Memoria Inspirational Report #84
Shorts: Ideas 1–195
Section titled “Shorts: Ideas 1–195”1. I Tried a Sleep Companion (Somnox Sleep Robot)
Section titled “1. I Tried a Sleep Companion (Somnox Sleep Robot)”For this video, spend a week using the Somnox Sleep Robot to see if syncing your breathing to a machine is the secret to perfect rest.
2. I Tried a Device That Helps You Sleep
Section titled “2. I Tried a Device That Helps You Sleep”For this challenge, test the Eight Sleep Pod to see if it works to help you sleep better or is just an expensive gimmick.
3. I Investigated Where My Time Goes (Timeflip 2 Time Tracking Cube)
Section titled “3. I Investigated Where My Time Goes (Timeflip 2 Time Tracking Cube)”For this short, use a physical tracking cube to log every single second of your life for 7 days. At the end of the week, analyze the data to find the “hidden” hours you’re losing to distractions and see if seeing your time in physical form actually makes you more productive.
I Tried Devices That Help with Stress…
Section titled “I Tried Devices That Help with Stress…”For this series, test the most popular and high-tech “stress-relief” gadgets on the market during high-pressure situations to see which ones actually lower your heart rate. Try this with…
Variations
- Fidget Cube Antsy Labs
- Infinity Cube Fidget Toy
- Apollo Neuro
- Touch Point
- Pulsetto
- Sensate
- Aromatherapy diffusers
- Smart lighting
I Got the Weirdest Lamps Ever…
Section titled “I Got the Weirdest Lamps Ever…”For this series, replace all the lights in your house with “unconventional” designs to see if the shape and tech of a lamp changes the vibe of a room. Try this with…
Variations
- Moon Lamp 3D Printed LED
- AI lamp
- Ingo Maurer | Bulb | 1968
- Hector Serrano | Clothes Hanger | 2001
I Tried Useless Things…
Section titled “I Tried Useless Things…”For this series, buy the most “pointless” desk gadgets ever invented and try to find a legitimate use for them in a professional setting. Try this with…
Variations
- USB Mini Fridge
- Desktop Punching Bag Toy
- Newton’s Cradle Desk Toy
- Magnetic Levitating Globe
- Perpetual Motion Machine Desk Toy
I Tested Focus Products…
Section titled “I Tested Focus Products…”For this series, attempt to finish a 10-hour workload in half the time using specific “productivity” hacks and gear. Try this with…
Variations
- Best overall
- OLY laser focus gummies
- Pomodoro timer
- Garden growing app
- BenQ ScreenBar
I Bought the Most Confusing Internet Object…
Section titled “I Bought the Most Confusing Internet Object…”For this series, order the items that make you say “Why does this exist?” and try to incorporate them into your daily routine. Try this with…
Variations
- Phone Jail Lock Box
- Yodeling Pickle
- Tiny Finger Hands
- Self-Stirring Mug
- USB Shirt Fan
- Phone-Controlled Paper Airplane Kit
- Jaw Exerciser
- Dehydrated Water
- Inflatable Mini Tube Guy
35. I Tried Recreating Fast Food Photos
Section titled “35. I Tried Recreating Fast Food Photos”Inspired by this TikTok, for this video, use professional food styling tricks to trick your viewers. Can you fool a “foodie” into thinking your fake creation is the real thing?
36. I Tried Carrying Things Like Women Do
Section titled “36. I Tried Carrying Things Like Women Do”Inspired by this post, for this challenge, attempt to carry all your daily essentials using only your hands. What is the limit of frustration when you have zero utility in your clothing?
37. I Became a Robot Puppeteer
Section titled “37. I Became a Robot Puppeteer”Inspired by this article, for this video, test out this new invention.
38. I Found Celebrities’ Hidden Short Films on YouTube
Section titled “38. I Found Celebrities’ Hidden Short Films on YouTube”Inspired by this article, for this video, hunt down the “lost” projects famous actors made before they were stars. Are these hidden gems actually good, or were they meant to stay hidden?
I Tried to Bargain for…
Section titled “I Tried to Bargain for…”For this mini series, visit businesses with “set” prices and attempt to negotiate a discount using only politeness and persistence. Try this for…
Variations
- Fast food
- A haircut
- Gas
- Movie tickets
- Groceries
- Hotel room
- Uber rides
- Clothes
I Tried to Hire…
Section titled “I Tried to Hire…”For this series, attempt to outsource your most mundane or difficult daily tasks to professionals you wouldn’t normally hire. Does it actually make your life easier or just more chaotic? Try hiring…
Variations
- Pet influencers (To “manage” your pet for a day)
- A musician (To provide a live soundtrack to your commute)
- A magician for everyday tasks (Can they “disappear” your laundry?)
- Bodyguard (To protect you while you do something boring like grocery shopping)
- Professional organizer (To fix your digital clutter)
- Clown (To attend a serious meeting with you)
- Private investigator (To find out where you actually lose your keys)
- Motivational coach (To scream at you while you go to the gym)
- Professional cleaner (To deep clean your most “secret” messy drawer)
I Played the Ultimate Mental Floss Quiz Challenge…
Section titled “I Played the Ultimate Mental Floss Quiz Challenge…”For this series, test your general knowledge against the internet’s most popular quizzes to see if you are actually as smart as you think. Try to…
Variations
- Match the Pixar Movie To Its Villain
- Name All 10 Disney Moms
- Name the Song Opening Lyrics from the 1990s
- Name State Capitals Without Second-Guessing
- Match State to Abbreviation Without Hesitating
- Guess Which Disney Princess Are You?
- Guess the 2000s Movie from the Famous Tagline
- Guess the Disney Movie from a One-Star Review
- Finish These Famous Quotes
- Match Disney Characters to Their Movie
66. I Tried Unbreakable Phone Cases
Section titled “66. I Tried Unbreakable Phone Cases”For this challenge, buy the most expensive “indestructible” phone cases on the market and subject them to increasingly extreme tests. From 50-foot drops to being burn or run over by a car, which case actually saves the phone and which is just marketing?
I Tried Products That Promise to Fix Bad Habits…
Section titled “I Tried Products That Promise to Fix Bad Habits…”For this series, use tech to see if you can actually change your behavior in 48 hours. Try this with…
Variations
- Smart Posture Corrector with Vibration
- Sensory Chew Necklace
- NIPIT Thumb Sucking Prevention Device
- Bluetooth Time Lock
I Tested AI…
Section titled “I Tested AI…”For this series, replace professional creative software with AI-only tools to see if the “human touch” is still necessary for content creation. Try this with…
Variations
- Video editors (Can AI actually cut a viral video?)
- Assistant (Letting AI manage your emails and schedule)
- That writes emails (Can your friends tell the difference?)
- Music generator (Creating a hit song from a single prompt)
- Voice cloner (Can you “prank” your family with your own digital voice?)
I Asked AI to…
Section titled “I Asked AI to…”For this series, give an AI model total creative control over your life and brand. Follow its instructions exactly and see the results. Try asking it to…
Variations
- Design my dream setup
- Fix my worst photo
- Roast my channel (Can AI find your biggest flaws?)
- Improve my actual setup
- Guess my personality based on my room
- Design my next thumbnail
- Plan my entire day (minute by minute)
- Control my money
- Style my outfits
- Tell me how to make money
- Teach me a complex skill in 1 hour
I Tried to Improve My…
Section titled “I Tried to Improve My…”For this series, use 24-hour “bootcamps” and specific training apps to see how much you can actually improve a basic human stat in one day. Try to improve your…
Variations
- Screen time
- Typing time (Can you double your WPM?)
- Memory
- Sleep quality
- Posture
- Reaction time (Gaming training)
- Focus
- Social skills (Talking to 50 strangers)
- Morning routine
- Balance
- Handwriting
- Productivity
99. I Tried Guessing Items by Touch
Section titled “99. I Tried Guessing Items by Touch”For this challenge, reach into “mystery boxes” and try to identify increasingly bizarre objects using only your hands. From slimy foods to sharp tools, what’s the limit of your tactile recognition? This is a classic Youtube format that never gets old.
100. I Tried Identifying Sounds Blindfolded
Section titled “100. I Tried Identifying Sounds Blindfolded”For this test, listen to hyper-specific sounds while blindfolded. Can you accurately guess what they are if you can’t see them? Or will your ear sight trick you?
Can I Play XXX Blindfolded?
Section titled “Can I Play XXX Blindfolded?”Inspired by this TikTok, for this series, attempt to beat games while completely deprived of sight, relying only on audio cues and muscle memory. Try this with…
Variations
- Just Dance
- Fortnite
- Wii Sports Games
- Mario Kart
- Counter Strike
- Hide and Seek
- Rock Paper Scissors
- UNO
Can I Get the Keys to My Local…
Section titled “Can I Get the Keys to My Local…”Inspired by this video, for this challenge, attempt to ask managers for access to the master keys of major businesses. The fun doesn’t come from convincing them, it comes when you finally have the keys are you’re free to do whatever you want! Try this at…
Variations
- Walmart
- Target
- Sam’s Club (The ultimate test)
- Michaels
- Gaming shop
- Comic book store
- Mall
- Starbucks
- McDonald’s
118. I Tried Finding the Most Useless Google Maps Pins
Section titled “118. I Tried Finding the Most Useless Google Maps Pins”Inspired by this post, for this video, try to find the most nonsensical locations pinned on Google Maps. Why do these pins exist, and what is actually there?
119. I Created the Most Useless Google Maps Pins
Section titled “119. I Created the Most Useless Google Maps Pins”Following the last idea, for this video, attempt to create your own “meaningless” landmark on Google Maps and see if you can get it verified.
Can You Call Every Phone Number in…
Section titled “Can You Call Every Phone Number in…”For this challenge, attempt to find and call…
Variations
- The entire US? (The impossible limit)
- The smallest US state
- NYC
- The smallest US town
- Hollywood
I Played Wikipedia Speedruns Using XXX to Choose the Subjects
Section titled “I Played Wikipedia Speedruns Using XXX to Choose the Subjects”Inspired by this post, for this challenge, attempt to play Wikipedia Speedruns, but let your subjects be chosen by…
Variations
- A dice roll
- A spinning wheel
- People’s suggestions (Comment section)
- My YouTube feed
129. I Bought Bluetooth Devices off of Temu
Section titled “129. I Bought Bluetooth Devices off of Temu”Inspired by this TikTok, for this video, buy the cheapest, most sketchy wireless electronics from Temu. Can you find one that speaks English with a Chinese accent?
Can I Fill a XXX with Water?
Section titled “Can I Fill a XXX with Water?”Inspired by this post, for this challenge, test expensive electronics and their endurance before they short circuit. Try this with…
Variations
- Laptop
- iPhone
- TV
- PlayStation 5
134. I Got Giant Versions of Small Things
Section titled “134. I Got Giant Versions of Small Things”Inspired by this post, for this challenge, replace every small object in your life (like your toothbrush, spoon, and pen) with 5x larger “giant” versions. Can you survive a day using only “oversized” logic?
135. How Many Celebs Will Reply Back If I Slide into Their DMs?
Section titled “135. How Many Celebs Will Reply Back If I Slide into Their DMs?”Inspired by this post, for this social experiment, message 100 A-list celebrities with a simple, polite question (o maybe just a hey). What’s the success rate of reaching the “unreachable,” and who actually manages their own account?
I Paid for People’s…
Section titled “I Paid for People’s…”Inspired by this post, for this experiment, wait at registers or in apps and pay for the person behind you. How do people react when their bill is suddenly $0? Try this with…
Variations
- Ubers
- Meals
- Grocery shopping
- Coffee
I Trained Like XXX for a Day
Section titled “I Trained Like XXX for a Day”Inspired by this post, for this challenge, attempt to follow the exact diet and workout routine of a world-class athletes. Can an average person survive the training of…
Variations
- Messi
- Maradona
- Cristiano Ronaldo
- Pele
- Mbappe
- Lamine Yamal
- Vinicius Jr.
How Easy Is It to Get Out of…
Section titled “How Easy Is It to Get Out of…”Inspired by this post, for this challenge, test the security of different restraints. What is the “limit” of your escape skills? Try getting out of…
Variations
- Handcuffs (From cheap toy ones to real police grade)
- Straight jacket (From costume to professional)
- Rope (From simple knots to complex Boy Scout knots)
- Chains (Cheapest to most expensive heavy duty)
- A cage with a lock (Cheapest lock vs. high-security padlocks)
152. Can You Turn a Card Reader into a Polaroid Camera?
Section titled “152. Can You Turn a Card Reader into a Polaroid Camera?”Inspired by this post, for this challenge, attempt to reprogram or modify a standard retail card reader to print out “receipt” photos of people.
Can I Get Strangers to Send Me Pics of…
Section titled “Can I Get Strangers to Send Me Pics of…”For this experiment, text random phone numbers to tet what they are willing to share from their camera roll with a complete stranger. Try asking for…
Variations
- Their pets
- Their feet
- Their hands
- What they’re eating
- Their current view
I Looked at XXXX Search History
Section titled “I Looked at XXXX Search History”Inspired by this post, for this video, check the data on public or second-hand devices to see what the world is actually searching for. Check…
Variations
- Display iPhones in stores
- Display computers at Best Buy
- Old tech found at Goodwill
- Strangers’ phones (With permission)
I Played Board Games with…
Section titled “I Played Board Games with…”Inspired by this post, for this challenge, play classic board games replacing the game tokens with…
Variations
- Alcohol
- Sour candy
- Chilli peppers
165. I Hid Food Inside Other Food
Section titled “165. I Hid Food Inside Other Food”Inspired by this post, for this challenge, create the most “inception” style meals possible. Can you bake a burger inside a pizza inside a giant taco? Does it actually taste good, or is it just a mess?
Can I XXX a Cop?
Section titled “Can I XXX a Cop?”Inspired by this post, for this challenge, test your skills against a police officer in a controlled environment. Can you…
Variations
- Outrun a Cop?
- Outsmart a Cop? (In a logic puzzle)
- Fight (Testing if you can escape a standard handcuffing/grapple)
Can I Name XXX Until I Mess Up?
Section titled “Can I Name XXX Until I Mess Up?”Inspired by this TikTok, for this memory challenge, see how many items in a category you can list without repeating yourself or pausing for more than 2 seconds. Try naming…
Variations
- YouTubers
- Rock bands
- US Presidents
- MrBeast videos
- Memes
I Tried to Figure Out the Original Prompt of…
Section titled “I Tried to Figure Out the Original Prompt of…”Inspired by this post, for this mini series, take viral AI images and try to guess exactly what the user typed to get that result. Try this with…
Variations
- Brainrot characters
- AI scam images
- AI memes
I Counted Every XXX I Saw in a Day
Section titled “I Counted Every XXX I Saw in a Day”For this challenge, walk through a major city and keep a literal tally of every time you see a specific human action or object. Try counting every…
Variations
- Smile
- Hug
- Fight
- Phone (Out in the open)
- Gun (Law enforcement or otherwise)
182. I Changed the Sound Options on Display iPhones
Section titled “182. I Changed the Sound Options on Display iPhones”Inspired by this TikTok, for this video, go to an Apple store and change every alarm and ringtone on the display devices to the most annoying sounds possible. How long until the staff notices?
183. I Tried Coke and Mentos Underwater
Section titled “183. I Tried Coke and Mentos Underwater”Inspired by this post, for this challenge, test the classic explosion in a high-pressure environment. Is the video true?
I Made Ice with…
Section titled “I Made Ice with…”For this experiment, try to turn liquid into solid using substances that weren’t meant to be frozen. Try making ice with…
Variations
- Soda
- Rainwater
- Old snow
- Energy drinks
- Things that “can’t” freeze (Oil, alcohol, honey)
189. I Tried the Most Bizarre Game Mods
Section titled “189. I Tried the Most Bizarre Game Mods”Inspired by this post, for this challenge, install the weirdest community-made mods for popular titles and rank the most bizarre ones.
190. Can You See Yourself Through a Straw?
Section titled “190. Can You See Yourself Through a Straw?”Inspired by this post, for this challenge, test if you can use basic physics to create a “periscope” out of straws. Can you actually see your own reflection?
Can I Make an Ant Farm Inside…
Section titled “Can I Make an Ant Farm Inside…”Inspired by this post, for this challenge, attempt to move a colony of ants into an unusual, tech-based home. Will they thrive inside…
Variations
- A TV
- An iPhone
- An iPad
- A car
- A gaming computer
Shorts: Ideas 196–400 (General Interest Facts)
Section titled “Shorts: Ideas 196–400 (General Interest Facts)”Note: The following ideas are focused on general-interest facts, entertainment trivia, and highly shareable information-based shorts.
196. 10 Experiments That Have Created Real Human-Animal Hybrids
Section titled “196. 10 Experiments That Have Created Real Human-Animal Hybrids”197. 10 People Who Became Famous For Tragic Reasons
Section titled “197. 10 People Who Became Famous For Tragic Reasons”198. 10 Frighteningly Disturbing Movie Scenes
Section titled “198. 10 Frighteningly Disturbing Movie Scenes”199. Incredible Smells That Will Blow Your Mind
Section titled “199. Incredible Smells That Will Blow Your Mind”200. 10 Signs You Might Have Already Been Abducted By Aliens
Section titled “200. 10 Signs You Might Have Already Been Abducted By Aliens”201. 10 Reasons There Might Be An Afterlife
Section titled “201. 10 Reasons There Might Be An Afterlife”203. Top 10 Extinct Creatures That Aren’t Extinct
Section titled “203. Top 10 Extinct Creatures That Aren’t Extinct”204. 10 Musicians Who Changed How Everyone Plays Their Instruments
Section titled “204. 10 Musicians Who Changed How Everyone Plays Their Instruments”206. 10 Most Realistic Medical TV Shows Of All Time
Section titled “206. 10 Most Realistic Medical TV Shows Of All Time”207. 10 Movie Stunts That Almost Killed Famous Actors
Section titled “207. 10 Movie Stunts That Almost Killed Famous Actors”208. Top 10 Ways Binge-Watching Is Ruining Your Health
Section titled “208. Top 10 Ways Binge-Watching Is Ruining Your Health”210. Top 10 Superheroes Who Struggle With Mental Health
Section titled “210. Top 10 Superheroes Who Struggle With Mental Health”211. 10 Times Directors Went Too Far On Set
Section titled “211. 10 Times Directors Went Too Far On Set”212. 10 Hollywood Myths People Still Believe
Section titled “212. 10 Hollywood Myths People Still Believe”213. 10 Bad Horror Movies Plagued By Even Worse Production Problems
Section titled “213. 10 Bad Horror Movies Plagued By Even Worse Production Problems”214. Top 10 Devastating Moments In TV History
Section titled “214. Top 10 Devastating Moments In TV History”215. Top 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Found Footage Films
Section titled “215. Top 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Found Footage Films”216. 10 Actors That Are Polar Opposites From Their Characters
Section titled “216. 10 Actors That Are Polar Opposites From Their Characters”218. Top 10 TV Characters Who Never Reveal Their Face
Section titled “218. Top 10 TV Characters Who Never Reveal Their Face”219. Top 10 Terribly Cringeworthy Celebrity Moments On TV
Section titled “219. Top 10 Terribly Cringeworthy Celebrity Moments On TV”220. 10 Actors Who Almost Turned Down Iconic Roles
Section titled “220. 10 Actors Who Almost Turned Down Iconic Roles”221. 10 Memorable Movie Scenes That Were Entirely Improvised
Section titled “221. 10 Memorable Movie Scenes That Were Entirely Improvised”222. Top 10 Revolting Facts About Body Piercing Through History
Section titled “222. Top 10 Revolting Facts About Body Piercing Through History”223. Top 10 Astonishing Lost And Found Objects
Section titled “223. Top 10 Astonishing Lost And Found Objects”224. 10 Of The Most Bizarre Modern Internet Trends
Section titled “224. 10 Of The Most Bizarre Modern Internet Trends”225. 10 Times Going To The Toilet Went Horribly Wrong
Section titled “225. 10 Times Going To The Toilet Went Horribly Wrong”226. 10 Worthless Items Sold For An Insane Amount Of Money
Section titled “226. 10 Worthless Items Sold For An Insane Amount Of Money”228. Top 10 Incredibly Dangerous Products That You Used To Be Able To Buy
Section titled “228. Top 10 Incredibly Dangerous Products That You Used To Be Able To Buy”229. Top 10 More Bizarre Beliefs Held By Top Celebrities
Section titled “229. Top 10 More Bizarre Beliefs Held By Top Celebrities”230. Top 10 Funerals That Went Horribly Wrong
Section titled “230. Top 10 Funerals That Went Horribly Wrong”232. 10 Times Real Laws Were Based On Bizarre Hypotheticals
Section titled “232. 10 Times Real Laws Were Based On Bizarre Hypotheticals”236. 10 Insane Phobias That You Won’t Believe Are Real
Section titled “236. 10 Insane Phobias That You Won’t Believe Are Real”238. 10 Strange Societies You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
Section titled “238. 10 Strange Societies You’ve Probably Never Heard Of”239. 10 Wild Animals Ancient Cultures Successfully Tamed
Section titled “239. 10 Wild Animals Ancient Cultures Successfully Tamed”240. 10 Of The Most Bizarre Buildings Around The World
Section titled “240. 10 Of The Most Bizarre Buildings Around The World”241. 10 Disgusting Facts You Never Wanted To Know About Animals
Section titled “241. 10 Disgusting Facts You Never Wanted To Know About Animals”242. 10 Animal Trainers Viciously Killed On The Job
Section titled “242. 10 Animal Trainers Viciously Killed On The Job”243. Ten Seemingly Made-Up Animal Facts That Are Actually Legit
Section titled “243. Ten Seemingly Made-Up Animal Facts That Are Actually Legit”245. Top 10 Dogs On Social Media That Make More Than The Average Doctor
Section titled “245. Top 10 Dogs On Social Media That Make More Than The Average Doctor”246. 10 Uncomfortably Odd Stories Of Exotic Pets
Section titled “246. 10 Uncomfortably Odd Stories Of Exotic Pets”247. Top 10 Animals That Were Originally Called Other Names
Section titled “247. Top 10 Animals That Were Originally Called Other Names”248. Ten Unusual Pets Of Famous Writers And Artists
Section titled “248. Ten Unusual Pets Of Famous Writers And Artists”249. 10 Stories About Real Freak Show Performers
Section titled “249. 10 Stories About Real Freak Show Performers”253. 10 Children Survivors Of The Titanic And Their Chilling Stories
Section titled “253. 10 Children Survivors Of The Titanic And Their Chilling Stories”255. 10 Ancient Prophecies That Helped Shape The World
Section titled “255. 10 Ancient Prophecies That Helped Shape The World”256. Top 10 Ancient Jobs That Sucked Big Time
Section titled “256. Top 10 Ancient Jobs That Sucked Big Time”257. 10 Languages With Uniquely Bizarre Quirks
Section titled “257. 10 Languages With Uniquely Bizarre Quirks”258. 10 Famous Movie Lines You Probably Didn’t Know Were Improvised
Section titled “258. 10 Famous Movie Lines You Probably Didn’t Know Were Improvised”259. Top 10 Common Faults In Human Thought
Section titled “259. Top 10 Common Faults In Human Thought”260. Popular Songs Written For Someone Else
Section titled “260. Popular Songs Written For Someone Else”261. 10 Scientifically Proven Ways To Become A Happier Person
Section titled “261. 10 Scientifically Proven Ways To Become A Happier Person”262. 10 Everyday Expressions That Are Much Older Than You Think
Section titled “262. 10 Everyday Expressions That Are Much Older Than You Think”263. What Peaky Blinders Gets Right And Wrong About 1900s Birmingham
Section titled “263. What Peaky Blinders Gets Right And Wrong About 1900s Birmingham”264. Gangs That Ruled Britain Before Peaky Blinders
Section titled “264. Gangs That Ruled Britain Before Peaky Blinders”265. Strange Things People Believed Were Scientific Facts
Section titled “265. Strange Things People Believed Were Scientific Facts”267. 10 Human Test Subjects Whose Deaths Left A Lasting Legacy
Section titled “267. 10 Human Test Subjects Whose Deaths Left A Lasting Legacy”268. 10 Communities Of People Who Live Underground
Section titled “268. 10 Communities Of People Who Live Underground”272. Top 10 Things You Won’t Believe Your Body Has
Section titled “272. Top 10 Things You Won’t Believe Your Body Has”273. Top 10 Ridiculous Laws That Are Still Enforced Across The World
Section titled “273. Top 10 Ridiculous Laws That Are Still Enforced Across The World”274. Gross Reasons You Shouldn’t Use A Hotel Coffee Maker
Section titled “274. Gross Reasons You Shouldn’t Use A Hotel Coffee Maker”275. Most Overrated Tourist Attractions Ranked
Section titled “275. Most Overrated Tourist Attractions Ranked”276. 10 Iconic Americans Who Aren’t American
Section titled “276. 10 Iconic Americans Who Aren’t American”277. 4 Landmark Trials and Settlements That Took on Major Corporations
Section titled “277. 4 Landmark Trials and Settlements That Took on Major Corporations”278. 10 Strange Horror Stories Of Things Growing On People’s Bodies
Section titled “278. 10 Strange Horror Stories Of Things Growing On People’s Bodies”279. Most Stressed Cities In The U.S., Ranked
Section titled “279. Most Stressed Cities In The U.S., Ranked”281. The Kennedy Curse: A Closer Look At The Family History
Section titled “281. The Kennedy Curse: A Closer Look At The Family History”283. Why Different Cultures Drink Alcohol From Shoes
Section titled “283. Why Different Cultures Drink Alcohol From Shoes”284. 10 Terrifying Ways To Become Trapped In Your Own Body
Section titled “284. 10 Terrifying Ways To Become Trapped In Your Own Body”285. Bridgerton-Style Estates You Can Visit
Section titled “285. Bridgerton-Style Estates You Can Visit”287. Peaky Blinders Characters Inspired By Historical Figures
Section titled “287. Peaky Blinders Characters Inspired By Historical Figures”291. How To Say Hello In 10 Different Languages
Section titled “291. How To Say Hello In 10 Different Languages”292. Who Was First? Strange Firsts In History
Section titled “292. Who Was First? Strange Firsts In History”294. The Most Interesting Stories In Human History
Section titled “294. The Most Interesting Stories In Human History”295. 10 Movies That Treated Audiences Like Idiots
Section titled “295. 10 Movies That Treated Audiences Like Idiots”296. 10 Strange Archaeological Finds Straight Out Of A Horror Story
Section titled “296. 10 Strange Archaeological Finds Straight Out Of A Horror Story”298. 6 Historical Facts That Will Challenge Your Sense of Time
Section titled “298. 6 Historical Facts That Will Challenge Your Sense of Time”300. 6 History Facts That Aren’t Actually True
Section titled “300. 6 History Facts That Aren’t Actually True”301. 7 Myths About The American Revolution
Section titled “301. 7 Myths About The American Revolution”302. Why Your Most Vivid Dreams Might Be The Key To Deep Restful Sleep
Section titled “302. Why Your Most Vivid Dreams Might Be The Key To Deep Restful Sleep”305. How Punctuation Marks Change In Other Languages
Section titled “305. How Punctuation Marks Change In Other Languages”307. What Being In Your Twenties Was Like In 18th-Century London
Section titled “307. What Being In Your Twenties Was Like In 18th-Century London”310. Real Life Animals With Pokemon-Like Powers
Section titled “310. Real Life Animals With Pokemon-Like Powers”311. Where Did The Names Of Popular Dog Breeds Come From
Section titled “311. Where Did The Names Of Popular Dog Breeds Come From”312. The Youngest Politicians Around The World
Section titled “312. The Youngest Politicians Around The World”313. Surprising Ways Airlines Get You To Spend More
Section titled “313. Surprising Ways Airlines Get You To Spend More”314. Which States Have Produced The Most Presidents?
Section titled “314. Which States Have Produced The Most Presidents?”315. 6 Ways To Improve Your Communication Skills This Year
Section titled “315. 6 Ways To Improve Your Communication Skills This Year”316. 10 Insane Martial Arts You’ve Never Heard Of
Section titled “316. 10 Insane Martial Arts You’ve Never Heard Of”317. 10 Bizarre Things You Didn’t Know People Can Get Addicted To
Section titled “317. 10 Bizarre Things You Didn’t Know People Can Get Addicted To”319. 10 Rock And Metal Musicians Who Killed Someone
Section titled “319. 10 Rock And Metal Musicians Who Killed Someone”322. Most Visited Tourist Attractions In Asia
Section titled “322. Most Visited Tourist Attractions In Asia”323. 10 Secrets of Airports Most Passengers Don’t Know
Section titled “323. 10 Secrets of Airports Most Passengers Don’t Know”324. Sperm Get Lost In Space And Making Space Babies Isn’t Going To Be Easy
Section titled “324. Sperm Get Lost In Space And Making Space Babies Isn’t Going To Be Easy”325. AI Sycophancy Is Making You Meaner And Less Likely To Apologize
Section titled “325. AI Sycophancy Is Making You Meaner And Less Likely To Apologize”326. The Old London Bridge Is In Arizona, Actually
Section titled “326. The Old London Bridge Is In Arizona, Actually”328. 8 U.S. Small Towns You’ll Recognize from Movies
Section titled “328. 8 U.S. Small Towns You’ll Recognize from Movies”329. Former Country Names You Might Not Recognize
Section titled “329. Former Country Names You Might Not Recognize”332. How Much Money Is There In The World?
Section titled “332. How Much Money Is There In The World?”333. You’ve Been Misquoting These Famous Phrases Your Whole Life
Section titled “333. You’ve Been Misquoting These Famous Phrases Your Whole Life”334. 8 Of The Most Expensive Foods In History
Section titled “334. 8 Of The Most Expensive Foods In History”335. Why Do We Laugh? The Science Behind Humor
Section titled “335. Why Do We Laugh? The Science Behind Humor”336. Musical Instruments Named After People
Section titled “336. Musical Instruments Named After People”339. What In-Flight Meals Were Like 50 Years Ago
Section titled “339. What In-Flight Meals Were Like 50 Years Ago”342. Musicians Kicked Out Of Bands They Created
Section titled “342. Musicians Kicked Out Of Bands They Created”345. 7 Facts About Amazing Animal Migrations
Section titled “345. 7 Facts About Amazing Animal Migrations”347. The Weirdest Moons In Our Solar System
Section titled “347. The Weirdest Moons In Our Solar System”349. These Slang Terms Reveal Which Generation You Were Born In
Section titled “349. These Slang Terms Reveal Which Generation You Were Born In”352. 7 Countries That Will Pay You To Move There
Section titled “352. 7 Countries That Will Pay You To Move There”353. The Oldest Time Capsules — and What They Contained
Section titled “353. The Oldest Time Capsules — and What They Contained”354. 4 Weird Doomsday Signs People Still Take Seriously
Section titled “354. 4 Weird Doomsday Signs People Still Take Seriously”355. Bugs vs. Insects: What’s the Difference?
Section titled “355. Bugs vs. Insects: What’s the Difference?”356. Why Do We Have Half Moons On Our Fingernails?
Section titled “356. Why Do We Have Half Moons On Our Fingernails?”361. Fingerprints, Snowflakes, and Other Patterns That Are Always Unique
Section titled “361. Fingerprints, Snowflakes, and Other Patterns That Are Always Unique”362. Places Where It Is Rude Or Illegal To Take Photos
Section titled “362. Places Where It Is Rude Or Illegal To Take Photos”363. 15 Things That Used to Be Expensive (But Have Gotten Way Cheaper)
Section titled “363. 15 Things That Used to Be Expensive (But Have Gotten Way Cheaper)”364. 5 Geography Facts That Might Change the Way You Look at Europe
Section titled “364. 5 Geography Facts That Might Change the Way You Look at Europe”366. The Sweet Stories Behind 5 Desserts, From Cheesecake to Pumpkin Pie
Section titled “366. The Sweet Stories Behind 5 Desserts, From Cheesecake to Pumpkin Pie”367. 8 Hidden Features of Airplanes You’ve Probably Never Noticed
Section titled “367. 8 Hidden Features of Airplanes You’ve Probably Never Noticed”368. Top 10 Record-Setting Programs On American TV
Section titled “368. Top 10 Record-Setting Programs On American TV”369. Top 10 Star Vehicles That Were Black Holes
Section titled “369. Top 10 Star Vehicles That Were Black Holes”370. 10 More Extremely Bizarre And Pointless Patents
Section titled “370. 10 More Extremely Bizarre And Pointless Patents”371. Top 10 Hidden Images Found In Cartoons
Section titled “371. Top 10 Hidden Images Found In Cartoons”372. 10 Disturbingly Sneaky Female Murderers Who Nearly Got Away
Section titled “372. 10 Disturbingly Sneaky Female Murderers Who Nearly Got Away”373. 10 Odd Ways Life Forms Change The World
Section titled “373. 10 Odd Ways Life Forms Change The World”376. Top 10 Soccer Club Rivalries Of All Time
Section titled “376. Top 10 Soccer Club Rivalries Of All Time”382. 10 Fantastic Fossils Found By Accident
Section titled “382. 10 Fantastic Fossils Found By Accident”383. 10 Foreign Languages That Could Go Extinct In A Few Decades
Section titled “383. 10 Foreign Languages That Could Go Extinct In A Few Decades”385. 9 Amazing Clairvoyant Dreams That Defy Explanation
Section titled “385. 9 Amazing Clairvoyant Dreams That Defy Explanation”386. 10 Fictional Characters Based On Real People
Section titled “386. 10 Fictional Characters Based On Real People”387. 10 Strangest Pets To Live In The Whitehouse
Section titled “387. 10 Strangest Pets To Live In The Whitehouse”389. 10 Forgotten And Unrecognized Inventors
Section titled “389. 10 Forgotten And Unrecognized Inventors”392. 10 Disgusting Things Done To Food And Drink
Section titled “392. 10 Disgusting Things Done To Food And Drink”394. 10 Videos That Went Viral Before The Internet
Section titled “394. 10 Videos That Went Viral Before The Internet”395. 10 Strangest Defense Mechanisms In Nature
Section titled “395. 10 Strangest Defense Mechanisms In Nature”396. 10 Seemingly Useless Byproducts That Made Millions
Section titled “396. 10 Seemingly Useless Byproducts That Made Millions”397. 10 Ridiculously Unnecessary Scientific Studies
Section titled “397. 10 Ridiculously Unnecessary Scientific Studies”399. 10 Animals With Awesome Military Careers
Section titled “399. 10 Animals With Awesome Military Careers”400. 10 Surprising Things The US Doesn’t Lead The World In
Section titled “400. 10 Surprising Things The US Doesn’t Lead The World In”Longs: Ideas 1–40
Section titled “Longs: Ideas 1–40”1. I Tried To Find Real Fossils
Section titled “1. I Tried To Find Real Fossils”Inspired by this article, for this video, go explore Tumbler Ridge in Canada, declared a UNESCO Geopark. Can you actually find fossils?
2. I Investigated Bizarre Wikipedia Pages
Section titled “2. I Investigated Bizarre Wikipedia Pages”Inspired by this article, for this challenge, go down the internet’s strangest rabbit holes and try to recreate or verify the weirdest entries in real life.
3. I Investigated Bizarre Museums
Section titled “3. I Investigated Bizarre Museums”Inspired by this article, for this video, travel across the country to visit the most unconventional museums ever created. Are these niche attractions actually worth the trip or just a weird tourist trap?
4. I Investigated Cults
Section titled “4. I Investigated Cults”Inspired by this article, for this challenge, look into the history and locations of the world’s most notorious groups. What remains at the sites where these organizations once thrived?
5. I Investigated Bizarre Robots
Section titled “5. I Investigated Bizarre Robots”Inspired by this article, for this video, track down and test the most unusual robots ever built. What is the limit of human engineering when it comes to the weird and unnecessary?
I Investigated AI…
Section titled “I Investigated AI…”For this series, push the limits of modern artificial intelligence and see how much of our human world it can truly replicate or control. Try this with…
Variations
- Influencers
- Companions (Replacing all human friendship with chatbots for a week)
- That Replaces Jobs
- Surveillance (Testing the limits of facial recognition and tracking in a major city)
10. I Investigated the Best Burgers Ever
Section titled “10. I Investigated the Best Burgers Ever”Inspired by this article, for this food challenge, visit the top-rated burger joints as recommended by Guy Fieri. Is there a massive difference between a $5 drive-in burger and the “best in the world” or is it all just branding?
11. I Investigated the Best Pizzas Ever
Section titled “11. I Investigated the Best Pizzas Ever”Inspired by this article, for this video, travel to the pizzerias that world-famous chefs swear by. Compare these “chef-approved” slices to your local $1.50 street slice, does the high-end quality actually justify the price?
12. I Investigated the Smallest Towns Ever
Section titled “12. I Investigated the Smallest Towns Ever”Inspired by this article, for this challenge, visit towns with populations of fewer than 700 people. What does life look like when everyone knows everyone? Can a “city person” survive a weekend where there are no chain stores?
13. I Investigated the Best Shopping Destinations
Section titled “13. I Investigated the Best Shopping Destinations”Inspired by this article, for this challenge, visit the top shopping cities in the US with a limited budget. Can you find the “luxury experience” in the world’s most expensive districts without actually spending a fortune?
14. I Investigated the Best Tacos Ever
Section titled “14. I Investigated the Best Tacos Ever”Inspired by this article, for this video, go on a hunt for the most authentic and highly-rated taco shops. Compare the “hidden gems” in small towns to the famous spots in major cities.
15. I Investigated the Best Towns to Live
Section titled “15. I Investigated the Best Towns to Live”Inspired by this article, for this video, spend 48 hours in the “best” cities for young professionals. Do these places actually live up to the hype for a 24-year-old, or is the “quality of life” just a bunch of statistics?
16. I Investigated the Healthiest and Unhealthiest Cities
Section titled “16. I Investigated the Healthiest and Unhealthiest Cities”Inspired by this article, for this experiment, visit the city ranked as the “most fit” and the one ranked as the “least fit” in America. Compare the food options and general lifestyle of both to see how much your environment dictates your health.
17. I Investigated Getaway Towns
Section titled “17. I Investigated Getaway Towns”Inspired by this article, for this video, visit the top-rated weekend getaways on the East Coast. Is it actually possible to “escape” the stress of the city in 48 hours, and what can you actually do for fun in a getaway town?
18. This Video Was Not Planned
Section titled “18. This Video Was Not Planned”For this challenge, let a series of random events (like coin flips or strangers’ suggestions) dictate how the video goes. From what you eat to where you travel, what’s the limit of living a life with zero plan?
19. I Investigated Free Trials
Section titled “19. I Investigated Free Trials”For this challenge, attempt to live for a week using only “Free Trial” offers. From gym memberships and streaming services to meal kits, how much of a “luxury lifestyle” can you build without ever paying for a second month?
20. I Investigated Abandoned Subway Stations
Section titled “20. I Investigated Abandoned Subway Stations”For this urban exploration challenge, attempt to find the entrances to forgotten and boarded-up subway stations. What lies beneath the city in the tunnels that trains haven’t stopped at in decades?
21. I Tried Finding Logos IRL
Section titled “21. I Tried Finding Logos IRL”Inspired by this post, for this video, go on a scavenger hunt to find real-life locations or objects that perfectly match famous corporate logos. How many “natural” versions of logos can you find in the wild?
I Tried the Craziest Things You Can Buy…
Section titled “I Tried the Craziest Things You Can Buy…”For this series, attempt to acquire the most absurd, legal, and “how-is-this-allowed” items available on the market. Try this with items made/sold…
Variations
- In the US (Finding military-grade surplus and niche legal gadgets)
- In China (like the ones on this list)
- In the “Dark” Web (Safely investigating the most bizarre and terrifying listings in the shadows)
25. I Explored Quarantine Zones
Section titled “25. I Explored Quarantine Zones”Inspired by this article, for this video, visit islands and facilities that were once used to isolate the sick. What remains of these “lazarettos,” and what does it feel like to stand in a place designed for total isolation?
26. I Made My Own Stores (Next to the Competitors)
Section titled “26. I Made My Own Stores (Next to the Competitors)”For this video, set up a rival pop-up stand directly outside a corporate giant and try to make more money in one day than they do. Can you outsell a massive chain by offering a “better” or more personal version of their own product? (perfect thumbnail idea: 5 Guys vs 1 Guy)
27. I Investigated Store Knock-offs
Section titled “27. I Investigated Store Knock-offs”For this video, visit “off-brand” versions of major retailers. Compare the products, the branding, and the service, is a knock-off store just a cheap imitation, or can they actually provide a good experience for less money?
I Tested the Limits of…
Section titled “I Tested the Limits of…”For this series, push everyday concepts to their absolute breaking point to see where the system (or the human body) finally gives up. Try this with…
Variations
- Calories (Attempting to consume 10,000+ calories in 24 hours at “heart-attack” diners)
- Money (Comparing a $10,000 “luxury” day vs a $0 “survival” day, or testing how further can you get in places just by bribing people)
- AI (perfect video to compile many of the short’s ideas)
- Gender (A feature with a female YouTuber swapping lives for 24 hours)
I Explored XXX with No Customers…
Section titled “I Explored XXX with No Customers…”For this series, find the “ghost” versions of busy industries to see how they function when they are totally abandoned. Try this at…
Variations
- Stores (Finding dying retail spots where you are the only shopper all day)
- Restaurants (Visiting empty, low-rated spots during peak hours to see if the food is the problem)
- Food Trucks (Buying the entire menu of an ignored truck and giving it away for free)
- Tourist Attractions (Visiting world-famous spots during the off-season or middle of the night)
36. I Threw a Birthday Party for Every Person Who Shares My Birthday
Section titled “36. I Threw a Birthday Party for Every Person Who Shares My Birthday”For this experiment, use social media to find everyone in your city born on your exact day and year. Rent a venue and invite them all to a massive “shared” birthday party. How much do people with the same birthday actually have in common?
37. I Investigated Popular YouTubers Outside the US
Section titled “37. I Investigated Popular YouTubers Outside the US”For this challenge, investigate and visit popular youtubers breaking world records… outside the U.S. Try to get in touch with creators like Alejo Igoa, who’s breaking world records non-stop, or El Rubius, who broke Youtube’s chat on Mr. Beast’s last video featuring streamers. Is the “influencer” lifestyle different in another culture?
I Tried Eating Everything at…
Section titled “I Tried Eating Everything at…”For this series, attempt to order and finish every single item on the menu in one sitting. Try this at…
Variations
- Costco
- A Mall Food Court (Buying one signature dish from every single vendor)
- A High School Cafeteria (Returning to the world of school lunches to see what’s changed)