Butterfly in the sky… you can go twice as high! Admit it, you just sang that out loud. For over 20 years, Reading Rainbow made kids believe that books weren’t just homework assignments in disguise, they were passports to whole new worlds. And now, after nearly two decades away, this beloved series is soaring back […]
Just follow these simple instructions to create the perfect shakespearean insult: [Via]
Swear words: humanity’s greatest invention right after fire, the wheel, and accidentally stepping on Lego bricks. From Roman graffiti that basically said “Yo, you’re a loser,” to Viking roast battles that could end your social life, this video is a masterclass in how humans have been cussing since forever. This video dives into the weird, […]
Check out this informative list of nouns for various animal collectives such as a cackle of hyenas or a murder of crows. Unfortunately, the name for a group of pugs isn’t there: A grumble of pugs! [Source: Source: The WriteAtHome Blog | Via MC]
Ottawa Comiccon 2025 has come and gone, and wow, what a ride! Over 40,000 fans stormed the EY Centre once again this year for a weekend of capes, lightsabers, foam armor, and pure geeky joy! We’ve been covering the con since 2016, and trust us, this year’s cosplay lineup was nothing short of legendary. From […]
This AI-generated image spread far and wide in the wake of Hurricane Helene in 2024. AI-generated image circulated on social media Adam Nemeroff, Quinnipiac University You’ve probably encountered images in your social media feeds that look like a cross between photographs and computer-generated graphics. Some are fantastical – think Shrimp Jesus – and some are […]
You know that weird yodel-scream Goofy makes when he falls off a cliff? Yeee-HOO-hoo-hooey! Well, turns out it’s basically the Wilhelm Scream of cartoons. Youtube channel Mixed Signals dug into the history of the “Goofy Holler,” tracing it from Alpine roots to Disney stardom, then off on its own career, popping up in movies and […]
Ever wondered why your cat looks like it’s dressed for a fancy gala or wrapped in imported silk? In this video, Dr. Erica Brozovsky from PBS’s Otherwords uncovers the origins of cat breed names, like calico (a cotton from India), tuxedo (named after Tuxedo, NY), and tabby (taffeta silk from Iraq). Turns out, your cat […]