Culture Quest With Mister Otter

Otters are carnivorous, aquatic animals. There are four types of species that are closely related to the Otters. Find out more interesting facts about Otters, on Voot!

The hot air balloon was invented in 1783 by two Frenchmen. Tune in to the clip to know how the hot air balloon was invented and who took the first flight, now on Voot!

Everybody has enjoyed eating the delicious croissant at least once in their life. However, there is an interesting story about the origin of croissant. Tune in and check it out.

Levi Strauss, a German immigrant to the United States, is credited as the creator of the jeans pant. What inspired him to create the famous fabric? Tune in to this video and find out.

Joseph Merlin, a music instrument maker from Belgium was the first person to get the idea of making roller skates. What led to the invention of the roller skates? Check this video and find out.

There is a spot where the Elephants go when they feel their death is near. There is however a more logical explanation to the phenomenon. Check it out in this clip.

The Roquefort cheese is a type of blue cheese from the southern region of France. There is an interesting incident which led to the discovery of one of the world's best blue cheese. Find out what the incident was, here on Voot.

The Microwave Oven is an integral appliance in any kitchen. The discovery of the Oven happened during the Cold War. Tune in and check out how this useful appliance was discovered.

The mini skirt was first made in 1962 by Mary Quant in London, England. There is a logical reason behind the creation of the mini skirt. Tune in and check it out.

Marcel Duchamp created one of the most fascinating pieces of art called 'The Fountain'. But what inspired Marcel Duchamp to create one of the most important pieces of art? Watch this clip to find out.

The custom to hold one's little finger up at the dining table signifies that a person is distinguished and well brought up. Want to know more about this custom and it's origins? Find out, on Voot!

In 1869, General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna from Mexico gave a tree gum named Chicle to Thomas Adams to use as a rubber substitute and it accidentally led to the invention of the chewing gum. Tune in to know more about it, on Voot!

The world's oldest wind instrument, Didgeridoo was originally created in Australia by the termites inside a hollow piece of wood. How did this happen? Tune in and find out!

In Greek mythology, the Amazons were a tribe of women warriors and were known to only raise female children. Want to know more about the Amazons? Tune in and find out!

In the middle ages, the Lords clinked their drinking glasses to intentionally mix their drinks. In this way, if their drink was poisoned, then the other Lord's drink would also get poisoned.

Buffalo Bill, a great figure of the Wild West, was an American scout and an excellent hunter. He was known to have killed sixty nine buffaloes in a single day. Want to know more about him? Tune in and find out!

Puffins and Penguins, often mistaken as one, are actually two completely different types of birds. Want to know the differences between them? Tune in and find out, on Voot!

Mr Otter explains the story of the Swan Lake ballet which is considered as one of the most popular of all ballets today. Enjoy this informative episode on the Swan Lake by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky only on Voot!

Mr Otter explains the history of mounting a horse from the left side by Knights. Watch Mr Otter visit the Middle Ages and share a tradition followed since then in this episode, only on Voot!

Mr Otter is on yet another journey. Mr Otter explains the history of badminton and its modern usage as a recreational game. Watch Mr Otter in this episode only on Voot!

Mr Otter goes on to explain the essence of the Marathon and how it came to be played during the Olympic Games. Watch the informative episode only on Voot!

Mr Otter explains why finger prints are unique and important today. Watch Mr Otter as he describes the history and usage of fingerprints in this episode, only on Voot!

Mister Otter gives us a history lesson about a famous music composer named Jean-Baptiste Lully. Tune in to find out how the famous French composer met an untimely and unusual death.

Mister Otter tells us about the history and origin of the Christmas trees and the idea behind the tree decorations. Join Mister Otter as he takes you on an informative ride, only on Voot.