Ever wondered why certain words seem to trip us up more often than others? Discover the surprising reasons behind common mispronunciations and how they sometimes become the new norm in this video from Otherwords, presented by Erica Brozovsky, Ph.D. [Storied]
https://youtu.be/jnbJK70_U0A?si=mkjFZv3P06lQeboC Every famous common misconception gets explained in 9 minutes! [The Paint Explainer]
Frank Rosenblatt with the Mark I Perceptron, the first artificial neural network computer, unveiled in 1958. National Museum of the U.S. Navy/Flickr Danielle Williams, Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis A roomsize computer equipped with a new type of circuitry, the Perceptron, was introduced to the world in 1958 in a brief […]
Indulging in your favorite meals without budging from the comfort of your couch has become an everyday luxury thanks to the evolution of food delivery. Rain or shine, blizzard or pandemic, the convenience of ordering through apps has transformed dining habits worldwide. But behind every tap on the screen lies a fascinating history that paved […]
From InfoGeek: Evolution of New York City, the Big Apple from 1524 to 2023. Witness the transformation of the city that never sleeps, from its humble beginnings as a Dutch trading post in 1524 to the iconic global metropolis it is today. Dive into the journey to learn more about the rich history of New […]
In his latest video, YouTuber “Ink and Fantasy” delves into the complex relationship between the legendary author and the entertainment company. Contrary to popular belief, Tolkien’s disdain wasn’t directed at Walt Disney himself, but rather at the transformative nature of Disney’s adaptations. From his early encounter with “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” alongside his […]
Stas Malyarevsky / Shutterstock Dinusha Mendis, Bournemouth University On December 27, 2023, the New York Times (NYT) filed a lawsuit in the Federal District Court in Manhattan against Microsoft and OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, alleging that OpenAI had unlawfully used its articles to create artificial intelligence (AI) products. Citing copyright infringement and the importance […]
In a surprising twist for fans of late-night television, Jon Stewart, the iconic former host of The Daily Show, is set to make a comeback to the Comedy Central staple, covering the 2024 election. Following the departure of Trevor Noah in 2022 and a year of guest hosts, Stewart’s return has been eagerly anticipated by […]
Was Excalibur the actual Sword in the Stone? Was Arthur Pendragon real? Who was Merlin? Legends and theories abound about the figures related to King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table. The stories range from heroic to decidedly not. Real or mythological, the Arthurian lore holds our interest to this day. [Weird History]
Do you love Terry Prachett’s Discworld universe? Or maybe you’ve heard how amazing his novels are and want to read them? For the incredible price of just $18 instead of $401, you can get almost all Discworld novels (That’s 39 novels!) And the best thing about this offer? You’ll even be supporting the Room to […]