The ox of our oxdottir's name. This man is the definition of 'Perseverance'.

posted by MarineGunrock 1 decade 6 years 1 month 2 weeks ago • 2,162 views

From TED: Architect and designer William McDonough asks what our buildings and products would look like if designers took into account "All children, all species, for all time." A tireless proponent of... continue reading

posted by youmakekittymad 1 decade 6 years 1 month 1 week ago • 2,653 views

His name is John Kanzius, and he's a former businessman and radio technician who built a radio wave machine that has cancer researchers so enthusiastic about its potential they're pouring money and effort... continue reading

posted by Brian Houston (dag) 1 decade 6 years 1 week ago • 2,115 views • 9:48

Uploader Description: This film is a touching portrayal of the essence of home conveyed through a bittersweet, evocative archive of a house in Chalmette, Louisiana that was flooded by Katrina. The filmmaker... continue reading

posted by dotdude 1 decade 6 years 1 week ago • 2,132 views

Haha maybe this is NSFW...(but not in the way you think)

posted by Maven 1 decade 5 years 10 months 4 weeks ago • 4,142 views

Hunter Stockton Thompson (July 18, 1937 – February 20, 2005) was an American journalist and author, famous for his novel Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. He is credited as the creator of Gonzo journalism,... continue reading

posted by Kulpims T'dna (kulpims) 1 decade 5 years 10 months 4 weeks ago • 2,445 views

In this excerpt from the final episode of Sagan's 'Cosmos,' he discusses why the momentous discoveries of the ancient world were unable to prevent the dark ages from virtually banishing scientific thought... continue reading

posted by Spiff 1 decade 7 years ago • 9,414 views

At 5'5" Earl Boykins is the NBA's shortest NBA player (Source: NBA website, yo.) and second shortest ever (shortest was 5'3"). You wouldn't be able to tell from seeing him play - that is until you see... continue reading

posted by doogle 1 decade 5 years 10 months ago • 3,553 views • 3:22

An angry mob of skaters scares the shit out of some police officers.

posted by jwray 1 decade 5 years 10 months ago • 3,162 views

The only escapee of North Korea's most brutal prison camp has lived to tell us a story of unspeakable horror. Starved of food and common humanity, Shin proves that gulags are still a tragic reality.

posted by mkone 1 decade 5 years 5 months 2 weeks ago • 6,045 views

another interesting view on bi-polar being a spiritual awakening. i do not expect this to be sifted,but i find alternative ways of looking at concepts and ideas fascinating.i notice many things concerning... continue reading

posted by enoch 1 decade 4 years 11 months ago • 2,128 views

And he does it all without surgery. Just willpower, determination, and a LOT of hard work. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31845266/ns/today_relationships/

posted by MarineGunrock 1 decade 4 years 9 months 3 weeks ago • 4,458 views

While I still don't believe in his God, I found this 2007 speech from Jay Bakker, son of Jim and Tammy Faye, coming out in favor of Gay marriage to his congregation pretty moving. And the reaction of... continue reading

posted by Sketch 1 decade 4 years 9 months 1 week ago • 1,306 views

This is Daniel Pelletier. Daniel is paralyzed and has had 25 surgeries. Daniel can still skate with the best of them and make you look like a little punk. [heavy.com] I thought about giving it a *standup... continue reading

posted by Tymbrwulf 1 decade 4 years 8 months 1 week ago • 1,496 views

This homeless dude has a lot of talent. Singing and beatboxing, he adjusts his voice in an odd manner, but it sounds cool. Song is called "I should tell ya momma on you."

posted by EndAll 1 decade 4 years 7 months 4 weeks ago • 3,006 views

"We Are All Connected" was made from sampling Carl Sagan's Cosmos, The History Channel's Universe series, Richard Feynman's 1983 interviews, Neil deGrasse Tyson's cosmic sermon, and Bill Nye's Eyes of... continue reading

posted by BicycleRepairMan 1 decade 4 years 6 months 1 week ago • 5,795 views

Realistic?

posted by longde 1 decade 4 years 6 months ago • 18,595 views • 4:33

from TED: "Temple Grandin, diagnosed with autism as a child, talks about how her mind works -- sharing her ability to "think in pictures," which helps her solve problems that neurotypical brains might... continue reading

posted by Crake 1 decade 4 years 2 months ago • 5,769 views • 20:14

If, after watching this video, you don't feel a little better inside, consult your doctor.

posted by demon_ix 1 decade 3 years 12 months ago • 8,081 views • 2:35