Inspirational Report #39

1. Can I Train My Own Raven?

Ravens are known to be as intelligent as some primates, with the uncanny ability to recognize and remember individual human faces for years. So, for this video, run an experiment to try and test interspecies communication by attempting to bond with a raven in the wild. You will document the process of earning its trust and see if you can train it to bring you specific “treasures” in exchange for food, effectively creating a real-life partner.

Hook: “Ravens never forget a face, so today I’m starting a month-long experiment to see if I can train a wild raven to become my personal treasure hunter.”

2. I Tried To Find The Strongest Ants In The World

Ants are nature’s most disciplined soldiers, known to go to war with rival colonies and carry up to 50 times their own body weight. This long-form field experiment involves scouting different environments to find the most “elite” ant species. You will set up controlled strength tests (like miniature weight-lifting obstacles) to see which species reigns supreme and document the tactical “warfare” that occurs when different colonies cross paths in a neutral territory. This experiment can be run in the wild as well as indoor with ant farms.

Hook: “Today, I’m going to star a war, but my soldiers won’t be humans, they’ll be ants.”

3. This Is Every Animal In The World You Can Eat

This video explores the biological and cultural boundaries of “food” through a tiered progression. The experiment starts with common Livestock (farm animals), moves into Sealife, shifts into the world of Bugs (entomophagy), and ends with the Most Uncommon and controversial meats consumed globally, such as horse or specialized regional delicacies. It’s a deep dive into what is biologically edible versus what is socially acceptable, testing your own limits along the way. Can you eat your way through the animal kingdom?

Hook: “Most of us only eat about five different animals, if that, but today I’m testing the biological limits of the human diet to see what is actually edible in 2026.”

4. I Made My Own McDonalds From Scratch

Building back on the “Sheep to Sweater” concept from the last report, this experiment involves the massive logistical task of producing every single component of a Big Mac from the ground up. This means growing the wheat for the bun, churning the butter, fermenting the pickles, and even processing the meat yourself. The experiment tracks the sheer volume of resources and time required to recreate a “fast food” staple when you are the entire supply chain. How long does it take? And how much does it cost? But, most importantly, which one tastes better?

Hook: “A Big Mac takes two minutes to order, but for this video, I’m gonna spend months growing and processing every single ingredient from scratch just to see if I can make it better at home.”

5. I Tried To Make My Own Mummy

Inspired by this article, this experiment focuses on the science of preservation. Using non-biological materials or safe organic substitutes, you will attempt to recreate the ancient Egyptian mummification process. The novelty lies in the chemistry: testing how different salts, resins, and environmental factors like heat and moisture affect the rate of decay over a controlled period. Can you make your very own mummy from scratch?

Hook: “Ancient civilizations figured out how to make a human body last forever, so today I’m testing their secret recipes to see if I can actually stop the process of decay.”

6. I Found Blue Gold (Vivianite)

This idea is the perfect bridge between the old content and the new one. Vivianite is a rare, stunning blue crystal that grows in very specific, often organic-rich environments (like near old fossils or waterlogged iron deposits). So, for this video, go on a hunt to find some of these crystals in the wild. But, instead of a blind search, this will be a a science-based prospecting. The experiment involves rigorous soil testing and pH readings to “predict” exactly where the chemistry is right for this “Blue Gold” to form. For this video, science will help you in discovering a treasure.

Hook: “Today, I’m going on a hunt for real blue gold, a one of a kind rare crystal. But to find it, I can’t use my prospecting tools and gear. For this, I;ll use science.”

7. I Explored The Ghost Frequency

There is a specific frequency known as “Infrasound” or “Ghost Frequency”, because it’s just below human hearing but can cause feelings of unease or even hallucinations, and even though we can’t hear it, other animals can. In this video, you will set up a controlled environment with non-invasive monitoring of various animals and insects. By playing the “invisible” frequency, you will document whether their movement patterns, heart rates, or behaviors change, proving that nature hears what we cannot. Then, take the experiment to the next level by measuring the frequency waves in “haunted” spots around town.

Hook: “Have you ever feel uneasy without explanation? Or maybe your pet suddenly acted crazy or nervous for no reason? Today, we’re going to investigate something we can’t see… or hear.”

8. I Followed A Soviet Map 100 Years Later

During the Cold War, the Soviet Union produced incredibly detailed “Red Atlas” maps of American cities and the rest of the world, documenting everything from bridge widths to the load-bearing capacity of roads; details often missing from US maps of the time. This experiment involves taking these declassified maps into modern-day American cities to see what the Soviets knew that we didn’t, and finding “discovered” landmarks that have remained unchanged or hidden for a century. This idea is heavily inspired by this TikTok from Map Men.

Hook: “During the Cold War, the Soviet Union made a map of my city that was more detailed than our own… and today, I’m following it to see what they were actually looking for.”

9. What’s The Smartest Pet In The World?

This long-form experiment pits various domestic animals against each other in a series of cognitive challenges. By testing “problem-solving” skills, memory, and emotional intelligence, you will go beyond the “Cats vs. Dogs” debate. The experiment includes less common pets like pigs, rats, and parrots to create a definitive “Intelligence Leaderboard,” using standardized biological testing to prove which animal truly understands the human world best, solving the question for once and for all.

Hook: “Everyone thinks their pet is a genius, but I’ve built a high-tech testing facility to find out once and for all which animal is actually the smartest.”