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WOJTEK: The Bear Who Fought in WWII This isn't just a story; it's one of the most heartwarming and unbelievable true tales of World War II. Meet Corporal Wojtek, an orphaned Syrian brown bear who became a soldier in the 22nd Polish Artillery Supply Company. #Wojtek #WWIIHistory #TrueStory #MilitaryHistory #BearSoldier #PolishHistory #explainervideo

They were displaced, and so was he. ❤️ They adopted an orphaned bear named Wojtek, who truly became one of them. He wrestled, he smoked, and he ran ammo in battle. Watch their incredible, heartwarming story. #UnbelievableButTrue #WWII #MilitaryHistory #AnimalHeroes #Explainer

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These Islands DON'T EXIST Did you know maps—even Google Maps!—used to be filled with landmasses that don't exist? They're called Phantom Islands, and they reveal one of the biggest problems early explorers faced: Longitude. In this video, we dive into the incredible reason explorers like Captain Cook couldn't tell where they were East or West, why maps were so inaccurate for centuries, and how one tiny invention (the chronometer) changed everything. We break down the curious case of Sandy Island, charted in 1774 and appearing on maps for over 200 years... until scientists sailed right over its supposed location in 2012 and found nothing but deep ocean! Don't forget to like and subscribe if you enjoy uncovering history's hidden secrets! #PhantomIslands #HistoryOfMaps #Exploration #Longitude #GoogleMapsSecret #CreativeDirector

Imagine sailing for months and having NO IDEA where you are East or West! We break down the Longitude problem and the mystery of the phantom island found all over old maps.

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#PhantomIslands #LongitudeProblem #AgeOfExploration #HistoryFacts #Cartography #Mystery

NOBODY knows how TYLENOL works Every time you get a headache, you reach for it. But how does Tylenol actually kill pain? We dive into the amazing way your body registers pain (using special nerve cells called nociceptors) and explore the idea that Tylenol doesn't work where you hurt: it works on the communication lines to your brain. The biggest question: If we don't know exactly how it works, is it safe? 👍 Hit the Like button if this video blew your mind! #HowItWorks #TylenolSafe #ScienceVideo #BrainHacks #HealthFacts #TheMoreYouKnow

You've taken this pill your whole life, but here's the truth: NO ONE knows how Tylenol works! 🤯 We break down the leading theories on how it hacks your nervous system to stop pain!

#Tylenol #ScienceFacts #MedicalMystery #MindBlown #PillFacts #explainer

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YouTube video by Kyle Calise CAPTCHA SECRETS: You're Not Proving You're Human... You're Training A.I. 🤯

That image grid? You're not passing a test, you're LABELING DATA to train GOOGLE'S AI. #Google #DataScience #AIHelp #TechExposed #WatchNow

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A broken clock is right twice a day...

Why the Greeks Said the Sea Was "Winedark" 🌊 #History #Mythology #Language The ancient Greeks didn't have a word for blue. So, they described the sea as “winedark.” This isn't just poetic; it reveals a fascinating quirk of language and perception. Dive into this mind-bending concept with me!

The ancient Greeks repeatedly called the sea "winedark." It's not just a poetic choice, it's because the they may not have had a word for blue. Fascinating study of language and how we perceive the world.
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#Winedark #Linguistics #History #Mythology #DidYouKnow #ContentCreator

YouTube video by Kyle Calise You'll Never Guess What Bluetooth is Named After

From a Viking king to your phone, here's the wild history behind the Bluetooth logo and name.

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#bluetooth #history #vikings #techhistory

YouTube video by Kyle Calise Whale Conservation's Future? This Shoebox-Sized AI Camera

These little dots are whale blows captured by WhaleSpotter – a company that uses AI to detect whales from miles away and alert nearby ships, helping them avoid collisions.

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#WhaleConservation #OceanProtection #AI #BlueskySocial #Innovation #MarineLife #Conservation

YouTube video by Kyle Calise PALANTIR | $1B Company Named After LOTR's Evil Seeing Stones

Peter Thiel named his surveillance company after LOTR's seeing stones. They hit $1B+ quarterly revenue.

The palantíri are working as intended.

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#palantir #surveillance #peterthiel #tech #tolkien

YouTube video by Kyle Calise Why Gen Z Suddenly Started Saying 'CLANKER'

From Star Wars Clone Wars to viral TikTok: How 'clanker' became Gen Z's word for robots and accidentally sparked a conversation about AI prejudice. Sometimes the kids are more ahead of the curve than we think 🤖

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YouTube video by Kyle Calise Birds can SEE Magnetic Fields

🤯🐦 BIRDS CAN SEE MAGNETIC FIELDS! Scientists found they have a special protein that works like a biological compass - but only with blue light! 🔵🧭 This might be what the sky looks like to them ✨

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#birds #science #migration #mindblown 🦅

YouTube video by Kyle Calise The Wild True Story of Joe the Pigeon

Meet Joe. He's a pigeon who faced a death sentence from the Australian government. Seriously.

#JoeThePigeon #Australia #PlotTwist #Storytime #bird #explainer

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YouTube video by Kyle Calise ANTS dont have LUNGS: Here’s Why

Ants don’t have lungs.

I made this video to break down why.

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YouTube video by Kyle Calise Only Accessible by Boat or Canada

There's a piece of America you can ONLY reach by driving through Canada TWICE. Meet Point Roberts, Washington - the most bizarre geographic anomaly in the United States.

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You say potato I say pomato, you say tomato, I still say pomato

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YouTube video by Kyle Calise This Country Doesn't Exist

After diving into a string of recent reads, I spotted an unexpected pattern that led me somewhere I never knew even existed: Bookland

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#explainervideo #books #science #animation #didyouknow

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Do you know what time it is on the moon? No one does. That's a problem. Here's why.

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#explainer #science #nasa #space #astronomy

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YouTube video by Kyle Calise Explorers Who "Went There" | The Place so cold it was Abandoned for 40 Years

I would LOVE to go to Antarctica some day.

In the meantime here's a fun explainer I threw together about a story that's been in my head ever since I first heard about it years ago.

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#editor #animator #creativedirector #explainer #science #maps #aftereffects #youtube

Ever wondered why the Trump administration wanted
#Greenland? I dug into that story in this video.
I'm open for new video roles this summer. If you're looking for an #editor, #animator or collaborator let’s talk.

#videodirector #aftereffects #explainer

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YouTube video by The Daily Dot The Best "Star Wars" Memes Of All Time | Meme History

We just launched our 75th episode of Meme History over at @dailydot.com!

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#MayThe4th #ContentCreator #Editor #Animator #PopCulture

Went from single digit open rate to having a 40%+ open rate and a CTR that was climbing rapidly. I had amazing column writers like @mikaelthalen.bsky.social, @davidcovucci.bsky.social, @pagingdrlesbian.bsky.social and @kylecalise.bsky.social who made us a unique newsletter for internet culture.

I help make these! Super proud of the way this one came out

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Meme History: Confused Math Lady What do you get when you mix a Brazilian soap actress with trigonometry?

This is Brazilian soap opera star Renata Sorrah. As an actress, she’s best known for her portrayal of Nazaré, the main antagonist of Senhora do Destino (Lady of Destiny), which ran on Brazilian television in the mid-2000s.

As a meme, she’s best known for exactly the same reason.

YouTube video by Kyle Calise The Star We Only See Every 80 Years

Here's and oldie but goodie:

Last summer I made a quick explainer video about a Nova that should have been visible in the night sky with the naked eye.

#explainer #animation #nova #space #science #stars #nasa #scienceeducation #astronomy #contentcreator

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YouTube video by Kyle Calise The Real Estate Deal Trump Will Never Close

When I first heard about Trump wanting to buy Greenland back in his first term, I thought it was a kooky, probably harmless idea. When it popped up again last month, I took a closer look.

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#explainer #animation #maps #greenland #trump #geopolitics #arctic #climatechange

Meme History: Nyan Cat Nyan Cat is one of the most enduring memes of our time.

If you’ve looked through a comic book or record shop, been to a convention, spent any time with school children, or cruised through the games section of the app store at any time in the last decade, you’ve seen this cat. www.dailydot.com/video/meme-h...

YouTube video by Kyle Calise The Election is Over. You Voted Wrong.

I've been interested in #rankedchoicevoting for a long time.

Today I'm breaking down what it is and why it's so cool using everyones favorite political metaphor: Pokemon.

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#explainervideo #contentcreator #editor #animator #politics #voting #instantrunoff