From Healthcare Triage. Prescription drugs are pretty awesome. They improve lives all the time. But it is possible to take too many. Over time, as patients are prescribed more an more ongoing medications, it’s a good idea to sometimes step back, evaluate, and think about whether people can drop some of their long-term meds. Between…
From Vocativ. This hotel’s not for single ladies. Nupur Saraswat, an outspoken feminist and spoken word artist, was denied a hotel room while visiting Hyderabad, India. After booking the room online through Goibibo, a travel booking site, she was told the hotel’s policy bans locals, unmarried couples, and single ladies. But Saraswat wasn’t informed of…
From Vocativ. Students at Tehran’s “Ninja Ranger” are not just learning martial arts for exercise. More and more Iranian women are becoming ninjas to fight back against domestic violence. Ninjutsu is traditionally an East Asian martial art, but has become a popular tool for women to improve their safety and confidence. Women in Iran are…
From Vocativ. Two men accused the 17-year-old of stealing a bike and forcibly gave him a tattoo on his forehead. “I’m a thief and a loser,” it reads. Cell phone video shows the men laughing as they brand the boy: “This is going to be so good and it is going to hurt (laughs) it…
From Vocativ. Who hasn’t always wanted a robot butler to tidy up around the hose, do our laundry and cook up a hot meal every now and then? Well, we’re all in luck, because researchers are developing a domestic robot that irons clothes. The 5-foot-9 “TEO” robot comes equipped with a camera to create hi-resolution…
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From Vocativ. At least three people were injured after an SUV drove through a crowd of skateboarders in São Paulo, Brazil. The streets were closed for Go Skateboarding Day, which is celebrated by thousands of skaters worldwide. The day to highlight eco-friendly transportation took a dark turn when a driver headed straight into skaters. At…
From SciShow. Only four species in the cat family can roar: lions, tigers, leopards, and jaguars. And zoologists are pretty sure those four species can’t purr. But why? Hosted by: Hank Green ———- Support SciShow by becoming a patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scishow ———- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters—we couldn’t make SciShow without…
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From Crash Course. How do sociologists study and understand social interaction? Today we’ll explain the language sociologists use to discuss how we interact with the social world. What are statuses and roles? How are they different? How do you acquire them? We’ll talk about why these things matter by exploring the socially constructed nature of…
From Linus Tech Tips. Thanks to Skillshare for sponsoring this video! First 200 people will get a 2 month trial for free here: http://skl.sh/2s0aPUR Our Amazon Affiliates data reveals just what computer parts you guys are buying: including how many of you jumped ship to AMD Ryzen CPUs… Check out the Feenix Vitesse mouse on…
From SciShow Psych. You might have faked being sick to avoid doing something unpleasant. However, for people with the factitious disorder, faking illness isn’t quite so straightforward. Hosted by: Hank Green ———- Support SciShow by becoming a patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scishow ———- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters—Kevin Bealer, Mark Terrio-Cameron, KatieMarie Magnone,…
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From Science Channel. #HowItsMade This variety of baklava is made from kataifi (shredded wheat dough) instead of phyllo dough. The trick is to ensure the treat comes out just right: not too hard and not too gooey. Full Episodes Streaming FREE on Science Channel GO: http://www.sciencechannelgo.com/how-its-made Subscribe to Science Channel: http://bit.ly/SubscribeScience Join Us on Facebook:…
From Digg Original. To celebrate the 20 year anniversary of JK Rowling’s Harry Potter series, we found all of the ways that food acts as a force for good in the Potterverse. From hopping chocolate frogs to snacks that make your face inflate – food is the tastiest ally to our heroes.
From TED Ed. View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/can-you-solve-the-fish-riddle-steve-wyborney As the cargo director on the maiden voyage of the S.S. Buoyant, you’ve agreed to transport several tanks containing the last specimens of an endangered fish species to their new aquarium. Unfortunately, the boat is battered by a fierce storm, throwing your precious cargo overboard. Can you get…
From Tom Scott. 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 that actually goes sideways”, I wasn’t going to turn it down. Full disclosure: Thyssenkrupp paid for my travel to…
From Great Big Story. Most people know Thierry Millet as “Monsieur Pep.” That’s because for the past 47 years, he has run a small business called Pep’s—the only umbrella repair shop in France (and quite possibly all of Europe). Inside this tiny store, Millet has dedicated his life to keeping Parisians dry and shaded—to the…
From 1veritasium, 2veritasium, or sciencium. On a stream of water you can levitate light balls of all sizes and even disks and cylinders. The mechanism is not the Bernoulli effect… Want to make this at home: My friend Blake from InnoVinci emailed me with a cool idea for a video and footage of levitating balls…
From CGMeetup. CGI 3D Animated Short Film Fallen Short Film by Sascha Geddert and Wolfram Kampffmeyer. Featured on http://www.cgmeetup.net A little meteor learns the biggest lesson of life on its way down to earth. Fallen was Sascha Geddert second year Film released with Wolfram Kampffmeyer. Wolfram was doing Animation while Sascha Geddert did Lighting/Shading/Effects. Realized…
From School of Life. Being a victim of infidelity is one of the worst things that can befall us in love. One of the ways to come back from the harrowing experience is to ask what the real meaning of the infidelity might be. If you like our films, take a look at our shop…
From Life Noggin. MEMES! Everyone loves them. Everyone shares them. But why? And is there any benefit to them? Watch More: Why Do We Laugh? ►►►► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfmqnYY0J1k Support Life Noggin on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LifeNogginStudios?ty=h Follow Us! Tweets by LifeNoggin https://facebook.com/LifeNoggin https://www.instagram.com/lifenoggin/ Click here to see more videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/lifenoggin Life Noggin is a weekly animated educational series.…
From Quartz. The world’s fifth-largest cement factory is using algae to make one of the most environmentally damaging industries cleaner. Read more: https://qz.com/1010273/the-algoland-carbon-capture-project-in-sweden-uses-algae-to-help-the-country-reach-zero-emissions/
From Vox. The design phenomenon that defined the decade Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Read more about the Memphis Group: https://designmuseum.org/memphis http://74.93.158.225/~zanone/MemphisDesign/MemphisDesign_index.html#.U0od5MBDoWw.bitly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1058/1166/files/memphis_milano.pdf?14149556525736315536 http://www.tunicastudio.com/magazine/issue-no-3/article/memphis-group For more work from the designers: Peter Shire http://petershirestudio.com/ Nathalie Du Pasquier http://www.nathaliedupasquier.com/home2.html Michele De Lucchi http://archive.amdl.it/en/index-search.asp?q=memphis&x=0&y=0 Aldo Cibic https://www.cibicworkshop.com/article/memphis-design-movement /// Memphis Design movement dominated the ’80s with their crazy patterns…
From Omeleto. I’m speechless at 9:45… Subscribe ► http://omele.to/sub2omeleto Two teenage boys skip school to embark on a dangerous adventure. As they wander the industrial landscape, they run into disabled older boy. They steal his food, taunt him and bully him — each act one-upping the last. The story unfolds with every uncomfortable escalation. Director…
From Last Week Tonight. The benefits of vaccines far outweigh the minuscule risks, but some parents still question their safety. John Oliver discusses why some people may still feel uncertainty about childhood vaccinations. Connect with Last Week Tonight online… Subscribe to the Last Week Tonight YouTube channel for more almost news as it almost happens:…
From Great Big Story. There are 33,000 traditional temples in Thailand. But with its majestic, otherworldly exterior, Wat Rong Khun is unlike any other site of worship. From the ghoulish heads that hang from surrounding trees, to the hands that reach for you as you cross the bridge to the main temple, every part of…
From Great Big Story. There are 33,000 traditional temples in Thailand. But with its majestic, otherworldly exterior, Wat Rong Khun is unlike any other site of worship. From the ghoulish heads that hang from surrounding trees, to the hands that reach for you as you cross the bridge to the main temple, every part of…
From Great Big Story. Welcome to THE SHOW, the latest and greatest way to explore our Great Big World. Come along as we take off to faraway places and meet the dreamers and the pioneers making our planet a better place to live. If you’re new to our channel, or just want any easy, breezy…
From SciShow. How does one species evolve into two within the same habitat? Discover the details behind a rare type of evolution: sympatric evolution. Hosted by: Stefan Chin ———- Support SciShow by becoming a patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scishow ———- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters—we couldn’t make SciShow without them! Shoutout to Kevin…
