Unlocking the Genius of Da Vinci’s Self-Supporting Bridge [Video]

Self-Supporting Bridge

In 1502, Leonardo da Vinci proposed a self-supporting bridge design to to Sultan Beyazid II, requirering no fasteners, mortar, or supports underneath—a marvel of engineering relying solely on the forces of physics.

While the sultan dismissed the idea as unworkable, modern demonstrations prove otherwise. This simple yet sturdy design was even portable, making it a valuable tool for military campaigns.

Learn how this ingenious bridge works and why it still inspires engineers today with Sabins Civil Engineering!

[Via Neatorama]





Benedict Cumberbatch Reads a Prescient 1988 Letter to the People of 2088

During a Letters Live event on December 12, 2024, Benedict Cumberbatch (using an American accent) brought Kurt Vonnegut’s prophetic 1988 letter to life. Addressed to the “Ladies and Gentlemen of A.D. 2088,” the letter confronts humanity’s challenges—overpopulation, environmental destruction, and inept leadership—while offering a stark vision of nature’s indifferent power.

Vonnegut’s advice includes stabilizing populations, halting environmental harm, and embracing sustainable living. He warns against blind optimism and urges future leaders to confront harsh realities. Watch the video below:

Tuco From Breaking Bad Plays Dalgona Candy Game

Tuco Salamanca in Squid Game

Tuco Salamanca + Squid Game = absolute chaos! Watch as the dalgona candy game meets the king of “tight, tight, tight!” It took Youtuber “Alternative Cuts” 3 weeks to edit this, because holidays are distracting—just like Tuco with a bag of blue! And guess what? A Breaking Bad crew edition of Green Light, Red Light is in the works—stay tuned!

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Gladiator’s Vengeance Speech Now Vastly Improved with SpongeBob Music!

Spongebob Gladiator Speech Remix

“My name is Maximus Decimus Meridius, commander of the Armies of the North, loyal servant to the true emperor, Marcus Aurelius… Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?”

Yes, There I Ruined It has done it again, taking Gladiator’s iconic vengeance speech and turning it into the SpongeBob SquarePants theme song. Maximus demands justice while sounding like he’s about to flip Krabby Patties at the Colosseum.

Russell Crowe? Meet Bikini Bottom. It’s the crossover we never asked for but now can’t stop watching.

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