"Why some Americans’ votes count more than others. Watch more of our election coverage: http://vox.com/ElectionVideos In the 2000 US presidential election, the Democratic candidate got half a million... continue reading

posted by ant 2 months 2 weeks ago • 84 views • 8:09

Does a green laser pointer stop working when it is cold? Or does it turn into an invisible laser? That is nice to know for safety reasons if you are using a green laser pointer to point out stars on a... continue reading

posted by blacklotus90 4 months 1 week ago • 798 views • 9:01

"There is science, logic, reason; there is thought verified by experience. And then there is California.

posted by bobknight33 5 months 3 weeks ago • 16 views • 5:30

YouTube description: Artists have abandoned artworks for many reasons throughout history. Guest host John Green shares some of his favorite unfinished artworks and explains why they resonate with him... continue reading

posted by Aard Vark (oritteropo) 6 months 3 weeks ago • 385 views • 9:42

"... Sounds that animals make can be really different, and it turns out that there's a reason why some species communicate with certain sounds..."

posted by ant 8 months 1 week ago • 9 views • 4:04

From Youtube, "Well... this took longer than expected. I am sorry you had to wait so long for me to finish this video, I had some reading to do, then write the video, record the audio, and then the... continue reading

posted by w1ndex 8 months 2 weeks ago • 18 views • 1:09:23

Gricean Maxims are a vital part of how we understand each other: a set of... well, maybe "rules" is a bit strong. They're guidelines that we follow without realising it. And it's the reason that "asbestos-free... continue reading

posted by eric3579 8 months 2 weeks ago • 1,053 views • 5:33

YouTube description: People use boats for all kinds of reasons, and in the same way, there are all kinds, shapes, sizes, and ages of locks used for waterway navigation across the world. Freight is big... continue reading

posted by Aard Vark (oritteropo) 9 months 2 weeks ago • 232 views • 10:37

YouTube description: 50 Years Ago Apollo 13 was preparing to launch on a mission that would become famous for the wrong reasons, 56 Hours into the mission an oxygen tank would explode, blowing the side... continue reading

posted by Aard Vark (oritteropo) 9 months 2 weeks ago • 26 views • 12:18

"Why does America's system for picking the president start in Iowa? Before Americans vote on the next president in November, both major political parties have to settle on a nominee. That process is... continue reading

posted by ant 11 months ago • 304 views • 8:03

For three centuries, farmers living in the remote mountains of northern Turkey have communicated great distances by whistling. It’s a language called kuş dili that is still used to this day, though... continue reading

posted by Mordhaus 11 months 3 weeks ago • 98 views • 2:41

"There's a scientific reason behind your 'second stomach.' ... How is it that, after stuffing ourselves full at dinner, we somehow find room to eat again once dessert comes around? Turns out, the thing... continue reading

posted by ant 1 year 1 month 3 weeks ago • 230 views • 4:15

What if a Passenger was the ONLY one left to land the plane? Could a passenger theoretically do it, without ANY previous knowledge or training? In todays Special video, I will go through the required... continue reading

posted by BSR 1 year 2 months 3 weeks ago • 22 views • 31:56

From Youtube, "Well, looks like it's that time of year again. When Ben Shapiro (or anyone else) argues that rap and hip hop aren't technically considered music, they're flying in the face of basically... continue reading

posted by w1ndex 1 year 2 months 3 weeks ago • 18 views • 13:55

YouTube description: There's an economic reason why everyone is going to Iceland lately. Gear I use https://goo.gl/qxMR2o Iz made a travel vlog from our trip too. It's good: https://youtu.be/01inM9Nc1bM ... continue reading

posted by Aard Vark (oritteropo) 1 year 11 months 2 weeks ago • 601 views • 6:40

Thanks to a weird golden goal rule. YouTube description: Barbados needed to win by two, but they were only up one. So instead of scoring in the traditional way they intentionally kicked in an own... continue reading

posted by Aard Vark (oritteropo) 2 years 2 weeks ago • 413 views • 5:35

"Elevator. It’s a fascination and a fear for many. Countless action movies and TV shows feature stuck elevators, fights in elevators, and, of course falling elevators. How many times when an elevator... continue reading

posted by ant 2 years 2 months 1 week ago • 214 views • 7:36

YT: There's a reason music videos look strange. I could just talk about framerate, cuts and continuity... or I could get an actual music video director. And a leaf blower.

posted by Lumm 2 years 3 months ago • 379 views • 3:05

Why did soldiers in World War Two get issued with clips of ammunition instead of magazines? The reasons are quite practical.

posted by Mordhaus 2 years 6 months 3 weeks ago • 18 views • 6:44