YouTube description: Ever wondered what those huge numbers are at the end of runways? We explain! In everything decoded Atlas Obscura tries to explain the simple yet mysterious codes that fill our... continue reading

posted by Aard Vark (oritteropo) 8 years 9 months ago • 491 views • 1:17

YouTube: Thanks, in part, to the generous support of the NIHCM, this month we are releasing four special episodes on Opioids. We hope you enjoy them. This week’s episode: Treatment - The best way... continue reading

posted by PlayhousePals 8 years 9 months 3 weeks ago • 88 views • 6:43

Why can we find geometric shapes in the night sky? How can we know that at least two people in London have exactly the same number of hairs on their head? And why can patterns be found in just about any... continue reading

posted by Mordhaus 8 years 9 months 3 weeks ago • 136 views • 4:36

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) 8 years 10 months ago • 144 views • 4:39

"When was the first manned space flight? How many manned missions have gone to space since? How expensive was the space race? Find out the answers to these questions and more with Space Exploration In... continue reading

posted by ant 8 years 10 months ago • 88 views • 2:04

Destin livin' and lovin' life! YouTube: GET SMARTER SECTION Watch all the Smarter Every Day videos about helicopters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PL... Tail Number CGYYW is a 2011 Robinson R44 II ... continue reading

posted by PlayhousePals 8 years 10 months 2 weeks ago • 650 views • 9:12

120 years old. Not bad.

posted by nock 9 years 2 weeks ago • 304 views • 8:33

"The Republican Presidential candidate and business mogul has caused controversy with his views on various sensitive issues, most notably in relation to Muslim citizens living in the U.S. But what else... continue reading

posted by ant 9 years 1 month ago • 11 views • 1:47

"What actually makes your heart beat? How many times does it beat in a lifetime? Find out the answers to these questions and many more in The Heart In Numbers..."

posted by ant 9 years 1 month ago • 48 views • 1:58

"Home of the Queen, scones, cockneys and One Direction (apart from the Irish one). So let's learn more about this little country with The UK In Numbers..."

posted by ant 9 years 1 month 4 weeks ago • 12 views • 2:05

Uploaded on Oct 19, 2011 I read part of Bradfords diary once and from what I gather a large number of the men would get up in the morning and instead of going to work would go to the communal store... continue reading

posted by bobknight33 9 years 3 months 2 weeks ago • 189 views • 8:34

YouTube: After our episode on the health benefits of coffee, the number one request I received was to look into the potential benefits – or harms – of tea.

posted by PlayhousePals 9 years 3 months 3 weeks ago • 249 views • 6:52

You can't, even in theory, list all numbers. That doesn't stop Vi Hart from trying and seeing what the mathematical consequences are.

posted by messenger 9 years 5 months 4 weeks ago • 696 views • 6:19

This seems way more useful than the finger-counting method I was taught.

posted by nock 9 years 7 months 2 weeks ago • 306 views • 1:10

YouTube: Recently, a number of outlets, including the Washington Post, reported on a study about the alarming rise in children who were exposed to parents’ marijuana edibles. As always, it’s important... continue reading

posted by PlayhousePals 9 years 8 months 3 weeks ago • 171 views • 4:04

Welcome to the middle.

posted by brycewi19 9 years 9 months 3 weeks ago • 60 views • 9:18

"How old really is our solar system? Which planet in our solar system has the biggest ocean of all? Find out in The Solar System In Numbers! ..."

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