Sure, most of us have read The Lord of the Rings, but have you ever looked at the Illustrated edition (by Tolkien himself)? Amazon is currently offering the eBook for just $1.99! If that’s not the deal of the decade, I don’t know what is! For the first time ever, a very special edition of […]
The octobass is a large bowed string instrument that was built by French luthier Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume in 1850s. As you’ll see in the video, the instrument features 3 strings and is extremely large. [MIMphx]
Learning a second language has various benefits that will enrich your life personally and professionally. If you’ve wanted to learn a new language but don’t know where to start, you’ve come to the right place. Take on a new language (or up to 14) with Babbel, now further price-dropped for a limited time only. Babbel’s […]
Life’s a glorious mess, and exurb1a’s “Everybody Is a Total Mess (and You Should Be One Too)” proves we’re all just giraffes on roller skates. From Tchaikovsky’s anxious genius to Kafka’s existential dread, history’s icons were flailing too—and that’s the point! Through wisdom from the Tao Te Ching and humanity’s darkest moments, exurb1a shows how […]
Long before Middle-earth captured our imaginations, J.R.R. Tolkien was crafting another enchanting world—this one for his children. From 1920 to 1943, Tolkien brought Father Christmas to life through a series of letters, penned annually to delight his family. These weren’t your ordinary holiday notes. This video from Nerd of the Rings explores how Tolkien’s creativity […]
Ever caught yourself—or your kid—sounding like you’ve just stepped off a flight from another hemisphere after binge-watching a show? In this episode of Otherwords, Erica Brozovsky, Ph.D., explores how TV can sprinkle a little linguistic magic (or chaos?) into our speech. Some parents are concerned (or thrilled?) that their kids might be developing an Australian […]
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The holiday season has arrived, and what better way to celebrate than by combining the magic of pop culture with festive cheer? This year’s holiday edition of Montreal Comiccon brought a super fun mix of creativity and holiday spirit to the Montreal Convention Centre. From superheroes sporting Santa hats to beloved characters decked out in […]