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Date With The World’s Longest Legs

“Her legs measure 132cm, or 4ft 4in. Meanwhile, my whole body comes in at 5ft 2 3/4in. (And don’t you dare snatch that three-quarters of an inch from me.) Despite all this, Svetlana has agreed to spend the afternoon with me, in an effort to give me a glimpse of what life is like for the big boys and girls.” w/ photos

The Anti-Shoe

“With its special sole construction, the MBT (which stands for Masai Barefoot Technology), places the body in a natural instability which is being compensated by a balancing movement, i.e. through increased muscle activity. Stress on joints is relieved by activating the joint and stabilizing muscle groups. The result is an erect, natural and biomechanical correct gait.” w/ photos

How Crayons Are Made

“I’m pretty sure this used to be my favorite Sesame Street segment.”

Michael Phelps’s 15 Minutes Are Almost Up

“What happened to Michael Phelps’ 15 minutes of fame? A Wall Street meltdown, a pair of hurricanes and Sarah Palin, that’s what. They all conspired to push America’s hottest athlete to the fringes of the public’s attention in just a little more time than it took him to grab the spotlight.” w/ photo

How They Made Books Back In The 40’s

“Fascinating! It looks incredibly labour-intensive.” — Dan Nguyen

Large Hadron Collider Explained

“Finally, an explanation of the inner workings of the LHC that any idiot with a nuclear physics degree from Brown or guy off the streets can understand. Seriously, though, this is really neat.”

The Astonishing Eggs Of Alien Nations

“Their eggs come in a variety of shapes and sizes and reflect the diversity of their countless species. Here, thanks to some wonderful macrophotography, are the eggs of some of the insects with which we share the planet earth.” w/ photos

How ‘Kilroy Was Here’ Changed The World

“Long before the Internet made viral marketing a cinch, one long-nosed little character named Kilroy made his way around the world the old-fashioned way, becoming a legend among the millions of military men and women who served during World War II.” w/ photos

Women Have Worse Nightmares Than Men

“Recent evidence suggests men and women dream very differently. For instance, women are more likely to have intense nightmares, and more likely to remember their dreams. Now, a new study says it might all boil down to body temperature.” w/ photo + video

Pac-Man: The Mini Documentary

“Pac-Man is often credited with being a landmark in video game history, and is among the most famous arcade games of all time… This is the story of Pac-Man!”