He Says His Name Is Shawn, But I’m Pretty Sure It’s Thomas Edison Jr. Jr. Jr.

These clever inventors are killing two birds — staving off a global energy crisis and solving the problem of having to find an outlet to plug in your cellphone every half-hour — with one stone. OK, one of those birds is bigger than the other. But I repeat: These guys seem set to knock ’em dead.

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He Says His Name Is Shawn, But I’m Pretty Sure It’s Thomas Edison Jr. Jr. Jr.

environment, environment-energy, inspiring, science-or-technology, science-technology, video

Turns Out, Happiness Is Sorta Like A Muscle. And Here's How You Can Exercise It.

Check this out: Your meaningful-video addiction has some major health benefits. But don’t take my word for it. Pay close attention at 4:44 and see if you can’t relate.

BONUS: He also gives us a happiness brain hack at 7:15 that totally works!

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Turns Out, Happiness Is Sorta Like A Muscle. And Here"s How You Can Exercise It.

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Seeing A Chimpanzee React Much Like I Would Helps Me See Chimps Deserve Rights. Like I Do.

I never think too much about animal rights, and I don’t even own a pet, but as soon as I heard the case Steven Wise makes and saw the video below, it all made perfect sense.

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Seeing A Chimpanzee React Much Like I Would Helps Me See Chimps Deserve Rights. Like I Do.

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When You Hear Someone Say 'Fat,' They Have No Idea What They're Talking About

As if nutrition wasn’t confusing enough already, here’s yet another factoid that completely changes the meaning of the word “fat.” Do most people understand this distinction? Unsaturated fat chance.

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When You Hear Someone Say "Fat," They Have No Idea What They"re Talking About

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If Science Got Ruined For You In High School, Let This Comic Bring It Back

That first line could have gone either way, but I’m glad it turned out to be a poem about science. Think about all the great stuff science can accomplish. Now double it. Now get to work! Science doesn’t do itself.

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If Science Got Ruined For You In High School, Let This Comic Bring It Back

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This Old-Timey Car Is An Outrageous Reminder Of How Evil Oil Companies Are

This steam-powered car is just another outrageous example of how the oil industry has systematically been destroying any attempt at alternative-fuel-based energy. To explore the topic in more depth, check out the excellent documentary “Who Killed the Electric Car?,” which explores GM’s role in preventing electric vehicles from entering the market.

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This Old-Timey Car Is An Outrageous Reminder Of How Evil Oil Companies Are

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The More I Learn About Mosquitoes, The More I Hate Them

Mosquitoes are the world’s deadliest creature? Now I’ve heard everything. Oh, you’re serious. They even suck at looking deadly.

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The More I Learn About Mosquitoes, The More I Hate Them

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These 3 Words Can Be The Most Gut-Wrenching Thing Doctors Ever Hear. Here's Why.

The thought of doctors screwing up is terrifying. I’m not here to deny that fact. But if a doctor makes a mistake, should they be shamed into silence, or should the culture of medicine be open enough that others can learn from that mistake and overall care can improve?

Want to hear those three bone-chilling words? He first says ‘em at 7:29.

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These 3 Words Can Be The Most Gut-Wrenching Thing Doctors Ever Hear. Here"s Why.

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A Bunch Of Quick Facts You Probably Didn't Know About Earth. And A Few Things No One Knows.

Some pretty cool things here about this thin, moist layer we all live in.

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A Bunch Of Quick Facts You Probably Didn"t Know About Earth. And A Few Things No One Knows.

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We Have Been Misled By An Erroneous Map Of The World For 500 Years

It was featured in “The West Wing,” but map dishonesty is anything but fictional. Check out this clip to get an accurate look at the size of Africa.

An accurate look at Africa relative to some major countries:

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We Have Been Misled By An Erroneous Map Of The World For 500 Years

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