Where Do Common Dog Breeds Come From?
Explore the genealogical tree of the man's best friend, and learn of the origins of common dog breeds like the spaniel and the golden retriever.
The World's TALLEST Statues Compared
From the Sphinx of Ancient Egypt to the Statue of Unity in India, here's the scale of the world's tallest statues.
Why Do Buildings Need Foundations?
This visual demonstration shows what happens when you build a house without reinforcing it with a foundation.
NO Commercial Air Routes Go Through Antarctica. Here's Why
Several commercial air routes will take passengers through the North Pole, but no route goes through the southern reaches of the Antarctic. How come?
Why Do We Snore? - Educational!
Snoring may seem funny or harmless at first, can it is often a sign of something more dangerous going on while you sleep.
How Did the World's Continents Get Their Names?
Have you ever wondered how the world's continents got their names?
These Scientists Want to Bring Mammoths Back, But Why?
A group of scientists is working hard to bring back mammoths. How is it possible to resurrect an extinct species like mammoths, and why would they do it?
Have We Been Imagining Dinosaurs All Wrong?
For all we know, many dinos probably were much prettier than we think...
Is All This Noise is Making Our Lives Shorter?
European scientists concluded that noise is the second biggest environmental risk to public health after air pollution. How does noise impact our health?
Why Is It Impossible to Make New Stradivari Violins?
Stradivari violins are the most famous musical instruments in the world. The silvery sound of these violins cannot be recreated by modern instruments, but why?
The Incredible Secrets of the Amazon Rainforest...
Find all about the secrets that lie deep inside the Amazon rainforest in this beautifully illustrated video.
Do You Know the Right Way to Cuddle With Your Pet?
Have you ever wondered if your dog or cat actually enjoys cuddling with you? This post reveals how 4 types of pets actually prefer to be stroked and cuddled.
These Newly Discovered Giant Viruses Are Everywhere!
Are you familiar with the term "giruses"? Find out what they are and how they transformed our understanding of microbiology forever.
Is Antarctica Truly Owned by No Nation?
Antarctica doesn't belong to any nation, but that doesn't mean that it's completely off-limits to everyone...
North Koreans On What Living in North Korea is Like
In this video, North Koreans will answer the web's most searched questions about North Korea.
Burj Khalifa - How the World's Tallest Building Was Built
Explore the building history of the Burj Khalifa and the engineering innovations that made the construction of the world's tallest building possible...
The World's MOST Painful Insect Sting...
The honeybee, the tarantula hawk wasp, and the bullet ant... One of these three insects possesses the most painful sting in the world.
Ever Wonder Why the UK Has Left-Hand Driving?
Surely, you've wondered at least once in your life why British people chose to drive on the left side of the road?
Why Do Bats Never Get Sick?
Bats are really special little creatures. For example, bats don't get sick... at least not in the way all animals and humans do.
Will There Soon Be a High Speed Railway System in the US?
The US has the largest railway network on the planet, but it’s hardly being used for domestic travel. Luckily, this may soon change...
Is Modern Architecture Uglier Than Historical Buildings?
Why do buildings made of concrete, steel and glass intimidate us and often make us feel so out of place? This funny video explains why
How Fossils Shape Our Understanding of Ancient History
Fossils are the key to understanding the world of the past, and this is how the fossils shape what we can know about ancient history
Neon Lights: a Beautiful Union of Science and Art
Neon signs are a beautiful blend or artistry and science, and knowing the history and the science behind them make them even more exciting
History Lesson: How the Victorians Caused Their Own Deaths
You will not believe the insane ways the Victorians, unfortunately thinking themselves wise at the time - caused their own deaths.
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