Superblocks: How Barcelona is taking city streets back from cars
Adults Cities Global Warming TransportationModern cities are designed for cars. But the city of Barcelona is testing out an urban design trick that can give cities back to pedestrians.
What to Do About Being Clumsy
Adults Psychology Relationships SocietyBeing clumsy is one of the most humiliating of scenarios. We need to learn to make friends with our 'inner idiot'.
Why people think they see ghosts
Adults Psychology SpiritualityEven though there is no scientific evidence that ghosts exist, you may not be crazy if you see one.
Pay-It-Forward Pizza | Rosa's Fresh Pizza // 60 Second Docs
Adults Food Personal Finance SocietyAt Rosa's Fresh Pizza in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, pies aren't just for paying customers. In a pay-it-forward pizza initiative that began three years ago, people who lunch at the neighborhood pizzeria can donate a dollar and provide a slice for homeless people who otherwise can't afford it, using a system of Post-It notes to keep track of slices that can be redeemed. So far, says owner Mason Wartman, the community has given away more than 150,000 free slices -- plus an immeasurable amount of dignity -- to the homeless.
LITERATURE - George Orwell
Adults Books Creativity HistoryGeorge Orwell is the most famous English language writer of the 20th century, the author of Animal Farm and 1984. What was he trying to tell us and what is his genius?
How to spot a misleading graph - Lea Gaslowitz
Adults Visual Design WorkWhen they're used well, graphs can help us intuitively grasp complex data. But as visual software has enabled more usage of graphs throughout all media, it has also made them easier to use in a careless or dishonest way - and as it turns out, there are plenty of ways graphs can mislead and outright manipulate. Lea Gaslowitz shares some things to look out for.
Off-Road Kid | World Off-Road Championship Series // 60 Second Docs
Adults Sports Transportation10-year-old Austin Thompson isn't an average kid -- he's also a top competitor in the World Off Road Championship Series, racing in 170 class events. With his younger sister as his co-pilot and support from his cheering parents at every race, Austin's family believe it takes a shared effort to succeed in competitive off-roading -- and in life.
How ancient Romans made stronger concrete than today
Adults Cities Construction HistoryMany structures built by ancient Romans around 2,000 years ago are still standing, and some are still in excellent condition. Over the last decade, researchers have come discover the Romans' secret concrete recipe that has maintained so many of its now-ancient buildings.
Why there are twice as many solar jobs as coal jobs
Adults Global Warming Technology WorkAmerica is changing how it gets its energy, and coal is losing out.
Binging with Babish: Tomate du Saltambique from The West Wing
Adults Creativity FoodPresident Josiah Bartlet, apart from being a charismatic and noble leader of these United States, had a real thing for food. Be it the Butterball turkey hotline or pumpkin soup with cheese gnocchi, the man knew both good policy and food. If only he weren't a figment of Aaron Sorkin's imagination, much like this interpretation of Alain Passard's dessert tomato.
The Problem With Perfectionism
Adults Human PsychologyWe aim for perfection without a correct idea of what perfection might demand from us. To strengthen our resolve, we need to improve our picture of what sacrifices any achievement will demand.
Who Lives At The Bottom Of The Mariana Trench?
Adults Animals Environment NatureCreepy Monsters At The Bottom Of The Mariana Trench.
How the Pyramids Were Built (Pyramid Science Part 1!)
Adults Construction HistoryWho built the pyramids? The colossal geometric monuments found at Giza and elsewhere in Egypt are some of Earth's most impressive constructions. Pyramids are truly wonders of the ancient and modern world.
How the Pyramids Were Built (Pyramid Science Part 2!)
Adults Construction HistoryJust because something is difficult doesn't mean it's impossible. Over the past centuries, archaeologists, historians, and engineers have reconstructed a great deal of the technology and science used to build the Egyptian pyramids. This week we look at ancient Egyptian mathematics, building techniques, tools, and culture to reconstruct the Great Pyramid's construction.
Dog Hair Clothes | Knit Your Dog // 60 Second Docs
Adults Animals BusinessJeannie Sanke of Evanston, Illinois, knits with one of the world's most unusual materials: wool from dog hair. A proud mom to multiple dogs, Jeannie realized one day that their endless supply of hair didn't have to go to waste -- then picked up her drop spindle and started to knit. Now she sells these completely cruelty-free clothes in her Etsy shop, Knit Your Dog, where people pay her as much as $800 for a dog hair sweater.
Where did English come from? - Claire Bowern
Adults History LanguageWhen we talk about 'English', we often think of it as a single language. But what do the dialects spoken in dozens of countries around the world have in common with each other, or with the writings of Chaucer? Claire Bowern traces the language from the present day back to its ancient roots, showing how English has evolved through generations of speakers.