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Understanding Brakes

2024-04-26 02:48
Author George P Thomas Thursday, April 25, 2024 - 21:48 Importance and Common Misconceptions Discussed in Uncle… Read More

The Tail Craze

2024-03-26 08:49
Author George P Thomas Tuesday, March 26, 2024 - 03:49 A Furry Fiasco or Fashion Forward?In the ever-evolving la… Read More

What Killed MTV?

2024-03-18 07:49
Author George P Thomas Monday, March 18, 2024 - 02:49 According to this video by Patrick Cc, MTV used to be a mu… Read More

The Great Neutering

2024-03-15 07:49
Author George P Thomas Friday, March 15, 2024 - 02:49 A Humorous Take on Spaying and Neutering Wild City Dweller… Read More

How To Do Your Own Taxes

2024-03-12 04:33
Author George P Thomas Monday, March 11, 2024 - 23:33 Filing your own federal income tax return may seem dauntin… Read More

Where Did They Go?

2024-03-07 07:14
Author George P Thomas Thursday, March 7, 2024 - 01:14 This video is about a group of extinct hominins called Pa… Read More

Genealogy Help

2024-03-06 03:40
Author George P Thomas Tuesday, March 5, 2024 - 21:40 Researching genealogy can be a rewarding journey into your… Read More

Penetrating Oil Showdown

2024-02-20 09:16
Author George P Thomas Tuesday, February 20, 2024 - 03:16 In this video, Todd conducted a showdown between diffe… Read More

Spark Plug Panic Attack

2024-02-16 21:42
Author George P Thomas Friday, February 16, 2024 - 15:42 In his latest video, Kenny describes a close call he ha… Read More

When Fish Took Their First Breath

2018-10-31 18:02
When Fish Took Their First BreathAuthor: Josh WelchIt is common knowledge that life started in the ocean long before it moved to the land.  Until 385 million years ago only plants… Read More

Where Did All These Viruses Come From?

2018-10-17 20:42
Where Did All These Viruses Come From?Author: Josh WelchViruses are strange things that are not quite living, but not quite non-living either.  They are bits of RNA or DNA that are… Read More

Fail Friday: More Fails For October 2018

2018-10-12 17:32
Fail Friday: More Fails For October 2018Author: Josh WelchThe fall weather continues to push its way into the country and the #FailFriday videos keep on rolling in.  The combinatio… Read More

After America Is Gone

2018-10-10 19:54
After America Is GoneAuthor: Josh WelchOver the last couple of centuries the United States of America has occupied many different lands for varied periods of time.  Some occupation… Read More

The Strange Animals Of The Triassic

2018-10-08 02:41
The Strange Animals Of The TriassicAuthor: Josh WelchThe Triassic period was a strange time that came between two huge mass extinction events.  Creatures that appeared during this… Read More

It Once Rained For Two Million Years

2018-10-01 20:29
It Once Rained For Two Million YearsAuthor: Josh WelchLong before humans existed and even before most recognizable dinosaurs existed, it rained for two million years.  This was at… Read More

From Dinosaurs To Humans

2018-09-25 18:32
From Dinosaurs To HumansAuthor: Josh WelchOver the last several months I have been posting these videos from the PBS Eons YouTube channel.  Each video is a snapshot of our planet a… Read More

Fail Friday: More September 2018 Fails

2018-09-21 18:49
Fail Friday: More September 2018 FailsAuthor: Josh WelchWelcome to the first weekend of fall 2018, which also means it is the first #FailFriday of fall.  Let me tell you, this fail… Read More

Pole Saws Tested

2018-09-20 18:43
Pole Saws TestedAuthor: Josh WelchIf you have trees, then you no doubt have a need to trim those trees.  Trimming trees from the ground is easy, until you need to trim limbs that a… Read More

Natural Vs Artificial Flavors

2018-09-19 17:56
Natural Vs Artificial FlavorsAuthor: Josh WelchWhen you go shopping for food you are probably overwhelmed by the number of products that appear to be the same, but one is labeled as "Na… Read More

The Soul Of Japan

2018-09-18 19:16
The Soul Of JapanAuthor: Josh WelchI am going to start featuring videos from this very interesting and educational YouTube channel called Rare Earth.  Rare Earth is hosted by Evan… Read More

The Tale Of Spinosaurus

2018-09-17 19:18
The Tale Of SpinosaurusAuthor: Josh WelchJust over 100 years ago in 1912, a fossil collector Categories: Animals and NatureHistoryScience and TechnologyRead more about The Tale Of… Read More

The Age Of Reptiles

2018-09-11 18:15
The Age Of ReptilesAuthor: Josh WelchWhen we think about animals of the distant past, the first thing that comes to the minds of many people are dinosaurs.  Dinosaurs are kind of h… Read More

What Do We Know About Polyphasic Sleep?

2018-09-06 17:43
What Do We Know About Polyphasic Sleep?Author: Josh WelchLike many people I love to sleep, so whenever I heard about polyphasic sleep patterns I was intrigued and wanted to learn more… Read More

This Strange Animal Split In Two

2018-09-05 19:50
This Strange Animal Split In TwoAuthor: Josh WelchMillions of years ago there was a creature known as Chalicothere that is the extinct relative of horses and rhinos.  The Chalicoth… Read More

Fail Friday: Upside Down Summer Fails

2018-08-17 18:11
Fail Friday: Upside Down Summer FailsAuthor: Josh WelchIt is hard to believe, but we have already reached the third #FailFriday in August.  The summer heat has not put a damper on… Read More

Where Do Brazil Nuts Come From?

2018-08-15 22:10
Where Do Brazil Nuts Come From?Author: Josh WelchBrazil nuts are these huge, almost alien looking nuts that have a buttery taste and can be found in most grocery stores in the U.S.&nbsp&hell…Read More

Ancient Squids Had Protective Shells

2018-08-14 22:44
Ancient Squids Had Protective ShellsAuthor: Josh WelchAncient ancestors of the squishy, modern cephalopods like octopus and squid all had shells to protect them from predators.  In… Read More

A Cow In Need

2018-08-09 19:45
A Cow In NeedAuthor: Josh WelchA man named Dave was passing by a farm near Millbrook, Ontario when he noticed the cows drinking and taking a dip in the pond.  Dave decided to stop… Read More

Five Things We Got Wrong About Our Bodies

2018-08-08 22:58
Five Things We Got Wrong About Our BodiesAuthor: Josh WelchWe humans have been stuck with these strange bags of water that we call bodies for the entirety of our existence.  So it… Read More

Fail Friday: Amusing Amusement Park Fails

2018-08-03 07:32
Fail Friday: Amusing Amusement Park FailsAuthor: Josh WelchAnother hot and sweaty summer #FailFriday is here and that means another compilation of people not having the best of days.&nb&hell…Read More

How Marbles Are Made

2018-08-02 21:38
How Marbles Are MadeAuthor: Josh WelchMarbles are one of those toys that seem like they were always around, even if you did not really play with them.  In fact, marbles in one form… Read More

Blowing Up Things In Slow Motion

2018-08-01 21:16
Blowing Up Things In Slow MotionAuthor: Josh WelchGav and Dan, The Slow Mo Guys, are at it again and this time they are getting serious!  They have acquired several objects from va… Read More

A Look Inside The Dinosaur Library

2018-07-31 22:15
A Look Inside The Dinosaur LibraryAuthor: Josh WelchDinosaur fossils are precious items that are one-of-a-kind and need to be protected from all kinds of threats.  These fossilized… Read More

Fail Friday: Feline Fails

2018-07-27 21:55
Fail Friday: Feline FailsAuthor: Josh WelchCats. The internet loves them. For that reason alone it is a wonder that there are not more cat fail videos out there.  This #FailFriday… Read More

Expensive Ice Chest Vs. Cheap Ice Chest

2018-07-26 19:30
Expensive Ice Chest Vs. Cheap Ice ChestAuthor: Josh WelchIt is that time of year when ice chests get the most use and the most abuse.  Not only are coolers receiving abuse from the… Read More

Testing 5 Bread Gadgets

2018-07-25 00:28
Testing 5 Bread GadgetsAuthor: Josh WelchOne thing that cultures around the world have in common is their love for bread.  It can be made differently in separate areas, but the bas… Read More

These Fossils Are Among The Most Useful

2018-07-23 23:10
These Fossils Are Among The Most UsefulAuthor: Josh WelchPaleontologists have been finding this one type of fossil everywhere, with millions of specimens being found.  However, eve… Read More

Fail Friday: More July 2018 Fails

2018-07-21 00:11
Fail Friday: More July 2018 FailsAuthor: Josh WelchThe summer heat continues to scorch the U.S., but that doesn't stop the fail videos from being uploaded and shared.  This collect… Read More

8 Weeding Tools Tested

2018-07-12 20:16
8 Weeding Tools TestedAuthor: Josh WelchIf you are trying to keep a nice lush lawn around your house, then one big problem you frequently face is weeds.  There are as many ways to… Read More

6 Times Science Got It Wrong

2018-07-10 22:30
6 Times Science Got It WrongAuthor: Josh WelchScience is not always right and sometimes it can be very wrong.  One of the unique things about the way science works is that it is al… Read More

Where Did The Turtle Get Its Shell?

2018-07-09 22:59
Where Did The Turtle Get Its Shell?Author: Josh WelchTurtles are strange creatures that do not really seem to fit in with other animals that you can currently find on our planet. … Read More

The Explosion That Started It All

2018-07-03 19:06
The Explosion That Started It AllAuthor: Josh WelchIf you think real hard back to your school-days, you might remember something called the Cambrian Explosion.  This event happened… Read More

Fail Friday: Diving Board Fails

2018-06-29 15:51
Fail Friday: Diving Board FailsAuthor: Josh WelchWith the full arrival of summer comes the need to escape the heat and jump into a nice cold swimming pool.  Sure, you could just ru… Read More

6 Drink Cooling Gadgets Tested

2018-06-28 21:22
6 Drink Cooling Gadgets TestedAuthor: Josh WelchNow that summer is here and in full swing you have probably experienced the need for a cold drink or two.  Unfortunately most stores… Read More

You Suck At Cooking Honey Roasted Carrots

2018-06-27 16:19
You Suck At Cooking Honey Roasted CarrotsAuthor: Josh WelchOne vegetable that most people seem to tolerate more than the others is carrots.  I am not sure if this is because they a… Read More

8 Crazy Champagne Bottle Openers

2018-06-26 18:54
8 Crazy Champagne Bottle OpenersAuthor: Josh WelchI am not a big fan of champagne, but I have drank a few bottles in my lifetime.  If you are a champagne lover, then this video is… Read More

Why Did Sex Become A Thing?

2018-06-25 16:45
Why Did Sex Become A Thing?Author: Josh WelchOne subject I think we all know a little something about is sex. It seems like everyone is doing it, or wishes they were.  Why did evol… Read More

Fail Friday: Summer Fails Vs Winter Fails

2018-06-22 17:53
Fail Friday: Summer Fails vs Winter FailsAuthor: Josh WelchDo you prefer summertime or wintertime? Either way you will enjoy this #FailFriday video because it has the best of both seaso… Read More

The Fascinating Paleozoic Era

2018-06-21 23:01
The Fascinating Paleozoic EraAuthor: Josh WelchOur current eon, the Phanerozoic, began with the Paleozoic era which was a chaotic and fascinating time for the planet we call Earth.&nbsp&hell…Read More

Fail Friday: Animals Being Jerks

2018-06-15 17:34
Fail Friday: Animals Being JerksAuthor: Josh WelchWe have yet another beautiful summer week behind us, so it is time for another hilarious #FailFriday video.  This week I have foun… Read More

You Suck At Loaded Baked Potatoes

2018-06-14 18:23
You Suck At Loaded Baked PotatoesAuthor: Josh WelchDo you love potatoes? Do you love loading those potatoes with tons of great stuff after baking the life out of them? Do you also love… Read More

As Seen On TV Kitchen Gadgets Tested

2018-06-11 22:08
As Seen On TV Kitchen Gadgets TestedAuthor: Josh WelchWhenever you are watching late night television you will inevitably see a commercial for some product that is branded as “As… Read More

Don't Fall Victim To These Survival Myths

2018-06-07 18:28
Don't Fall Victim To These Survival MythsAuthor: Josh WelchI think that most people believe that if they were caught in a survival situation they could make it long enough to get to hel… Read More

Three Tools To Help Eradicate Diseases

2018-06-06 19:11
Three Tools To Help Eradicate DiseasesAuthor: Josh WelchDiseases have always been a problem for living creatures and until relatively recently they were a total mystery.  In the la… Read More

Where Did Snakes Come From?

2018-05-30 20:01
Where Did Snakes Come From?Author: Josh WelchSnakes are one of those creatures that most people have a pretty strong reaction to.  These cold-blooded lizard-like animals are loved… Read More

Fail Friday: Best Fails Of May 2018

2018-05-25 20:07
Fail Friday: Best Fails Of May 2018Author: Josh WelchThe month of May is almost over and that means it is time for a compilation of the best monthly fails for this #FailFriday.  Yo… Read More

Easy Fence Post And Stump Removal Tool

2018-05-24 18:33
Easy Fence Post and Stump Removal ToolAuthor: Josh WelchIf you have ever tried to remove a fence post or bush stump, then you know it is an all-day, back-breaking job.  Whenever I… Read More

Fail Friday: Home Is Where The Fail Is

2018-05-11 11:36
Fail Friday: Home Is Where The Fail IsAuthor: Josh WelchWhenever we are at home we tend to do things that we wouldn't in public because our homes are our safe places.  This means t… Read More

This Is How Coca Cola Is Made

2018-05-09 11:33
This Is How Coca Cola Is MadeAuthor: Josh WelchI grew up drinking Coca Cola on a regular basis, so it has always been part of my life.  There have been many times over the years th… Read More

Paint On A Speaker In Super Slow Mo

2018-05-08 11:16
Paint On A Speaker In Super Slow MoAuthor: Josh WelchAfter taking some time off from their YouTube channel, the Slow Mo Guys have returned to their old backyard again.  This time a… Read More

Fail Friday: Driving Fails For May 2018

2018-05-04 06:55
Fail Friday: Driving Fails For May 2018Author: Josh WelchAs the weather gets better and better, more people will be on the roads and that means more chances for accidents.  For thi… Read More

Start A Fire With Flint And Steel

2018-05-03 08:59
Start A Fire With Flint And SteelAuthor: Josh WelchYou probably learned about primitive ways to start fires in your schools history or science class, but have you put any of these metho… Read More

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