Fun and/or Interesting
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The Art Of The Sports Promotion Video
A nicely edited review of an exciting sports promotion...
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The Murky Origins Of America's Labor Day
The idea for Labor Day – a national holiday celebrating workers – goes back to 1882. But it’s not clear who came up with it first. Peter J. McGuire, a carpenter and co-founder of the American Federation of…
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Crayola Retires Peach Crayon For Inclusive Skin Tone
From ArtNews.com – Finally, something is being done about that racist “flesh-tone” thing. To read the article, click here.
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San Francisco Leads World In Billionaire Population Density
San Francisco has the highest percentage of billionaires per capita, followed by New York and Dubai.
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The Surprisingly Fascinating World Of City Flag Design
Hard to believe, but this is an enjoyable presentation on – of all topics – city flag design. Take a look…
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Word of the Day: Darpa
DARPA – the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency – is part of the US Dept. of Defense. In recent years, the agency has funded a series of challenges intended to encourage innovation in various…
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The Moral Choices of Autonomous Vehicles
In this TED Talk, Iyad Rahwan discusses the ethical dilemma of driverless cars…
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Gandhi On Whether Western Civilization Was Worth It
When asked what he thought of Western civilization, Mahatma Gandhi reportedly said, “I think it would be a good idea.”
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Beyond Burning: The Hidden Uses Of Fossil Fuels
Whatever view you have of fossil fuels, you should be aware of their many uses. This little video does a quick and fun job of demonstrating that...
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Literacy Crisis Fuels America's School And Prison Systems
* One in 4 children in America grows up functionally illiterate. * Students who don’t read proficiently by the 3rd grade are four times more likely to drop out of school before graduating high school. * 85% of…
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The Case Against Reparations Examined
A compelling argument against reparations...
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Recovered COVID Patients Show Strong Antibody Protection
“Evidence That Antibodies Block the Coronavirus” – Shockingly, the NYT reports on good news re the Corona Crisis: Getting sick and recovering does give you significant immunity. Click here to read the article
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Stock Market Enthusiasts Explained With Gentle Satire
“Casually Explained: People Who Are Into the Stock Market” – An even-handed satire of pretty much the entire investment community…
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Swedish Taxation at a Glance
* Income Tax: 32% + 25% = 57% * Social Security Tax: 31.42% * Capital Gains Tax: 30% * Corporation Tax: 22% * National Sales Tax: 25% * No Property Tax * No Gift Tax * No Estate (Death) Tax
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Sweden's Capitalism Problem, According To Bernie
“Sweden is more capitalist than Bernie Sanders says”
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Can You Name These Obscure Body Parts?
Do you know what these obscure body parts do? I scored a paltry 63% on this fun quiz. Click here to take the quiz and see if you can do better!
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Cute Bordering On Corny But True
Cute bordering on corny, but true.
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Why Schools Stayed Open During The 1918 Pandemic
At the height of the 1918 pandemic, NYC and Chicago schools stayed open. Here’s why.
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The New Yorker's Surprisingly Funny "Everyone Hates Me
“Everyone Hates Me” – a rare treat from the otherwise lifeless New Yorker.
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A Good Long Life of Work
Luchita Hurtado, an accomplished but pretty much unknown artist, died in her Santa Monica home on August 14. She was 99, and for 80 years she worked in a variety of styles and media, including paintings…
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Before and After: Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Hiroshima and Nagasaki - click here to see photos before and after the bombs.
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Can You Pass This Basic Grammar Test
You should be able to score at least a 9 on this basic grammar test.
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Separating Myth From History: The Amazon Question
Did the Amazons really exist? Adrienne Mayor investigates…
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The amber light was introduced in the 1920s
* The amber light was introduced in the 1920s. With only a red and green signal, drivers didn’t have an interval to slow down. On busy and noisy intersections, that caused plenty of accidents. In 1920, the…
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Reconnecting With Grandma Through Collaborative Art
“Navin Rawanchaikul: A Family Reunion With Grandma” – a good family project for anyone that has a grandparent alive….
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How Badly Is the US Botching Its Response?
The US has been hit harder by COVID-19 than any other advanced economy. Have you heard that? It feels true. It’s what I’ve been reading and hearing in the media for the past several months. I just looked it up…
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Boxer Shuts Down Disrespectful Reporter With Wit
Watch how a boxer outsmarts a disrespectful reporter. This is great!
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Twenty Billion Spam Emails Daily Worldwide
About 20 billion spam emails are sent out every day around the world.
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How Easy It Is To Lie With Statistics
This is how easy it is to lie with statistics…
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Keyboard Shortcuts You Probably Don't Know
Do you know these keyboard shortcuts? I knew only two of them. Very useful.
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How To Spot A Scam
An FTC video on how to spot a scam…
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German Refugee Built World's Largest Mexican Art Collection
Bernard Lewin was born in Germany in 1906. In 1938, he fled the Nazis with his wife Edith, immigrated to the United States, and became a US citizen. He tried several professions before becoming an art dealer…
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Guggenheim's WPA Virtual Commissions Mesmerize Again
Another mesmerizing video from the Guggenheim’s WPA Virtual Commissions…
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America's First Gold Rush Happened In North Carolina
North Carolina was the site of the first gold rush in the USA in 1799, 50 years before gold was discovered in California.
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Tito Ortiz Reveals His Softer Side In Interview
Tito Ortiz had a reputation for being a bad boy in mixed martial arts. He does a good job of changing my view on that in this short interview.
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Can You Name These Colors Better Than Most?
How good are you at naming colors? Take this test and find out. (I got only 12 of 18!)
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George Will's Unexpected Guide To Progressive Politics
“A Progressive’s Guide to Political Correctness” – In this video, George Will helps progressives be more progressive.
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Six Nations Define Modern Asian-American Demographics
Six origin groups – Chinese, Indian, Filipino, Vietnamese, Korean, and Japanese – accounted for 85% of all Asian-Americans as of 2015. These groups, together, largely shape the overall demographic…
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Harvard's Affirmative Action Case Against Asian Applicants
“Harvard vs. Asians”?
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Who Actually Owns America's Massive National Debt
The US national debt (currently $26 trillion) falls into two categories: intragovernmental holdings and debt held by the public. Foreign entities own about a third of the public debt, while the rest is owned…
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Disturbed's Haunting Rendition Of The Sound Of Silence
A great, unique, and disturbing version of “The Sound of Silence” by Disturbed…
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10 Fun Facts about Golden Retrievers
(Source: Bill-Jac) 1. They consistently rank among the top 3 most popular dogs in the US. 2. They make great family dogs. Golden Retrievers are very pack-oriented. They just love hanging out with the people…
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The Band's The Weight Hits Different Now
I'm sure it's my age, but this rendition of The Weight wrecked me... in a good way.
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Guess Who's Coming To Dinner
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Cold Deserts: More Than Just Hot Sand
A desert is a large, barren expanse of land that gets less than 10 inches of rain per year. We usually think of deserts as being hot and dry – and most of them are. But there are also cold (or polar) deserts…
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FTC Warns Against Digital Consumer Scams
A few weeks ago, I told you how to get consumer “alerts” from FTC scams that are being perpetrated digitally. Here’s more consumer advice from the FTC.
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Guggenheim's Works And Process Explores Artistic Creation
Fun stuff from the Guggenheim Museum’s Works and Process project… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRlXCinYO1s&utm_medium=Email&utm_source=ExactTarget&utm_campaign=WP_Comission_071220
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Eight Essential Musical Terms Every Listener Should Know
There are 8 musical terms that every music lover should know: andante, largo, crescendo, downbeat, forte/fortissimo, piano/pianissimo, octave, and tonic. Click here for a good explanation of each one.
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Cork's Surprising Properties Make Perfect Wine Stoppers
Cork is amazing. It is a natural substance that comes from the bark of a tree. Though it looks porous, it is actually impermeable. It doesn't absorb liquid. (Well, very little.) Cork is also buoyant, meaning…
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Why Japanese Schools Flip the Teacher Rotation Model
In Japan, teachers move from class to class. Students stay in place.
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