Are you sick of seeing cute cats and FailArmy? Probably not. In any case, it's time to broaden your horizons a bit. There is a whole world of interesting content waiting to challenge your world view. You just need to know where to look.
If you've been looking for something a little more intellectually stimulating than lifestyle vloggers The YouTube Starter Kit:20 YouTubers Worth Watching The YouTube Starter Kit:20 YouTubers Worth Watching There's a treasure trove of original content on Youtube. However, it is difficult to know where to start. Let us help you with our list of 20 YouTubers who make the perfect YouTube starter kit. Read More Here are 20 of the most suggestive videos on YouTube.
Let's start the journey with a little introspection. As streaming services now release content en masse, the idea of binge-watching shows Netflix's "Overscale" Tells you which shows are more engaging Netflix's "Overscale" Tells you which shows are more attractions Want to know which shows on Netflix are the most exciting and open to binge-watching? The new Binge Scale tells you. Read More
But is binge eating bad for you? I'm not going to tell you. You'll have to watch this video to find out.
In a video that will be music to the ears of teenagers around the world while simultaneously bringing thousands of parents to the brink of tears, AsapSCIENCE determines:yes, video games can make you smarter.
Who needs school anyway?
In this video from the BBC Earth Lab, researchers dive into the theory of subliminal messages.
I won't spoil the ending for you, but let's just say that if Mark Zuckerberg is looking for the next WhatsApp replacement 5 Reasons Why You Should Ditch WhatsApp For Viber 5 Reasons Why You Should Ditch WhatsApp For Viber WhatsApp is the biggest instant messaging app out there, but is it the best? Click the link to find out why Viber might be a better option. Read More
The idea that we are on the verge of an AI revolution has become more widespread recently. A Citibank report in 2016 said that 47 percent of jobs in the United States are at risk of automation.
Is the report correct? This video investigates. As a bonus, it's narrated by Bill Nye, the scientist. What more do you want?
I Know How To Procrastinate 9 Hilariously Random Websites To Help You Procrastinate 9 Hilariously Random Websites To Help You Procrastinate The Internet is a wonderful place, but sometimes it just makes for the weirdest creations. Show off these nine websites that will make you wonder why they were created. Have a laugh or two Read More . It is easy. Open your browser, type facebook.com In the search box, and it will disappear down the rabbit hole.
If you're looking for a little more nuanced advice on wasting time, check out this BrainCraft video.
What is the greatest mystery in the universe? Apparently, that's not why fidget spinners are so popular or why it took Leonardo DiCaprio so long to win an Oscar. Instead, it is dark matter that is currently confounding the world's greatest minds.
Riddle explains it all in this spectacular 10-minute video.
Sadly, if you've ever bought one of those scenic Luna real estate certificates, it's worthless.
In this video, Michael from Vsauce takes a look at who owns the gigantic piece of cheese that orbits Planet Earth. Spoiler alert:it's not you.
These days, most people know that computers use binary numbers (a system of ones and zeros) to function.
But have you ever stopped to wonder why ? Computerphile breaks it all down in this easy-to-digest eight-minute video.
CrashCourse is one of the most popular YouTube channels. Operated by brothers Hank and John Green, it has a wonderful way of making complicated subjects both informative and entertaining.
They have recently started a new miniseries on computing. One of the most enjoyable episodes so far has been about the world's first programming languages. 6 Easiest programming languages to learn for beginners. The easiest programming languages to learn for beginners. Learning to code is as much about finding the right language as it is about building. process. Here are the six easiest programming languages for beginners. Read more.
The fact that this video is on a channel called Gross Science should give you an idea of what to expect. But the topic is also fascinating..
In this video, we discover how to make a DIY microscope using nothing more than a smartphone, a poster tack, and a laser pointer.
This video takes another fact that everyone knows, but nobody Know the reason and investigate in detail..
If you know why February only has 28 days, keep scrolling. If you don't, press play. Now.
You are an addict? You don't have to be hooked on something society frowns upon to have an addiction.
You can be addicted to Facebook, video games, and just about anything else. This video from Kurzgesagt explains some of the underlying science.
Let's go back to Crash Course. Anyone who has watched John's excellent Story series knows that the Mongols are a recurring theme and joke.
This is the episode where you can see what all the fuss is about.
Talking about ellipses, angles, and algebra might not sound like a fun way to spend four minutes of your life, but this Numberphile video doesn't sound like hard work.
Using a pool table to demonstrate, Alex Bellos presents you with some amazing mathematical equations. Definitely worth a watch.
Have you ever wondered why you look sexier than Brad Pitt in some photos, but like a ripped alien in others?
Sorry, we can't help there. However, if you're interested in the underlying processes of how an image gets from your phone's camera to the screen, this is a fun way to spend five minutes.
But first, let me take a selfie Take your selfie skills to the next level Take your selfie skills to the next level If you're going to take a selfie, you can do it right, too. Read more…
Stuck in a job you hate, traveling for hours, never seeing family. Sounds familiar? Millions of people spend every day of their lives doing something they completely despise..
Your not too late to do anything about it This video shows you how. If you need more inspiration, check out an article by our very own Ben Stegner. Explains how you left your career to become a full-time writer How to Quit Your Job and Finally Pursue Your Passion How to Quit Your Job and Finally Pursue Your Passion Leaving your current job to do something you love is scary, but I did that last month Here's my story, and some considerations if you're thinking of doing the same. Read more.
We've all heard the old trope that the Earth's surface is smoother and rounder than a billiard ball if scaled to the equivalent size. But what is the roundest object on the planet?
Veritasium, which has been a source of entertaining yet informative videos for years, has the answer.
Is America a country? Of course it is ! Is Mexico part of America? Of course it is ! um what? Who is right?
If you're not sure what sets America, the country apart from America, the continent, check out these fun and quick pictures from WonderWhy.
Pending the discovery of teleportation, or at least the widespread adoption of public transportation, we will still have to deal with traffic Waze vs. Google Maps:Which App Will Navigate Home Faster Waze vs. Google Maps:Which App Will Navigate Home Waze vs. Google Faster Maps are solid navigation apps, but which one is the best? Read more on our roads.
If only the estimated two billion drivers in the world would sit down and watch this video from CGP Gray. We would all be much better off.
What's up? You didn't think I was going to list 20 YouTube videos without referencing the MakeUseOf YouTube channel?
In this video, we show you 10 awesome Google Assistant tricks. Supercharge Google Assistant With These 7 Amazing IFTTT Applets. Google Assistant with these 7 amazing IFTTT applets. Google Assistant is great... but it can't do everything. Change that by using IFTTT to expand the functionality of Google Assistant. Read more.
In this article, we've listed 20 of our favorite entertaining and thought-provoking videos, but with 300 hours of new content uploaded to YouTube every minute, it's entirely possible we've overlooked some good ones.
What suggestive videos would you recommend to your fellow MakeUseOf readers? Please leave all your suggestions and recommendations in the comments below! Perhaps one day we will revisit this topic and include some of their findings..
