It's more than 120V. It's even more than the other 120V! It is the sum of the two (and sometimes a different two!) that makes us who we are. Learn about the US electrical system in this not-at-all snarky video!
It's more than 120V. It's even more than the other 120V! It is the sum of the two (and sometimes a different two!) that makes us who we are. Learn about the US electrical system in this not-at-all snarky video!
I know, my use of a laptop (and worse, that I like it!) makes me a truly terrible person.
I know, my use of a laptop (and worse, that I like it!) makes me a truly terrible person.
2020x16 Cassette adapters are remarkably simple Episode overview
Air date
Jul 13, 2020
It's a real lost opportunity that we didn't call these Cassettepters. It's not-at-all difficult to say! OK, maybe Cassepter would be easier but isn't that, like, a sword or something? The descriptions are getting weird.
It's a real lost opportunity that we didn't call these Cassettepters. It's not-at-all difficult to say! OK, maybe Cassepter would be easier but isn't that, like, a sword or something? The descriptions are getting weird.
2020x17 Personal "air conditioners" aren't what they seem Episode overview
Air date
Jul 22, 2020
You know, it's one thing when a product has a limited scope and application. It's another when it's passed off as something greater than what it is. Learn why these fad devices are fad devices in this video.
You know, it's one thing when a product has a limited scope and application. It's another when it's passed off as something greater than what it is. Learn why these fad devices are fad devices in this video.
2020x18 The Impact Sprinkler - more clever than it seems! Episode overview
Air date
Jul 30, 2020
It's that time again! Time to take a deep dive into the mundane to see what we can learn. Join me as we look at this sprinkler!
It's that time again! Time to take a deep dive into the mundane to see what we can learn. Join me as we look at this sprinkler!
2020x19 A record player that can play CDs: The Fisher DAC-145 Episode overview
Air date
Aug 19, 2020
Well now, what do we have here? It's a CD player... but also a turntable? Hmm... very interesting. But why? How? And is it actually a good idea? Lucky for you you've clicked on this video and will find out!
Well now, what do we have here? It's a CD player... but also a turntable? Hmm... very interesting. But why? How? And is it actually a good idea? Lucky for you you've clicked on this video and will find out!
2020x20 Retroreflectors; they're everywhere, and they cheat physics (sort of) Episode overview
Air date
Aug 31, 2020
Road signage and other markings may be something you take for granted, but have you ever wondered how they can appear so brightly with just the output of your headlights? Find out how, and get a load of other trivia, in this video!
Road signage and other markings may be something you take for granted, but have you ever wondered how they can appear so brightly with just the output of your headlights? Find out how, and get a load of other trivia, in this video!
2020x21 The touch lamp; a neat idea, and older than you'd think! Episode overview
Air date
Sep 12, 2020
I think we really oughta make this fashionable again, don't you?
I think we really oughta make this fashionable again, don't you?
2020x22 Electric car chargers aren't chargers at all – EVSE Explained Episode overview
Air date
Sep 23, 2020
Catchy title! But it's mostly true! There's a pinned comment you might want to read, as well. But there's some links down here, too.
Catchy title! But it's mostly true! There's a pinned comment you might want to read, as well. But there's some links down here, too.
2020x23 Forced-air Furnaces: The What, Why, and How Episode overview
Air date
Oct 10, 2020
Let's not get too heated, this is after an inflammable subject. Frankly it's exhausting, but we gotta do it. We gotta explain how furnaces work! And soon, we'll talk about what will .. show full overview
Let's not get too heated, this is after an inflammable subject. Frankly it's exhausting, but we gotta do it. We gotta explain how furnaces work! And soon, we'll talk about what will replace them. I'll try to remember to put a link here when that time comes!
2020x24 Camera Tech from 1971: Match-needle exposure meter Episode overview
Air date
Oct 30, 2020
Ever wonder how pro cameras from the 1970's worked? Learn about their single most important tool for the photographer (and lots else!) in this exposé.
Ever wonder how pro cameras from the 1970's worked? Learn about their single most important tool for the photographer (and lots else!) in this exposé.
2020x25 The Antique Microwave Oven that's Better than Yours Episode overview
Air date
Nov 12, 2020
Seriously. How is this so old and yet so advanced?
Seriously. How is this so old and yet so advanced?
2020x26 What exactly is the goop inside a lava lamp? Episode overview
Air date
Nov 21, 2020
Yep! Gonna get questionably gloopy!
Yep! Gonna get questionably gloopy!
2020x27 Bubble Lights: The Weirdest Christmas Light? Episode overview
Air date
Nov 29, 2020
Yes indeed, these are silly! Very silly! But, mesmerizing.
Yes indeed, these are silly! Very silly! But, mesmerizing.
2020x28Season finale Detergent packs are kinda wishy-washy (Dishwashers Explained) Episode overview
Air date
Dec 20, 2020
Ever wonder how dishwashers work? Are you ever bummed by the performance of yours? Well, this video can answer your question and possibly provide you with a solution!
Ever wonder how dishwashers work? Are you ever bummed by the performance of yours? Well, this video can answer your question and possibly provide you with a solution!
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