“This is immensely beautiful video, and a wonderful point of view.” — Rustmud

“Can a Masai Warrior in Africa today communicate better than Ronald Reagan could? If he’s on a cell phone, Peter Diamandis says he can.”

“While Arby’s may have one of the most famous Reubens now, its actual origin is one of the most widely disputed in sandwich history. Along with the world famous Reuben, check out where some of your other favorite sandwiches are said to have been conceived.” w/ photos

“We could all be living multiple parallel lives, because as scientists explore the outer reaches of physics and the cosmos, they’re beginning to believe that parallel universes do exist and that they might determine the fate of humanity. The word ‘Universe’ is supposed to mean everything that exists. Today, we’re almost certain that our Universe is not all there is. There really could be parallel Earths, parallel you’s, and parallel me’s. It’s hard not to wonder what our alter egos might be like, whether they are living out our most cherished dreams. But don’t forget this possibility you could already be living the dream of another you from a parallel universe.” — cornelo1801

“We were born through ingenuity and violence…”

“Where did the nerd originate, both as a word an individual and, possibly, a species? What were the original societal perceptions of the nerd? How have these changed over the decades? Enter the world of the nerd and discover for yourself this fascinating and light-hearted illustrated history of the origin of the species. Darwin, eat your heart out.” w/ photos

“When it comes to dining experiences, what drink is more culturally relevant than wine? Yet wine can be a simple or a bewildering beverage. It is the drink of celebration and ceremony, often seen to promote gracious living. At first considered a gift from the gods, wine has long been considered a drink of choice for the elite. Yet today (as throughout the ages) in impoverished countries where it is unsafe to drink the water, people can safely drink cheap wine. Wine has also been used throughout history for its medical purposes… But why is wine good for you… it’s time to find out.” w/ photos

“Several decades ago, a number of clinics used LSD to treat alcoholism with some success. But until now, no research has pulled together the results of these trials to document exactly how effective LSD was. Now a new analysis of randomized controlled trials of the drug provides evidence for a clear and consistent beneficial effect of LSD for treating alcohol dependency… While the experiments varied in the dosage used and the type of placebo physicians administered to patients, LSD had a beneficial effect on alcohol misuse in every trial.” w/ photos

“It’s the favorite of little girls the world over, associated with femininity, springtime and romance. Yet scientists this have announced that the color pink does not actually exist. Well it does, but only in our minds. The trouble lies in the fact pink is a combination of red and violet, two colors, which – if you look at a rainbow – are on the opposite sides of the spectrum… It only appears pink because certain wavelengths of light are reflected while others are absorbed, quenched, by the pigments. Therefore Pink is a reflective color, not a transmissive color – you can see it because the brain translates light bouncing off objects.” w/ photos

“It is hard to believe that a modern processor (CPU) is the most complex product in the world. What is so complex in this piece of metal? In this article, I will try to explain how a modern processer (CPU) is made from the sand.” w/ photos