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Animated explainers on how everyday things actually work.

How a Pen Works

Why Do Leaves Change Color?

What's Actually Inside a Glowstick?

Zottmaps

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Maps that tell the story.

This Island Is Inside Itself

3 More Borders That Make No Sense

3 Illegal Islands You Can't Set Foot On

Zottslop

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History's most absurd true stories, re-enacted by tiny 3D armies.

How a Few Late-Night Bakers Stopped an Invasion

The Soviets Stole the Fastest Plane Around

When Two Armies Fought Over One Dead Pig

Zottfiles

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Hand-drawn history of the strangest plans anyone ever tried.

America Built a Bomb Steered by a Pigeon

Britain Made an Island Join the Navy

The Warship as Heavy as 80 Aircraft Carriers