Albert Einstein is known as one of the greatest minds in history, it’s no surprise he was also filled with many words of wisdom!
When someone says the word genius, most of us conjure up an image of the iconic Albert Einstein with good reason.
He is one of the world’s most influential scientists and inventors in the world, developing the theory of relativity, one of the two pillars of modern physics alongside quantum mechanics.
In The Beginning
Born in 1979 in Germany, he didn’t talk until he was four years old, and even then he would repeat words and sentences over and over again until he was seven.
His father gave him a simple pocket compass when he was five, which became his favorite toy and led to him developing a passionate curiosity about mathematics, science, and magnetism.
He had no interest in grammar and he loved playing the violin and the piano. Albert said, “If I were not a physicist, I would probably be a musician as I often think in music. I live my daydreams in music and I see my life in terms of music…
I do know that I get most joy in life out of my violin.” Einstein struggled with authority and discipline, leading him to be expelled from a school, one headmaster saying “nothing would ever come of him.”
How wrong they were, by sixteen the budding genius would publish his first scientific paper.
The Famous Theories
In 1915 he rocked the world with his Theory of Relativity. In 1919 the theory was proven right by an experiment.
He became famous literally overnight and all of a sudden he got invitations to go all over the place, as well as getting honors from all over the world!
He received the 1921 Nobel Prize in Physics “for his services to theoretical physics, and especially for his discovery of the law of the photoelectric effect”, a pivotal step in the development of quantum theory.
Besides a love of logical things, Einstein also enjoyed nature and music. One of his favorite things to do was to head out onto the lake in a boat and take his notebook with him, to think and write everything down.
He couldn’t swim at all, but he carried on sailing right throughout his life.
This is an epic montage of the best slam dunks by the super-skilled and always entertaining Harlem Globetrotters!
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This creative idea for a clean prank by the team at Just For Laughs Gags has unsuspecting folks kindly take a seat to get their portrait by a “Blind” sketch artist.
Expect some priceless surprised faces after the sketch artist shows them her amazingly accurate portraits, that were secretly sketched by a professional artist!
“Art is never finished, only abandoned.” – Leonardo Da Vinci.
Quick Jokes
• Why couldn’t the man afford expensive art? He had no Monet.
• Why was the artist hauled to court? To face the mosaic.
• What is Salvador Dali’s favorite thing to eat for breakfast? A bowl of surreal.
• Which famous painting is always sad? The Moaning Lisa.
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Learn the lifespans of some of the unique creatures in the animal kingdom in this simple and visual chart created appropriately for entertainment by a UK insurance company Help U Cover.
The heartwarming Hershey Bears 2018 Teddy Bear Toss has broken a new record with nearly 35,000 stuffed animals thrown onto the ice on Sunday at the Giant Centre in Pennsylvania.
The Teddy Bear Toss takes place every year across minor professional and junior hockey arenas, as fans are invited to bring stuffed toys to the game and hurl them over the boards when the home team scores its first goal.
Those teddy bears and other assorted stuffed animals are then donated to children in need, in time for the holidays. The Teddy Bear Toss is an annual tradition where hockey fans throw stuffed animals onto the ice after the first goal to donate to charity.
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The concept originated with the Kamloops Blazers in 1993. The tradition spread quickly through the Canadian Hockey League, and around the world; excluding the National Hockey League, which discourages anything thrown on the ice
The night also produced tens of thousands of dollars in monetary donations. Pennsylvania charity CommunityAid had pledged to donate 50 cents per stuffed animal thrown (up to $15,000) and an anonymous season ticket holder pledged $1 per stuffed animal.
You can see a video of the record breaking moment below.
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The Cousteau families love the mystery and magic of the sea runs almost as deep as the ocean itself.
The legendary Jacques-Yves, also known as Captain Cousteau, was a pioneering explorer of the seas and of the issues that face us today. He co-invented the Aqualung, started a marine conservation movement and created a legacy of passion for the ocean that continues today. He was also the inspiration for the iconic red torqued explorer in Wes Anderson’s film life aquatic.
His son Jean-Michel Cousteau is an explorer, diplomat for the environment, educator, and film producer, Jean-Michel Cousteau has communicated his love and concern for our water planet to people of all nations and generations for more than four decades.
The second son of Jacques-Yves and Simone Cousteau, Philippe was one of the world’s first scuba divers, a photographer, filmmaker, author, and pilot.The second son of Jacques-Yves and Simone Cousteau, Philippe was one of the world’s first scuba divers, a photographer, filmmaker, author, and pilot.
His son Philippe Cousteau has continued the work of his father and grandfather by educating the public about environmental and conservation issues. In 2017, he received an Emmy nomination for hosting the syndicated science series Awesome Planet. In this short episode of Great Big Story, he introduces us to the magical world of Narwhal Whales, also known as the “unicorn of the ocean”.
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There is a lot of anticipation with the new Lion King movie coming in 2019. Trailers and advertising for the film are popping up everywhere. We thought it would be fun to take a trip down memory lane with this behind the scenes footage from the original Lion King voice-over recording sessions.
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Cartoonist Brian Gordon who is also a fun loving dad shows the difference between how children and parents dress in these relatable duck comics!
“My comics are largely inspired by my struggles as a parent, my fascination with technology, science and all things geeky. Oh, and a constant, crushing wave of self-doubt and anxiety. That’s a big source of inspiration, too” Brian Gordon
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This mesmerizing time-lapse drawing created by the very talented artist Marcello Barenghi is both mesmerizing and mind-bending!
Known as the “the Italian magician of the 3D Art”, Marcello uses mixed media, trick art, and hyperrealism to draw everyday things so extraordinary that when the real-life objects pale in comparison when paired next to his art.
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This is a beautiful short animation about that touches on the cycle of life by showing an elderly man patiently watering a thirsty tree that a young girl grows up.
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Learn about the legend of coffee and some crazy facts about one of the world’s most beloved beverages below. It’s time for another cup!
THE LEGEND OF COFFEE There is a popular Ethiopian legend wherein coffee is discovered by a goat herder named Kaldi.
The story says the herder found his goats frolicking and full of energy after eating the red fruit of the coffee shrub. Kaldi tried the fruit for himself and had a similar reaction.
Thus the stimulating properties of the coffee bean were revealed and greatness follows.
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In this short and interesting episode by the creative team of TED-Ed, they illustrate how to build a fictional world.
Author Kate Messner offers a few tricks for you, too, to create a world worth exploring in your own words!
“Why is J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings trilogy so compelling? How about The Matrix or Harry Potter? What makes these disparate worlds come alive are clear, consistent rules for how people, societies — and even the laws of physics — function in these fictional universes.” TED-Ed
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It’s packed full of interesting infographics and educational videos.
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This is a unique short mixed media film using time-lapse photography and animation.
“A story about a crab that discovers a strange pineapple, thinking at first glance it is haunted, so he asks his friends to bring all the food it needs to avoid its evil. Suddenly, the octopus reveals the truth of the pineapple.” Filippo Rivetti
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This is a very Canadian unique short video that is a blend of animation and historic black and white footage created by John Weldon in 1979.
“A young girl who loves to dance and is ready to marry chooses a log driver over his more well-to-do, land-loving competition.
Driving logs down the river has made him the best dancing partner to be found. This lighthearted, animated tale is based on the song The Log Driver’s Waltz by Wade Hemsworth. Kate and Anna McGarrigle sing to the music of the Mountain City Four.” NFB
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Off The Mark is a comic panel created by Mark Parisi which began in 1987 and now appears in 100 newspapers. It also appears on greeting cards, in magazines, on T-shirts and more. Off The Mark is distributed daily by Andrews McMeel Universal.
Parisi began drawing when he was very young, and frequently copied comic strips out of newspapers. Parisi said that after reading Charles Schulz’ comic strip Peanuts, he “immediately wanted to draw it.”
After many odd jobs and a graphic design degree from Salem State College, Mark felt he had two marketable skills: cartooning and grocery bagging. He decided to choose cartooning, even though it didn’t pay as well. With influences ranging from Charles Schulz, MAD Magazine and, more obviously, Gary Larson, he started self-syndicating his off the mark comic panel in 1987.
The humour of this comic panel focuses on off-beat, slice-of-life situations. Andrews McMeel Universal describes it as: “A world of scheming pets, evil computers, and talking plants that puts an ironic, absurd or just plain silly spin on everyday life.”
Off The Mark was named “Best Newspaper Panel” by the National Cartoonists Society in 2008, and again in 2011. It was also nominated in 2004, 2006, 2013, and 2016. Off The Mark greeting cards were named “Best Greeting Cards” by the National Cartoonists Society in 2013. Mark is still drawing hilarious comics as well as put out a book series for kids called Marty Pants. SOURCE WIKIPEDIA, OFF THE MARK,
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Thanks to the creativity and patience of 5MadMovieMakers. the iconic and classic Thomas the Tank Engine is the star of an action-packed stunt video filled with jumps and tricks and a feature by his pal the Red Engine James!
Music “EINAG” by Mewnlight Rose is not appropriate for all ages, but we watched it with the sound off and were just as wowed!
“We’re mad about making movies with toys! Since 2010 we’ve been posting videos of miniature adventures… Legendary LEGO roller coasters, massive marble runs, high-speed Hot Wheels tracks, and spectacular stop motion shorts” 5MadMovieMakers
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This simple and visual science experiment demonstration video by Drew the Science features 10 experiments that you can do all using water!
Featuring experiments that demonstrate big concepts in a fun way such as color chromatography, atmospheric pressure, and optical inversion.
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Disney has captivated audiences for ages, and ages, and ages…….
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Were you born with a sense of adventure and a curious mind? Charles Darwin known best for his theory of evolution most certainly was!
Born Charles Robert Darwin February 12, 1809, in England, he took to exploring nature as a child. Spending his time collecting everything from birds’ eggs and seashells, to beetles and minerals and reading as much as he could. As a teenager, he spent his time studying chemistry, biology, botany, and geology leading him to go onto the University of Cambridge.
In 1831 the curious Darwin boarded a ship called the HMS Beagle and set out on what would be a life-changing five-year voyage around the world. He spent his journey collecting and studying animal, plant and rock samples.
From studying his immense collection of specimens he formulated his theory of evolution and natural selection and published in his legendary book “On the Origin of Species.” in 1859. The book contained large amounts of evidence supporting his ideas and became a landmark work in the field of biology.
In an ode to this curious adventurer, we have collected some of his most famous quotes.
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Today we take a look at the highest altitude pop up restaurant in the world, we hope you’re hungry!
Nothing works up an appetite like hiking!
If you happen to be hiking the Himalayas, you could be in luck!
At 5,585 m (18,323 ft) up on Island Peak (Imja Tse) mountain, Trisagion is the world’s Highest altitude pop-up restaurant, and fine-dining to top it off!
You Have To Earn Your Meal
Operated by Indian chefs Sanjay Thakur and Soundararajan, the restaurant’s name means “organic nature” in Sanskrit. The restaurant also requires an eight-day climb where you enjoy your well-earned meal in the pristine Himalayas.
Sanjay’s dream behind Triyagyoni is to raise awareness of the sustainability of the Himalayas’ natural resources. The restaurant dining area consists of wooden furniture in a tent and is run off solar energy.
Dining there means you are treated to an eight-course meal! That includes dishes like: shishno garlic, Himalayan roll, dal Bhatt, fish salad, chicken, pannacotta by nak milk, bassa fillet and a cheese platter!
This amazing restaurant can be reached three different ways: a four-day journey using a helicopter for a transfer to and from the restaurant; a nine-day journey trekking one way and flying the rest of the journey by helicopter or as a seven-day trek journey.
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Welcome to the surprising and mind-boggling collection of the worlds richest pets!
Whether your a pet owner or not, it is well known that there are some costs to caring for a loving pet.
But how could a dog become wealthier than most humans who win the lottery?
These dear pets were passed on their wealthy inheritance when their beloved owners passed on, making them the world’s richest and most pampered animals!
Kaylee from Daily Infographic highlights the extravagant lives of these pets in this visual infographic. A self-professed dog lover, she positively notes this
“You don’t need to spend millions on your pet to let them know they’re loved. Animals are easy to please, and having a pet around actually increases your happiness. Show some love to Fido, even if you can’t give him millions of dollars.” Kaylee ( Daily Infographic)
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