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Bovington Tank Museum becomes unlikely YouTube hit with more views than the Louvre
Bovington Tank Museum becomes unlikely YouTube hit with more views than the Louvre
Who needs the Louvre in Paris or The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City when you've got Bovington Tank Museum? That's the opinion that YouTube have at least after the quaint military museum in Dorset became an unlikely hit on the video site, racking up more than 100 million views, more the the two aforementioned art institutes. The museum, simply known as 'The Tank Museum' currently has more than 500,000 subscribers to its YouTube channel. At the time of writing the channel has more than 400 videos with some of the most popular being short documentaries on the history of such tanks as 'The War Horse' and 'King Tiger' which both have more than 2 million views each. As per the New York Times, the channel is the first ever museum to achieve more than 550,000 subscribers on YouTube and the first to have more than 100 million views. The museum was founded in 1923 but much of its success in the digital age has come via viewers in the United States and Canada who have become entranced by series on the channel such as top 5 lists and 'Tank Chat.' Top 5 Tanks | Chris Copson | The Tank Museum www.youtube.com One of the stars of the channel is the museum's education officer and full-time presenter Chris Copson who told the BBC that he would never have dreamed "in a million years" that he would become an online celebrity and says that he has even been recognised in the street. Nik Wyness, the museum’s head of marketing, admitted to NY Times that the YouTube phenomenon has helped the museum financially and generated a third of their revenue last year, which helped boost merchandise sales on their online store. It's not just YouTube where things are thriving for the Tank Museum. Their TikTok account is also growing with an impressive 320,000 followers so far. Sign up for our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-09-15 17:48
Foxconn expects strong holiday sales in Q4, Sept sales slump
Foxconn expects strong holiday sales in Q4, Sept sales slump
By Ben Blanchard and Sarah Wu TAIPEI Taiwan's Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics maker and a major
2023-10-05 16:48
Google Makes It Easier To Find and Remove Your Personal Info From Search
Google Makes It Easier To Find and Remove Your Personal Info From Search
Google is making it easier to find out if your personal information is on the
2023-08-06 14:19
'Black Lives Matter' coffee T-shirt sparks outrage on TikTok
'Black Lives Matter' coffee T-shirt sparks outrage on TikTok
A Black Lives Matter T-shirt has caused a stir across TikTok – for obvious reasons. In a viral clip that's racked up almost two million views, TikToker Ashton (@ashray) shared an image of the bizarre top, which read: "Black Lives Matter." It was complete with a graphic of a coffee mug, reading: "But first, coffee" which implies coffee is more important than black lives. Ashton's reaction said it all: "What if I hit you with my f***ing car?" The clip was soon flooded with hundreds of gobsmacked users asking who in the right mind thought it was appropriate. "You just KNOW it was some Karen with a live laugh love aesthetic that pitched this," one person said, while another added: "Like what do you mean 'but firsttttttt'?" A third commented: "WHO THOUGHT THAT WAS OKAY????" Sign up for our free Indy100 weekly newsletter @ashray #greenscreen It comes after Walmart were forced to pull one of their T-shirts due to an unfortunate spelling blunder. The garment features a pro-recycling slogan with the letter RE in upper-case, followed by four words: Cycle, Use, New, and Think. On closer inspection, the first letter of each of those words spells out a four-letter profanity. Twitter users were left in hysterics with one person tweeting: "Did they trash the shirts or recycle them?" Another was convinced the Walmart clothes designer knew exactly what they were doing, despite a spokesperson saying: "This was not intentional, and the t-shirt has been removed." People who managed to get their hands on the T-shirt before it was officially removed by the supermarket have since been selling them on due to high demand. Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-05-11 20:57
Apple event - live: Biggest launch in years set to bring headset and updates for every product
Apple event - live: Biggest launch in years set to bring headset and updates for every product
Apple is about to hold one of its biggest events of the last decade – and launch the product that could decide what technology looks like in the years to come. The company’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference will begin on Monday, at 6pm UK time or 10am local pacific time. It will start with a livestreamed keynote that will be available on its own website as well as YouTube, as well as being shown at Apple Park, its California campus. Every year, Apple uses that keynote to introduce updates for all of its platforms. This year, that will mean the release of iOS 17, WatchOS 10, and new versions of the software for the Apple TV and more. But this time Apple will also launch an entirely new one of those platforms, and the hardware to run it. Apple is almost certain to reveal its mixed reality headset – which has been in the works for years – and the software that will run on it. Apple is also widely expected to reveal new, more powerful Macs. And there could be yet more surprises in what promises to be a packed event. You can follow along with all of it here.
2023-06-05 09:29
HP Chromebook x360 13b (2023) Review
HP Chromebook x360 13b (2023) Review
If your laptop budget is under $500, chances are you'll do better with a Chromebook
2023-06-18 02:56
10 of the best Python courses you can take online for free
10 of the best Python courses you can take online for free
TL;DR: Find a wide range of free Python courses on Udemy. Learn at your own
2023-07-06 12:23
Binance.US Trading Volume Tumbles While SEC Dispute Heats Up
Binance.US Trading Volume Tumbles While SEC Dispute Heats Up
Trading volume on Binance.US is evaporating as the cryptocurrency exchange’s fight with US regulators intensifies. As of August,
2023-09-19 04:54
The Best Cleaning Sweeper, Roborock S7 Max Ultra Launched
The Best Cleaning Sweeper, Roborock S7 Max Ultra Launched
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2023-06-19 12:48
Tiny solar-powered van unveiled in Japan
Tiny solar-powered van unveiled in Japan
A Japanese automaker has unveiled an electric van that uses rooftop solar panels to charge its battery. The Puzzle van, built by HW Electro, is designed to be disaster resilient, capable of functioning during periods of prolonged power outages, however its small size and limited power output means many everyday users could operate it without ever needing to plug it in. The pint-sized van comes with three photovoltaic panels, emergency outlets, an inbuilt first aid kit, WiFi internet connectivity, and a crowbar. HW Electro said the puzzle-inspired design allows its components to fit together in a cost-effective way, making it suitable for “emergencies and for daily convenience” alike. The Puzzle is a type of ‘kei car’, which are smaller and lighter than regular vehicles in order to attain tax and insurance benefits within Japanese regulations. For the first time, HW Electro will be selling a kei car in the US, with commercial sales set to begin in 2025. “The Puzzle launch marks HW Electro’s dedication to addressing environmental challenges and creating innovative eco-friendly solutions to the commercial vehicle market,” HW Electro President Hsiao Weicheng said at the van’s unveiling. “We are excited to officially showcase Puzzle today and we look forward to making it available in the US market.” HW Electro is yet to reveal details about the price or top speed, though its form and functionality could meet a growing demand in the US for small electric vehicles. Areas like Arizona and Florida are increasingly seeing families using electric golf carts as a “second car”, capable of making short trips within a town. Some states are even adapting laws to allow small electric vehicles with limited top speeds to be driven on public roads, according to Electrek. “As the trend continues to grow, it promises not just a transformation of our local communities, but also a greener and more sustainable future for all,” the publication noted in August.
2023-11-22 23:46
Fidelity’s Vast Trove of Data Coveted by Tech Firms in Age of AI
Fidelity’s Vast Trove of Data Coveted by Tech Firms in Age of AI
As tech companies the world over race to create AI services akin to ChatGPT, the underlying raw material
2023-06-08 09:56
These HD digital camera binoculars are just $122
These HD digital camera binoculars are just $122
TL;DR: As of August 12, you can get HD Digital Camera Binoculars for only $121.99
2023-08-12 17:58