[TED-Ed] Why is ketchup so hard to pour?

Ketchup: Favorite for some, while others, uh well...let's not go there! But, surely if you've had any kind of fast food, or have been with kids at some point in your life, you'd have had to pour out ketchup. But who'd have thought about this basic question: why is it so hard to pour?

You've squeezed, punched, pressed, shaken the container (from the bottle to the sachet), but probably never wondered to figure it out. Well, good for us - the smart people at TED Ed have tried to figure it out, and here's a cool lesson on understanding the why.


(Source: TED Ed)

[TED] 3 ways the brain creates meaning

 Information designer Tom Wujec talks through three areas of the brain that help us understand words, images, feelings, connections.

In this age of technology - and more and more research is validating the findings - the brain and its power is being compromised. We must not forget that human creativity comes from the immense power and mystery of the way the human mind works. 

[TED] A bath without water

Well, if the title of this intrigued you, then you will probably want to watch this interesting talk about an innovation that - yes - makes it possible to have a bath without water!

It might not be something many can identify with, but the fact is, that water, though abundant on our planet's surface, is not easy to get for many, even today. Great idea by Ludwick Marishane - and wish him all the luck to see this be adapted.

[TED] Susan Cain: The Power of Introverts

Great talk by Susan Cain on the power of introverts, and how they shape our personal and work lives, as much as extroverts do.

[TED] On Intelligence of Crows

With ever increasing urbanization, we oft fail to realize the impact this has on our surrounding, including on the other living creatures from insects to birds and more. This amazing and thought provoking experiment shows some very interesting insights into the intelligence of, yes, crows!

Watch it - it will wow you!