“Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra.” Not just a phrase, an idea. A reminder that true understanding doesn’t come from words alone, but from shared meaning. This video explores Darmok, the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode that quietly defines the heart of the series. It’s not about battles or anomalies, but about the universal struggle […]
Uhhhhh… hey, butt-munches. Huh huh huh. The Weird History Channel has unleashed Beavis: The Complete History of Beavis and Butt-Head, a fun deep-dive into the rise, fall, and resurrection of America’s favorite couch-dwelling morons. From their humble beginnings smacking frogs with bats to surviving angry senators, fire bans, and an almost-live-action disaster, this documentary covers […]
You open your inbox and there it is: your boss has “looped you in” to “pivot the strategy” and “drill down” for “key takeaways” before tomorrow’s “stand-up.” If you’ve ever wondered about the corporate jargon origins of these phrases, get ready to roll your eyes so hard you’ll see last quarter’s KPIs flash before you. […]
Before she became the snake-haired Gorgon whose gaze turned men to stone, Medusa was a devoted maiden of Athena. But after a brutal assault by Poseidon in the goddess’s temple, Athena punished Medusa — not the god—transforming her into a creature feared by all. Hunted by “heroes” seeking fame, Medusa took refuge in a cave… […]
The United Kingdom: Home of fish and chips, driving on the left, and roughly 47,293 different ways to say the word “water.” Despite being about the size of Oregon, this rain-soaked cluster of islands somehow crams in more accents than there are Pokémon in the entire Pokédex. In his latest video, Patrick Foote of Name […]
Cowabunga, dudes! If you grew up in the ’80s or ’90s, chances are your childhood was stuffed with pizza, and you might have four green sewer-dwelling ninjas to thank for that. In this totally tubular video, The Weird History Food channel takes a look at how the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles didn’t just fight the […]
Vampires have always had a thing for transformation, but it’s not just about their shape-shifting powers. One moment, they’re terrifying, bloodthirsty fiends, and the next, they’re brooding, sparkly heartthrobs. So, why the switch? This video from Storied takes us on a journey through the vampire’s evolution, from Dracula’s bushy unibrow to the sultry, sparkling Cullens […]
Ever feel like your vocabulary just isn’t cutting it when trying to express that oddly specific emotion or describe that uniquely punchable face? Enter the world of German compound words, where linguistic precision meets comedic brilliance. Take Ohrfeigengesicht, for instance. Literally translating to “slap-in-the-face face,” it’s the perfect term for that smug, self-satisfied look that […]
Behold, fellow math nerds, May the 4th is over, today is Square Root Day (05/05/25)! That glorious, rare alignment of numbers when the month and the day are both the square root of the last two digits of the year. It only happens nine times per century, which makes it rarer than a shiny Pokémon […]
Get ready to dive into a world of capes, armor, lightsabers, and amazing creativity! Laval Comiccon 2025 lit up Place Bell this weekend, bringing together an incredible community of fans, artists, and of course — a bunch of amazing cosplayers! We spent the weekend capturing as many amazing costumes as we could, and now we’re […]