“We are all born with a certain package. We are who we are. Where we were born, who we were born as, how we were raised. We are kind of stuck inside that person, and the purpose of civilization and growth is to be able to reach out and empathize a little bit with other […]
It’s taken the work of many programmers to turn computers into something we carry in our pockets, and here are five (technically 10!) that you should be aware of. [SciShow]
On a small island in the Irish Sea, fortresses preside over the rugged shores. This unlikely location was the birthplace of a medieval empire that lasted 200 years. Rulers built coastal fortresses on cliffs, roved the seaways, and threw themselves into epic battles to consolidate control over an impressive maritime kingdom. Andrew McDonald uncovers this […]
Bilbo Baggins is Middle-earth’s most adventurous hobbit. Today, we cover his complete life of travels, from his early efforts to see elves and dwarves, to his famous Quest of Erebor, to his return to Dale and Rivendell later in life. [Nerd of the Rings]
A look at where the silent L in would, should, and could come from. [Arika Okrent]
One Language, Three Accents! In this video, we’re showing you the differences between American English, British English, and Australian English. First, we’ll show you the difference between an American accent, a British accent, and an Australian accent by reading some simple words that are spelled the same in every country. Then, our native speakers will […]
When we talk about ‘English’, we often think of it as a single language. But what do the dialects spoken in dozens of countries around the world have in common with each other, or with the writings of Chaucer? Claire Bowern traces the language from the present day back to its ancient roots, showing how […]
You’ve seen cave art in pictures on the Internet, and if you’re very lucky, you might have seen some in person, but are you interpreting these correctly? This enlightening thread by @DilettanteryPod will teach you how to look at these in a new way! @DilettanteryPod tweeted this amazing thread about how we may have overlooked […]
The history of ramen features cameos from The Yakuza crime syndicate, the U.S. Army, and a businessman who turned a simple idea into a worldwide convenience food. Ramen is so much more than a cheap and filling meal. In this episode of Food History, we break down ramen as a cultural and historic artifact whose […]
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