Author: Josh Taylor
“Pulp Fiction” put in chronological order [infographic]
Posted by Josh Taylor / September 28, 2014Pulp Fiction is brilliant for so many reasons––not least of which is the chronological freewheeling. Some people, though, were a bit confused by Tarantino’s plot organization. If that was you, take a look at this infographic, which organizes the movie into a linear chronology:
Read MoreIrish people grossed out by American snacks [video]
Posted by Josh Taylor / September 24, 2014You know those “X nationality tries Y nationality’s snacks” videos? Most of them aren’t good, right? This one, though, is amazing. Mostly because these Irish people are 100% right about these products––they are disgusting! But we love them oh so much.
Read MoreWatch a man do 16 pull ups––using just his pinkies (and win a World Record) [video]
Posted by Josh Taylor / September 9, 2014Maibam Itomba Meitei trained for fourteen years for this moment. Now, he’s the world record holder for the most pinky pull-ups done consecutively. Watch as he absolutely crushes these pull-ups.
Read More10 fun facts about fireworks
Posted by Josh Taylor / September 6, 2014Fireworks were invented in ancient China, but originally the explosions weren’t made by gunpowder, they were made by exploding bamboo. Eventually, of course, gunpowder was used. It wasn’t until fireworks made it to Europe in the thirteenth century that gunpowder was used as a weapon.
Read MoreThe sects and subsects of Islam [infographic]
Posted by Josh Taylor / September 4, 2014With the situation in Iraq, it’s more important than ever that we understand the differences in Muslim groups. This infographic shows you what the major and minor Muslim sects are, where they’re located, and a general overview of what they believe. (The creators welcome corrections or suggestions, so if you have any of those, see the article linked below)
Read More7 employees you should fire immediately [infographic]
Posted by Josh Taylor / September 2, 2014There are seven types of employees that you need to get put on the chopping block as soon as you have the opportunity. See this infographic to figure out who will be first against the wall when you’re in charge.
Read MoreWhat it takes to make an episode of The Price is Right [video]
Posted by Josh Taylor / August 29, 2014“The Price is Right” has been on the air, in some form, for nearly sixty years! This video takes you on a behind-the-scenes tour of the program, showing you all the work that goes into an episode of the show. When you see how much work it is, you’ll be surprised how many episodes they manage to pump out!
Read MoreWhat an H-Bomb going off in space looks like [video]
Posted by Josh Taylor / August 26, 2014This video is a clip from a documentary called Trinity and Beyond, The Atomic Bomb Movie. And it’s exactly as awesome as it sounds. Narrated by William Shatner himself, this clip shows the portion of the of the movie dealing with atomic testing in space.
Read More64 famous last words
Posted by Josh Taylor / August 24, 2014When Harriet Tubman died in 1913, the famous Underground Railroad conductor’s last words were, “Swing low, sweet chariot.” Moving, poignant, and dignified. Louise-Marie-Thérèse de Saint Maurice, Comtesse de Vercellis did not have such a dignified ending. She broke wind, and then she said, “Good. A woman who can fart is not dead.” And then she died.
Read More20 gifs that explain complex science and math in a simple animation
Posted by Josh Taylor / August 14, 2014Some concepts are just too difficult to explain with words. These twenty gifs explain complicated scientific and mathematical phenomena in simple, easy to understand gifs
Read More25 brutal torture devices throughout history [video]
Posted by Josh Taylor / August 12, 2014This video is a testament to man’s inhumanity to man. From the earliest (and most valued) roots of our civilization, we’ve been cruel to each other. Watch this video to see what ways we’ve devised to hurt other people.
Read More5 ways abusive narcissists make you feel bad about yourself
Posted by Josh Taylor / August 11, 2014At some point in our lives, we’ve all encountered an abusive narcissist––and plenty of us have fallen under their spell. The thing about an abusive narcissist is this: their own egos are so huge, and they’re so manipulative, that they actually take over our lives for a time. When we finally break free, we’re left traumatized. This article lays out the five ways survivors have been abused. Knowledge leads to healing, healing leads to happiness.
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