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WOJTEK: The Bear Who Fought in WWII

November 12, 2025 at 5:44 PM

kyle calise

@kylecalise.bsky.social

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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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

These Islands DON'T EXIST

October 28, 2025 at 2:56 PM

kyle calise

@kylecalise.bsky.social

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

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

NOBODY knows how TYLENOL works

October 15, 2025 at 2:42 PM

kyle calise

@kylecalise.bsky.social

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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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

CAPTCHA SECRETS: You're Not Proving You're Human... You're Training A.I. 🤯

September 30, 2025 at 3:49 PM

kyle calise

@kylecalise.bsky.social

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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Why the Greeks Said the Sea Was "Winedark" 🌊 #History #Mythology #Language

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September 24, 2025 at 12:30 PM

kyle calise

@kylecalise.bsky.social

A broken clock is right twice a day...

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · Sep 18

Pence: "State ownership of business is very common in China & Russia. Taking a percentage of sales of Nvidia, taking a percentage of stock of Intel is inconsistent w/ free market principles, and I think it's taken our country to a very perilous place and I think we need to resist that very strongly"

September 19, 2025 at 5:52 PM

kyle calise

@kylecalise.bsky.social

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

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!

You'll Never Guess What Bluetooth is Named After

September 16, 2025 at 12:14 PM

kyle calise

@kylecalise.bsky.social

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

Whale Conservation's Future? This Shoebox-Sized AI Camera

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August 26, 2025 at 12:04 PM

kyle calise

@kylecalise.bsky.social

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

PALANTIR | $1B Company Named After LOTR's Evil Seeing Stones

August 22, 2025 at 12:40 PM

kyle calise

@kylecalise.bsky.social

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

Why Gen Z Suddenly Started Saying 'CLANKER'

August 8, 2025 at 2:58 PM

kyle calise

@kylecalise.bsky.social

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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Birds can SEE Magnetic Fields

July 31, 2025 at 12:07 PM

kyle calise

@kylecalise.bsky.social

🤯🐦 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 🦅

The Wild True Story of Joe the Pigeon

July 23, 2025 at 12:52 PM

kyle calise

@kylecalise.bsky.social

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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ANTS dont have LUNGS: Here’s Why

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June 24, 2025 at 3:30 PM

kyle calise

@kylecalise.bsky.social

Ants don’t have lungs.

I made this video to break down why.

🧪🌎🇨🇦🌿🛥️👍📚

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Only Accessible by Boat or Canada

June 17, 2025 at 12:25 PM

kyle calise

@kylecalise.bsky.social

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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This Country Doesn't Exist

June 10, 2025 at 3:41 PM

kyle calise

@kylecalise.bsky.social

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

🧪🌎🎥🌿

June 4, 2025 at 1:58 PM

kyle calise

@kylecalise.bsky.social

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

Explorers Who "Went There" | The Place so cold it was Abandoned for 40 Years

May 27, 2025 at 12:35 PM

kyle calise

@kylecalise.bsky.social

🧪🔭

kyle calise @kylecalise.bsky.social · May 21

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

May 22, 2025 at 11:10 AM

kyle calise

@kylecalise.bsky.social

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

May 21, 2025 at 12:28 PM

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Molly Edwards, PhD

@science-irl.bsky.social

Fuuuuuuuck this

Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · May 20

Under its new leadership — who spread misinformation throughout the pandemic — the FDA announced it will limit all Covid vaccines to adults over 65 and those with certain medical conditions.

Covid continues to spread and cause harm. This an anti-science move that will kill more Americans.

F.D.A. Poised to Restrict Access to Covid Vaccines
Agency leaders said there was evidence to justify approval only for older people and those with medical conditions. Many others may not be able to get the shots.

May 20, 2025 at 6:32 PM

kyle calise

@kylecalise.bsky.social

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