years 3 months ago • 525 views • 3:46

YouTube: It’s clearly, provably better for patients to have Medicaid coverage than to be uninsured, despite what critics of the program claim. Recently, bills in the Senate and the House of Representatives... continue reading

posted by PlayhousePals 3 years 4 months 2 weeks ago • 491 views • 7:51

"During a hurricane you usually hear meteorologists refer to its intensity by categories. If you don't know the difference between a category 1 and a category 5 hurricane, The Weather Channel meteorologist... continue reading

posted by ant 3 years 5 months 3 weeks ago • 68 views • 1:51

For the Channel 101 2007 Channy Awards, sponsored by Gatorade, a Gatorade commercial made by Justin Roiland (House of Cosbys, Mr. Sprinkles) featuring DOC and MHARTI! Animation by Kelsy Abbott.

posted by newtboy 3 years 5 months 3 weeks ago • 772 views • 49 secs

"Protection from deportation and the chance to work have been life-changing for DACA recipients. But if Congress and the White House can’t agree on a bill to protect them within a six-month timeframe,... continue reading

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