The Internet’s favorite factual nerd CGPGrey is back with his latest video, 5 Historical Misconceptions Rundown. Grey debunks common misconceptions in history, like the fact that Vikings really did not have horns on their helmets, or that Napoleon really wasn’t that short.
Music can be a tremendous crutch for memory. If you have a long list of names or numbers to remember, try singing it to a tune.
And that’s what’s behind The Elements Song by Tom Lehrer to help memorize the periodic table of elements. Three year old Rose has been practicing the song with her dad, and adorably performs for the whole world to see and learn.
Every generation takes their technology for granted. In the 70′s, every household had a television, toaster, and telephone. So when British science fiction author Arthur C. Clarke was interviewed in 1974 by ABC, and was asked what the year 2000 would be like, people couldn’t believe his predictions.
But today we see he amazingly predicted personal computers and The Internet spot on. In the clip that has been trending this month, he says people will all have their own personal consoles at home that connect with a main computer (think Google) to download any information.
He also correctly admits that though people will be dependent on technology more and more, it will enrich people’s lives for the better. The video is featured on LaughingSquid and Gizmodo.
Have you ever heard someone say the moon is 1.3 light-seconds away? Or that it’s a ten minute drive to the store? Nerd science channel Minute Physics asks the very interesting question, ‘Why do we measure distances with time?’ in this viral video featured on YouTubeTrends.
The NationalGeographic teamed up with world famous director and screenwriter James Cameron to bring a new Titanic special. In this sneak clip from the up coming special, James and his team show a new CGI of how they believe the great Titanic sank.
