After a year of production, John Green's Crash Course US History has come to an end, traveling from the conflicts between the native Americans and the Spanish to the Affordable Care Act.
posted to MetaFilter by The Whelk at 5:27 AM on February 11, 2014 (40 comments)

John and Hank Green of the Vlogbrothers have launched a new subscription service called Subbable, that aims to crowdsource support for content creators through direct payments, rather than through the typical model that uses advertising. Subscribers can pay nothing and still view the content, but those who opt to pay earn Perks from the channels to which they subscribe. Right now, the vlogbrothers' educational channel Crash Course is the only content available, although applications are being taken for other content creators to join...assuming it works with Crash Course.
posted to MetaFilter by guster4lovers at 1:59 PM on July 23, 2013 (18 comments)

Two brothers and two awesome courses in one awesome channel: John Green teaches you world history and Hank Green teaches you biology.
posted to MetaFilter by Blasdelb at 10:03 PM on February 29, 2012 (19 comments)

I am in love with the concept behind the web app Taskk.it, a to-do list/time management tool that schedules your tasks and creates a daily/weekly agenda for you. But it seems to be an abandoned project and is too buggy to use. Please help me find another solution!
posted to Ask MetaFilter by nevers at 3:05 PM on August 27, 2014 (7 comments)

Bees & Bombs is a tumblr of hypnotic GIF animations programmed by Dublin-based physics student Dave Whyte
posted to MetaFilter by Mr. Six at 2:34 PM on August 26, 2014 (19 comments)

The Wire's Greatest Line Every 'Simpsons' Character Ever Delivered
posted to MetaFilter by ellieBOA at 12:58 PM on August 25, 2014 (173 comments)

I want boring music to listen to. Not even elevator music: hallway music. Dull, faceless corridor music. Cheesy, soothing, soft. Commercial music, the kind of music that men in the 1970s thought would induce people to feel groovy and buy stuff. The music that plays in Animal Crossing while you get your haircut. Ceefax music. Music you'd hear in an old Mad Men episode. Music that just sits there and doopey-doops while I concentrate and get important stuff done.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by glhaynes at 11:20 PM on August 23, 2014 (58 comments)

I'm looking for personal finance blogs for single people in their 30s. Recommend your favorites!
posted to Ask MetaFilter by so much modern time at 4:11 PM on August 25, 2014 (8 comments)

Okay, so you feel like absolute crapola for some reason. You have a deadline and need to work. What are your personal best practices?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Michele in California at 12:10 PM on August 25, 2014 (19 comments)

Because I often need inspiration and a gentle nudge or two, I like to hear what others 'simple pleasures' are in life, this list and this other list being two examples I'm keen on. What simple pleasures do you all enjoy? What makes for a great day, especially one you're spending by yourself?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by nightrecordings at 9:28 AM on August 24, 2014 (28 comments)

I'm struggling today with both. The ADHD makes searching for help a little more difficult than normal. Can you give me (really short) one liner suggestions for making it through? Mostly focusing on being productive, and coping strategies, but also maybe ways to be kind to oneself.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by b33j at 6:54 PM on August 24, 2014 (44 comments)

Name a song that unambiguously and sexily says "let's get it on." (omit the obvious answer, please). Is there a song that, if sent to you, would immediately raise your pulse and get you looking forward to delights to come?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by tomorrow at 2:31 PM on August 22, 2014 (72 comments)

Pitchfork recently released a list of what they consider the 200 best tracks of the decade so far (2010-14).
posted to MetaFilter by threeants at 10:47 PM on August 20, 2014 (147 comments)

My in-laws order pizza a lot. They love it. Some people pepperoni, some just cheese. No matter what I do, it's always dry bread with cheese and grease. I'm even getting tired of Hawaiian style, my favorite. Help me innovate more pizza ideas!
posted to Ask MetaFilter by bbqturtle at 1:48 PM on August 19, 2014 (89 comments)

Help me find more one-pot quinoa dinners!
posted to Ask MetaFilter by peanut_mcgillicuty at 11:18 AM on August 16, 2014 (10 comments)

46 Photography eBooks to download for free. Among the free resources compiled by LS are National Geographic‘s “Ultimate Field Guide to Photography,” Strobist‘s “Lighting 101,” Adorama‘s “Guide to Lighting” and many many more.
posted to MetaFilter by spock at 12:13 PM on August 15, 2014 (12 comments)

Help me make a punk rock playlist for the distant future.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by nonasuch at 9:27 PM on August 16, 2014 (31 comments)

Looking for ideas of really great food to bring on a car camping trip. Bonus points if it involves cooking over the campfire. I am attending an annual family long weekend camping trip with my fiance in a few weeks, and am drawing a blank on what to bring foodwise. I'm looking for ideas of main courses suitable for dinner as well as side dishes or dessert, that will blow people's socks off.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by quaking fajita at 2:14 PM on August 13, 2014 (15 comments)

In the next few months I anticipate much U.S. domestic air travel for job interviews. What sorts of goods and services can I acquire (or put on my holiday wish list) that will make the traveling part of this process easier?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by grouse at 4:41 PM on November 18, 2012 (27 comments)

Need a list of essential gear for frequent business flyers
posted to Ask MetaFilter by deeman at 4:32 PM on August 30, 2012 (31 comments)

I spend 10+ hours per week commuting, 40+ hours wearing headphones at work (open-plan office: boo!), and ANOTHER 5+ hours wearing headphones at the gym. As such, I plow through an absolutely obscene volume of podcasts. I'd like some recommendations for more (lest I be forced to spend even a single second alone with my thoughts). To help you get an idea of my preferences, here are a few lists:
posted to Ask MetaFilter by julthumbscrew at 10:37 AM on August 12, 2014 (63 comments)

We will be building a new house to live in, what features could we add to make this the best house ever?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by any portmanteau in a storm at 11:44 AM on August 9, 2014 (112 comments)

What are some good videogames for the PC that have the fewest grindy, behavioral "Skinner Box"-y qualities?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Ndwright at 11:35 AM on August 10, 2014 (33 comments)

I'm looking for songs which have lyrics that are inspirational, particularly in terms of moving forward, overcoming adversity, or not losing hope. What made you think "things will be ok" when you first heard it, especially if it wasn't something you would normally listen to? Whether it's just a line, verse, chorus, or the whole song, all genres are welcome.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by billiebee at 10:22 AM on August 10, 2014 (79 comments)

I used to be a pretty good cook and I enjoyed cooking, but haven’t done much of it in the last few years for various reasons. Now, I have an awesome boyfriend who makes me great food, and I want to do the same for him. What I need are some ideas for full meals—not just single recipes but main and sides, etc., and specific recipes or links to specific recipes to accompany them.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by tiger tiger at 1:45 AM on August 5, 2014 (4 comments)

Trying to plan a *very* short, cheap, but very special trip to Barcelona later this month. My partner and I aren't great at planning and we're feeling overwhelmed by all the possibilities against the limited amount of time we have. Halp!
posted to Ask MetaFilter by sundaydriver at 6:13 AM on May 5, 2012 (9 comments)

The Salt, NPR's food blog, explains how Leanne Brown was inspired to develop a cookbook for people on SNAP. Leanne published Good and Cheap[PDF] as the capstone project for her MA in Food Studies at New York University and released it online as a free ebook. She also ran a successful Kickstarter to produce a print version.
posted to MetaFilter by Arbac at 7:44 PM on August 2, 2014 (57 comments)

The simple chilled soup is perfect for steamy August days.

Gazpacho is so easy that children old enough to manage a food processor or a blender can make it themselves. But whether or not you have pint-size sous chefs at your disposal, a recipe that requires minimal effort and in most instances no heat is always a good thing this time of year. So, here is that ubiquitous summer standby done a few ways that you’re probably familiar with and a bunch more that you’re probably not. (If Thai melon gazpacho is already in your rotation, good for you, and I surrender.) The “recipes” here amount to little more than lists of ingredients and quantities, because the method doesn’t bear repeating 12 times: Combine everything in a blender or food processor, process to your desired texture, chill in the refrigerator if you like, garnish and eat.

posted to MetaFilter by Lexica at 11:09 AM on August 3, 2014 (68 comments)

This is my current bag, a military surplus canvas haversack. I love it. This is the bag I'm coveting. I would love to love it but it is Way To Much Money. Where is the bag that meets these two in the middle? Where are the Excellent Leather Men's Bags on sale? I am looking for something I can carry without comment (and will last) for the next 20 years.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by The Whelk at 9:34 AM on July 24, 2014 (47 comments)

I want to make a large number of small plates of various very spicy and very delicious foods for my birthday next week. Super spicy and super delicious are tied for value in what I'm looking for; I'm not interested in recipes that are all about the heat without being tasty (I'd just pass out grilled peppers if that were the aim). I'm especially interested in finger foods and things that are relatively quick to make, but if it's super delicious and is worth the wait/work, more substantial or utensil-requiring undertakings are also welcome.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by spindrifter at 8:34 AM on July 23, 2014 (32 comments)

I finally installed IFTTT but I feel like I'm not getting as much out of it as I could.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by ellieBOA at 8:49 AM on July 14, 2014 (13 comments)

“For the past 105 days, I've been tracking everything about myself.” Anand Sharma shows the progress of his life through a beautifully designed site.
posted to MetaFilter by Bora Horza Gobuchul at 4:54 PM on July 12, 2014 (25 comments)

Hoping to get some suggestions for really great memoirs. Bonus points if after you've read them you can't stop thinking about them!
posted to Ask MetaFilter by kmr at 2:35 PM on July 8, 2014 (76 comments)

Music Vault - The world's greatest collection of live music. [billboard]
posted to MetaFilter by unliteral at 5:58 PM on July 10, 2014 (18 comments)

FREE Microsoft eBooks! Who doesn’t love FREE Microsoft eBooks? Ymmv - but, Did I mention FREE! MSDN (Microsoft Developer network) writer Eric Lightman provides links to approximately 150 free ebooks, that anyone interested in MSDN matters might find useful.
posted to MetaFilter by Faintdreams at 4:55 AM on July 8, 2014 (33 comments)

I don't have a clue what to make her for a dessert, I have been trying to find ideas on internet but I would really like to make something simple that doesn't call for odd ingredients I don't have. I see you can get low carb ice cream and I was thinking maybe using that as a starting point - what can I make that would be good?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by just asking at 4:27 AM on July 8, 2014 (23 comments)

I like to think that I have eclectic taste in music... but the one major hole in my repertoire is the (vast!!) field of Classical Music. What can you recommend I give a spin?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Philby at 10:56 PM on July 6, 2014 (41 comments)

Canning mefites, lend me your wisdom! The fruit in my neighbourhood grocery store is delectable and cheap, and this year I want to experiment with slightly more interesting jams and jellies than I usually make. So far I am considering strawberry-basil, peach-ginger, cherry-vanilla, and plum-cardamom jams, but that has about exhausted my creativity and I am eager for new inspiration! What are your most delicious unusual preserves?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by bewilderbeast at 5:34 PM on August 6, 2011 (29 comments)

I need your best salsa recipes suitable for canning.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by sararah at 2:26 PM on August 7, 2012 (6 comments)

NYT Dining & Wine's Ice Cream Issue:

• The Only Ice Cream Recipe You’ll Ever Need (video) (recipe)
• Ever True to You, Local Parlor – A Cone to Remember
• Chocolate Ganache, an Easygoing French Treat (video) (recipe)
• You Say Soft, I Say Serve
• At Morgenstern’s Finest, a Swirl of Innovation
• A Crush of Summer Flavors
• A Journey of a Thousand Miles Begins With a Single Scoop
• A Malted Milk Crawl in New York

posted to MetaFilter by and they trembled before her fury at 6:38 AM on July 2, 2014 (59 comments)

HTML5up.net provides free, Creative Commons licensed, HTML5 website templates you can use to make a modern-looking website.
posted to MetaFilter by pombe at 4:14 PM on June 30, 2014 (26 comments)

I love to make a huge vat of salad to eat throughout the week. I'm looking for recipes for such salads, which will stay good all week already mixed up. No pasta, please!
posted to Ask MetaFilter by chaiminda at 4:51 AM on June 30, 2014 (20 comments)

I feel many emotions when I am listening to music - happiness, melancholy, goosebump-y, etc. - but I rarely find albums that can bring me to tears. I just bought a Non-English album that brought me to (mostly joyful) tears many times; the experience was almost cathartic. Please give me songs (in any language, or even without any singing) that provoked a strong emotional response in you the first time you heard it - I'm talking powerful feelings like awe, joy, sadness, etc. that would make you tear up or outright cry. Details inside.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Kamelot123 at 7:25 PM on June 29, 2014 (122 comments)

What software are you happy using, so much so that you are willing to part with your hard earned money?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by rippersid at 9:36 AM on June 24, 2014 (69 comments)

What are basic pieces of kitchen science that would be helpful for me to know? I'm most interested in baking but cooking is okay too. Things like the effect of salt or liquid on a recipe or whether I want my bread dough to rise in a dry or humid area and why would be really great. I'm okay at following recipes but I'd absolutely love to know why different ingredients and combinations have different effects and how I can use that to my advantage.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Mrs. Pterodactyl at 9:08 AM on June 23, 2014 (22 comments)

2 years ago my husband got all huffy and insulted that I hadn't seen all the James Bond movies and instated "Bondathon" where we watched one Bond movie, in order, every sunday every week until we got through them all. He had it all timed out so that the final week coincided with the release of Skyfall. I may not have liked all the movies (Oh my god, "You Only Live Twice" is utter crap!) but I really liked the experience otherwise. Give me some suggestions for other movie -athons that we can have.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by PuppetMcSockerson at 6:04 AM on June 26, 2014 (92 comments)

The company I work for is starting to use Google Docs more frequently. I'd like to jump in with both feet. One of the things I'm most interested in is getting up to speed on using Google Apps Script as an end user who makes frequent but basic use of macros in Excel (so not so much as a developer or other high skill user). What are the best learning resources for this? Books, online tutorials, webinars, etc. anything is fine, just trying to figure out where to begin.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Lentrohamsanin at 11:12 AM on June 26, 2014 (2 comments)

I work extensively with Microsoft Excel, and I'm putting together a list of little known facts about Excel for a presentation. I haven't found much on the interwebs that's exceptionally interesting. Does anyone have any facts they can share that come from off the beaten path?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by scottso17 at 12:51 PM on June 25, 2014 (48 comments)

How do you make your pizza sauce at home? Looking for recipes and tips! Especially for white sauce or non-standard "sauces" for pizza.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by amanda at 3:55 PM on June 24, 2014 (26 comments)

I'm decorating for the first time. I want things to look nice and not "grad school chic". Difficulty: I hate shopping and don't have a lot of time to spend fussing with things. Where should I buy stuff and how do I find out what I like? Is there a website where I can see a beautiful living room and click to buy what I like from it?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by 3491again at 10:21 AM on June 23, 2014 (13 comments)