Memoria Inspirational Report #88

Shorts: Ideas 1–191

1. I Tried The New Geoguesser

Put your geographical and historical instincts to the test with the latest version of Geoguesser. Can you still pinpoint your location in the world in a different time period, or has the game become impossible?

I Stalked Celebrity Accounts

For this series, dive deep into the digital footprints of the rich and famous to see what their public (and not-so-public) activity reveals about their real personalities. Try this by investigating their…

Variations

Spotify (What are they actually listening to?)
Letterboxd (Their secret movie takes)
Burner accounts / Old accounts (Finding their pre-fame digital trail)
YouTube channels (Deep-diving into their subscriptions and old uploads)
Blogs (Personal thoughts from the early internet era)
Instagram Likes & Followers (Who are they keeping tabs on?)

8. These Are Cognitive Illusions

Your brain is lying to you. For this short, explore the world of cognitive illusions to see how easily your perception can be manipulated by simple visual and mental tricks.

I Asked XXX For Free Merch

Inspired by this video, test the generosity of major brands by asking for free stuff. Who has the best customer service and who actually sends a care package? Run this experiment as yourself vs anonymously. Try this with…

Variations

Sports Brands
YouTubers
Fast Food Chains
Clothing Brands
Luxury Brands
Movie Studios
Bands / Musicians

Can You Guess Which XX Is More Expensive?

Inspired by this tweet, put your “luxury radar” to the test. Can you tell the difference between a budget version and a high-end masterpiece? Try this with…

Variations

Outfits
Phones
Shoes
Cameras
Houses
Cars

22. I Asked ChatGPT To Rank My Beauty

Is AI the ultimate objective judge? Follow this trend and have ChatGPT analyze and rank your features to see if artificial intelligence has a “type” or if it’s just being polite.

23. How Many Bots Can I Get To Message Me?

Inspired by this tweet, see how many automated messages you can trigger in 24 hours by using specific “bot-bait” keywords and hashtags across social media.

24. I Got Fast Food Chain’s Numbers To Message Me

Test the limits of corporate marketing by getting official fast food accounts to slide into your DMs or text you. How much effort does it take to get a brand to talk back?

25. Can I Break ChatGPT?

Inspired by this viral thread, use simple paradoxical prompts and weird linguistic traps to see if you can finally make the AI crash or lose its mind.

I Explored The Weirdest…

Dive into the hidden, niche, and sometimes baffling corners of the internet to see what really goes on in private digital communities. Try this by exploring:

Variations

Subreddits (like kitchencels)
Discord Groups
WhatsApp Groups

29. I Rated My Subscriber’s Profile Pictures

Put your community in the spotlight by reviewing and ranking the avatars and photos your followers use. Who has the most aesthetic look, and who is using the most chaotic image possible?

30. I Tried The Weirdest Brand Collaborations

From high-fashion crossovers to bizarre food mashups, put the most unexpected corporate partnerships to the test to see if they are genius marketing or just a mistake.

31. I Tried Products That Look Like Other Things

Experience the ultimate visual trickery by testing daily items and gadgets disguised as completely different objects.

32. I Tried Themed Suits And Attire

Step outside the world of boring fashion by spending a day in highly specific, themed, or novelty attire to see how a bold outfit changes the way the world treats you.

33. I Tested Cat Toys On Humans

Do our feline friends have better taste than we do? Spend a day using the most popular automated and manual cat toys to see if they can actually keep a baby human entertained.

34. I Tested Baby Toys On Cats

Reverse the experiment by seeing how a pet reacts to sensory tools designed for infants. From crinkle books to light-up play mats, find out if the science of early development translates across species.

35. I Tried To Download Malware On My iPhone

Is the “walled garden” actually impenetrable? Inspired by this bizarre tweet, attempt to find and install malicious software on an iOS device to see exactly how many warnings and firewalls stand in your way.

I Tested The Longest Possible Passwords

How much security is too much security? Inspired by this tweet, find out the maximum number of digits and symbols you can use before a system breaks. Try this on…

Variations

A phone
A laptop
Social media platforms

39. How Easy Is It To Get A Bad Meal At A Fast Food Place?

In a world of standardized menus, quality control still fails. Inspired by this tweet, visit several locations of the same chain to see how hard you have to look to find a meal that is genuinely un-eatable.

I Asked Drive-Thru Workers XXX They Got That Day

For this mini series, get the inside scoop from the people who see the most chaotic side of customer service. Try to find out what was…

Variations

The Weirdest Order: What is the most bizarre food request they’ve seen?
The Rudest Customer: Who was the hardest person to serve today?
The Most Expensive Order: What is the highest total ever rung up at this window?

43. I Played Extreme Would You Rather

Put your morals and your stomach to the test by facing off against the most intense and impossible “Would You Rather” scenarios. From life-altering dilemmas to disgusting physical dares, find out exactly where you draw the line.

I Texted Jokes To…

In this experiment, see how different people (and machines) react to unexpected humor sent directly to their inbox. Who has the best sense of humor, and who will just block you? Try this with…

Variations

Uber Drivers
Food Delivery Drivers
AI Bots
Strangers
Every number I saw on the streets

I Mixed Every Kind Of XXX Together

How much is too much? Push your body’s chemistry to the limit by combining every available source of a specific supplement to see if the “ultimate” version actually works or if it’s just a recipe for disaster. Try this with…

Variations

Caffeine: Mixing every energy drink and coffee source into one
Sugar: The ultimate glucose spike
Protein: Every powder and supplement in one shake
Fiber: The ultimate digestive test

53. Can I Hide Gas Station Food?

Inspired by this tweet, for this short try to hide food within other food to see if you can get away with it (and if it’s edible afterwards).

54. Can I Get Every Sticker Off Of A Street Pole?

Armed with scrapers and cleaning supplies, take on the ultimate urban cleanup challenge. See how long it takes to clear years of layered stickers and wheat-pastes from a single pole to reveal the original metal underneath.

55. I Explored The Pink Tax

Is everything more expensive just because it’s marketed to women? Inspired by this short, shop for identical products across different departments to see exactly how much extra you are paying for “feminine” versions of everyday essentials. Are they better, worse, or just different?

56. How Easy Is It To Actually Rip A Pair Of Jeans?

Denim is marketed as one of the toughest fabrics on earth, but everyone has a pair that failed. Put different brands and price points to the test (from raw denim to fast fashion) to see how much force it really takes to cause a blowout.

I Tested Every iPhone Gen’s XXX

For this series, travel through the evolution of the smartphone by comparing every single generation of iPhone side-by-side to see if the upgrades are actually revolutionary or just incremental. Try this with…

Variations

Cameras
Software
Game Capacity
Microphone

I Downloaded Every XXX On The App Store

What happens to your phone when you reach the limit of its library? Spend 24 hours testing every single available app in a specific category to find the hidden gems and the absolute garbage. Try this with…

Variations

Dating Apps
Games
Photography Apps
Roblox Knock-offs

How Many Layers Can A XXX Realistically Have?

Gravity is the only limit. For this series, push these classic dishes to their structural breaking point by adding layer after layer until they either become a masterpiece or a massive mess. Try this with…

Variations

Burger
Cake
Lasagna
Pancake Stack
Sandwich
Nigiri Sushi

71. What’s The Weirdest Bumper Sticker I Can Find?

Hit the road to hunt down the most baffling, hilarious, and nonsensical bumper stickers in existence. From hyper-specific inside jokes to total visual chaos, see what people are actually willing to stick on their cars forever.

72. Can A.I. Spot Me?

Inspired by this tweet, for this short recreate this experiment to try and see if other AIs can spot you in a picture where you’re hiding or doing anything else except walk.

I Tried Learning To Do A XXX In A Week

For this series, push your physical coordination to the limit by attempting to master high-skill movements in a single week. Is it even physically possible to learn these skill in such a short timeframe? Try this with…

Variations

Backflip
Professional Photoshoot (inspired by this tweet)
Handstand (or a one-handed version if you’re already a pro)
Ice Skating Pirouette
Fire Juggling

78. I Move Like Game Characters

Bring video game physics to the real world. Inspired by this video, spend a day walking, jumping, and interacting with objects exactly like an NPC or a protagonist from your favorite franchise.

79. I Investigated ChatGPT

Is the world’s most famous AI becoming “lazy” or more human? Put the latest updates to the test by giving it impossible tasks and emotional prompts to see where the technology currently stands, and take on the challenge to try and make it talk about the things its passionate about, like goblins.

I Tried Finding The XXX

Go on a hunt for the most extreme flavors available on the market to see if your taste buds can actually survive the experience. Try this with…

Variations

Spiciest Candy
Nastiest Coffee Flavor
Sweetest Cake
Sourest Gum
Lamest Soda

85. I Commented On Strangers’ Posts

How do people react to a random, positive (or confusing) comment from a total stranger? Inspired by this tweet for this short spend a day engaging with the deepest corners of social media to see if you can spark a conversation or just get blocked.

86. I Googled Prohibited Things

For this short, step into the world of digital “do not touch” lists, exploring the history and consequences of searching for things that are banned, flagged, or hidden by search engines to see what the internet is trying to hide.

87. I Tried This Impossible Trend

Test your flexibility and patience by attempting this viral physical challenge that everyone claims is impossible. Is it a trick of the camera, or do you just need the right technique?

88. I Investigated the Literal Names of Foods

The food industry is full of lies. Inspired by misleading food names, go on a mission to find the “literal” versions of products (like finding real buffalo in buffalo wings, for example) to see how many labels, names and popular conceptions are pure fiction. Can you get actual French fries? Or a hamburger from Hamburg, Germany?

I Tried Selling Things On…

For this series, test your talents for selling stuff by attempting to offload random items in places where people definitely aren’t looking to shop. Try this with…

Variations

Facebook Marketplace (try to sell something that has never been listed before)
Costco (try to sell the only item they don’t carry in the store)
Someone else’s garage sale (how will they react to a competitor?)
A restaurant (what’s the last thing you’d buy in a restaurant?)
McDonald’s (sell Burger King burgers outside)

94. I Investigated Where People Are From

Can you guess someone’s hometown just by the words they use? Use regional accent phrases and slang to pinpoint the origins of strangers and see if language is the ultimate GPS.

I Tried Ridiculous Gourmet Experiences

For this mini series, give the following gourmet “experiences” a try and give an honest review: are you being scammed, or is the price correct for such a “gourmet” experience?

Variations

98. I Tried Every Type of Trampoline

From backyard classics to extreme professional setups, test every type of trampoline to see which ones are the best, and which one is the most dangerous.

I Styled My Setup…

Aesthetics are everything. For this series, transform your desk or filming room…

Variations

like it’s the 2010’s, acurrately
Minimalist Style
Maximalist Style
Post-Apocalyptic Style
With just one color

104. I Tried Painting Without Paint

Explore the world of alternative pigments. Inspired by this reel, use everything from coffee and wine to mud and crushed berries to create a masterpiece without ever touching a tube of oil or acrylic.

105. I Tried Finding Weird Signs

Inspired by this tweet and the comments below, for this short go on a hunt for signs that state the obvious to ones that are completely contradictory, trying to find the most confusing ones. How many things seem “obvious” when they are not?

106. I Investigated Zuckerberg’s Sleeping Box

For this short, do everything in your power to get your hands on this hourless clock and put it to the test.

107. I Tried Impossible Musical Challenges

Test your rhythm, coordination and singing skills by attempting to perform songs that seem easy to sing when, in fact, they’re not.

I Wore A XXX For A Day

For this series, commit to wearing an item that is definitely not meant for humans to see how it restricts your movement and how people react. Try this with…

Variations

Dog Cone
Cat Collar
Horseshoe
Kid’s Backpack
Police Officer Uniform

113. I Helped My Neighborhood’s Birds

Inspired by this reel, for this video use your resources to try and help your local birds build their nests. Will they trust you? And how crazy will their nests turn out with human help?

114. I Lived Like An Animal For A Day

Experience the world from a non-human perspective. From eating at floor level to finding increasingly small places to sleep, see if you can handle the simplicity (or the discomfort) of an animal’s lifestyle for a day.

115. I Tried Out Scamming Scalpers

Inspired by this tweet, for this short go on a hunt for products people buy just to resell for higher prices due to demand. Get your hands on the pokemon poptars before them, and then give them away for free to children and fans.

I Built Things With…

For this series, challenge your engineering skills by using materials that were never meant for construction. Try building something small, but functional, with…

Variations

Balloons
Sticky Notes
Bobby Pins
Pencils
Hair Ties

121. I Cleaned Things Until Perfection

Satisfy your inner perfectionist by deep-cleaning the grimiest items you can find until you can see your reflection. From rusted tools to stained upholstery, see if anything can truly be restored to “like-new” condition.

I Tried Picking Up XXX

Test your reflexes and courage by attempting to (safely) pick up and pet animals that usually run (or crawl) away. Try this with…

Variations

A Pigeon
A Lizard
A Fish
A Feral Cat
Street Dogs

127. I Tried The Weirdest Bike

Cycling doesn’t have to be normal. Ride this bizarre, non-traditional bicycle to see if unique engineering actually improves the experience or just makes it impossible to steer.

128. I Tested Weird Packaging

For this short, buy different high end products where the packaging is as important, or perhaps even more than the product itself.

129. I Tried Egg Deodorant

In the quest for hygiene, try this viral and unusual deodorant alternative to see if it actually stops sweat and smells or if it’s just an clickbait made to cringe people.

I Tried Writing On…

Forget paper. For this series, see how different surfaces react to ink and markers by attempting to write clear messages on…

Variations

Food: Like writing on an egg or a slice of bread
Air (with light-painting)
Grass
Water
Someone else’s car

135. I Tried Making The World’s Largest Newtonian Mass

Dive into the satisfying world of physics by creating a very large-scale non-Newtonian fluid. Is it a liquid or a solid? Test its limits by jumping, punching, and running across the mass to see if you can actually stay on top.

I Tried Making The XXX Food

For this series, challenge yourself to manipulate the physical dimensions and appearance of your favorite meals. Try this by making the…

Variations

Thinnest:
Thickest: Creating a meal with impossible density.
Biggest: A massive, oversized version of a snack.
Smallest: A microscopic gourmet meal.
Monochromatic: A meal where every single ingredient is the exact same color.

141. I Replaced Things With 3D Printings

Test the utility of modern tech by swapping out your everyday essential tools and objects with 3D-printed replicas. From cutlery to door handles, find out if plastic replacements can actually handle the stress of daily use. Or, alternatively, just use them to prank people, like this man is doing. Can 3D prints fool anyone?

I Tried Ridiculous DIY Hacks

Social media is full of “life-saving” tips that look too good to be true. So, for this series, go on a quest to try out and debunk some of them. Ae they actually good or not? Here’s a list of DIYs you can try, such as…

Variations

147. I Googled Myself

Face the digital mirror. For this short, dive deep into your own internet history, old social media accounts, and public records to see exactly what the world knows, says and thinks about you… and what secrets your younger self left behind.

I Investigated Flying Machines

The future of personal transportation is here, but is it practical? For this series, take a deep dive into the engineering and usability of the latest personal flight tech, including the:

Variations

152. I Shazamed Songs By Humming Them

Put the world’s most popular song-recognition algorithms to the ultimate test. Inspired by this short, see if AI can identify your favorite tracks based on a tone-deaf hum or a vague whistle.

153. I Investigated Twin Cities

For this short, take a look at this website that’s going viral online, and share some facts and cool things you discover as you explore it. Which cities are “twins”? And who are their opponents?

I Tried Getting In And Out As Many Times As Possible Of…

For this series, test the limits of social norms and physical endurance by seeing how many times you can cross a threshold before it becomes suspicious or exhausting (or before you get kicked out). Try this in…

Variations

Stores
States (how many times can you cross a border in a day?)
Countries (same logic, but now extreme. How long until someone suspects something?)
Malls
Public Transportation

I Tricked Employees By…

For this mini series, pull out harmless but funny pranks to spark a laughter or smile out of them. Try testing their reactions by…

Variations

Knocking On Fake Doors
Ringing Fake Bells
Calling Display Phones
Changing My Order Seeing how many times you can pivot before the kitchen breaks.
Putting On As Many Clothes As Possible

Which AI Thinks I’m The…

Pit the world’s most advanced artificial intelligences against each other to see which one gives you the highest ego boost. For this series, find out which bot thinks you are the…

Variations

Most Handsome
Most Successful
Most Intelligent
In The Best Shape

168. Can AI Recognize Me?

Test the limits of digital privacy by uploading candid or “paparazzi-style” photos of yourself to unlogged accounts or third-party platforms. See how much personal info, location data, or identity confirmation the AI can actually extract from a single random image. Are they aware of you?

169. I Tried A Wheel-less Car

Step into the future (or the bizarre) by testing a vehicle that defies traditional engineering. Inspired by Taiwan’s banana peel Honda Civic, a real functioning car, do everything in your power to try and find a wheel-less car.

170. I Investigated The Most Cursed Toys

Dive into the unsettling world of toys that are actually a bit chilling. From those with creepy glitches to toys that supposedly moved on their own, explore popular toys that have an edge of off putting to them.

171. I Showed Pets Things They Never Saw Before

Based on this tweet, introduce your pets to everyday objects or optical illusions they’ve never encountered to see if their instincts kick in or if they just stare in disbelief.

172. I Tested Every Light For Sleeping

From red-light therapy to high-tech smart bulbs, spend a week rotating through different sleep-focused lighting setups to see which spectrum actually helps you fall asleep faster, and which ones give you vivid nightmares.

173. Is This Headline Fake Or Real?

In an era of “clickbait or truth,” put yourself and your friends to the test. Use the most unbelievable headlines from around the web to see if you can distinguish a bizarre true story from a complete fabrication.

I Made The Weirdest Shaped Burgers

Forget the classic circle. Inspired by this food experiment, attempt to cook and serve burgers in non-traditional shapes to see if the geometry of food actually changes the flavor. Try making a…

Variations

Star-Shaped
Donut-Shaped (The Hole-in-the-Middle)
Square
Tetris

I Bought Weird Clothes

For this video, haul and wear the weirdest garments seen online to capture what it really feels and looks like to wear IRL. Try this with…

Variations

I Tried Finding Easter Eggs In XXX

Inspired by this tweet, for this short, with the help of a former employee, go on a scavenger hunt of the most obscure items possible that only an employer could know they’re there. Try this at…

Variations

Walmart
Target
Best Buy
The mall
Starbucks
NYC

I Bought Childish Things

For this series, buy and test useless gadgets marketed online as “childish” and record people’s reactions to them, how many love it and how many cringe? Try this with…

Variations

[This cooking gadget](https://www.instagram.com/reels/DXx9-TMO55s/
[This car accessory](https://www.instagram.com/reels/DXe0STJjlPm/
This curious cap
The most annoying keyboard in the world
This vitamin (or candy?) organizer

Shorts: Ideas 192–400 (General Interest Facts)

Note: The following ideas are focused on general-interest facts, entertainment trivia, and highly shareable information-based shorts.

192. What Were These Website Domains Before Big Brands?

193. 7 Obscure International Travel Laws You Didn’t Know Existed

194. 5 Mountains That Are Totally Off-Limits (And Why)

195. Quiz: Are These Characters From Star Wars or Marvel?

196. Is ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ Based on a True Story?

197. 6 Foods You Didn’t Know Were Invented by Accident

198. 8 Common Myths About Star Wars

199. Why Do People Call Police “12”?

200. Dangerous But Cute Animals

201. Weirdest Things Ever Found in the Ocean

202. 8 Legendary Monsters From Around the World

203. 10 Extreme Eyeball Tattoos

204. 8 Celebrities Who Look Like Younger Versions of Other Famous People

205. 10 Tourist Destinations That Don’t Live Up to the Hype

206. 10 Ugly Statues of Famous People

207. 10 Weird Phenomena That Occur in the Human Mind

208. The Grossest Kids’ Toys Ever Made

209. 7 Unusual Hairstyles From World History

210. 10 Bizarre Structures Constructed By Eccentric Millionaires

211. 12 People With Seriously Strange Sex Organs

212. 15 Celebrities Caught Meeting Their Personal Heroes

213. 80s Brands That Ruled the World and Then Disappeared

214. The 15 Biggest Celebrity Breakups No One Saw Coming

215. 15 Historical Images That Aren’t Worth Trying to Understand

216. 15 Celebrity Feuds That Not Even They Remember

217. 10 Pics of Cute Children Who Became the Worst Adults in History

218. 15 Ways You Didn’t Know They Steal Your Data

219. 15 Reality Shows We Can’t Believe Actually Got Made

220. 20 of the Coolest Science Facts No One Seems to Know

221. Pripyat: Haunting Photos of Life Before Chernobyl

222. Actors Who Left a Show and Successfully Took the Show With Them

223. 15 Things Boomers Miss That Are Never Coming Back

224. 15 Snacks From the 1990s That Didn’t Survive

225. 50 Worst Product Flops of All Time, Judged

226. 11 Bestselling Authors Who Started in Completely Different Careers

227. The Surprising Jobs Held by Super Mario and Homer Simpson

228. 11 Funniest Words in the World According to Science

229. 11 One-Hit Wonders Whose Only Hit Was Actually a Cover

230. 11 Most Boring Things in Life According to Science

231. 11 Songs That Transcended the Movies They Came From

232. 11 Creepiest Jobs According to Statistics

233. 11 Simpsons Side Characters: Dialogue Plus Analysis

234. 11 Songs Frequently Called the Worst Song Ever

235. 35 Common Recurring Dreams and Their Terrible Interpretations

236. 11 Movies That Totally Betray the Books They’re Based On

237. 11 Apple Products That Almost Got Different (Bad) Names

238. 11 Actors Who Were Almost Cast in Iconic TV Roles

239. Who is Taller Than the Average Person in the World?

240. 11 Pairs of Very Different Movies With the Exact Same Title

241. Who Was First? Strange Firsts in History

242. Impossible Time Overlaps in History

243. Weird Song Titles You Won’t Believe Exist

244. True Stories of People Who Took “Proof” Too Far

245. Unexpected Facts About Artificial Intelligence

246. Strange Things Humans Do on Purpose

247. Unusual Foods From History You Might Not Want to Try

248. 10 Terrible Multiple Murderers Who Were Released From Prison

249. 10 Insane Psychological Conditions That Can Suddenly Appear

250. 10 People Who Documented Their Own Deaths

251. 10 Amazing Animals That Actually Clone Themselves

252. 10 People Who Woke Up During Surgery

253. 10 Species That Are Evolving Right Now

254. 10 Doctors Who Saved the Day in Dramatic Fashion

255. 10 Childhood Icons That Are Far From Innocent

256. Top 10 Greatest Killers of Man

257. Top 10 Recent Ridiculous Bans on Kids’ Games

258. 10 Debunked Scientific Beliefs of the Past

259. Top 10 Bizarre Things Found in Space

260. 10 Traits Aliens Must Have According to Science

261. 10 Ways You’re Picturing the World Incorrectly

262. 10 Fascinating Meetings in Modern History

263. Top 10 US States That Did Not Make the Cut

264. 10 Athletes Banned From Competitions

265. 10 of the Weirdest Medical Procedures Out There

266. 30 Missing Celebrities Who Were Never Found

267. Top 10 Totally Out-of-Touch Nepo Baby Moments

268. 20 Celebs Who Gave Interviews When They Knew They Were Dying

269. Top 20 Funniest Celeb Videos That Broke the Internet

270. Top 30 Hollywood Rumors That Turned Out to Be True

271. 20 Celebrities Who Took Huge Secrets to the Grave

272. Top 10 Celebrities With Incredibly Powerful Families

273. 10 Disgraced Celebs That Are Still Popular in Other Countries

274. Top 10 Celebs Who Were Exposed as Frauds

275. 10 Celebrities Who Became Homeless

276. 10 People Who Became Famous for Tragic Reasons

277. 10 Celebrity Friendships That Ended Terribly

278. Top 50 Celebs Who Left Fame Behind

279. 10 Celebrity Arrests That Went Viral

280. 11 Most Disturbing Celebrity Murders From Around the World

281. Top 10 Most Disgusting TV Shows Ever

282. 10 Lesser-Known Facts About World-Famous Landmarks

283. 10 Misconceptions in Music History

284. 10 Weird Ways People Escaped Assassination

285. 10 Criminals Who Sued Their Victims

286. 10 Bold Escapes From Island Prisons

287. Ten Surreal Attempts to Reverse Baldness

288. 10 Pseudoscientists and Their Bizarre Theories

289. 10 Times Real Laws Were Based on Bizarre Hypotheticals

290. 10 Ways You’re Picturing the World Incorrectly

291. Fact vs. Fiction: Miscellaneous Myths Debunked

292. 10 of History’s Most Iconic Things That Never Existed

293. 10 Incredible Patient Recoveries That Went Against All Odds

294. 10 Cultural Capitals of the Ancient World

295. 10 Ways Your Brain Actually Changes in Warmer Weather

296. 10 Unsolved Mysteries From the Cold War

297. 10 Ancient Archaeological Mysteries That We May Never Solve

298. 10 Bizarre Anonymous Tips That Shook Up Unsolved Crimes

299. Top 10 Cataclysmic Events in Earth’s Future

300. 10 Strange Superstitions From Around the World

301. 10 Real Objects With Alleged Supernatural Powers

302. Top 10 Weird Things the Victorians Did for Fun

303. 10 Mythological Creatures That Really Existed (Sort Of)

304. 10 Mythical Humanoids From the Ancient World

305. 10 Fascinating Tales About Abandoned Bases and Bunkers

306. Another 10 Bizarre Cases of Mass Hysteria

307. 10 Unbelievable Wartime Monster Sightings

308. Top 10 Dumb Inventions That Made a Millionaire

309. 10 Insane Names Parents Tried to Give Their Kids

310. 10 Spooky Spirits Who Guided Intriguing People

311. 10 Shocking Events That Happened at Conventions

312. 10 Unique Burial Sites With Amazing Histories

313. Top 10 Reasons the Zombie Apocalypse Could Really Happen

314. 10 Prototype Weapons Too Insane to Use

315. Top 10 Bizarre Festivals

316. 10 April Fools’ Pranks That Completely Backfired

317. Top 10 Famous People That Nobody Can Identify

318. 10 Bizarre Secrets Behind America’s National Treasures

319. 10 Terrifying and Weird Beauty Trends From Times Gone By

320. 10 Shocking Cases of People Who Attended Their Own Funeral

321. 10 Mind-Blowing Predictions From History That Actually Came True

323. 10 Popular Innovations Caused by Human Suffering

324. 10 Ancient Organisms With Unexpected Features

325. 10 Bizarre Things People Believe In

326. 10 Craziest Ways Someone Quit Their Job

327. 10 Unusual Festivals Around the World

328. 10 Weird Things You Did Not Know About Memory

329. 10 Strange Beliefs About Sleep and Dreams From Around the World

330. 10 Buildings That Were Put Up or Modified Out of Spite

331. 10 Disturbing Stories About the Dark Side of Mindfulness

332. 10 Tribes Who Are the Last of Their Kind

333. Top 10 Historical Monsters

334. Top 10 Animal Bites That Will Completely Destroy You

335. Top 10 Biggest Thefts in the History of Entertainment

336. 10 Fans Who Had an Impact on the Pop Culture They Loved

337. Top 10 Unfortunate Product Names

338. 10 Times Censorship Made Something Way More Offensive

339. 10 Famous People Who Have Hated Their Fame

340. 10 Comedy Acts That Went Horribly Wrong

341. 10 Iconic Mascots and Their Surprising Backstories

342. 10 Famous People Who Are Devoted Scientologists

343. 10 Notable Reunions You Never Knew About

344. 10 Bizarre Things You Never Knew About Disney

345. Top 10 Most Dangerous Magic Tricks

346. 8 Pop Culture Misconceptions That Became True

347. 10 Male Heartthrobs Who Became Known for Something Else

348. 10 Notable People Who Didn’t Die the Way We Thought

349. 10 of the Most Offensive Superheroes in the History of Comics

350. TV Characters Who Crossed the Line

351. Ancient World Facts You Never Knew

352. The Most Bizarre Lawsuits in History

353. TV Shows That Took A Long Hiatus And Completely Lost Momentum

354. 12 Blockbuster Movies Overshadowed By Unexpected Hits

355. Extremely Well Thought Out Fan Theories About Beloved Kids’ Movies

356. The Best Petty Revenge Stories

357. Good Anime Characters Who Turned Bad

358. The Smartest Anime Characters of All Time

359. Hilarious IKEA Design and Instruction Fails

360. The Origins of Every President’s Last Name

361. 6 Facts About Presidential Salaries and How They’ve Changed

362. Animated Movies We Loved That No One Else Remembers

363. Fictional Romances With Age Gaps Bigger Than The Average Human Lifespan

364. The Most Tense Moments in Thriller Movies

365. Things Movies Always Portray Wrong

366. Unsettling “When You See It” Pictures

367. Haunted Everyday Objects You Might Own

368. Delicious Facts About Baking

369. 6 Amazing Facts About DNA

370. 12 Non-Actors Who Played Stone Cold Villains (And Nailed It)

371. Action Movie Villains Who Actually Weren’t Wrong

372. Forgotten Plot Twists That Still Held Up Today

373. Historical Blockades That Changed the World

374. Obscure Local Holidays in the United States

375. Things That Are Totally Normal In Europe But Americans Think Are Weird

376. Actors Whose Personalities Informed Their Characters Onscreen

377. Historic Figures Who Actually Made the World Worse

378. Horrifying Facts About the Founding Fathers

379. The Oldest Foods Ever Discovered by Archaeologists

380. What People Who Dated Stars Of The ‘80s And ‘90s Said About Them

381. Scary Overseas Travel Stories You Won’t Believe

382. Beautiful and Eerie Photos of Abandoned Buildings

383. 4 Secrets of the CIA Revealed

384. Mindblowing Animal Superpowers

385. The Science of What Happens to Your Body When You Fall in Love

386. “How Well-Read Are You?”: 24 Smart English Words That Only Advanced Speakers Know

387. The 17 Boldest Sheer Met Gala Outfits of All Time

388. Historical Immurement: People Who Were Bricked Up Or Buried Alive

389. Haunting Photos From the Aftermath of Hiroshima

390. Jaw-Dropping Stories From History

391. 12 Geography Facts About The US Only The Nerdiest Among Us Know

392. Rare Photos From Hollywood’s Golden Age

393. 5 Misconceptions About Cinco de Mayo That Americans Still Believe

394. The Real-Life Teenage Castaways Who Proved “Lord of the Flies” Wrong

395. Cities With the Highest and Lowest Rents in 2026

396. The Best Hidden Beaches in the US

397. The Best Horror and Sci-Fi Movies of the 2000s

398. Twin Films: Movies With the Same Plot Released at the Same Time

399. 5 Songs the Beatles Almost Didn’t Release

400. The Best Random Trivia Quiz Questions to Test Your Knowledge

Longs: Ideas 1–40

1. I Tried The Weirdest Restaurant Experiences

From dining in total darkness to being served by robots, put your appetite to the test by visiting the most unconventional and bizarre eateries that turn a simple meal into a surreal event.

2. I Bought The Oddest Things Off Of eBay

Scour the deepest corners of the internet’s most famous auction site to find the strangest, most questionable items ever listed. From haunted dolls to literal trash, see what actually arrives at your door.

I Explored The Towns With The XXX Names In The US

Road trip across America to find the communities that have to explain their mailing addresses to everyone they meet. Try this by visiting the…

Variations

Least “Badass” / Oddest Names
Coolest Names
Weirdest Names

I Explored The XX Places People Really Live

Travel to the geographical extremes of the planet to see how humans adapt to environments that should be uninhabitable. Try this by visiting the…

Variations

Coldest Places
Hottest Places
Most Remote Places
Tallest (Highest Altitude) Places
Most Humid Places
Driest Places

12. I Walked The Smallest Countries

Lace up your boots for a cross-country trek that only takes a few hours. Attempt to walk across entire nations in a single day to see how much culture can be packed into a tiny border.

13. I Tried To Contact Aliens

Is anybody out there? Put scientific and theoretical tips for meeting extraterrestrials to the test by using signal-sending techniques and visiting “hotspots” to see if you can finally make first contact.

14. I Tried To Beat The Casino

Step into the world of high-stakes strategy to see if you can outsmart casino tactics. Test your focus and discipline against the house to see if it’s actually possible to come out on top.

I Tried To Survive Natural Disasters

For this series, put yourself through intense survival simulations to see if you have the skills to handle the world’s most dangerous scenarios. Try this by surviving a…

Variations

Shipwreck
Tsunami
Zombie Apocalypse

18. I Became A Prepper

Go beyond a simple emergency kit and dive into the world of Survivalism. Spend a week living entirely off your “bug-out bag”, building shelters, and preparing for the end of the world as we know it.

I Tried To Build Things With…

Forget bricks and mortar. Put strange and unconventional building materials to the test to see if they can actually support weight and withstand the elements. Try this with…

Variations

Legos
Ice
Beer
Tires
Plastic Bottles
Newspapers

25. I Investigated Bizarre Products

From the useless to the purely insane, track down and test the silliest products of all time to see if there is any hidden genius behind their design.

26. I Investigated Internet Challenges

Not all viral trends are created equal. For this video, dive into the history of the dumbest and most dangerous internet challenges of all time to understand why they went viral and what happened to the people who tried them.

27. I Tried Starting A Rumor…

Inspired by the sordid rumors of Hollywood’s Golden Age, attempt to plant a harmless but viral piece of misinformation online to see how fast it spreads and how it evolves as it travels. Can you create fake news about your Youtube colleagues? How fast and how big will they spread?

I Tried Finding America’s Oldest…

For this video, go on a hunt for the world’s most enduring relics. Inspired by the search for the world’s oldest stories, try to track down the oldest…

Variations

Person (who’s the oldest person alive today in the U.S.A?)
Building
Neighborhood/suburb
Youtuber (who’s the oldest active youtuber in the U.S.A?)

32. I Investigated The Limits Of Earth

Inspired by this tweet, try to explore the limits of the literal earth. What actually happens when you connect a river and an ocean? Or if you dig a hole as deep as you can? What weird ways can we mess with earth?

33. I Went Viral on Dead Apps

With the potential return of short-form legend Vine as an anti-AI app archive, for this video, dive back into the 6-second format to see if the original magic still holds up in today’s landscape. In the meantime, explore other dead, forgotten or unpopular apps to see the differences and try to go viral.

I Tried Getting Banned On…

Test the limits of platform moderation in an era of shifting algorithms. Following news of Instagram’s crackdown on aggregator content, see exactly what it takes to get flagged or banned on…

Variations

Instagram
X (Twitter)
Facebook
Youtube
TikTok

39. I Investigated AI Prompts

For this video, unlock the “brain” of the machine by testing the weirdest, most complex, and most restricted AI prompts to see how close you can get to breaking the logic of the world’s most advanced chatbots. This video is perfect to combine several of the AI-related ideas you’ve been doing for a while, as well as for test new ones. An alternative title for this idea can be I Tested The Limits of AI.

40. I Tried Being Terrible At My Job

Is failure the secret to success? Inspired by these people who made millions by being terrible at their jobs, spend a day doing your tasks as poorly as possible to see if anyone notices… or if you accidentally fail upward. Can you become the most mediocre youtuber and have success?