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The Apple iPhone 3G allowed users to shoot videos and upload them directly to YouTube. The 15-year-old videos still exist.

Explore a Time Capsule of Deep-Cut YouTube Videos

A new bot collects videos that were uploaded to YouTube directly from people’s iPhones, bringing viewers back to a time before Instagram.

The website expands the feature to non-Premium users.

How to Use YouTube’s New Sleep Timer Feature

The feature—once only available to Premium users—pauses videos automatically after a set time.

Moo Deng continues to delight people through song.

Moo Deng the Viral Pygmy Hippo Has Inspired a Thai Pop Song

Just when you thought Moo Deng couldn’t get any cuter, GMM Music releases this banger.

Calling All Trivia Nerds: Jeopardy! Hiring a New Researcher

Now’s your chance to become part of your favorite game show.

Watching Christmas movies just got more fun.

Get Paid to Watch 25 Holiday Movies in 25 Days

A job that forces you to watch and review Christmas movies—what could be better?

An obscure song has stumped internet detectives for years.

The Origins of the Internet’s Most Mysterious Song Have Been Revealed

An obscure German new wave song has stumped internet sleuths for years. One of them finally cracked the case.

1984 was a banner year for movies and music.

7 Reasons Why 1984’s Pop Culture Is the Gift That Keeps On Giving

From ‘Ghostbusters’ to Madonna’s VMA performance, 1984 was a memorable year for pop culture.

People found the devil in some very unlikely places.

The Devil Made Them Do It: 8 Examples of Satanic Panic in the ‘80s

In the 1980s, media hysteria saw demonic undertones in everything from ‘Mister Ed’ to Pampers diapers.

Myspace is Instagram’s latest inspiration.

Instagram Users Can Now Add Songs to Their Profiles Like It’s 2006

Just like Myspace before it, Instagram is letting users add 30-second song clips to their profiles.

“God” and “Jesus” are the only Simpson characters that have five fingers.

Why Do So Many Cartoon Characters Have Four Fingers?

It‘s normal for cartoon characters to be missing a digit, but how did the style originate?

Hugh Jackman, Chris Evans, and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson have all received the honor.

8 Things You Might Not Know About ‘People’ Magazine’s ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ Honor

Here’s the origin story of how a pull quote from 1985 became an annual event for the magazine.

‘Finish Him!’: When ‘Mortal Kombat’ Caused a Moral Panic

The hyper-violent arcade smash of 1992 was too bloody even for Congress.

Joseph Welch (left), with Sen. Joe McCarthy (right), at the Senate Subcommittee on Investigations' McCarthy-Army hearings, June 9, 1954.

“Have You No Sense of Decency?”: The Question That Took Down Senator Joe McCarthy

Joseph N. Welch is credited with bringing down the fearmongering Sen. Joseph McCarthy during a congressional hearing in 1954. But his famous plea has since taken on a life of its own.

10 Iconic Movies That Pass the Bechdel Test

From “Alien” to “Gone with the Wind,” some classic movies you might not expect actually do manage to pass the Bechdel test.

4 Misconceptions About Journalism

In the latest episode of Misconceptions, host Justin Dodd is investigating some enduring myths about journalism, from its alleged bias to premature reports of its death.

Bran Stark (Isaac Hempstead Wright), once referred to as a "sweet summer child."

10 Common Phrases That Came From Pop Culture

From mullet to bucket list, these terms from pop culture are newer than you may have assumed.

Your new favorite book is just a click away.

Find Your Next Favorite Book, Movie, Band, and More with This New Media Recommendation Tool

The Global Network of Discovery offers an endless stream of recommendations specific to you.

Emojis can be misinterpreted by older adults.

These Two Emoji Meanings Really Baffle Gen X and Baby Boomers

Certain emojis prompt uncertainty among older adults.

The royal family at Trooping the Colour in 2023.

Now Hiring: Royal Family Communications Assistant (No, Literally)

Here's your chance to work for King Charles III's private secretary.

Kars4Kids Official TV Commercial (Kars for Kids Jingle) | Remastered 2019

The Cruel (But Effective) Agony of the Kars4Kids Jingle

The omnipresent radio spot has made millions suffer. And the organization behind it couldn't be happier.

The Internet Archive is the ultimate boredom-buster.

7 Fun Ways to Use the Internet Archive

The Internet Archive goes beyond the Wayback Machine—it also hosts movies, arcade games, and more.

The oldest members of Generation Alpha are officially teens as of 2024.

Everything You Need to Know About Generation Alpha—The Children of Millennials

Generation Alpha—the children of Millennials and the kid siblings of Generation Z—was born the same year the iPad was released.

Times Square New Year's Eve 2023 celebration.

A Brief History of Times Square’s New Year’s Eve Celebration

New Year’s Eve in Times Square is one of the most famous traditions in New York City. Learn how Manhattan's most colorful party came to be.

When Dr. Ruth Doled Out ‘80s-Era Sex Advice

The therapist gave advice about masturbation and contraception at a time those subjects were still taboo.