Yes, helmets. A look at how it evolved for use in the military and various sports over time.
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Gun (Un)control
A data-driven talk on the state of gun laws, how to get a gun, what an “assault weapon” is, and general facts about guns.
The Evolution of Rock Climbing
From grizzled bearded men in the mountains to cutting-edge athletes in the gym, how the sport of climbing has changed since its beginnings a century ago.
Applied Feels Management
A look at what cognitive behavioral therapy is and how mind maps can be as a tool to perform it.
Surfing
Baking Basics
With chocolate chip cookies as the medium, master baker Jay explains the reasoning behind all the ingredients involved in baking, and techniques that affect taste and texture.
The Afterlife of Stuff
The average American produces about 1500 pounds of waste a year. What happens to our trash and recycling after you figure out which bin to put it in? Is there a better way to do this?
Becoming A Mathematical Savant
Impress strangers and friends (but mostly just your parents) by learning how to use an abacus.
Shapeshifters of the Deep
They may be soft and squishy, but with their amazing ability to change shape and color, Cuttlefish are truly the ocean’s masters of disguise.
Diet and the Environment
Pescatarian, vegetarian, meatatarian, what kind of damage do we do to our planet when we eat in these ways? A non-preachy, data-driven talk on the subject
