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Walt Disney – The Multi-Plane Camera

Walt Disney – The Multi-Plane Camera

Behind The Scenes, Educational, Fun Facts, Retro

Walt Disney – The Multi-Plane Camera

Invented by tech-savvy William Garity in 1937 for Walt Disney Studios, The multiplane camera gave viewers the illusion of depth in animated motion pictures.

Before the multiplane camera, animators found it difficult to create a successful tracking shot using traditional animation methods that were expensive and time-consuming. The multiplane camera answered this problem by creating a realistic sense of three-dimensional depth in a cartoon setting. The multiplane camera also made way for new types of special effects in animated films, such as moving water and flickering light

Learn how it helped shaped Disney’s animation from Walt Disney himself in this footage from an episode of an old series called Disneyland from 1957 and see it demonstrated in the Disney classic “Bambi” In the video below.

This video was created by Disney In Honesty.

“Disney In Honesty is a video essay series on Disney’s feature animations, looking at the stories, characters, and settings from an analytical angle.” Disney In Honesty

Find more from here: www.youtube.com/channel/UCatoXnZ1HbODx8hXx_IqbBw/featured

How Astronauts Sleep In Space

How Astronauts Sleep In Space

Behind The Scenes, Educational, Learn

How Astronauts Sleep In Space

Many of us, children and adults think about the stars and the moon before we drift off to dreamland. Have you ever wondered how astronauts sleep in space?

Find out how and what it is like for astronauts to go to sleep in their space shuttles in this video starting with astronaut Chris Hadfield from the Canadian Space Agency.

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We suggest this cool video: What It Takes To Become An Astronaut.

Or for an action-packed video check out Daredevil’s Epic Fall From Space

Can Helium Balloons Make You Fly?

Can Helium Balloons Make You Fly?

Educational, Fun Facts, Super Science

Can You Lift A Man With Helium Balloons?

Ever wondered if enough helium balloons could make you fly?
Two curious scientists battle gravity & the weather to see if it’s possible!

This video was created by the series “I Didn’t Know That.” Check them out for more science fun!

“Two industrial scientists, Richard Ambrose, and Jonny Phillips explain the science behind everyday life… from microwave ovens to beating a lie detector.”

Looking for more curious science?

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It’s packed full of cool science experiments& posts like Gravity Explained.

Or for another curious science video, check out Swimming In Jello.

Static Electricity Tricks

Static Electricity Tricks

Educational, Super Science, Videos

Static Electricity Science Tricks

Have some science fun with these simple yet satisfying static electricity tricks that have magical effects!

Find out how to use static force to move objects! Levitate balloons, make tiny tinfoil balls move with just your finger, and more!

Find the written materials and tips for these tricks visit the creator’s site, Brusspup

“All of these tricks take advantage of static electricity. In general, the lower the humidity, the better these tricks will work.” – Brusspup

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It’s packed full of cool science experiments like How To Make A Soap Cloud.

Or have some magical fun with Simple Magic Tricks.

Bizarre Deep-Sea Creatures

Bizarre Deep-Sea Creatures

Educational, Fun Facts, Infographics, Learn

Bizarre Deep-Sea Creatures

This cool visual chart by Maritime Info highlights bizarre deep-sea creatures that will make you feel very lucky to live on land!

Typical divers can only go 130 feet under the sea safely. However, as you see in the infographic, 1000s of feet below the surface are where the strangest of sea creatures survive.
. The deep sea hides so many creatures that it’s hard to keep track of all of them.

As you go further into the deep sea, it seems that things become stranger. For instance, the goblin shark can catapult forward to catch prey thanks to its elastic jaw ligaments. However, giant isopods can survive years without food.

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It’s packed full of interesting infographics and educational videos!

Find out some fun facts about turtles with The Majestic Turtle.

Or, learn more about oceans with this video, How Deep Is The Ocean?

History Of Communication

History Of Communication

Educational, Fun Facts, Infographics, Learn

Brief History Of Communication

Discover the brief history of communication and how it has evolved over time in this neatly illustrated chart!

You may be surprised to learn that early communication started with smoke signals!
It has sure come a long way to way to the modern technology we use today.

BONUS JOKE: How did the telephone propose to his girlfriend?
ANSWER: It gave her a ring!

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It’s packed full of interesting infographics and educational videos.

Learn some more fun history with The History Of Dogs.

Or discover the secrets to igloos with How Igloos Stay Warm.

Invention Cleans Our Oceans

Invention Cleans Our Oceans

Behind The Scenes, Cool Kids, Educational, Fun Facts, Good News, Videos

Invention That Cleans Our Oceans

Learn about the amazing boy who invented the incredible machine that helps clean our oceans in this inspiring story!

As a teen, Boyan Slat was scuba diving in Greece and was shocked to see more plastic than fish floating around in the ocean. Amazed that no one made an attempt to fight pollution, he founded ‘The Ocean Cleanup’

Six years ago, the technology was only an idea presented at a TEDx talk. Boyan Slat, the 18-year-old presenter, had learned that cleaning up the tiny particles of plastic in the ocean could take nearly 80,000 years.

Because of the volume of plastic spread through the water, and because it is constantly moving with currents, trying to chase it with nets would be a losing proposition.

Slat instead proposed using that movement as an advantage: With a barrier in the water, he argued, the swirling plastic could be collected much more quickly.
Then it could be pulled out of the water and recycled.

In 2013, Slat founded the non-profit entity The Ocean Cleanup, of which he is now the CEO. The Ocean Cleanup’s mission is to develop advanced technologies to rid the world’s oceans of plastic. After the foundation, The Ocean Cleanup managed to raise $2.2 million through a crowdfunding campaign with the help of 38,000 donors from 160 countries.

Since The Ocean Cleanup started, the organization has raised $31.5 million USD in donations from entrepreneurs in Europe and in Silicon Valley, including Marc Benioff, CEO of Salesforce.

“By developing new designs, Boyan Slat estimates that half of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch will be gone within 5 years, at minimal costs. The project will start with one system in mid-2018 and progressively make use of additional systems until it achieves full-scale deployment by 2020.” – Wikipedia

Watch the incredible ocean-cleaning machine in action in this neat video!

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It’s filled with heartwarming and positive news stories from around the world.

We suggest checking out the Man Who Moved A Mountain.

Or to see more inventions check out this cool video, Top 10 Tech Inventions.

History Of Transportation

History Of Transportation

Animations, Educational, Learn, Videos

History Of Transportation

History Of Transportation is a wonderful upbeat animation that showcases the history of transportation.
Watch the evolution of travel from canoes, to stagecoaches to the self-driving car!

Credit to The Atlantic for this great video!

“Since 1857, The Atlantic has been challenging assumptions and pursuing truth” – The Atlantic

Looking for some more fun facts? Check out our Learn Category.

It’s packed full of interesting infographics and educational videos.

Learn about the History Of Light with this visual chart.

Or find out How Self Driving Cars See with this neat video!

Left Vs Right Brain

Left Vs Right Brain

Educational, Fun Facts, Learn

Left VS Right Brain

Have you ever been described as a left-brain or right-brain thinker?
Learn the biggest different function every two hemispheres of the human brain do in this interesting visual chart.

Curious to learn more about the brain?

Check out this cool article on Neuroscience For Kids.

Looking for some more fun facts? Check out our Learn Category.

It’s packed full of interesting infographics and educational videos.
Wee suggest this neat chart: What Reading Does To Your Brain.

Or to learn more about the world of”lefties” with  Left Handed Facts.

World’s Weirdest Pet Laws

World’s Weirdest Pet Laws

Animals, Educational, Infographics, Learn

Strangest Pet Laws Around The World

Did you know a pet in Switzerland must legally have a companion?
This quirky chart highlights forty of the strangest pet laws around the world.

“An animal’s eyes have the power to speak a great language.”

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It’s packed full of interesting infographics and educational videos.

We recommend checking out The Healing Power of Laughter.

Or learn some Fun Facts About Cats!

The Science Of Happiness

The Science Of Happiness

Educational, Infographics, Learn

The Science Of Happiness

This visual infographic explores some interesting science behind happiness.

Whether it’s a loved one, a pet, a funny show, or a sweet treat, we all have things that we know make us happy. But did you know that there are also some biological factors that affect how happy we are?

“From the food we eat to room temperature, there are thousands of factors that play a role in how our brains work and the moods that we are in.
Understanding these factors can be helpful in achieving lasting happiness.” WebFX

Did this neat infographic make you want to learn more about science and happiness?
Check out 4 Ways Science Is Helping Kids Lead Healthier, Happier Lives.

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It’s packed full of interesting infographics and educational videos.

If you’re looking for some more we suggest Engaging Four Generations.

Or this fun infographic, The Power Of Play.