Popular Culture and Science are close to being “Edutainment” but with more wacky antics, social statements, and speculative ideas. It’s fun to watch, but don’t base your thesis on them.
From Today I Found Out. In today’s video we’re looking at a handful of Hollywood vs Reality topics like the bizarre story behind "The Room", is genuine multiple personality disorder an actual thing or just a hollywood invention. The real life expendables, do blind people actually hear better than sighted people, were nunchucks ever actually…
From 1veritasium, 2veritasium, or sciencium. The problem with overconfidence. To help correct your overconfidence we have a tabletop game launching. Pledge your support now on kickstarter! – https://ve42.co/ocdsc If you’re looking for a molecular modelling kit, try Snatoms, a kit I invented where the atoms snap together magnetically – https://ve42.co/SnatomsV Sign up to the Veritasium…
From Kyle Hill. The new [OFFICE HOURS] is here! Some of these — like this one — will go out on the main channel to lure…entice new members to come inside the blast doors, but ONLY Patreon members will have their questions featured and every episode will be FREE for patrons at any level. Watch…
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From Lateral with Tom Scott. Ella Hubber, Caroline Roper and Tom Lum from ‘Let’s Learn Everything!’ discuss a question about an advertising adventure. LATERAL is a weekly podcast about interesting questions and even more interesting answers, hosted by Tom Scott. For business enquiries, contestant appearances or question submissions, visit https://www.lateralcast.com FULL EPISODE: https://www.lateralcast.com/episodes/161 BOOK OUT…
From Science Channel. A looming skyscraper that was once an exclusive residential complex turns into a dystopian ruin in Johannesburg, South Africa; experts investigate and uncover a symbolic structure of urban decay under the shameful shadow of apartheid.
From Kurzgesagt. Our brand-new Health Journal is here to help you take care of your physical and mental health, using real science and no guilt: https://shop.kgs.link/healthclub Learn what works for you, and build a routine that actually fits into your life. Sources & further reading: https://sites.google.com/view/sources-stress/ Stress is a biological superpower that helped your ancestors…
From Popular Science. A conservation biologist and realtor by training, Maurice Rodrigues co-founded the Turtle Conservancy in 2005. The non-profit takes in abandoned, homeless, and illegally trafficked reptiles confiscated at airports in the New York City metro area. According to law enforcement officers working with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, inspectors seize about…
From Science Channel. From volcanoes to megastorms, watch as we travel through the universe’s vast and violent extremes. Extreme Orbits – 00:00 – 10:04 Extreme Planets – 10:04 – 18:28 Extreme Stars – 18:28 – 28:56 Journey From the Center of the Sun – 28:56 – 42:03 Megaflares – 42:03 – 50:36 Megastorms – 50:36…
From Today I Found Out. While history knows him as a great Enlightenment thinker and writer, Voltaire was once Francois-Marie Arouet, the charismatic and rebellious youngest son of an upper middle-class French family. (His father was a minor treasury official and his mother from a low-ranking noble family.) After going against his father’s wishes and…
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From Lateral with Tom Scott. Ella Hubber, Caroline Roper and Tom Lum from ‘Let’s Learn Everything!’ discuss a question about a band’s bonus. LATERAL is a weekly podcast about interesting questions and even more interesting answers, hosted by Tom Scott. For business enquiries, contestant appearances or question submissions, visit https://www.lateralcast.com FULL EPISODE: https://www.lateralcast.com/episodes/161 BOOK OUT…
From Today I Found Out. Dark Rides or ‘Ghost Trains’ have been an integral part of Disney Parks since 1955. Known as ‘Highways and Horizons’, The Futurama showcased how traffic issues might be solved in the future aka, the wonderful world of 1960. Author: Gilles Messier Host: Simon Whistler Editor: Daven Hiskey Producer: Samuel Avila
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From Popular Science. Horses are prey. But what would they look like with eyes like humans? Do you really want to know? Find the full story on Popular Science.
From Science Channel. Join Morgan Freeman as he explores the universe’s biggest questions: How did we get here? Do we have free will? Can our minds be hacked? Is there a sixth sense? Why do we lie and can we become geniuses? Discover what makes us human, the roots of good and evil and the…
From Science Channel. Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune are homes to the deadliest storms in our solar system, and new discoveries reveal the secrets of this hellish alien weather, helping experts understand these alien worlds better than ever.
From Popular Science. Come along as we visited a home for rescued turtles in New Jersey.
From Science Channel. From model trains to miniature furniture, see how incredible replicas and miniatures are made! #HowItsMade #ScienceChannel 00:00 – Revolver Replicas 04:30 – Replica Foods 09:25 – Lunar Rover Replicas 14:23 – Miniature Furniture 19:22 – Replica Police Lanterns 24:05 – Miniature Houses 29:04 – Miniature Train Cars 34:00 – Fish Replicas 38:58…
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From Today I Found Out. Throughout the 1990’s there were a handful of toys created that, upon release, caused parents the world over to let out a collective groan of annoyance because they just knew that their kids were going to throw a massive tantrum if they didn’t find it under the tree on Christmas…
From Lateral with Tom Scott. Macy Gilliam, Toby Howell and Neal Freyman from ‘Morning Brew’ discuss a question about a terrific tanning tactic. LATERAL is a weekly podcast about interesting questions and even more interesting answers, hosted by Tom Scott. For business enquiries, contestant appearances or question submissions, visit https://www.lateralcast.com FULL EPISODE: https://www.lateralcast.com/episodes/157 BOOK OUT…
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From Lateral with Tom Scott. Bill Sunderland, Dani Siller and Michelle Wong discuss a replicated recording. LATERAL is a comedy panel game podcast about weird questions with wonderful answers, hosted by Tom Scott. For business enquiries, contestant appearances or question submissions, visit https://www.lateralcast.com FULL EPISODE: https://www.lateralcast.com/episodes/160 BOOK OUT NOW!: https://www.lateralcast.com/book 🟧 JOIN THE ‘PRODUCER’S CLUB’…
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From Science Channel. Witness the most powerful forces in the universe in this special compilation. From the Big Bang and supernovas to volcanic eruptions and cosmic megaflares, discover the explosive events that shape planets, stars, and galaxies. Timecodes: 00:00 – Big Bang 16:54 – Supernovas 32:21 – Volcanoes: The Furnaces of Life 42:24 – Megaflares:…
From Today I Found Out. Nature abounds with weird and wonderful defence mechanisms, evolved over millions of years to protect their owners from predators and allow them to live – and breed – another day. Some organisms like crabs, turtles, and armadillos, are clad in tough suits of armour; while others, like rosebushes and acacia…
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From Science Channel. The sprawling ruins of a once-lavish destination are now mysteriously deserted in the mountains of Romania. Experts investigate and uncover the remains of a luxurious spa resort and royal retreat entangled in a web of corruption.
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From Lateral with Tom Scott. Bill Sunderland, Dani Siller and Michelle Wong discuss some random rooms. LATERAL is a comedy panel game podcast about weird questions with wonderful answers, hosted by Tom Scott. For business enquiries, contestant appearances or question submissions, visit https://www.lateralcast.com FULL EPISODE: https://www.lateralcast.com/episodes/160 BOOK OUT NOW!: https://www.lateralcast.com/book 🟧 JOIN THE ‘PRODUCER’S CLUB’…
From Science Channel. The hidden kingdom of microscopic alien organisms shapes the universe as much as galaxies, stars, and planets; new discoveries reveal how bacteria, viruses, and other alien micro-organisms built life on Earth and influence humanity’s future in the cosmos.
From Today I Found Out. Finish the following sentence: “I am stuck on Band-Aid…” If you immediately sang: “…cuz Band-Aid’s stuck on me!”, congratulations: you have a 50-year-old ad campaign living rent-free in your head. A staple of every first aid kit, Band-Aids are a quick and convenient solution to all the minor cuts, scrapes,…
From Lateral with Tom Scott. Bill Sunderland, Dani Siller and Michelle Wong discuss a surprising saving. LATERAL is a comedy panel game podcast about weird questions with wonderful answers, hosted by Tom Scott. For business enquiries, contestant appearances or question submissions, visit https://www.lateralcast.com FULL EPISODE: https://www.lateralcast.com/episodes/160 BOOK OUT NOW!: https://www.lateralcast.com/book 🟧 JOIN THE ‘PRODUCER’S CLUB’…
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From Today I Found Out. In the compilation video today, we’re looking at things like What Happens to Your Stuff When You Get Sent to Prison for Life? When Did Having a Prisoner’s Last Meal Be Anything They Want Start? Why Does the U.S. Have Such an Insanely Large Prison Population? King Con(man) and His…
From The Nerdwriter. Go to https://www.squarespace.com/nerdwriter for 10% off your first purchase. SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: https://patreon.com/nerdwriter MY BOOK: https://amzn.to/3ymfQPV SOURCES: Naremore, James. “Marlon Brando in On the Waterfront.” Acting in the Cinema, University of California Press, 1988, pp. 208–230. Marlon Brando on Stella Adler: The Superiority of Imagination https://grissom.substack.com/p/marlon-brando-on-stella-adler-the MUSIC (via Epidemic Sound)…
From Lateral with Tom Scott. Jack Chambers, Manu Henriot and Alex Bell from QI’s ‘Lunchbox Envy’ discuss a question about child-free confectionery. LATERAL is a weekly podcast about interesting questions and even more interesting answers, hosted by Tom Scott. For business enquiries, contestant appearances or question submissions, visit https://www.lateralcast.com FULL EPISODE: https://www.lateralcast.com/episodes/159 BOOK OUT NOW:…
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From Lateral with Tom Scott. Karen Chu & Colin Felton from ‘Good Job, Brain!’ and Daniel Peake discuss a question about watery Wi-Fi. LATERAL is a weekly podcast about interesting questions and even more interesting answers, hosted by Tom Scott. For business enquiries, contestant appearances or question submissions, visit https://www.lateralcast.com FULL EPISODE: https://www.lateralcast.com/episodes/156 BOOK OUT…
From Kyle Hill. Nuclear is finally looking up from an informal “keep your head down” policy. However, it’s bringing with it a relic – a part of safety culture that is actually too safe to be practical at a time when it seems like a new reactor is being commissioned every day. What the public…
From Lateral with Tom Scott. Jack Chambers, Manu Henriot and Alex Bell from QI’s ‘Lunchbox Envy’ discuss a question about a cookie conundrum. LATERAL is a weekly podcast about interesting questions and even more interesting answers, hosted by Tom Scott. For business enquiries, contestant appearances or question submissions, visit https://www.lateralcast.com FULL EPISODE: https://www.lateralcast.com/episodes/159 BOOK OUT…
From Science Channel. An enormous war machine lies stranded in a coastal grave along the beaches of Dagestan, Russia; experts investigate and uncover the ruins of an experimental Soviet ground-effect vehicle designed to strike fear in Western governments during the Cold War.
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From Today I Found Out. Get 20% off DeleteMe by going to https://joindeleteme.com/TIFO and use code TIFO to protect your privacy! On the morning of November 30, 1989, a trio black Mercedes-Benz sedans pulled away from a house in the quiet Frankfurt suburb of Bad Homburg vor Der Höhe and turned down a shady, tree-lined…
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From Today I Found Out. Three dots. Three dashes. Three dots. Even if you don’t know a single other letter of International Morse Code, chances are you immediately recognized the unmistakable rhythm of “SOS”. It is the universal distress signal, understood in nearly every country and language and appearing everywhere in pop culture including songs…
From Lateral with Tom Scott. Jack Chambers, Manu Henriot and Alex Bell from QI’s ‘Lunchbox Envy’ discuss a question about a cookie conundrum. LATERAL is a weekly podcast about interesting questions and even more interesting answers, hosted by Tom Scott. For business enquiries, contestant appearances or question submissions, visit https://www.lateralcast.com FULL EPISODE: https://www.lateralcast.com/episodes/159 BOOK OUT…
From Guinness World Records. How much weight do YOU think he’s lifting?! Patrick Buckley (UK) pulls off an insane Van Dam lift , yes, in the splits! Patrick has super strength and is a deserved Guinness World Records title holder. ———————————————————————————————- At Guinness World Records we want to show that everyone in the world is…
From Science Channel. In this compilation, investigators uncover eerie myths and mysterious experiments at Castle Frankenstein in Germany—the site that may have inspired one of horror’s most enduring legends. The journey also explores Pablo Escobar’s crumbling stronghold and other haunted castles with stories waiting to be uncovered.
From Guinness World Records. Italian daredevil Niccolò Fava set the record for the greatest distance wakeboarding while on fire, blazing across 285 meters (935 feet) in Abu Dhabi. Congratulations Nico, you are Officially Amazing! ———————————————————————————————- At Guinness World Records we want to show that everyone in the world is the best at something, and we’re…
From Guinness World Records. The most mayonnaise eaten in three minutes is 2,448 g (86.35 oz), and was achieved by Michelle Lesco (USA) in Las Vegas, Nevada. Michelle is a multi Guinness World Records title holder and is a renowned competitive eater! Congratulations, you are Officially Amazing! ———————————————————————————————- At Guinness World Records we want to…
From Lateral with Tom Scott. Karen Chu & Colin Felton from ‘Good Job, Brain!’ and Daniel Peake discuss a question about a supreme stone. LATERAL is a weekly podcast about interesting questions and even more interesting answers, hosted by Tom Scott. For business enquiries, contestant appearances or question submissions, visit https://www.lateralcast.com FULL EPISODE: https://www.lateralcast.com/episodes/156 BOOK…
From Science Channel. Watch as experts dive into mankind’s search into the deepest reaches of space and the secrets of the universe. Secret world of nebulas – 00:00 – 07:56 Cassinis final secrets – 07:56 – 18:05 When NASA met Jupiter – 18:05 – 26:19 NASAS journey to mars – 26:19 – 33:57 Mission to a…
From Vsauce. (you also get two other slap bracelets in this season’s box: one’s a ruler and the other is a π tape). https://www.curiositybox.com/ ALL SONGS BY JAKE CHUDNOW: 0:00 – 0:13 "Half A Dozen Bullets" 0:15 – 0:47 "Towers and Tourists" 0:40 – 1:00 "Sunday July 20th (Instrumental) 1:00 – end "It’s Good To…
From Guinness World Records. The Province of Sorsogon (Philippines) has officially set a Guinness World Records title for The Largest Nut Brittle/Praline, measuring a massive 144.16 m² (1,551 ft² 104 in²)! This incredible feat was achieved on October 16, 2025, during the Kasanggayahan Festival, in celebration of Sorsogon’s 131st founding anniversary. Made from locally sourced…