We’ve all probably seen some animation about how an internal combustion engine works. Usually it’s when we don’t care and we just want permission to take the car keys. But somehow, seeing the real thing happen in slow motion, and right in front of your eyes — it’s a different thing. We were afraid that […]
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Grilling Deep Dive
We all know that cooking is both a science and an art. In fact, maybe most art is a science and an art. This clip brings the both into focus as we see how to sear the surface of a good steak. Okay, Now we’re hungry! Hey just a reminder YouTubers and filmmakers. There’s still a chance […]
Oh Inconstant Moons
Our friends at Schoolhouse Earth asked us to make it a practice to continue presenting interesting learning videos. The folks at “In a Nutshell – Kurzgesagt” have created a steady stream of good candidates, so it’s an easy request to accommodate. Here’s a very charming look at two of our favorite tiny moons. Deimos and […]
Can a Black Hole Fit in a Nutshell?
We always wondered about that. Because if a black hole could fit in a nutshell, would you want to keep it in your pocket? Could be handy we think. Good learning videos from a good source. This is the sort of thing that Patreon was designed to support. Give their campaign a look. You might find […]
Perpetually Skeptical
It’s cool to be skeptical. When you turn out to be right, everyone thinks about how smart you are. And if you turn out to be wrong, the worst that happens is that you get to say, “Well I’ll be! Who would have believed that?!” Ukrainian engineer, Valeriy Ivanov released nearly 100 videos like this […]
Just for Boys
Every once in a while, you see a video that was clearly made for boys. Not a tawdry vulgar display of feminine flesh, or a breathless, unbelievable exhibition of sports prowess. Imagine instead if you will, a death struggle between sleek, sexy machines that keep boys (and adult boys in the shapes of men) awake […]
What You Didn’t Know About Marsupials
How often do you get to learn True Facts about nature in a video that is almost certainly NSFW? Here’s your chance now! We have to confess that we’re binge-watching the whole series now. What we love most about this series is that it’s not afraid to offend any species. We particularly enjoyed the segments […]
Not Just Another Brick…
It’s probably safe to say that more than one generation of makers has been inspired by what’s possible if you have a healthy stack of Lego bricks. For many of those, the Holy Land is under construction.
To Destroy a Pie from Scratch
The folks at Sci-ence reminded us of this gem. If you wish to destroy an alternate universe from scratch, you must first invent an apple! Oh, in the meantime, if you want to create audience delight from scratch, you may want to spin up your favorite filmmaking team and get yourself into the National […]