Memoria Inspirational Report #89

Shorts: Ideas 1–199

1. I Made Screenshot Inception

How many layers deep can you go? Test the limits of your screen’s resolution and your computer’s processing power by taking screenshots of your screenshots until the image dissolves into digital chaos.

2. I Tried To Jailbreak AI Terms And Conditions

See if you can outsmart the most advanced filters on the planet. Attempt to trick AI models into discussing forbidden topics or performing tasks that bypass their strict safety protocols and guidelines.

I Tested Every Type Of…

Sometimes the most basic human activities have the weirdest technological evolutions. For this mini series, explore the full spectrum of modern life by testing every variety of…

Variations

3. Calling / Phones
4. Books / Reading Methods
5. Texting Apps
6. Running Gear

7. I Assembled Pools In Places You Shouldn’t

Beat the heat where you’re least expected. From public transit to high-traffic city squares, set up functional inflatable pools in locations that lack any logical reason to have one. (Do this safely! Clearly the tweet is fake, but you could try!)

8. I Tested Cooking Products From The Future

Upgrade your kitchen with tech that feels like science fiction. Test out high-end innovations like ultrasonic chef knives to see if futuristic tools actually make you a better cook.

How Many XXX Can I Put In XXX?

Push the limits of fast food and social norms. See exactly how much of a single ingredient you can cram into a meal before it becomes inedible or the staff says n. Try this with…

Variations

9. Pepperoni on a Pizza
10. Cheese in Pasta
11. Pickles in Burgers
12. Mustard on a Hotdog
13. Cereal in a Single Bowl of Milk

14. I Ate Blue Bananas

Forget the yellow fruit you know. Track down and taste-test the rare Blue Java banana to see if nature is playing tricks on us.

15. I Tried The Craziest VR Products

Move beyond the headset. Test out full-body haptic feedback suits and sensory peripherals that allow you to actually feel the virtual world you’re playing in. Do these gadgets improve the gaming experience?

I Ranked Strangers’ XXX

For this series, approach strangers online (do this with subscribers!) and ask them to show you their setups so you can objectively rank them. Try this with…

Variations

16. Halloween Costumes
17. Birthday Parties
18. Embarrassing Falls
19. Impressive Skills
20. Best/Worst Christmas Presents
21. Craziest Vacations

Can I Get My Own XXX?

For this series, see if you can successfully bypass the commercial middleman by installing professional-grade industry machinery in your own home. Try to acquire a…

Variations

22. Vending Machine
23. Soda Fountain
24. Movie Theater Popcorn Machine
25. McDonald’s Ice Cream Machine
26. McDonald’s Toy Display
27. Grocery Store Fridge
28. Fairgrounds Cotton Candy Machine

29. Can You Make Your Own Drone Show?

Ditch the fireworks for a digital light display. Program and launch a fleet of synchronized drones to create custom animations in the night sky. How hard is this? And how expensive? Is it really possible to do at home?

30. Which Fast Food Restaurant Has The Dirtiest Soda?

For this short, run a scientific look at what’s really coming out of those dispensers. Test samples from every major chain to find out which fountain machines are actually hiding the most bacteria, dust, or maybe even bugs.

What’s The Most XXX Drink You Can Get?

For this series, buy and drink the absolute extreme versions of beverages to see if your body can handle them. Try to find the most…

Variations

31. Sugary Drink
32. Caloric Shake
33. Caffeinated Coffee
34. Carbonated Soda
35. Alcoholic Cocktail

36. Can You Buy Dry Water?

Explore the chemical known as “Dry Water”, a substance that consists of 95% liquid water but remains a dry powder, to see if you can actually find and use it.

I Used Everything But A XXX For A Week

Force yourself to adapt to the ultimate inconvenience by banning one essential item for a week and finding creative alternatives. The goal? Use things that will make everyone double glance at you. Try a week without a…

Variations

37. Water Bottle
38. Car
39. Phone
40. Pair of Shoes
41. Baseball Cap

I Asked For XXX Without All The Ingredients

The ultimate customer service nightmare. See what happens when you order a meal but request every single component be removed. Try this with a…

Variations

42. Burger
43. Pasta Dish
44. Burrito
45. Salad
46. Cake

I Recreated Iconic Childhood Foods From…

For this series, bring fictional snacks into the real world. Research and recreate the most famous dishes from your favorite television eras. Try this with…

Variations

47. Old Disney Movies
48. New Disney Movies
49. Nickelodeon TV Shows
50. Cartoon Network Shows

51. I Tried Old AIs In 2026

Go back to the digital dark ages. Run early versions of AI models alongside modern 2026 tech to see just how quickly artificial intelligence has evolved (or degraded).

I Asked AI To Recreate The Same Pic 100 Times

Inspired by this classic meme that’s going viral once again, for this series run the same experiment with familiar faces to see how AI reacts to them. Try this with…

Variations

52. Yourself
53. Famous YouTubers
54. Politicians
55. Animals
56. Celebrities

I Made AI Prompts More And More Exaggerated

For this series, push the engine to its creative breaking point. Write a prompt for an image and keep asking the AI to make it “more” until the results become cosmic. Try this with…

Variations

57. Happiness
58. Sadness
59. Anger
60. Disgust
61. Fear
62. Anxiety

63. I Trolled People Into Ending Their Livestreams

The ultimate social prank. Use clever prompts and messages to see if you can confuse a streamer into thinking they have to turn off their broadcast immediately. How many people can you trick?

I Bought The Most Expensive Thing At…

Spend a fortune at places where people usually hunt for deals. Find the single most high-priced, luxury, or rare item available at…

Variations

64. Facebook Marketplace
65. eBay
66. A Local Flea Market

67. Can I Add More Soda To Soda?

Is there a saturation point for carbonation? Attempt to concentrate soda by adding more syrup, more CO2, or mixing multiple varieties to create the ultimate “Super Soda.” Does soda taste even better with more carbonation, or do they become undrinkable?

Can I Turn XXX Into Soda?

For this series, carbonate things that were never meant to be fizzy. Take a CO2 infuser and see if you can create a sparkling version of…

Variations

68. Iced Tea
69. Lemonade
70. Kool-Aid
71. Melted Ice Cream
72. Coffee
73. Orange Juice

I Hid XXX In Plain Sight

The ultimate game of camouflage. Hide valuable technology or cash in public spaces to see how many people walk past without noticing. Try this with…

Variations

74. Phones
75. Tablets
76. Laptops
77. Bundles of Money

How Many XXX Can You Realistically Wear?

For this series, test the physical limits of clothing and safety gear. How many layers you can pile on before you lose all mobility? Try wearing as many as possible…

Variations

78. Life Jackets
79. Seatbelts
80. Protective Jackets
81. Pairs of Gloves
82. Helmets

83. I Compared Every AI From Its Beginning To Today

A retrospective on the AI revolution. Inspired by this tweet, do your own version of this trend with your own videos, comparing how much AI has evolved using highlights from the channel.

84. I Got The Largest Items At Every Fast Food Place

For this short, order food for an army (or just one very hungry person). Visit every major chain and order the single biggest item on the menu, like this to compare the true scale of “Large.”

85. Can I Predict AI’s Randomness?

Is true randomness possible? On this tweet, OP states AI will always reply with 3 when you ask for a random number between 1 and 100. So, inspired by this, for this short attempt to find patterns in AI-generated “random” numbers or responses to see if you can stay one step ahead of the algorithm.

I Commented On Every Single XXX I Got Tagged In

Engage with your community like never before. For this mini series, commit to responding to every mention across your entire digital footprint, including every…

Variations

86. TikTok
87. Tweet
88. YouTube Comment

89. I Tested My Eyesight

Put your vision to the ultimate test. Play this game to see if your eyes can actually distinguish between thousands of similar shades.

90. Can We Speedrun A Grocery Store?

Turn a chore into a sport. See how fast you can navigate the aisles and complete a full shopping list from entry to checkout without breaking any store rules. Run this experiment along your friends and other Youtube colleagues.

91. I Tried A Speed Square

For this short, buy and test a speed square and see if you can make it sound like Thor’s hammer too.

92. I Made Styrofoam Planes

Inspired by this tweet, build and launch massive gliders made entirely of Styrofoam to see which designs actually catch the wind. Go from small airplanes to larger and larger ones.

I Tested Every Phone’s Bending Resistance

For this mini series, run the ultimate stress test. Use manual force to see which of the latest models can actually survive being sat on. Try this with…

Variations

93. iPhone
94. Samsung Galaxy
95. Temu Phones (Xiaomi, OnePlus, Huawei, etc.)

96. Can AI Make Screenshots?

Inspired by this tweet, test different AI’s capability to create fake screenshots. Can you fool anyone with them?

I Tried Walking On…

For this series, master the art of equilibrium. From gravity-defying stunts to nostalgic footwear, test your balance on…

Variations

97. Your Roof or Ceiling (safely!)
98. Ballerina Tip-Toes
99. Circus Stilts
100. Vintage Moon Shoes
101. Plastic Princess Heels

102. I 3D Printed Things Made With AI

For this short, use AI to generate 3D models and print them out to see if artificial intelligence understands structural integrity. Will they be any good?

103. I 3D Printed Useless Things

Not everything needs a purpose. Spend hours printing the most absurdly non-functional objects the internet has to offer, just to see them take up space on your desk.

Would I Be A Good Sketch Artist?

For this short, hop on this new internet trend and attempt to draw people based solely on verbal descriptions to see if your sketches could actually be accurate. Try to draw…

Variations

104. Youtubers
105. Tiktokers
106. Influencers

107. I Tried Running While Screaming

The ultimate cardio-catharsis combo. See how much your speed increases (or decreases) when you let out a continuous roar while sprinting through a public park.

108. I Tried The Hardest Password

Attempt to set the world’s most frustrating and complex passwords on different tech items and websites.

109. I Recreated AI Videos

Try to mimic the uncanny valley. Attempt to act out scenes generated by glitchy AI video models, complete with morphing limbs and nonsensical movements, and see if reality surpasses fiction.

110. I Tried Feeding Strangers

Test the limits of public trust. Wander into public spaces and offer to hand-feed strangers snacks to see how many people actually accept a free bite.

111. I Put My Face On Things

For this short, inspired by this nightmare, put your face on stickers, flyers and posters and cover NYC with them. Will someone recognize you, or will NYC ignore you altogether?

I Tried Random POV’s

See the world through a completely different lens. Attach a camera to the most unlikely places to capture the “secret life” of inanimate objects. Try a POV from…

Variations

112. The Floor
113. A Moving Car Wheel
114. Your Pinky Finger
115. Your Tongue
116. Your Keys

117. I Dressed In My Exact Skin Shade

The ultimate camouflage challenge. For this short, find clothing that matches your skin tone with 100% precision to see if you can blend into yourself and confuse everyone you pass.

118. I Investigated The Strangest Store Mascots

Following your series of creating mascots for brands, for this short track down and wear the most bizarre and structurally confusing mascot costumes ever designed to see if they need a re-design.

119. I Got The Weirdest Brainrot Merch

Since brainrots don’t have an official license, anyone can make merch of them. For this short, go on a hunt to find the weirdest brainrot merch available online.

I Cut Everything With A…

Forget the kitchen knife. For this series, test the slicing power of tools that were never meant for meal prep. See what happens when you cut your groceries using a…

Variations

120. Miniature Guillotine
121. Industrial Laser Cutter
122. Authentic Samurai Sword
123. Simple Dental Floss
124. High-Pressure Water Jet

125. I Spoke Like Yoda For A Day

Reverse your communication. Spend an entire day speaking with inverted sentence structures (like Yoda) to see if people’s brains can still decode what you’re saying.

I Did A Handstand While…

For this series, try multitasking while upside down. Test your core strength and coordination by attempting to perform everyday activities without your feet on the ground. Try this while…

Variations

126. Tap Dancing
127. Playing Chess
128. Playing a Video Game
129. Playing Mini Golf
130. Brushing Your Teeth
131. Filming a short (without any context)

132. I Tried Screaming With No Air

For this short, challenge yourself and your friends to attempt to let out a full-force scream while having absolutely no air in your lungs to see if your body can even produce a sound.

I Trained To Become The…

For this series, spend a week training non-stop to becoming a specialist in a field that has no official Olympic category. Put in the hours to become the…

Variations

133. Fastest Running Human (Non-Athlete)
134. Furthest Stone Thrower
135. Strongest Grocery Bag Carrier
136. Best Human GPS

137. I Tried Guessing The Exact Number

For this short, put your spatial reasoning to the ultimate test. Attempt to guess the exact quantity of items in jars, crowds, or containers at the grocery store and then count it up to see if you guessed correctly.

138. I Tried The Sourest Candy Ever

For this short, destroy your taste buds. Film your reaction to the most acidic and sour candies on the market to see if you can keep a straight face while your mouth puckers.

I Tried To Get The Perfect Score At…

For this series, spend an entire week obsessed with achieving 100% accuracy in games that demand perfect timing. Try to master…

Variations

139. Arcade Dance Games
140. Vintage Simon
141. Competitive Darts
142. Giant Jenga
143. Air Hockey

I Tested Literal Things

Take product names as a literal instruction. For this series, use items in ways that strictly follow their descriptions, even if it’s completely impractical. Test a…

Variations

144. Salt Lamp (Taste test it and use it to salt your food)
145. Mechanical Keyboard (Use it to fix your car)
146. Weighted Blanket (Use it for strength training)
147. Silent Keyboard (Test with decibel meters)
148. Smart Fridge (Use it like a smartphone, and try to post a short with it)

I Used Things The Wrong Way

For this series, take DIY “tips” to the extreme, and try cooking and cleaning using…

Variations

149. A Speculum (For Cooking)
150. A Drywaller Tool (For Cooking)
151. A Leaf Blower to Dry Clothes
152. A Metal Detector to Find Canned Goods
153. A Drone to Serve Drinks
154. A Paint Roller to Butter Toast
155. A Tennis Ball Launcher to Deliver Mail

156. I Tried Viral Tutorials

From beauty hacks to tech repairs, put the internet’s most shared advice to the test to see if these creators are geniuses or just great at editing.

157. I Complicated Simple Things

Why do it the easy way? Take a basic task like tying your shoes, making a sandwich or closing an open bag and turn it into a 50-step ordeal. How hard can you make simple tasks?

158. I Investigated Indestructible Things

Nothing lasts forever… or does it? Put “indestructible” gear through a series of extreme durability tests to find their breaking point.

I Acted As A Movie Character For A Day

For this series, live your life as if you’re in a Hollywood script. Use iconic tropes and classic movie cliches in everyday social situations to see if people play along with the drama. Try to…

Variations

159. Break into a vehicle and turn it on without a key
160. Escape being tied to a chair
161. Listen to police conversations (with a walkie talkie)
162. Tell a Taxi Driver to “Follow That Car!”
163. Tell a Taxi Driver to “Just Take Me Home” (without giving an address)
164. Ask for “The Usual” at a Restaurant You’ve Never Been To
165. Ask for a Hotel Room Under a Different Name
166. Enter a Pub and Ask “Has Anyone Been Asking About Me?“

167. I Played 2 Games In One

The ultimate crossover. Attempt to merge two completely different games to see if the logic still holds up and your brain can follow two games at the same time.

168. I Tried Ancient Tools

Modern technology is for the weak. For this short, attempt to perform modern tasks using tools from the Bronze Age and Medieval Times to see if our ancestors had it right all along.

169. I Got Gigantic Furniture

For this short, replace your standard home decor with absurdly oversized furniture to see how difficult it is to live in a world made for giants.

How Fast Can I…

For this series, see how quickly you can perform pointless tasks. Try to…

Variations

170. Walk across an entire mall
171. Become a “Regular” at a New Restaurant
172. Fill a Shopping Cart to the Brim
173. Get Lost in IKEA
174. Get a Stranger to Say Your Name

175. I Tried Random Cleaning Hacks

Put the internet’s weirdest cleaning tips to the test. Can its effectiveness outcome its silliness?

176. I Tried Fusing Words

For this short, spend a day merging two unrelated words into one to create new terms. Which words can be merged together and actually be useful in a sentence to save time and effort?

I Tried Tasks Dizzy and Blindfolded

Remove your sight, spin in circles ten times and then attempt to complete basic tasks. Try to…

Variations

177. Drink a Glass of Water Filled to the Top
178. Paint a Wall
179. Find the Front Door
180. Call Someone from Your Contacts
181. Comment on a Social Media Video
182. Do 10 Burpees

I Tried XXX Without Reacting

Master the “Stone Face.” Perform intense or uncomfortable activities while maintaining a completely neutral expression and see how long you can hold it. Try…

Variations

183. Eating Ice
184. Drinking Straight Tequila
185. Watching a Horror Movie Alone
186. Using a High-Power Massage Gun
187. Listening to Cringe-Worthy Voice Messages
188. Taking a 10-Minute Cold Shower
189. Walking Barefoot on Legos
190. Chugging a Sprite Bottle

191. I Investigated Google Alternatives

Escape the algorithm. Use obscure and specialized search engines to see how different the world feels when you don’t use Google to research it.

I Tested My Personality With…

Take a deep dive into your own psyche using the internet’s most specific and bizarre tests. Try these quizzes…

Variations

192. How Beautiful Are You on a Scale from 1 to 10?
193. Can You Name These Unwrapped Candy Bars?
194. The Personality-Based Name Quiz
195. The Subconscious Psychology Quiz
196. The Favorite Sport Predictor
197. The Difficult Cursive Letters Test
198. How Well Do You Know Australian Rules of the Road?
199. Can You Guess The Most Popular Movies of All Time From a Single Sentence Summary?

Shorts: Ideas 200–400 (General Interest Facts)

Note: The following ideas are focused on general-interest facts and highly shareable information-based shorts. We followed your feedback to incorporate more variety of topics and random stuff.

200. Why the Human Brain Loves Gossip

201. The Doorway Effect: Why You Forget What You Were Doing

202. The Science of Why Babies Smell So Good

203. Infantile Amnesia: Why You Can’t Remember Being a Baby

204. Earworms: Why Do Songs Get Stuck in Our Heads?

205. The Phenomenon of Musical Goosebumps

206. Pareidolia: Why We See Faces in Objects

207. Why Time Flies When You’re Having Fun

208. The Mystery of Contagious Yawning

209. The Power of the Placebo Effect, Explained

210. The Shortest War in History

211. The Man Who Survived Two Atomic Bombs

212. The Mysterious Dancing Plague of 1518

213. The Voynich Manuscript: The Book Nobody Can Read

214. The Real Reason Pirates Wore Eye Patches

215. The Origins of ‘Saved by the Bell’

216. Who were the real Peaky Blinders?

217. 10 milestones in Disney’s 100-year history

218. Acoustic Kitty: The CIA’s Failed Cyborg Spy Cat

219. What were houses like in ancient Rome?

220. Why Is the Sky Blue?

221. Tardigrades: The Animals That Can Survive in Space

222. The Immortal Jellyfish That Can Live Forever

223. The Mpemba Effect: Why Hot Water Freezes Faster Than Cold

224. Why Leaves Actually Change Color in the Fall

225. How Bees Use the Sun as a GPS

226. The Science Behind Why Plane Food Tastes So Bad

227. What Actually Happens if You Swallow Gum?

228. The Physics of Why Cats Always Land on Their Feet

229. Inside the Quietest Place on Earth

230. How the Microwave Was Invented by Accident

231. The History of Post-it Notes

232. Why Keyboards Are Not in Alphabetical Order

233. The Inventor of the Frisbee Became a Frisbee

234. How Coca-Cola’s Secret Formula Has Changed Over Time

235. Why Are Tennis Balls Fuzzy?

236. What was Pompeii like before the eruption of AD 79?

237. From Ancient Greece to Glastonbury: a brief history of music festivals

238. What was life like under the Mongol empire?

239. Why Purple Is the Color of Royalty

240. How many US presidents have been assassinated?

241. Carrots Weren’t Always Orange

242. Think you know everything about the history of Thanksgiving? Here’s 21 facts that will prove you wrong

243. Why is Friday 13th unlucky?

244. When Ketchup Was Sold as Medicine

245. Why Is Chocolate Toxic to Dogs?

246. The Accidental Invention of Potato Chips

247. Why Humans Are the Only Species That Love Spicy Food

248. Which treasures were lost when Titanic sank, and what did some survivors smuggle onto lifeboats?

249. Who were the Illuminati – and how can you join them?

250. The Planet Where It Rains Diamonds

251. Why There Is No Sound in Space

252. Quiz: Match these famous moustaches with the historical figures

253. Moon Footprints That Will Last Millions of Years

254. What Happens if You Fall Into a Black Hole?

255. The Sun Is Actually White, Not Yellow

256. The Giant Cloud of Alcohol in Space

257. Earth Is Not a Perfect Sphere

258. Olympus Mons: The Largest Volcano in the Solar System

259. What Does Space Smell Like?

260. The Very First Domain Name Ever Registered

261. Bluetooth Was Named After a Viking King

262. The First Computer Mouse Was Made of Wood

263. Most YouTube Videos Views: Why the Biggest Videos in History Dominated the Platform

264. How a Touchscreen Actually Works

265. Fierce and furious: who are the most powerful gods of war throughout world history?

266. The First Photo Ever Uploaded to the Web

267. What Incognito Mode Really Does

268. Life in Ancient Egypt: what was it like?

269. A brief history of smoking

270. Raised by wolves: the history of feral children

271. The history rich list: the 10 wealthiest people ever

272. 7 real moments in history you might think are made up

273. Dolphins Have Unique Names for Each Other

274. Why is the shopping day after Thanksgiving called ‘Black Friday’?

275. What was life like for a court jester?

276. Why Elephants Are the Only Mammals That Can’t Jump

277. The Shark That Can Live for 400 Years

278. Snails Can Sleep for Three Years

279. Koalas Have Human-Like Fingerprints

280. Why Fingers Wrinkle in Water

281. Fake history: 3 historical untruths that shaped the world

282. Why Coffee Makes You Need to Poop

283. You Don’t Just Use 10% of Your Brain

284. The Origin of the ‘Walking Under a Ladder’ Superstition

285. Sex in the Middle Ages: have attitudes really changed?

286. The Science Behind the Smell of Rain

287. When were passports as we know them today first introduced?

288. Is It Actually Dangerous to Wake a Sleepwalker?

289. Why Chopping Onions Makes You Cry

290. The Birthday Paradox Explained

291. Your Shuffled Deck of Cards Has Never Existed Before

292. A Googol Is Bigger Than the Atoms in the Universe

293. Why Is 7 Considered a Lucky Number?

294. Benford’s Law: Why 1 Is the Most Common First Digit

295. Can You Really Only Fold Paper Seven Times?

296. The Infinite Monkey Theorem

297. Did the French invent the guillotine?

298. The Golden Ratio in Nature

299. Why Are Bubbles Always Round?

300. The Ancient Mystery of Where Apples Originated

301. How Wordle Picks Its Daily Words

302. Why Biodiversity Is Actually Critical for Human Survival

303. What “Horsepower” Actually Means for Your Car

304. The Hidden World of Underwater Fossil Hunting

305. How Close Are We to Real Humanoid Robots?

306. Finding the Saltiest Body of Water on Earth

307. The Science and Ethics Behind Facial Recognition

308. The Best Google Maps Alternatives You Should Try

309. Where Did Bed Bugs Originally Come From?

310. What Is the Rarest Blood Type in the World?

311. Pilates Body vs. Gym Body: Which Is Better for You?

312. Exploring the Most Misunderstood Zodiac Signs

313. Meet the Jellyfish That Never Actually Dies

314. The Secret Societies of the Animal Kingdom

315. How AI Is Quietly Transforming Modern Surgery

316. Why Constant Flexibility Is Making Us Lonelier

317. Cognitive Offloading: Is AI Ruining Your Memory?

318. How to Use AI Without Losing Your Edge

319. Stop Killing Your Phone’s Charging Cables With These Habits

320. The Unexpected Way AI Can Teach Us Empathy

321. Can a Machine Truly Experience Love?

322. Is It Actually Possible to Permanently Change Your Accent?

323. The Abandoned Vehicles Still Stuck in Chernobyl’s Dead Zone

324. What Is the Protocol for Evacuating a Space Station?

325. Your Realistic Odds of Beating a Pro Tennis Player

326. Why Mercury Shouldn’t Technically Exist

327. The Long-Term Brain Health Risks of Heading a Ball

328. Lost English Words Used Specifically for Two People

329. The 5,000-Year-Old Reason Our Hours Have 60 Minutes

330. Capturing the Lost Paradise of 1960s Jamaica

331. The Surprising Wildlife Returning to Chernobyl 40 Years Later

332. Why We Are Attracted to Objects With Human Features

333. What Stone Age Conversation Actually Sounded Like

334. The Fight to Save the Inari Sámi Language

335. Which Home Pizza Oven Is Actually Worth Your Money?

336. How to Choose the Best Mattress for Your Sleep Style

337. The Ruthless “Brood Parasite” Mothers of the Animal World

338. Why You Should Let Your Dandelions Grow This May

339. Millions of Bees Discovered Living in an Unlikely Cemetery

340. Archaeologists Find William Shakespeare’s Long-Lost London Home

341. Heat Training: Can Exercising in the Heat Boost Your Performance?

342. The Most Beautiful Untranslatable Words in the World

343. Why Your Brain Can Read Jumbled Text Effortlessly

344. Forgotten Slang From the 1800s We Should Bring Back

345. Do You Actually Know the 3,000 Most Common Words?

346. Deeply Unsettling Mysteries That Still Lack an Explanation

347. The Darkest Secrets Hidden at the Bottom of Lakes and Oceans

348. The Most Fearless Female Warriors Who Ever Lived

349. The Bizarre and Surprising Origins of Your Favorite Cocktails

350. The Internet’s Most Confusing Jokes Finally Explained

351. Real Life “Am I The Jerk” Stories That Divided the Internet

352. Prehistoric Creatures That Were Terrifyingly Larger Than You Think

353. What Going on Vacation Was Actually Like in Ancient Times

354. Why Historians Say 536 AD Was the Worst Year to Be Alive

355. Ancient Civilizations That Theorists Claim Had Alien Contact

356. The Messy Family Tree of the Greek Gods Explained

357. Göbekli Tepe: The 12,000-Year-Old Temple That Rewrote History

358. The Very Normal Jobs Rock Stars Had Before Becoming Famous

359. Musicians Who Had Stealthy Cameos in Iconic ’70s Movies

360. The Absolute Worst Concert Disasters of the 1960s

361. The Scientific Reason Mountain Peaks Stay Snowy in the Sun

362. How Your Daily Shower Puts Your Brain in a Flow State

363. Goldfish Actually Have Impressive Long-Term Memories

364. Why Astronauts Actually Grow Taller When They Leave Earth

365. Ancient Sculptures Were Originally Painted in Neon Colors

366. The Psychological Trick That Makes Accents Vanish While Singing

367. Answering the Most Common Questions About Home Design

368. The Science-Backed Song Designed Specifically to Put You to Sleep

369. Signs You Are Much More Resilient Than You Give Yourself Credit For

370. The First Thing a Doctor Does Every Morning for Gut Health

371. Expert-Approved Tips to Relieve Stress in Under 5 Minutes

372. The One Habit That Actually Protects You From Workplace Burnout

373. I Tried Sound Bowl Therapy for My Anxiety and Here’s What Happened

374. Is Online Therapy Actually Worth It? An Honest Review

375. The Shocking Reality of the Cost of Raising a Child in 2026

376. The Privacy Concerns About AI Chatbots Nobody Is Talking About

377. Why Your Favorite Childhood Candy Tastes Different Now

378. Why Your Old Wi-Fi Router Might Actually Be Dangerous

379. What Is Really in the New McDonald’s Drink Lineup?

380. What Artemis Astronauts Are Planning to Eat on the Moon

381. McDonald’s New 2026 Value Meals: A Realistic Look

382. The 10-10 Decluttering Method That Actually Works

383. We Asked AI to Describe Popular Movies and the Results Are Wild

384. The Best Lifestyle Purchases People Never Regretted

385. The Zodiac Sign That Is Officially the Funniest

386. Why Spring Air Sometimes Smells Terrible According to Science

387. Surprising New Facts About Earth That Scientists Just Discovered

388. Why Seasonal Allergies Are Actually Worse for Women

389. How Many Extra Days You Need to Work to Afford the Basics Today

390. The Secret Psychological Trick to Always Remember a Name

391. The Mathematics of Why the House Always Wins in Gambling

392. Why Betting Odds Shift Before You Ever Notice a Change

393. The Crazy True Stories of Adults Who Pretended to Be Teenagers

394. The Strangest Marathon Facts You’ve Ever Heard

395. Remembering the Days When the Internet Actually Felt Human

396. Bizarre Travel Facts That Reveal Too Much About Human Nature

397. Rare Photos of the Titanic That Most People Haven’t Seen

398. What Life Inside a 1960s Hippie Commune Was Really Like

399. The Most Compelling Bigfoot Facts and Theories

400. 10 Books That Were Allegedly Written by Ghosts

Longs: Ideas 1–40

1. I Explored Stores During Closing Shifts

Ever wondered what happens when the lights go dim? For this long, give you testing stores ater closing video a spin and document the hauntingly quiet and sometimes bizarre atmosphere of massive retail spaces as employees perform their final tasks and prepare to lock the doors for the night.

2. I Tried Every Type Of Summer Activity

From water sports to the most unique games, spend the hottest months of the year ticking off every single item on the ultimate summer bucket list to find the one true way to beat the heat. (Alternatively, this can be called something like “I Completed The Longest Summer Bucket List).

3. I Tested Every Type Of Pool

Think of this video as a continuation of this video, and dive into everything, from world-class Olympic facilities and infinity pools to DIY backyard stock tanks and questionable inflatable setups, to see which one offers the best swim.

I Tested XXX Products Nobody Knew Existed

Giant corporations often have secret vaults of items that never quite hit the mainstream. For this series, track down and test the rarest, most obscure gadgets and merchandise from global giants. Try this with…

Variations

4. Apple
5. Failed Disney Merchandise
6. Weird Coca-Cola Flavors and Gear

7. I Made Statues For People Who Don’t Have One

History shouldn’t just be for the famous. For this video, as a variation of your mascot for stores series, create and install custom, high-quality monuments for everyday heroes, like your local mail carrier or a youtuber, to give them the permanent recognition they deserve.

I Tried To Break Every XXX Rule

How far can you push the “fine print” before you’re actually asked to leave? Test the boundaries of official conduct and minor regulations in high-security or high-standard environments. Try this at…

Variations

8. Disney World
9. The World Cup
10. A Luxury Cruise Ship
11. Grocery Stores

12. I Made Cheerleader Squads For Sports That Don’t Have Any

Why should football get all the hype? For this video, assemble professional-level spirit squads and choreograph full routines for sports that usually lack a sideline audience, like competitive chess, professional fishing, or lawn mowing.

13. I Investigated Mandela Effects

For this long, dive into the world of collective false memories. Investigate the most famous examples to see if the world has actually changed or if our brains are just playing tricks.

I XXX YouTubers’ Favorite XXX

Step into the shoes of the internet’s biggest stars by living their lifestyle for a week. See if following their personal recommendations actually makes you feel more close to them. Try to…

Variations

14. Read Their Favorite Books
15. Watch Their Favorite Movies
16. Wear Their Favorite Brands
17. Eat At Their Favorite Restaurants

I Tried Every Type Of…

Going back to idea number #3 of this list, for this mini series compare the highest-end professional services to the most budget-friendly alternatives. Explore every type of…

Variations

18. Spa Day Experience
19. Car (from vintage to Chinese electric ones)
20. Birthday Party Themes

I Tested XXX Products/Ideas

Inspired by the success of your most recent video, for this series, do the same thing (and maybe contact the creators to collab) with…

Variations

21. Safiya Nygaard
22. Corbin Millet
23. Tyler Blanchard

24. I Tested “1000 Ways To Die” (Safely)

Put urban legends and freak accidents to the test. Use simulations and controlled environments to see if the world’s most bizarre “death scenarios” from the classic TV show are actually physically possible… of if it was just a scam.

25. I Investigated The Creepest Theme Park

For this long, explore the remnants of forgotten entertainment. Take a deep dive into the history of hauntingly abandoned locations like the Land of Oz to uncover the facts behind why these magical worlds turned into eerie ruins.

26. I Investigated The Laws Of Physics

Test the fundamental rules of reality, from centripetal force to terminal velocity, for this long perform mind-bending physical experiments (like this one! but with more budget) to see if the science we learned in school actually holds up in chaotic, real-world situations.

27. I Finally Finished My To-Do List

The ultimate productivity challenge. Stop procrastinating and tackle every single pending task on your list (from the smallest chores to the biggest projects) to see if crossing everything off actually leads to mental clarity.

28. I Investigated Garage Sales

One man’s trash is another’s treasure. For this long, spend a weekend scouring local neighborhood sales to see if you can find high-value collectibles or bizarre historical artifacts hidden among common household clutter.

29. I Investigated Brainrot Content

Dive into the deepest, weirdest corners of the internet. Analyze the rise of nonsensical, hyper-stimulating “brainrot” videos to understand the algorithm behind them and see if watching them for 24 hours straight actually changes your attention span. This idea is perfect to combine it with idea #119 from this IR.

30. I Made Gravestones For People Who Don’t Have One

A final act of respect for the forgotten. For this long (perfect to produce and release near Halloween), research unmarked graves or historical figures lost to time and craft custom, beautiful headstones to ensure their names and stories are preserved for future generations. This is a perfect opportunity to collab with creators like Caitlin Abrams

31. I Tried Famous Movie Stunts

Go behind the scenes of Hollywood action and work with professionals to recreate iconic cinematic stunts to see how much movie magic is actually real-life skill. This idea can combine all the variations from idea #159 of this IR.

32. I Investigated Professional Safety Gear

Test the limits of industrial protection. Put firefighter suits, steel-toed boots, and high-impact helmets through extreme stress tests, including fire, weight, and pressure, to see if they are truly indestructible.

33. I Investigated My Own Town

Become a tourist in your backyard. Go on a quest to find every secret alley, hidden gem, and local legend in your own city that most residents walk past every day without ever noticing. Alternatively, if you don’t want to doxx yourself, you can do this with a larger city, like NYC.

34. I Tried To Become A Private Detective

Trade your daily routine for a trench coat and a magnifying glass. For this long, contact and study the real-world techniques of private investigators (from surveillance to data mining) to see if you have the skills to solve a real mystery.

35. I Hired A Private Detective (On Myself)

This idea is a spin (and a part 2) of the last idea. For this long, hire a professional investigator to track your own movements and digital footprint for a week to see just how much information a total stranger can learn about your life. Will you be able to catch them based on what you learned?

I Worked As A…

For this series, take on some essential jobs that most people don’t dream of doing to share what they’re like and how important they truly are for our society. For one week, work as a…

Variations

36. Garbage Collector
37. Fast food employee
38. Subway rider/bus rider

39. I Tested AI-Powered Vehicles

The future of the road is hands-free. Put autonomous cars and AI-assisted transport through a series of challenges to see if the technology is ready for the chaos of real-world traffic (or the mind of a youtuber).

40. I Tried An AI Secretary

Automate your entire life. Use a humanoid robot or advanced AI assistant to manage your emails, schedule, and social interactions for a week to see if you can truly be replaced by a machine.