Apr 4, 2018
Why Ships Used This Camouflage In World War I
A brief history of dazzle camouflage
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Sep 13, 2017
How 9/11 Forever Changed Lilo & Stitch
9/11 was a turning point in every facet of American society — including cinema
Aug 9, 2017
The Tiny Island in New York That Nobody’s Allowed to Visit
There’s a tiny island on the East River that you’ve probably never heard of, and you’re not allowed to visit it
Jul 31, 2017
Shepard Tones: The Sound Illusion that Makes Christopher Nolan Movies So Intense
Christopher Nolan explains his obsession with Shepard Tones—layered sound waves that simulate a constant ascent in tone—to create a sensation of building tension
Jul 25, 2017
The Hidden Oil Patterns on Bowling Lanes
Every bowling lane has a hidden oil pattern that can affect the speed and direction of your ball
Jun 6, 2017
Why Knights Fought Snails in the Margins of Medieval Books
Look in the margins of medieval books and you’ll find an unusual theme: knights vs. snails. Vox’s Phil Edwards investigates why in this episode of Vox Almanac
Mar 13, 2017
How Wildlife Films Warp Time
Vox explores how slow motion and timelapse can reveal the wonders of the natural world
