From Wikipedia: Observed from Earth, the Sun's path across the sky varies throughout the year. The shape described by the Sun's position, considered at the same time each day for a complete year, is called... more inside

From the PBS Documentary Merchants of Cool http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/cool/

Ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) is a method for generating electricity which uses the temperature difference that exists between deep and shallow waters to run a heat engine. As with any heat engine,... more inside

I only wish were there. Geeks and Trekkies alike! Unite!

The credits for this clip are unknown for now. YouTube user Idge http://www.youtube.com/user/ldge transferred a 16mm film, without the heavily damaged intro and end.

Robin Schlotz sings Mozart's Queen of the Night soprano aria. This is amazing and amusing. This is one of the early videos of Robin Schlotz. He got even better later.

Thank God You're Here: The Australian original that all others are based on (so far US and UK that I know of). Josh Lawson is one of the absolute best, his amazing ability to think on his feet is second to, well, I'm sure someone, but not many, that's for sure.

From Wikipedia: Fafafini (Samoan - Fa'afafine) is a third gender specific to Samoan culture. Fafafini are biologically men who have been raised to assume female gender roles since early childhood. ... more inside

I don't support ANY of the actions of the British or American forces in Iraq. They shouldn't be there, they aren't wanted there, it is an illegal invasion and they know it. I don't support the war, I don't support the troops.

Regina performing this amazing song at Lollapalooza 2007. Not the most radio friendly of her tunes, but I'm always impressed by her excellent singing in English, French, and Russian (I assume that's what the last one is anyway).

In this funny TV special, Julie Andrews interacts with the two characters that made her a superstar and sings their hits. The best part is Mary and Eliza fighting (after Chim Chimney ends).

Ways you can describe your motorcycle, but not your girlfriend.

paul hunt is a former competitive gymnast who became a women's gymnastics coach, but on the side performed at various tournaments in women's events. this is from the 1988 USA-USSR display in Los Angeles.