"Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is
knowing which ones to keep." -Scott Adams
Whirling Dervishes
Adam Yauch, founding member of the Beastie Boys, passed away Friday due to cancer. Most will remember him through the music he created, but I will also remember him for his humor and wit which was always enjoyable as it was refreshing. #LongLiveMCA
B. Dolan performs 'Still Electric'.
Mr. Dolan recently announced his new album 'House of Bee's: Vol. 2' which can be pre-ordered at Strange Famous Records or, if you prefer a digital copy, over at his Bandcamp.
'From Minster To Atheist' tells the story of Teresa MacBain, a pastor who discovered that she was an atheist.
NASA satellite captures photos of an eruption from space and sheds light on mysterious volcano.
Robert Krulwich explains the 'Billion-bug Highway' that exists right above our heads.
The Drug Enforcement Administration forgot a student in a holding cell... for three days.
Various camera focal lengths combined in a .GIF
Nutella recently settled a class-action lawsuit filed against them regarding their false claims about the healthiness of their product.
Anyone who purchased Nutella from Jan. 1 2008 to Feb. 3 2012 is entitled to a $4-20 reimbursement.
Anis Mojgani performs 'In My Library There Are 16 Books'Manhole Theft is on the rise in New York
Seventh grader spots an inaccurate map at the Met but the staff didn't believe him
Radiolab discuss whether left over fetal cells help or hurt a mother in 'Fetal Consequences'
Even cavemen had lice.
Zefrank discusses comfort as well as people being dicks
White Dwarf stars can tells us a bunch about dying Solar Systems
More evidence suggests that Mars once had water
Ever wonder how planets maintain their orbit? No? Okay.
Quirkology shows us a not-so-average puzzle (or do they?)
New research shows the 'Bell Curve' is wrong and the majority or us are above average
Daylight Savings Time Explained
'In the Zone of Alienation' compare Tarkovsky's 'Stalker' with the video game series 'S.T.A.L.K.E.R.', both of which are based on the science fiction novel 'Roadside Picnic' by the Strugatsky brothers.
A really cool 'Paths of Glory' poster (and 'King Kong')
Dissected - Dali, Van Gogh and Picasso
A book about bookshelves
In his recent book, 'The Gun,' C.J. Chivers uncovers the story behind the world's most iconic firearm
Adam Yauch, founding member of the Beastie Boys, passed away Friday due to cancer. Most will remember him through the music he created, but I will also remember him for his humor and wit which was always enjoyable as it was refreshing. #LongLiveMCA
B. Dolan performs 'Still Electric'.
Mr. Dolan recently announced his new album 'House of Bee's: Vol. 2' which can be pre-ordered at Strange Famous Records or, if you prefer a digital copy, over at his Bandcamp.
'From Minster To Atheist' tells the story of Teresa MacBain, a pastor who discovered that she was an atheist.
NASA satellite captures photos of an eruption from space and sheds light on mysterious volcano.
Robert Krulwich explains the 'Billion-bug Highway' that exists right above our heads.
The Drug Enforcement Administration forgot a student in a holding cell... for three days.
Various camera focal lengths combined in a .GIF
Nutella recently settled a class-action lawsuit filed against them regarding their false claims about the healthiness of their product.
Anyone who purchased Nutella from Jan. 1 2008 to Feb. 3 2012 is entitled to a $4-20 reimbursement.
Anis Mojgani performs 'In My Library There Are 16 Books'Manhole Theft is on the rise in New York
Seventh grader spots an inaccurate map at the Met but the staff didn't believe him
Radiolab discuss whether left over fetal cells help or hurt a mother in 'Fetal Consequences'
Even cavemen had lice.
Zefrank discusses comfort as well as people being dicks
White Dwarf stars can tells us a bunch about dying Solar Systems
More evidence suggests that Mars once had water
Ever wonder how planets maintain their orbit? No? Okay.
Quirkology shows us a not-so-average puzzle (or do they?)
New research shows the 'Bell Curve' is wrong and the majority or us are above average
Daylight Savings Time Explained
'In the Zone of Alienation' compare Tarkovsky's 'Stalker' with the video game series 'S.T.A.L.K.E.R.', both of which are based on the science fiction novel 'Roadside Picnic' by the Strugatsky brothers.
A really cool 'Paths of Glory' poster (and 'King Kong')
Dissected - Dali, Van Gogh and Picasso
A book about bookshelves
In his recent book, 'The Gun,' C.J. Chivers uncovers the story behind the world's most iconic firearm
'Vsauce' is a youtube channel that attempts to explain all sorts of fascinating topics and, more importantly, ask interesting questions. I was hooked from the first video and every one has been great, below are a few of my favorites.
What Is Consciousness?
What is Deja Vu?
Loneliness
What Do We Dream?
English
Travel Inside a Black Hole
Something of Inspiration
Illustrator and game designer Edmund McMillen discusses his childhood and the difficulties of being creative.
John Green reflects in an episode of 'Thoughts from Places'
Reserved Vernacular
It is best not to explain metaphor to a cinder block.
It is best not to explain metaphor to a cinder block.
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