I explain the meaning of the phrase, and demonstrate the process of dead nailing.

posted by eric3579 3 years 5 months 2 weeks ago • 459 views • 1:48

"Ricky Gervais tests his knowledge of British slang. From 'dishy' to 'cheesed off,' the comedian takes you through some 'bog-standard' British words and phrases..." From http://www.cannotunsee.net/post/618953626171375... continue reading

posted by ant 4 years 11 months ago • 17 views • 6:59

The Hunt-Lenox globe is the second-oldest surviving terrestrial globe and also the oldest known globe to depict the Americas. The globe is covered in hidden details, including the Latin phrase, HC SVNT... continue reading

posted by newtboy 6 years 2 months 2 weeks ago • 497 views • 2:26

Older gay guys try pronouncing words and phrases that are commonly used by younger gays and then react to their meaning.

posted by BSR 6 years 9 months 3 weeks ago • 18 views • 6:07

I'd never heard of moiré effect beacons until I got an email asking me about them. It seemed like a really clever idea - but it was really hard to research. Or at least it was, until I stumbled upon one... continue reading

posted by Mordhaus 7 years 1 month 2 weeks ago • 1,225 views • 3:54

YouTube description: Why say a whole sentence when just a word will do? You might never have noticed that these English words contain whole phrases within them. Produced for Mental Floss... continue reading

posted by Aard Vark (oritteropo) 8 years 1 month 1 week ago • 428 views • 1:53

UAlberta: UAlberta research team uses MRI video to observe for the first time what happens inside joints when they crack. (Edmonton) “Pull my finger,” a phrase embraced by school-aged kids and embarrassing... continue reading

posted by Zawash 1 decade ago • 408 views • 7 secs

Greed is good. War is inevitable. Whether in political theory or popular culture, human nature is often portrayed as selfish and power hungry. UC Berkeley psychologist Dacher Keltner challenges this notion... continue reading

posted by enoch 1 decade 3 months 3 weeks ago • 2,027 views • 4:37

YouTube Description: Here are some common Spanish phrases that may (or may not) be useful to you on your next trip abroad.

posted by PlayhousePals 1 decade 1 year 3 months 1 week ago • 89 views • 2:44

Interesting origins of some colorful English phrases.

posted by nock 1 decade 1 year 6 months 3 weeks ago • 427 views • 9:45