World War 1 changed the world in countless ways, but one thing that doesn’t get talked about much is the way it spurred advancement in cosmetic surgery. With advances in medicine and the particular horror of trench warfare, thousands of soldiers came home with terrible facial injuries...
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In today’s Lightning Round video (yes, another one), we talk about the new thorium molten salt reactor under construction in China, the pros and cons of human spaceflight, the new acting head of NASA, and the horrors of the rat king phenomenon.
In today’s Lightning Round video, we’ve got some questions about the state of the world, including walkable cities, the education system, the Overton Window, and the growing oligarchy.
The reign of Henry VIII was marred by an unprecedented outbreak of a disease that has been a mystery for the past 500 years. The Sweating Sickness was one of the most fatal diseases ever recorded, able to kill a person mere hours after showing symptoms. And the main symptom? Massive...
This week, we answer questions from viewers like you on Patreon! Yes, we talk about NASA’s HAVOC concept for Venus, but we also talk about terraforming, prescription drug ads, using your head as an antenna, Gobekli Tepe, and more. Enjoy!