Loads of American states have their own unique barbecue styles, and each of those states think they have the best BBQ in the world. There’s no way to prove objectively who has the best BBQ, but there is one worthwhile test: the kid test. Kids don’t have a filter––and while most kids of have weird food preferences, you know that they’re going to be super honest when they like something. Take a look and leave your own favorites in the comments.

Fleetwood Mac’s “Rumors” withstands the test of time––even forty years after it was released, it still sounds fresh and relevant. Many albums from the 1970s fail that test, so what makes “Rumors” so special? In this video, Nerdwriter does a deep analysis of “Dreams” from that album. Specifically, he looks at the creative process for that song, describing how different members of the band added to the song in their own unique ways. 

Universal basic income is basically free money. The idea that governments give all their people a certain income no matter what. Sounds good, right? Right, until you start thinking about it more. Then you might wonder, well if you give everyone free money, surely people will be irresponsible with that money? Especially the poor people? Actually, studies reveal that it’s an unfortunate myth that poor people are bad with their money. This video digs into much more than that, too, looking at how other unemployment help works. 

The days of free airline meals are long gone, but many of us still remember eating an airline meal. And, if you’re lucky enough to get a first class upgrade bump, you have a more recent memory of eating airline food. This video explains how those airline meals are made, from the beginning to the end. It also explains how the chefs make sure that the food survives transportation from the kitchen tot he plane, then reheating in an atmosphere not exactly conducive to high quality food.

If you think that there are more and more horror movies lately, you’re not wrong. Horror movies are money-making machines, so studios keep making them. This video runs through the epic profit margins of some of the latest horror hits, and then explains what it is about those movies that make such money. One reason is advertising. It’s easier to advertise the suspense of a horror movie than it is the funniness of a comedy or the action of an action movie without spoiling them. 

There’s a Simpsons episode in which Bart steals a Ned Flanders’s incredibly elaborate hot chocolate. In this Binging with Babish installment, he teaches you how to make this hot cocoa, which is a lot like a s’mores hot chocolate you’d pay ten bucks for at a coffee shop. It’s perfect for sipping on at the end of a long Christmas day, and you likely have most of the ingredients in your house already. If you wish to add some booze…then that’s your choice. 

German Christmas markets are famous world over. Glühwein, sausages, beautifully handmade crafts, and so on make for a beautiful winter afternoon. But did you know that Germans themselves love English Christmas markets? The English, it turns out, do Christmas unlike anyone in the world. These two Germans explain some of their favorite purchases from an English market. 

Have you ever wondered why Santa always wear red? He’s rarely seen outside of his infamous red coat and hat, so when did he develop his favorite outfit? This video digs into the history of Santa’s outfit, and not only of the outfit but also of Saint Nick himself. Starting with the eponymous saint and working up to nineteenth-century New York Dutch immigrant communities and Coca-Cola, you’ll learn how Santa got his fashion sense. So sit back and learn how advertising helped cement Santa’s style. 

Many of us are preparing to make elaborate Christmas meals. With the family coming over, there’s a lot of pressure in such meals. So take a minute to relax and laugh at this cooking video. These folks trained a predictive-text artificial intelligence using a bunch of recipes, and the result is this incredible, surreal Thanksgiving dinner. If something goes wrong while you’re making Christmas dinner, then just show your family this video––it could be always be worse. 

“A Christmas Story” is one of the most iconic Christmas films of all time. Most of you reading this have probably seen it at least fifty times. That means you probably remember the hilarious Peking Duck freakout from the movie. If that scene gets your mouth watering, even just a little bit, then you might like this video. Binging with Babish teaches you how to make that Chinese-style fried duck, if you’re willing to put in the work.

It takes a ton of energy to get thirteen kilojoules, as Styropyro figured out when he finally set to work building this behemoth of a laser cannon. It’s so powerful, in fact, that it destroys the specially made lenses he used for this laser cannon. It may be scary enough that this guy is storying twenty kJs in his garage––enough energy to kill you instantly, but making the laser cannon is even scarier. But even that isn’t the most thought-provoking aspect to this video: most of the equipment he uses in this project comes from household appliances. 

You don’t need bulging muscles or a gnarly steroid habit to rip a phonebook in half. Heck, even the weakest guy or gal in the room can rip a phonebook in half with a little practice and the right technique. Watch this how-to video, grab a couple magazines to warm up with, and then give it a shot. Bring some phone books to your next social gathering and stun that jerk in the office who keeps bullying you. Then just stare into his eyes and drop the ripped up phonebook.