The Shawshank Redemption has become one of the most watched movies of all time. And though it is probably most famous for the line, “get busy living, or get busy dying”, but wrapped up in the rest of the story are some valuable economic lessons. Check it out in the video below.
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The Calbuco volcano in Chile has now erupted twice in the last 24 hours. Check out the very cool video of one of the eruptions below. For more on the story check out this article from NPR.
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Here’s the question: Albert and Bernard just became friends with Cheryl, and they want to know when her birthday is. Cheryl gives them a list of 10 possible dates. May 15, May 16, May 19 June 17, June 18 July 14, July 16 August 14, August 15, August 17 Cheryl then tells Albert and Bernard
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Chameleon’s are remarkable creatures — the ability to blend into their environment and all. But that’s nothing compared to what their tongue can do. See for you self in this super-slow-motion video below.
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In case you didn’t know, P.B.A. stands for Pointless, But Awesome. It’s a place where we keep all those interesting tidbits from the Internet that we hope maybe bring a brief smile or load-lightening new perspective. Here’s one from a slightly sadistic pet owner, the ending is open, but we choose to assume Argus get’s
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If you’ve gone through our welcome presentation, you know that a big part of what The Minot Voice is all about is improving the information we all consume on a daily basis. The idea is that if feed our brains a lean diet of premium content, we’ll see benefits in all sorts of places we don’t
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An argument could be made that the war on drugs has not been the U.S. government’s best investment, and that is likely due in part to cultural resistance to the criminalization of a few drugs that no business being lumped into the ‘dangerous’ category… marijuana is the most obvious example, psilocybic mushrooms are another. And
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It’s not really news, but it’s still kind of awesome. Two videos this morning from opposite sides of the planet reinforce the idea that when animals are in the equation, you should always expect what you’re not expecting. First up, a buffalo that wants to play demolition derby. And second, a lion that looks at
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This guy takes on Thunderstruck with a guitar. His name is Luca Stricagnoli and you can learn more about him here. But that link isn’t half as entertaining as the video below.
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We love it when we can frame an idea with two separate stories. Below you’ll read about the biased coverage of the West Virginia derailment, but here you’ll learn about media’s tendency towards sensationalizing the news and it’s all-to-real affect on the way we think. It’s an informative video well worth your time.
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It turns out that the dirt, dust, hair and grime that comes with having a pet is actually good for us. The idea is that all those little imperfections help us build immunity to the right kind of bad cells. But you don’t have to take my word for it, there’s a video that explains
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Drones are going to change the world, I suspect less so in places like North Dakota where we’re inclined and capable of shooting them down, but whatever your thoughts on the subject, it’s hard not to see the practical applications of a tool that can do this:
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CNN Money visited Western North Dakota in 2011, and since that time, a lot has changed. They came back recently and shot some video and documented some of the progress. The result is a simple, informative video that bookmarks some remarkable changes and accomplishments.
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I’m not prone to hyperbole like the ‘insane’ in the title above often, but this video qualifies. Just watch, and rewatch, and rewatch, I’ve done it numerous times and I still can’t pick out the octopus every time. Nature is awesome.
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Cooper looks like a pretty sad dog, but there’s a pretty good reason for the special treatment. The end will make you laugh.
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We’re in the heart of the cold and flu season right now, and whether you’re looking avoid getting sick or get over a current cold faster, it turns out science as proven a few simple diet tricks can be helpful. Get the quick rundown on what’s good for you, and the science behind the sayings
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