Groundhog Day is this Saturday, February 2nd. C.G.P. Grey explains what a groundhog is and how Groundhog Day came about in this short two-minute video. Punxsutawney Phil is one of the most recognizable groundhogs on Groundhog Day who has been making predictions since the 1880s. 2013 Predictions. Punxsutawney, PA: Punxsutawney Phil – Early spring. Raleigh, […]
Colin Gregory Palmer Grey, aka C.G.P. Grey explains the United States debt limit in his latest educational video. If Congress fails to increase the $16.4 trillion limit, the United States could default on its debt which would lead to a severe economic impact. Previously: The Difference Between Holland And The Netherlands. [CGPGrey]
C.G.P. Grey takes a look at the correct name of our solar system’s 7th planet, Uranus. Several scientists pronounce the planet YUR-in-us and many youngsters like to pronounce the planet yoo-RAIN-us. Uranus was named The Georgium Sidis in 1781 by it’s discoverer William Herschel. By 1789 the planet had four names, The Georgium Sidis, Herschel, […]
The popular Colin Gregory Palmer Grey aka C.G.P. Grey takes a look at 5 Historical Misconceptions. Misconceptions include Viking horns, Lady Godiva riding through town naked, Napolean’s height, Roman Vomitorium and Columbus. Grey has also covered 8 Animal Misconceptions and 10 Common Myths Debunked. [Link]
Popular C.G.P. Grey explains Leap Year and why we have an extra day in February every 4 years. The extra day in Leap Year places our days back on track since one year is actually 365 days and 6 hours. Looks like there is no way to build perfect Calendar so why not make everyone […]