The Lord of the Rings: Random Facts That Every Fan Should Know – Part II
If you missed the parts we’ve published so far, they’re available here. [Via 9gag]
Category Archives: Culture
Master the Art of Speaking in Six Distinct American Accents [Video]
Let’s embark on a journey through diverse american accents with Youtuber Interactive English. In this video, the host covers 6 different American accents: The New York accent, the Boston Accent, the southern drawl and the southern twang, the Minnesota accent, and finally, the California (Valley) acccent. [Interactive English]
The Lord of the Rings: Random Facts That Every Fan Should Know – Part I
[Via GT | 9gag]
Unveiling the Extraordinary Legacy of STAN LEE: A Captivating Documentary [Official Trailer]
Discover the extraordinary legacy of Stan Lee, the man behind the Marvel universe, in an inspiring Disney+ documentary that will begin streaming on June 16 on Disney+. I can’t wait to watch it! Just hearing the man’s voice brought tears to my eyes. [Marvel Entertainment]
Conlang Chronicles: Unraveling the Quirky Origins of Klingon, Elvish, and Other Made-Up Languages
Is it truly possible to create a language from scratch? Many people have certainly tried, J.R.R. Tolkien being one of them, but does anyone actually speak these languages? Let’s find out in this episode of Otherwords hosted by Dr. Erica Brozovsky. [Storied]
41 Viral Selfies of History [Gallery]
What if you could go back in time and give a smartphone to various important historical figures, allowing them to capture one important moment in the history of mankind? Here is a gallery of 41 viral selfies of history as seen through the lens of a phone and a tweet! The Discovery of Fire
Storied: Why Do Cyborgs Inspire Special Fear in Humans?
Advances in technology are always met with some degree of technophobia—and villainization. And cyborgs represent a special kind of fear inherent in losing ourselves in the technologies we create. Listen as Dr. Emily Zarka explores the world of cyborgs and why they inspire fear in the hearts of humans. [Storied]
12 Of The Most Important Cities In History – And Why They Fell From The Top
In ancient times, the most powerful and influential cities in the world were located primarily in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Places like Alexandria, Jericho, and Carthage once were thought to be as influential or powerful as cities like London, Tokyo, or Washington, DC, are today. By the 21st century, the majority of cities […]
13 Tiny Illustrated Science Fiction Stories
Twitter user @smllwrlds is creating one illustrated tiny sci-fi story per day for the rest of the year. Here are a few of our favorites so far. They’re all really quite excellent! And that's one month down! In 2023, I’m creating an illustrated tiny sci-fi story every day. Here’s 031/365: pic.twitter.com/nqXEOhHj7Y — small worlds (@smllwrlds) […]
Unicorns: Magical Icons or Violent Beasts?
Nowadays, popular culture is teeming with unicorns. They can be found in movies, TV shows, toys, clothing, and books for both children and adults. However, it’s worth noting that the magical beast with a spiralized horn we all know is merely one of the several versions of unicorns that have been present in folklore throughout […]