Thailand’s Bun Bang Fai Festival – A Blast of Homemade Rockets and Community Joy

Get ready to witness a sky full of homemade rockets at Thailand’s annual Bun Bang Fai Festival in Ubon Ratchathan! From music and dance to spectacular rocket launches, this event brings together a tight-knit community of rocket enthusiasts. This annual festival is a celebration of creativity and community, as local villages and communities go head-to-head […]

Why the growth of AI in making art won’t eliminate artists

Generative AI used to recreate Drake’s voice was trained on many copyrighted songs featuring his voice. Drake appears on screen during a tribute to Lil Wayne at the Black Music Collective on Feb. 2, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) Arne Eigenfeldt, Simon Fraser University Generative artificial intelligence (AI) has been in the news, […]


“Badger, Badger, Badger” – The Web’s First Earworm Gets a Makeover for Its 20th Anniversary

If you were around on web in 2003, you probably remember “Badger, Badger, Badger” from Weebl’s Stuff, which, as far as I’m concerned, is the web’s first earworm. Fast forward to the present, and we’re celebrating its 20th birthday bash. Jonti Picking, the genius responsible for this ear-candy extravaganza, has unleashed an updated version that […]

Unveiling the Global Legacy of Jesters: Beyond Medieval Europe

Contrary to common belief, jesters weren’t confined to the medieval courts of Europe. Their legacy flourished across various times and cultures, revealing the intriguing interplay between entertainment and power. In a fascinating journey through history, Ted Ed’s Beatrice K. Otto sheds light on some of the most notorious jesters, uncovering their unique relationships with authority.

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With a need for American Sign Language interpreters on the rise, it’s a great time to start learning the language. If you have been yearning to master ASL but don’t know where to start, you’ve come to the right place. Plus, this comprehensive bundle is only $19.99. A lifetime subscription to The All-in-One American Sign […]

Did Púca Serve as the Muse Behind Donnie Darko’s Nightmare Bunny?

Dwelling in the realm between boogeyman, scapegoat, and capricious fae, the enigmatic trickster known as Púca emerges as an animal-spirit of old, once feared throughout Ireland, the Channel Islands, and England. With a history woven in mystery, Púca’s reputation spans across lands and legends. But could this shapeshifting creature possibly be the very inspiration behind […]

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Peter Capaldi and Matt Berry Breathe Life Into a FIERY Historical Letter Exchange

Possibly one of our favourite letter exchanges ever, and at London’s Freemasons’ Hall back in 2016 Matt Berry and Peter Capaldi joined us to give an incredible, hilarious reading. In 1675, the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire instructed his army to attack a fortress belonging to the Zaporozhian Cossacks. They were quickly and heavily defeated. […]

Five bizarre historic leisure activities to try with friends – from gurning to stereoscopy

Phrenology images from Vaught’s Practical Character Reader (1902). Public Domain Review Jacqui Turner, University of Reading and David Stack, University of Reading Leisure activities flourished in 19th-century Britain, as legislation was passed limiting the length of the working day and working week, giving people more free time. If you’re struggling to know how to spend […]

Why Do Americans Insist on Playing Hide-and-Seek with the Metric System?

If you grew up in the United States, you probably learned the United States Customary System (USCS) for weights and measures. USCS terms like inches, feet, pounds, and miles are derived from the British Imperial System, steeped in a long history of application and use. Any introduction to the metric system may have muddied the […]