Superblocks: How Barcelona is taking city streets back from cars
AdultsCitiesGlobal WarmingTransportation...Modern 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
AdultsPsychologyRelationshipsSociety...Being 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
AdultsPsychologySpiritualityScience...Even 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
AdultsFoodPersonal FinanceSociety...At 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
AdultsBooksCreativityHistoryGeorge 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
AdultsVisual DesignWorkData Science...When 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
AdultsSportsTransportationFamily10-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
AdultsCitiesConstructionHistory...Many 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
AdultsGlobal WarmingTechnologyWork...America is changing how it gets its energy, and coal is losing out.
Binging with Babish: Tomate du Saltambique from The West Wing
AdultsCreativityFoodEntertainment...President 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
AdultsHumanPsychologySelfWe 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?
AdultsAnimalsEnvironmentNature...Creepy Monsters At The Bottom Of The Mariana Trench.
Wildlife crossings stop roadkill. Why aren't there more?
AdultsAnimalsNatureEnvironment...A better way for animals to cross the road.
How the Pyramids Were Built (Pyramid Science Part 1!)
AdultsConstructionHistoryEngineeringWho 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!)
AdultsConstructionHistoryEngineeringJust 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
AdultsAnimalsBusinessPets...Jeannie 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
AdultsHistoryLanguageWhen 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.