Sam Haselby says this “should be the end times” for American patriotism. Yet the opposite seems to be happening, and …
CNN’s 22 school shootings are #FakeNews and an insult to real victims
Including today’s shooting incident at a Texas high school, this year there have already been 22 school shootings where someone …
Possibly the best ‘How It’s Made’ video ever
I don’t know why watching spinning ceramic hands is hypnotizing – but it is! I was surprised how far the …
Can you do this 8th Grade Civics test from 1954?
Here’s a Civics test from 1954. I hope Kenny Hignite who scored 98.5 on this test went on to be an …
How a 1934 New York Graduation Exam Shows How Far Academic Standards Have Fallen
How a 1934 New York Graduation Exam Shows How Far Academic Standards Have Fallen Today’s education system has a myriad …
Intellectual Takeout Quiz: Are You Religiously Literate?
As the Western world becomes more secular, religious knowledge is on the decline. At Intellectual Takeout, however, we feel that …
Why Something Instead of Nothing?
I was more than just a bit interested in hearing what Mark Levin’s recent guest, David Berlinski, had to say …
Want to understand gun owners? Watch their videos
It was an ordinary day in 2011, when I found myself watching a YouTube video of a gun owner …
1918: Total War Comes to Europe
On the Western Front a hundred years ago, a furious and decisive campaign was in progress. The great German Spring Offensive, …
In Honor of “May Day,” another Edition of Anti-Communism Humor
I’m currently in Zürich, Switzerland, (says Dan Mitchell) where most shops are closed because “May Day” is an official holiday …
It’s all in a word
All ideological wars are first and foremost a war of words. The consequences can be seen everywhere: in politics, in …
The great equalizer. Why feminists should support gun rights.
The right to bear arms isn’t just a constitutional issue — it’s a women’s rights issue. Author and commentator Katie …
Seniors, loneliness and why we should help
There’s an epidemic of loneliness stretching across the world. Self reliance shouldn’t mean toughing it out and going it alone …
Silent Cal. The forgotten President.
Sandwiched between progressive avatars Teddy Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, and FDR, Calvin Coolidge gets little acclaim. But Coolidge historian and biographer …
Ever wondered about those second cousins, once removed?
Here’s how it works!
CHART: The countries most polluting our oceans
A team of researchers in the United States and Australia led by Jenna Jambeck, an environmental engineer at the University …
The Time Rock & Roll Saved Free Speech
Remember this? In the 1980s, a group of well-connected “Washington Wives” attacked artists like Prince, AC/DC, Madonna, and Def Leppard for …
Dolly Parton – America’s National Treasure
Did you see this? It’s the press release for the announcement that Dolly’s charity had donated its 100 millionth book …
Samsung invents see-through trucks
Samsung’s “safety truck” has a wireless camera installed on the grill that displays what’s in front of the vehicle on …
North America has millions of utility markers. This biologist sees millions of birdhouses.
Wildlife biologist Steve Barlow thought to himself: What if I could invent a birdhouse that can easily be added to …
Let’s go to the movies! Animated true story from WWI
The true story of the most decorated dog in American military history — Sgt. Stubby — and the enduring bonds …
Andy Griffith and a life lesson for the entitled youth
It’s funny how a show we all thought cute because it reflected our everyday lives and moral values has turned …
Planning a road trip? Use these tools
As I head off on another road trip I remembered I wrote this back in January. So I updated it …
Summer travel: 3 common credit card myths busted
As temperatures rise, so do the number of Americans planning to get away. In fact, three-fourths of consumers plan to …
Remember this guy? He’s back with some more common sense.
The rich are getting richer, and the poor are…also getting richer. Despite the economic doom and gloom you often hear …
Mike Rowe Hits Hard for Fatherhood
If you’ve followed Intellectual Takeout for any length of time, you’ll know that Fatherhood is a regular topic. You’ll also …
The 10 Smartest Celebrities
We share with you a list of the ten smartest celebrities WatchMojo could find and obtain video footage of without …
Amazing! She’s one well-dressed woman!
This lady shows us that purses are for lipstick but weapons are carried on the body! And boy does she …
Mike Rowe meets Semper K9 – The dogs that help former military make it through the day.
I worked a local fundraiser to generate some money for these lovely people. They take shelter dogs that would otherwise …
Want a laugh? Watch this spoof on GoT!
This cracked me up! It’s also pretty conservative, actually! Based on HBO’s blockbuster series Game of Thrones, Reason TV and …