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This infographic if funny, fascinating, surprising… Delta IV vs. Dodge Truck So why compare a pickup truck and a gigantic rocket? Because they both have roughly the same carrying capacity. The Delta IV puts 28,000 pounds into geosynchronous orbit, while the Dodge truck can haul 25,000 pounds of cargo around the country. It’s a great [...]
Going to prison seems a little harsh, but the education aspect is refreshing: If you would like to learn more about the difference between climate and weather, these links can help: – How Weather Works – How Global Warming Works [[[Jump to previous Funny...]]] If you would like to follow Brainstuff on Twitter or Facebook, [...]
It’s a shovel and a whole lot more – a pick, a knife, a saw, a grappling hook, a wire cutter, a ruler – it even makes Julienne fries! Can you buy one in Wal-Mart? See also: – How Hydraulic Machines Work – 10 Multifunction Tools on the Market [[[Jump to previous Funny]]] If you [...]
How to wash a cat, version 1 (the first 1:10 could be fast-forwarded): How to wash a cat, version 2 (might contain a single profanity – please do not watch if profanities are uncomfortable to you): It doesn’t have to be this way, however. The following video suggests that you: 1- Start bathing your cat [...]
In this illusion, it’s funny that you can look at the same video and hear two completely different things… “What’s remarkable about this illusion is, even knowing how its done, doesn’t seem to make a difference…” “When the brain has conflicting information it tries to make sense of the conflict. And depending what type of [...]
Funny… The initiative to change the state seal in Washington state
by Marshall Brain | November 2, 2010
In the state of Washington, they have a program called “Initiative to the People”, where normal citizens can get initiatives onto the general ballot. The Initiatives are framed as yes/no questions, and voters pick yes or no in response to each initiative. As described here, any registered voter can submit initiatives with a $5 filing [...]
It will make you smile this morning – really! Normally when someone even mentions the word ventriloquist, I am running in the opposite direction. But that really is well done. For more info see: How does ventriloquism work?. [[[Jump to previous Funny...]]]
Meet Sean Stephenson: He suffered more than 200 bone fractures by age eighteen, reached a height of only three feet, and is permanently confined to a wheelchair. Despite his challenges, he took a stand for a quality of life that has inspired millions of people around the world, including Tony Robbins, Richard Branson, and President [...]
I do not know why this video is funny, but it definitely invokes laughter the first time you see it. In order for it to make sense, you have to understand a little about the game Minecraft. If you are devoid of Minecraft knowledge you should look here first…
The video opens with, “Today we are going to conduct an experiment…”
The video then asks, “Can Mark really defy science???”
You be the judge…
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