Robert Downey Jr. and wife Susan Downey turned a converted windmill into a stylish and charming Hamptons home. In this funny, full-access tour, the Downeys show off their favorite art, let you into their... continue reading

posted by Mordhaus 7 years 4 months 1 week ago • 220 views • 4:59

YouTube description: This is how we go from single cells to people. EVO-DEVO Huxley B. Mac. Oh Carroll, Carroll Gould, Stephen Jay yeah D-D-D-D-Davidson and Peter See One cell divide and... continue reading

posted by Aard Vark (oritteropo) 7 years 5 months 2 weeks ago • 923 views • 4:46

Turns out that this national monument was designed to be a national tourist trap.

posted by Mordhaus 7 years 5 months 2 weeks ago • 592 views • 4:45

Emily turns the tables on Adam and corrects some of his corrections.

posted by newtboy 7 years 6 months 2 weeks ago • 1,255 views • 6:14

Turns out Christopher Columbus wasn't brave, he was just really bad at math.

posted by Mordhaus 7 years 6 months 3 weeks ago • 639 views • 5:44

YouTube: Infinitesimally small quantum dots can turn a window into a see-through solar panel!

posted by PlayhousePals 7 years 7 months 2 weeks ago • 621 views • 2:20

YouTube description: View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-to-spot-a-misleading-graph-lea-gaslowitz When they’re used well, graphs can help us intuitively grasp complex data. But as visual... continue reading

posted by Aard Vark (oritteropo) 7 years 8 months 1 week ago • 1,791 views • 4:10

I've filmed a paternoster lift; I've filmed the strange Genoa elevator that sort-of goes sideways. So when I got an email from Thyssenkrupp, an elevator company, saying "come and see our Multi elevator... continue reading

posted by Mordhaus 7 years 8 months 2 weeks ago • 1,308 views • 4:21

YouTube description: The Park-Car was invented by Brooks Walker in the 1930s and patented in the 1950s. The car included a fifth wheel that allowed it to rotate in and out of parking spaces, as well... continue reading

posted by Aard Vark (oritteropo) 7 years 8 months 3 weeks ago • 503 views • 1:31

Americans tend to smile more often than people in other countries. Olga Khazan digs into a couple scientific findings why — it turns out, American smiles signal excitement, confidence, and also have... continue reading

posted by Mordhaus 7 years 9 months 3 weeks ago • 1,057 views • 3:16

Watch the detailed process of how plastic drink bottles are recycled and turned into polyester for clothing.

posted by blackfox42 7 years 9 months 3 weeks ago • 840 views • 5:30

I couldn't find any info on any projects like this, so I thought I would have a try myself. I thought an oven would be the perfect platform, it already has a door, space for insulation, and comes with... continue reading

posted by Mordhaus 7 years 9 months 3 weeks ago • 15 views • 7:48

YouTube description: It was fall of 1918. The Allied military’s tactical movements were jeopardized by the German military’s superior espionage capabilities. Not only were the Germans tapping Allied... continue reading

posted by Aard Vark (oritteropo) 7 years 10 months ago • 189 views • 1:58

Turns out even the tiniest of screw-ups can result in major problems. From metric math mistakes at NASA to impatient generals dooming their own men. -yt

posted by eric3579 7 years 10 months 1 week ago • 440 views • 10:56

Frequently, watching a Meryl Streep movie means you're watching it for Meryl Streep, and not much else. But in the case of Julie & Julia, a host of stunning food porn accompanies Streep's charming turn... continue reading

posted by Mordhaus 7 years 10 months 2 weeks ago • 137 views • 3:45

Can't deny, that steak turned out durned purty

posted by Mekanikal 7 years 11 months 3 weeks ago • 367 views • 5:45

YouTube: For a long time we thought the Moon was completely dry, but it turns out there are actually three sources of lunar water.

posted by PlayhousePals 8 years 1 month ago • 385 views • 6:04

YouTube description: In the high-speed world of rally car racing, you’re only as good as your co-driver. As these racers speed around hairpin turns on unpaved, narrow roads, drivers must rely on the... continue reading

posted by Aard Vark (oritteropo) 8 years 1 month 1 week ago • 540 views • 4:06

For a few months each winter, Harbin, China, turns into a fantastical "city of ice." From January 5 through February 25, this chilly provincial capital plays host to the Harbin International Ice and Snow... continue reading

posted by newtboy 8 years 1 month 1 week ago • 433 views • 2:53