
A Drive Around London in 1926
In 1926, British-born filmmaker Claude Friese-Greene filmed the streets of London in breathtaking color. But only recently has the British Film Institute released an extract of their restoration of Friese-Greene's footage.
1970-01-01 08:00

Watch the Star Trek: Voyager Captain Janeway Who Almost Was
Captain Janeway was originally named Nicole, and was played by Canadian actor Geneviève Bujold.
1970-01-01 08:00

A Brief History of Foosball
Foosball image via ShutterstockOutside the U.S., the sport where two teams try to kick a ball into the other side's goal without using their hands is known as “football.” However, when it comes to the tabletop version of the game, it seems impossible t
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IKEA Channels Their Furniture Assembly Instructions in Recipe Posters
IKEA instructions are a lot easier to follow in recipe form.
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15 Creative Examples of Fast Food Packaging (Both Real and Imagined)
Sometimes the packaging is even better than the food.
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70 Years Ago Today, Kurt Vonnegut Was in Slaughterhouse-Five
"Everything was beautiful, and nothing hurt."
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This Smart Go-Kart Lets Kids Speed While Parents Stay in Control
The Arrow Smart-Kart is a high tech go-kart designed to satisfy every kid's need for speed—and every parent's desire for safety.
1970-01-01 08:00

AI Is Tackling Yet Another Creative Medium: Improv Comedy
The bot has been likened to a “completely drunk comedian."
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15 Surprising Facts About Bing Crosby
You know him as the man who sang "White Christmas" and co-starred in a slew of movies with Bob Hope. But here are some facts about Bing Crosby that might surprise you.
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10 Delicious Recipes Made With Invasive Species
Yossy Arefi, via Food52
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10 Smart Facts About Idiocracy
Even its makers are wondering how they managed to make such a prescient film.
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King Kong Was Inspired By a Real-Life Komodo Dragon-Hunting Expedition
An expedition to hunt Komodo dragons and bring them to New York City in 1927 bore many similarities to the movie 'King Kong' that premiered six years later.
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