Did you know? Forty percent of the world’s population does not have access to the basic sanitation many of us take for granted—a toilet. Human waste is no laughing matter. Contaminated water kills. Entrepreneur and humanitarian Jack Sim,“The Toilet Man,” fights this neglected crisis that affects 2.5 billion people.
The human/animal bond is the frequent subject of our Zippy videos. Add the keyword, “adorable.” The message? A true friend is someone who will stand by you and wait while you jump in life’s puddles! Enjoy!
There’s nothing like a flash mob to get you into the spirit of the holidays. In this fabulous video, unsuspecting shoppers are treated to an expert rendition of Handel’s "Hallelujah Chorus."
In another vintage short film, George and Betty get to spend the summer with their cousins on Uncle Jim’s farm. Doing chores, calling hogs, milking cows — it’s all here, straight from 1963.
What is the best baby gift? A consistently sensitive caregiver. Insecure attachment in children is a public health problem, as it makes children vulnerable to a whole host of adverse outcomes in adulthood, for both physical and mental health. This video from the Psychology Foundation of Canada provides a short overview of the importance of attachment in human development.
Professor Joyce Arditti at Virginia Tech talks about her research on parental incarceration and the transformative effect it had on her scholarship. Criminology has long been examined in the social sciences. However, Dr. Arditti has added a family lens to this area of study. Her ground-breaking research is now published in her new book on parental incarceration.
The U.S. election is just days away. Enjoy this 1945 short film called “Tuesday in November.” It’s a civics lesson from WWII and a great primer on American government. At times, these vintage films are unintentionally funny. Make sure to watch the political argument that a man is having with his dentist at 12:48. And consider this a reminder to everyone—vote!
