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April 24, 2024

You Can Now Download and Watch Over 9,200 Short Vintage Films for Free

America has always had a unique relationship with film. Movies have shaped the United States in more ways than one, from drive-in theaters to classic blockbuster films. Amid these iconic cultural symbols, there is also a vast array of short films that have been nearly forgotten. The Prelinger Archives‘ goal is to prevent these movies from being lost in the ether.

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April 22, 2024

LEGO Experiment Shows How Well Different Sea Defense Structures Resist Coastal Erosion

Did you grow up playing with LEGOs? You're definitely not alone.

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April 21, 2024

Poignant Video From Soccer Club Reminds Men To Check in on Their Friends’ Mental Health

According to a study by Priory Group, a provider of mental health care facilities, 40% of men in the UK...

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April 18, 2024

16-Year-Old Chess Prodigy Solves Problems Without Ever Seeing the Board

At just 18 years old, chess prodigy Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa already has too many accomplishments to count. When he was only 10, he became an international master. Two years later, he became a grandmaster, making him the second youngest person at that time to do so.

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April 17, 2024

Caitlin Clark Roasts Michael Che for Past Jokes About Women’s Sports in SNL Weekend Update Appearance

For years, viewers of SNL‘s Weekend Update have grown used to watching the anchors, Colin Jost and Michael Che, routinely...

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April 17, 2024

Watch Penguin Chicks Jump off 50-Foot Ice Cliff To Go for Their First Swim in Unprecedented Footage

Baby penguins are born into the hostile conditions of Antarctica.

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April 13, 2024

Colorized Vintage Video Shows Life in Famous Cities Over 100 Years Ago

It's easy to look at photos of people who lived in the past and assume that they were stern and serious. This is greatly due to the time-consuming photography techniques of the 19th century, which meant that they often had to sit in the same position for several minutes as the photo developed.

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April 1, 2024

Watch How Vincent van Gogh and Frida Kahlo Would Deal With Client Feedback in Funny Ad Spoof

Creative freelancers and people in the advertising industry know all about baseless feedback.

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March 30, 2024

Mother Octopus Protects Offspring and Makes Ultimate Sacrifice in Touching Video

The octopus is arguably one of the coolest animals on Earth.

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March 30, 2024

Watch How a Nomadic Mongolian Family Gathers Ice To Make a Hot Breakfast

What does your breakfast routine look like? Maybe you brew yourself a hot cup of coffee as you prepare buttered toast or fry some eggs in a skillet. Maybe breakfast involves stopping at your favorite cafe on the way to work. Whatever your habits are, you probably have never seen a morning routine like this.

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