Explore the History of Windsor Castle, the Longest Occupied Castle in the World
The history of our world in 18 minutes
The Lava Lamps That Help Keep The Internet Secure
10 Things You Should Know About Narragansett Beer | VinePair
Narragansett Brewing Company has a rich New England history. Here’s how it fell into ruin and rose again, now claiming a spot as one of the top 50 breweries in the U.S.
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How LSD Created The Internet
Here’s an interesting and short documentary about something you may not know about!
Linux exists only because of a happy accident (August Lilleaas’ blog)
It’s 1990, and Linus Torvalds was an unhappy Minix user.
Source: Linux exists only because of a happy accident (August Lilleaas’ blog)
The trick that made animation realistic – YouTube
Where the 1960s “psychedelic” look came from – YouTube
The Bus Ticket Theory of Genius
Everyone knows that to do great work you need both natural ability and determination. But there’s a third ingredient that’s not as well understood: an obsessive interest in a particular topic.
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What designers can learn from the AK-47
Mikhail Kalashnikov, the primary inventor of the AK-47, died yesterday in Russia. His invention is possibly the most popular weapon ever made, as the design has been reused and modified to make mor…