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The World's Shortest Escalator Is Even More Pointless Than You Think [5:27]

Ever felt pointless? Or like your life has little meaning? Well first off I'm sorry to hear that, but second, spare a thought for the Puchicalator, the world's shortest escalator, based in Kawasaki, just outside Tokyo, Japan.

At just 83.4 cm tall, it takes you from the ground floor to… well, still the ground floor. Officially crowned by Guinness World Records as the shortest escalator on Earth, the Puchicalator lives inside More’s Department Store, and has been heroically carrying people a distance you could walk in three steps for over 30 years. Why does it exist? I went to Japan to find out.

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veryquickwatch·Very Quick WatchbyAeronMelon

The Secret Behind the Boeing 747’s Iconic Hump [4:28]

Ever wondered why the Boeing 747 — the Queen of the Skies — has that strange hump at the front? It wasn’t built for looks. In fact, Boeing never designed it for passengers at all.

In this video, we uncover the fascinating story of how the hump was born for cargo, transformed into a luxury lounge in the sky, and became one of the most iconic designs in aviation history. From Pan Am’s first 747 flight, to the aircraft’s role as Air Force One and even NASA’s Space Shuttle carrier — the story of the hump is a story of aviation itself.

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veryquickwatch·Very Quick WatchbyAeronMelon

What Fueled Japan's Aggressive Expansion During World War II [4:18]

Dive into the compelling story of Japan's ambitious goals during World War II in this short historical documentary. Explore how a resource-hungry island nation (Japan), transformed into a formidable military power, driven by ideology, economics, and nationalism.

Witness the dramatic events, from the attack on Pearl Harbor to the brutal battles in the Pacific, and understand the consequences of Japan's wartime ambitions.

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Terrifying moment tourists flee Mt Etna eruption in Italy [2:18]

Terrifying moment tourists flee Mt Etna eruption in Italy

One of Europe’s largest volcanoes has erupted sending hot ash as high as five kilometres into the air.

Mt Etna, on the Italian island of Sicily close to the city of Catania, erupted on Monday.

Video shows people who were on the volcano running for safety. One tour firm told US broadcaster CNN that they had as many as 40 people on the volcano when it erupted. The Sicilian Civil Protection Agency said about a dozen tour operators work at the volcano at any given time.

No injuries have been reported.

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