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La Premiere is an excellent short film chronicling the invention of the cinematograph by the Lumière brothers, whose last name appropriately translates from French as light. Watching it was delightful way to spend twenty minutes.

(Via Shawn Blanc)

I quite enjoyed this creative music video, which is something since I generally don’t like rap nor music videos. (One caveat: I don’t think the female dancer at the end matched the tone of the video.)

(Via Dan Meyer)

This Monty Python sketch, which pokes fun at famous communists and quiz shows alike, was quite funny. It’s well worth a watch for history fans and comedy lovers alike.

(Via Paul Krugman)

In yet another great TED talk, Bill Gates talks about the work his foundation is doing, around education and other things.

(Via Michael Mistretta)

charity: water has produced an excellent promo using a mix of text animations and powerful imagery, similar to the also compelling Iraq war cost analysis.

(Via Michael Mistretta)