A weekly show where knowledge junkies get their fix of trivia-tastic information. This week, John discusses some not-so-spooky facts about Halloween. Mental Floss Video on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mf_video Select Images and Footage provided by Shutterstock: www.shutterstock.com —- Website: http://www.mentalfloss.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mental_floss Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/mentalflossma… Store: http://store.mentalfloss.com/ (enter promo code: “YoutubeFlossers” for 15% off!)
Monthly Archives: October 2014
Extra: STV Election Walkthrough
Footnote to PitAK: STV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8XOZJkozfI Also, STICKERS! http://goo.gl/eUAQid
Footnote * from STV: Proportional Systems vs STV
Footnote to PitAK: STV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8XOZJkozfI Also, STICKERS! http://goo.gl/eUAQid
Footnote † from STV: Switch To STV
Footnote to PitAK: STV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8XOZJkozfI Also, STICKERS! http://goo.gl/eUAQid
Footnote ‡ from STV: Hare Vs Droop
Footnote to PitAK: STV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8XOZJkozfI Also, STICKERS! http://goo.gl/eUAQid
50 AMAZING Facts to Blow Your Mind! #10
Thanks for watching, and subscribe for new videos every weekday! Subscribe: http://bit.ly/SubToMattSantoro | Podcast: http://bit.ly/SubToMSPodcast Catch up on my latest uploads! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLe7K6kDBf74EgSlmhy6Wavip716_-JRPG&playnext=1&index=2 Watch more: Creepy, Scary, and Chilling Topics! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLe7K6kDBf74HK4A_zHEB-aQLNEErSikq5&playnext=1&index=2 50 Amazing Facts to Blow Your Mind! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLe7K6kDBf74Hp_q_-bs6g5Ulju0Lp__Ss&playnext=1&index=2 Mysterious, Cryptic, and Mystical Topics! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLe7K6kDBf74F_S6Jt4inbGZM6kfZ4Y2ar&playnext=1&index=2 Fascinating, Amazing, and Funny Topics! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLe7K6kDBf74GbkIhmSYCfb0Ctc1sl8-v5&playnext=1&index=2 All-Time Most Popular Videos! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLe7K6kDBf74GcJABXEUfqDHSIlBojZZQO&playnext=1&index=2 […]
The Golden Ratio vs. The Rule of Thirds
When it comes to photography, there is a debate whether or not the Golden Ratio is better than the Rule of Thirds. Join Tara as she discusses the importance of these. Read More: What is the ‘Golden Ratio’ and why is it better than the ‘Rule of Thirds?’ http://photo.stackexchange.com/questions/8965/what-is-the-golden-ratio-and-why-is-it-better-than-the-rule-of-thirds “Somebody recently told me that I […]
Sparks from Falling Water: Kelvin’s Thunderstorm
The physics behind Kelvin’s Thunderstorm explained. No, it is not a practical way of generating electricity, which is why we use turbines at hydro stations. This video goes into more detail about the phenomenon demonstrated in this Hunger Games collab video: http://youtu.be/Rwa26CXG1fc
The 80-20 Rule Explained (Pareto Principle)
The 80/20 rule or Pareto principle comes up a lot in economics and business. But why does this pattern emerge? I show why using a paper clip experiment. Note: VSauce later made a video about Zipf’s law that uses this same experiment but does the math incorrectly. The long tail should be for the single […]
Politics in the Animal Kingdom: Single Transferable Vote
The 2014 Midterm Elections are coming up in the United States so it’s time for another installment of ‘Politics of the Animal Kingdom’. Make sure to start at part one if you haven’t seen them all: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7tWHJfhiyo&list=PL7679C7ACE93A5638 Also, Stickers! http://dftba.com/products/politics-in-the-animal-kingdom-sticker-set Official discussion at: http://www.reddit.com/r/cgpgrey Politics in the Animal Kingdom: Single Transferable Vote from CGPGrey EXTRA: […]
Where Did Last Names Come From? – Big Questions (Ep. 8)
A weekly show where we endeavor to answer one of your big questions. This week, “Camryn Wiens” asks: “Where did last names come from ?” — Mental Floss Video on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mf_video Select Images and Footage provided by Shutterstock: www.shutterstock.com Want more of Craig? https://www.youtube.com/wheezywaiter https://www.youtube.com/thegoodstuff —- Website: http://www.mentalfloss.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mental_floss Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/mentalflossma… Store: http://store.mentalfloss.com/ […]
Your Brain On MDMA
What does MDMA actually do to your brain? Watch our Science Taste Challenge: http://youtu.be/SXtg-9Q6Iew SUBSCRIBE! http://bit.ly/10kWnZ7 — Links to follow us below — Instagram and Twitter: @whalewatchmeplz and @mitchellmoffit Clickable: http://bit.ly/16F1jeC and http://bit.ly/15J7ube Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1fjWszw Twitter: http://bit.ly/1d84R71 Tumblr: http://bit.ly/1amIPjF Vine: Search “AsapSCIENCE” on vine! Written and created by Mitchell Moffit (twitter @mitchellmoffit) and Gregory Brown […]
30 Unusual Wills – mental_floss on YouTube (Ep.226)
A weekly show where knowledge junkies get their fix of trivia-tastic information. This week, John discusses some rather odd wishes of the recently deceased. Mental Floss Video on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mf_video Select Images and Footage provided by Shutterstock: www.shutterstock.com —- Website: http://www.mentalfloss.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mental_floss Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/mentalflossma… Store: http://store.mentalfloss.com/ (enter promo code: “YoutubeFlossers” for 15% off!)
Las matematicas son para siempre | Eduardo Saenz de Cabezon | TEDxRiodelaPlata
Never miss a talk! SUBSCRIBE to the TEDx channel: http://bit.ly/1FAg8hB This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. ¿Cómo usar las matemáticas para expresar tu amor por otra persona? Eduardo Sáenz de Cabezón nos da una respuesta muy inesperada. Eduardo Sáenz de Cabezón une la ciencia con el […]
The Man Who Set Up His Own Toll Road, Without Permission
http://tomscott.com – @tomscott – Welcome to the Kelston Toll Road: Fed up with a 14-mile diversion caused by a landslip, businessman Mike Watts has taken a £300,000 risk and set up his own private toll road. It costs £2 for cars to travel the 400 metres — which is slightly less than the cost of […]
10 Most CURSED MOVIES Ever Created!
Thanks for watching, and subscribe for new videos every weekday! Subscribe: http://bit.ly/SubToMattSantoro | Podcast: http://bit.ly/SubToMSPodcast Catch up on my latest uploads! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLe7K6kDBf74EgSlmhy6Wavip716_-JRPG&playnext=1&index=2 Watch more: Creepy, Scary, and Chilling Topics! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLe7K6kDBf74HK4A_zHEB-aQLNEErSikq5&playnext=1&index=2 50 Amazing Facts to Blow Your Mind! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLe7K6kDBf74Hp_q_-bs6g5Ulju0Lp__Ss&playnext=1&index=2 Mysterious, Cryptic, and Mystical Topics! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLe7K6kDBf74F_S6Jt4inbGZM6kfZ4Y2ar&playnext=1&index=2 Fascinating, Amazing, and Funny Topics! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLe7K6kDBf74GbkIhmSYCfb0Ctc1sl8-v5&playnext=1&index=2 All-Time Most Popular Videos! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLe7K6kDBf74GcJABXEUfqDHSIlBojZZQO&playnext=1&index=2 […]
Why Britain Uses Separate Hot and Cold Taps
http://tomscott.com – @tomscott – Why don’t we use mixer taps? I’ve talked about the British plug before, and how it’s a wonderful design: British plumbing, on the other hand, still leaves a lot to be desired.