Laughing Squid April 28, 2025
How the Tiny Port Town of Yerba Buena Turned Into the Bustling City of San Francisco
Daniel Steiner talked about how the tiny port town of Yerba Buena turned into the bustling city of San Francisco buy using landfill.
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How Casual Chain Restaurants Traded Their Kitschy Decorative Flair For a More Neutral Palette
Phil Edwards explained how casual chain restaurants such as TGI Fridays, and Applebee's have lost their flair for a more neutral palette.
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What Might Happen If a Time Machine Broke Down During Earth's Most Historically Dangerous Periods
Kurzgesagt imagined what would happen if a time traveler's spotty time machine broke down in Earth's most dangerous geological periods.
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The Evolution of Johann Sebastian Bach's Music From Ages 22 to 65 (1707-1750)
Lord Vinheteiro performed a piano composition featuring the musical evolution of Johann Sebastian Bach from 22 to 65 (1707-1750).
laughingsquid.com/bach-musical-evolution-piano