We’ve all taken Tylenol and felt its wonderful headache-reducing power. But despite the drug’s effectiveness and popularity, scientists still don’t know what it’s doing inside us. They have some theories, but that’s about it…
(via Laughing Squid)
We’ve all seen or heard various attempts to explain why gravity works, but this demonstration is exceptional. If you don’t completely get gravity (And who does?) you should check this out…
(via Reddit)
When a huge school of anchovy showed up last week near Scripps Pier in La Jolla, California, staff and graduate students from UC-San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography got out their cameras and jumped in the water to capture the incredible phenomenon…
Over the years, thanks to urban legend, prudishness, and bad science, many people have believed some very strange things about sex. In this video, Dr. Aaron Carroll looks at a few of these and applies actual data.
As he says at the beginning, “Fair warning here. This is…about sex. If you think that’s inappropriate or it’s not your thing, it’s probably a good idea to turn this off now.”
For the rest of you…
British comedian, speaker, and writer Tom Scott makes a relatively mundane object surprisingly fascinating as he convincingly tells us why the British electrical plug is amazing…
Previously from Tom Scott… This simple rule change makes Jenga faster, funnier, and a lot more exciting
We only use 10% of our brain, right? Right…
Henry Reich of MinutePhysics answers a burning question for fans of Lord of the Rings — Is it scientifically possible for the elf Legolas to have seen the height and features of the horsemen who were still five leagues (15 miles) away from him?
Not only is the answer intriguing, but you’ll learn a little physics along the way…
Who knew bouncing two jars against one another could be so mesmerizing? Check it out…
(via The Daily What)
If you’re a normal parent, this ad will make you feel a little guilty…but in a good way. Watch how the smallest things we say can redirect a curious girl away from the subjects that would make her most come alive…
Here’s some humor for smart people. Don’t worry, you can still be smart even if you don’t get them all…
While boating in Vermont a couple years ago, a man and his son sailed past a creature in the water. After doing a double take, they realized it was a squirrel trying to stay afloat in the middle of the 3/4-mile-wide reservoir. They little guy was exhausted, but wouldn’t take the opportunity to clamber aboard, so they anchored their boat and went in after it…
