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Watch a potter form beautiful spiral patterns before your eyes in this mesmerizing video. More »
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More than 1,000 musicians gather in Cesena, Italy to play a Foo Fighters song. More »
If you’ve read Cheryl Strayed’s memoir, Wild, or seen the film based on her book, you know the Pacific Crest Trail, which stretched along the West Coast from Mexico to Canada, is a long and grueling hike. If you’re not sure whether you’re up for the adventure by foot, enjoy its scenic beauty from the comfort of your chair. More »
We share plenty of DNA with the great apes, and it seems like the nurturing instinct is alive and well in them, too. More »
The result of photographer Jeff Boyce's journey across 15 states and Canada is nothing short of stunning. More »
Born without legs and given up for adoption, Jennifer Bricker became a world-class aerialist—and got a shocking surprise about her family tree. More »
Good news and unique, inspiring videos have been our mission for more than eight years. Here are some of the most popular pieces from our archives. More »
A cartoon attempts to use the human body to explain the incredibly complex black hole. In short, black holes are really cool and you don't get to keep the coin. More »
Shark week may be over for another year, but this young great white was most definitely feeling the love as concerned beachgoers did what they could for the beached shark until more qualified help arrived. More »
A black lab manages to snag the running garden hose, and getting it back from him proves trickier than you'd think. More »
Could there be a more appropriate accompaniment to the grand success of the New Horizons space probe than this poetic tribute by Ray Bradbury? We think not. More »
The gauntlet was thrown by US-based robot company MegaBots, and Japanese rival Suidobashi Heavy Industry quickly, and confidently, accepted. More »
A Deaf West production that brings sign language to the hearing and musicals to the deaf. More »
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The perks of being a famous pirate are many, not least of which is bringing a smile to some very special kids. More »
Ever wonder how animals learn to do seemingly random things like walk and climb trees? Turns out it isn't much different than us. More »
Really cool look at the origin of handedness and what purpose it serves in evolution. More »
As we throw a few fireworks in the air and whoop it up for our own independence this weekend, take a quick peek at some other awesome celebrations of freedom across the globe. More »