Ketchup: the red stuff that makes fries worth eating, burgers complete, and hot dogs… controversial. But did you know America’s favorite condiment started as a gooey stew of fermented fish guts slowly cooked in the sun? That’s not a punchline, that’s history! And also possibly a biohazard. In this video from Great Big Story, we […]
Behold! Behold! Gather ’round, for I present to you a captivating compendium of seven extraordinary Norse mythological creatures, accompanied by intriguing tidbits about their nature. [Source | Via MC]
Why does English have a word like defenestration (the act of throwing someone out a window) but no commonly used term for “the day after tomorrow”? Why do phrases like “you are the s**t” and “you ain’t s**t” mean totally different things while both somehow still function as insults or compliments depending on the vibe? […]
Real-life D&D character alert! Meet Götz von Berlichingen (1480-1562), the knight who got his arm blasted off by a cannon, replaced it with a badass iron hand, kept questing for over 40 years, wrote poetry, punched merchants, kidnapped a bishop, and retired drunk in a castle. His life was basically a medieval action RPG! This […]
Ever felt something so specific and strange, but had no words to describe it? You’re not alone. Human emotions are wonderfully complex, and sometimes, the English language just doesn’t cut it. Here’s a fascinating list of 23 oddly specific emotions you’ve likely felt but never knew had a name. [Sources: The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows […]
“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. […]