Youtuber derDon1234 created this interesting 10-minute long video compiling some of the most importants events of the last 100 years (1911-2011). [derDon1234]

Indeed Wil, let’s all start acting like insipid jerks this year so we can all have a little more money into our pockets. Why add value to the world when bringing attention to yourself is clearly the thing to do in 2012? < /irony > [Via Reddit]

Isaac Asimov was an American author and professor of biochemistry at Boston University, best known for his works of science fiction and for his popular science books. Asimov was one of the most prolific writers of all time, having written or edited more than 500 books and an estimated 90,000 letters and postcards. His works […]

A short history of the modern calendar, as told by Youtuber Jeremiah Warren. [Via Laughing Squid]

Arist Matthew Buchholz has drawn up some awesomely intricate retro posters for “alternate histories.”  Old-timey maps and posters complete with sea monsters, alien attacks, and Chicago of 1820 as an “untamed prehistoric wilderness.” via Retronaut

Youtuber C.G.P. Grey takes a quick look at why the world will NOT end in 2012. [Via]