These Guys Get to Fly the Goodyear Blimp
Hey there, blimpy boy, flying through the sky so fancy-free . . . [youtube width=”640″]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67YgVRZS8Z4[/youtube]
Humour
Ripped from today’s headlines.
How to Rebuild the World from Scratch
Lewis Dartnell is the author of The Knowledge: How to Rebuild the World from Scratch; we’re glad it’s in book form, because this video definitely won’t be accessible after the grid goes down and the zombies start marching. Or shuffling. [youtube width=”640″]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWeFl5iMeOs[/youtube]
You Can be Swayed By Group Opinion, But Just for 3 Days
Not only is laughing good for you, making others laugh is good for your career
We like to think that we’re independent-minded, but the truth is the people around us can influence the clothes we wear, the music we listen to, and the opinions we hold. However, according to a new study, the effect only lasts for three days. The study, published in Psychological Science, … Read More
Celebrity Charity Endorsements Don’t Work
Know that Bono endorses a bunch of charities, but can’t remember exactly which ones? Well, you’re not alone; new research suggests that celebrity endorsements don’t really help charities, but they sure as hell help said celebrities. Writing in the International Journal of Cultural Studies, researchers say that celebrities aren’t effective … Read More
Why Video Games and Netflix Won’t Reduce Your High Stress
We love video games as much as the next guy—or maybe more than the next guy—but if there’s one thing they won’t do, it’s reduce stress. Neither do movies, TV, or other media. According to a study published in the Journal of Communication, high stressed people who play video games … Read More
