The Trouble with the Electoral College
After explaining how the electoral college works, C.G.P Grey now explains why it sucks.
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Procrastination
The reason why we've put off posting this video for the last 20 minutes.
How Did We Get So Big So Fast?
With the birth of the seven billionth baby on October 31, 2011, here's a look at how the world reached this milestone in just over two centuries.
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Masterworks
Over the last 30 years, contemporary and post war art prices overall outpaced the S&P 500.* This helps explain why Jeff Bezos, Marc Andreessen, and Bill Gates have collectively poured hundreds of millions into this global asset class. Luckily, you don't have to be a billionaire to build an art allocation in a portfolio anymore. Masterworks.com has made diversifying with multimillion-dollar artworks featuring artists like Banksy and Basquiat accessible to everyone with their premier art investing platform. Uncrate readers can use the link below to get access today.
Presented by Masterworks.
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MyHeritage DNA Kit
MyHeritage DNA turns your ancestry curiosity into a full-scale exploration—with just a two-minute cheek swab and a return to the lab. In about 3-4 weeks, you'll unlock an Ethnicity Estimate that breaks down your origins across more than 2,100 geographic regions, plus uncover DNA Matches that might connect you with relatives you didn't know existed. All results are delivered through CLIA- and CAP-certified processes in a secure, encrypted environment, giving you insight into your roots without sacrificing your data privacy. It's genealogical power you can hold in your palm—and a powerful tool for anyone looking to build a family history or explore their ethnic story.
Presented by MyHeritage.
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How To Break The Speed Of Light
Break the speed of light in your own backyard with nothing more than a laser pointer.
How Much Does The Internet Weigh?
According to Vsauce, Kim Kardashian's divorce announcement just added two ten-thousandths of a quadrillionth of an ounce to the internet and millions of dollars into Kris Humphries pocket.
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Bas Rutten, Bar fighting Genius
If you ever see Bas Rutten in a bar, just turn right around and leave. Baang baang baang. Dangada dangada dang.
Daylight Saving Time Explained
On November 6th, you'll be sharing our love for Day Light Saving Time, unless you live in Hawaii, Arizona, or Puerto Rico. Here's why.
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BISSELL CleanView Vacuum
BISSELL CleanView Max FurGuard LiftOff Vacuum turns everyday mess into easy work with pet-ready suction and clever design. Its FurGuard self-cleaning brush roll tackles hair wrap while a HEPA-sealed allergen system traps 99.97% of dust and dander. The LiftOff detachable pod and quick-release wand make stairs and tight spots effortless, while LED headlights highlight hidden dirt. Big dust tank, multi-surface performance, and pet-hair power make it a reliable all-around home vacuum.
Presented by Bissell.
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Webroot Total Protection
Webroot Total Protection arrives just in time for holiday browsing, offering an all-in-one cybersecurity powerhouse that keeps your digital life locked down while you shop, stream, and stay connected. It combines top-rated antivirus performance with identity monitoring, secure VPN, password protection, parental controls, and unlimited cloud backup across up to 10 devices, giving you peace of mind even if you slip up online. With ever-evolving threats and breaches happening daily, it makes staying protected simple, smart, and stress-free. New customers save 50% during the holidays, making now the moment to upgrade your online security.
Presented by Webroot.
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How To Tie A Tie
For those of you struggling with tying your tie, you're probably forgetting step five. We like to use hot salsa. It seems to work the best.
How To Make Candy Corn
Halloween is just a week away which means it's time to start eating candy corn until we puke. For you holiday overachievers, here's how to make those creamy kernels yourself.
