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Carl Sagan- In 200 bc they proved the earth was round and the size
749 views / 0 likes - addedA most simple deduction made around 200 bc by the Astronomer Eratosthenes. A Globular spheroid is our home ^^ Using the simple concept that shadows must be the same length on a flat surface, but different when on a curved surface, Eratosthenes was able to
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Calculating the circumference of the Earth in 200 BC
528 views / 0 likes - addedIn one of the dopest displays of critical thinking in history, Eratosthenes estimated the circumference of the Earth. All he had was a pole, the sun, knowledge of a famous well in Egypt, and potentially money to pay someone to walk the distance between tw
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Sir David Attenborough Gives a Lesson on Seeds | The Green Planet | BC Earth
141 views / 0 likes - addedGiant seeds, tiny seeds, floaty seeds and flying seeds. Sir David Attenborough gives us a quick biology lesson in all of them. #GreenPlanet will open your eyes to an undiscovered kingdom this is life from the perspective of plants. Discover more https://w
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Irrigate like its 2000 BC with these easy DIY terracotta watering pots called ollas
167 views / 0 likes - addedMake an Olla (pronounced oi-ya)Ollas have been used for thousands of years in agriculture and gardening practices and are traditionally unglazed terracotta jugs filled with water and buried into the soil, with their necks protruding slightly. Once the por
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Sound of Ancient Languages
785 views / 3 likes - addedAncient Languages: Ancient Egypt / 3100 BC - 332 BC Achaemenids / 550 BC–330 BC Ancient Greece / c. 800 BC - c. 600 AD Ancient Rome / 753 BC–476 AD Assyria / 1813 BC–612 BC Göktürks / 552 AD-744 AD Hittites / c. 1600 BC–c
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A Visual History of Sports
468 views / 0 likes - addedThe first recorded sport in history was spear throwing, which arose in 70,000 BC out of a need for ancient hunters to practice their skills. Bowling was the first known ball game, appearing in Egypt in 3,200 BC; later, there was Pitz, played by the ancien
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The Electricity Show!
269 views / 0 likes - addedCitizens of Earth! Scientists of all ages! Please join us for a livestream of our Centre Stage show, Electricity, with presenting partner, BC Hydro! To learn more about energy, visit http://www.schools.bchydro.com Our dome is closed, eliminating our main
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Kids Try 10,000 Years of Bread | Epicurious
450 views / 0 likes - addedWatch as a bunch of kids try 10,000 years of one of the oldest cooked foods known to man: bread. Whether it's unleavened flatbread from around 8000 BC, sourdough bread from 2500 BC or scones from 1500 AD, these kids try them all. Still havent subscribed t
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A Visual History of Ancient Hairdos (and Don'ts)
461 views / 0 likes - addedThe documented history of hairstyles begins prior to 3200 BC, when braided wigs were in vogue. In this short animation, we've condensed hairstyles from over 50 centuries into a single video. From the chignon of 9th century BC, to horned buns that peaked i
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Understanding Calendar Notation
637 views / 0 likes - addedDifference between BC, BCE, AD and CE. A little bit about the birth of Jesus as well. More free lessons at: http://www.khanacademy.org/video?v=EKKe7DBZVhI
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Carnyx War Sound
1,178 views / 1 likes - addedJohn Kenny playing the Carnyx . This is a very old wind instrument (200 BC) that was often used during war battles to scare opponents.
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How simple ideas lead to scientific discoveries
625 views / 0 likes - addedAdam Savage walks through two spectacular examples of profound scientific discoveries that came from simple, creative methods anyone could have followed -- Eratosthenes' calculation of the Earth's circumference around 200 BC and Hippolyte Fizeau's measure
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Ant On A Rubber Rope Paradox
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Fool Your Senses Using Only Hot, Cold and Warm Water.
393 views / 1 likes - addedJoin Cindy as she uses three bowls of water - one hot, one cold, and one at room temperature - to talk about perception. Our dome is closed, eliminating our main revenue source. As a non-profit, your donation supports our transition online so we can conti
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The Sound Show
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The Air Show
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The Balloon Show!
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The Fire & Ice Show
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Great Pyramid of Giza
670 views / 0 likes - addedGreat Pyramid of Giza Ancient Egypt, 2580–2560 BC (4th dynasty) Beginning construction on 2580 BC, the great Pyramid was built for Pharaoh Khufu, son of Snefru and second ruler of the 4th dynasty as a tomb. Support the cartoons on patreon: https://www.pat
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We Should Let Some Wildfires Burn
663 views / 1 likes - addedIn the last few years, wildfires have been getting worse - and, oddly, it's because humans have been preventing them. From a helicopter above the forests of British Columbia, and from the Tree Ring Lab at UBC, let's talk about how we should just let some
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How to Make an Origami Frog
282 views / 0 likes - addedThe dome is closed, but Science World is still at work. During Science Worlds COVID-19 closure, we are fielding science questions from the public, directing families to our BC-curriculum-linked online resources, and preparing video content for the entire
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How Horseshoe Crabs Make Covid-19 Vaccines Safer!
275 views / 0 likes - addedEver wonder how vaccines are tested to ensure they are safe? In this video, we look at how horseshoe crab blood plays a key role in making vaccines safe! Media Credits: Music: Ancient Winds Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons:
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Is The Great Barrier Reef Actually Dead?
650 views / 2 likes - addedThere’s been a lot of back and forth on the health of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. So what’s the status of its coral? Is Breakfast Really the Most Important Meal of the Day? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGbfH_96ToM&t=109s Diving Into the ‘Twilight Z
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Sandwich Bag Fire Starter
281 views / 0 likes - addedGrant Thompson - the King of Random - teaches me how to start a fire with a Sandwich bag. And we tried to melt glass in my backyard: https://goo.gl/zb0uE0Check out his channel: http://ve42.co/KoRThe intensity of sunlight on Earth is about 1300 Watts per s
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What Makes Tattoos Permanent? - Claudia Aguirre
956 views / 0 likes - addedView full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/what-makes-tattoos-permanent-claudia-aguirre The earliest recorded tattoo was found on a Peruvian mummy in 6,000 BC. That's some old ink! And considering humans lose roughly 40,000 skin cells per hour, how do th
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The History Of Museums - J. V. Maranto
748 views / 0 likes - addedView full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/why-do-we-have-museums-j-v-maranto Museums have been a part of human history for over 2,000 years -- but they weren't always like the ones we visit today. J.V. Maranto uncovers the evolution of museums, from the
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Automatic pool stick vs. strangers
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Khan Academy Live: AP Calculus
587 views / 0 likes - addedTaking AP Calculus? Prep for the exam with our free live tutoring session. Dave, one of our calculus experts, will review key concepts, solve sample questions, and share ways to avoid common mistakes. Prep for your AP Calculus exams on Khan Academy: https
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Making Authentic Mexican Tacos
460 views / 0 likes - addedWhile in Canada, we heard our friends were opening up a Mexican restaurant, so we decided to check it out. It was so good, that we asked if we could film and they graciously said yes! So on our second trip to Maizal, our friend Chef Rodrigo shows us how t
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What's inside the Millennium Falcon? (Star Wars)
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Stonehenge | 10 Places That Made England with Dan Snow
38 views / 0 likes - addedJoin historian Dan Snow as he explores the places that shaped Englands story, in this exclusive series with History Hit. In this episode, Dan visits one of the most iconic historic landmarks in the world Stonehenge. Built around 2500 BC, in the late Neoli
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Why should you read Virgil's "Aeneid"? - Mark Robinson
738 views / 0 likes - addedCheck out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/why-should-you-read-virgil-s-aeneid-mark-robinson In 19 BC, the Roman poet Virgil suffered heatstroke and died on his journey back to Italy. On his deat
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Fresh Water Meets Sea Water Boundary Explained
3,588 views / 2 likes - addedThis is the Fraser River Delta just in front of Vancouver BC Canada, this is where sea water meets fresh water.The river water from Fraser River, flows into the ocean water of the Strait of Georgia. Modern Science has discovered that in the places where t
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How the Sun Burns Your Skin (and How Sunscreen Prevents This)
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Strange But True! 21 Unbelievable Historical Facts
1,354 views / 3 likes - addedHistorical facts that sound totally unbelievable but are 100% true. Mind = blown. These are some of the craziest events, facts and figures throughout history. File under: Catnip for history buffs. We got the idea for this from Reddit, but we've also done
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Are Hand Dryers Sanitary?
563 views / 0 likes - addedPublic bathrooms are teeming with microbes! You know to wash your hands, but when choosing between a hand dryer or a paper towel to dry them off— what’s your cleanest bet? Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Support SciShow by becoming a patron on Patreon: h
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28 Ways Potatoes Are Eaten Around the World | Around The World
226 views / 0 likes - addedSince 8000 BC, humans have cultivated potatoes. Easy to grow in most climates, potatoes are part of diets across the globe. From pairings with fried onions and red chilies in Bangladesh to cheese curds and gravy in Canada, were taking a look at how potato
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The Invention Nobody Wanted That Became One of the Top Selling Office Products of All Time
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Like Fruit? Thank A Bee!
781 views / 2 likes - addedYou might enjoy a delicious peach or slice of watermelon this summer, and it's largely in thanks to our pollinating friends: the BEES! ---------- Like SciShow? Want to help support us, and also get things to put on your walls, cover your torso and hold yo
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How To Draw Ski Goggles Self-Portrait
45 views / 0 likes - addedYay! Today, Austin and I are learning how to draw ski goggles and a self-portrait! This isn't just any drawing lesson; it's a unique way to transform your love for art and winter sports into a personalized art project.Grab your Art For Kids Hub markers an
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How to Figure Out the Day of the Week For Any Date Ever
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How NASA Reinvented The Wheel - Shape Memory Alloys
537 views / 0 likes - addedLearn more about the design competition here: https://Youtu.be/-jo84Ul8fEo This video was made in collaboration with Royal Air Force Engineering New vlog channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMet4qY3027v8KjpaDtDx-g Credits: Narrator/Director: Brian M
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Why are Movie Theater Concessions So Expensive? (The US v Paramount)
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What Happens When You Swallow Hair?
732 views / 0 likes - addedIn this episode, Michael Aranda will help you empathize with your cat as we explore what happens when you swallow hair. Hosted by: Michael Aranda ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow without them!
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Why a Geckos Feet Can Stick to Almost Anything
891 views / 1 likes - added→Subscribe for new videos every day! https://www.youtube.com/user/TodayIFoundOut?sub_confirmation=1 →How "Dick" came to be short for 'Richard': https://youtu.be/BH1NAwwKtcg?list=PLR0XuDegDqP2Acy6g9Ta7hzC0Rr3RDS6q Never run out of things to say at the wate
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Why Do We Call Parents Mom and Dad Instead of Their Names?
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Solar-Powered Slugs
223 views / 1 likes - addedWe need to eat food to fuel our bodies, but this special slug, called emerald elysia, can make food using sunlight - just like plants do!----------Love SciShow Kids and want to help support it? Become a Patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scishowIf
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The 2,000 strong army of life-size statues - Guinness World Records
192 views / 0 likes - addedSubscribe || https://gwr.co/YT-SubFavourites || http://gwr.co/YT-FavsThe group of life-size clay soldiers and other figures commonly known as the "Terracotta Army" discovered near Xian, China, are reported to total as many as 8,000 in number, although mor
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Why Do Nails on Your Fingers and Toes Grow at Different Rates?
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Making a Drone with Lego Motors and Propellers
542 views / 0 likes - addedThe motors, propellers and frame are made of Lego. Non-Lego parts are the battery, radio receiver and flight controller. After building I fly this quadcopter indoors and outdoors. Enjoy! Drone specs: Motors (4x): Lego L-motor [88003-1] Propeller blades (8
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The Northernmost Town on Earth (Svalbard in 4K)
297 views / 0 likes - addedLongyearbyen on Svalbard is the northernmost settlement with over 1000 residentsMy trip to Norway was funded by Screen Australia, Film Victoria and Genepool Productions as part of a new project. More information soon.More info on Svalbard: http://wke.lt/w
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Where Did the Expression The Big Cheese Come From?
784 views / 0 likes - added-First 100 people to sign up will get three meals off their Blue Apron order free! Click here: http://cook.ba/2vgP9c4 -This video is sponsored by Blue Apron. If you happen to like our videos and have a few bucks to spare to support our efforts, check out
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Why Don't Hot Dogs and Hot Dog Buns Come in Packs of Equal Number?
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Humans In 1000 Years
708 views / 0 likes - addedWhat will humanity look like in 1000 years? Watch as we cover some cutting-edge innovations happening today. Thanks to the National Geographic Channel for sponsoring this video! Check out Breakthrough on Nov 1st at 9/8c (new episodes on Sundays) http://bi
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My First Time Flying on an Airplane! | Airplane Science | SciShow Kids
156 views / 0 likes - addedJessi and Squeaks are taking a trip soon! But Squeaks has never been on a plane before, and he's a little nervous about it. Let's learn what it's like to go through the airport and to be on an airplane, so we can help squeaks feel a little more comfortabl
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I Tried Betty Crocker's Mini Donut Maker Tasty
332 views / 0 likes - addedWe tested Betty Crocker's Mini Donut Maker! We hope you love the products we recommend! Just so you know, BuzzFeed may collect a share of sales from the links in this video description.Get the Betty Crocker Mini Donut Maker here:https://www.amazon.com/Bet
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What Happens if You Accidentally Damage or Destroy a Priceless Work of Art in a Museum
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Meet 3 Peculiar Penguins
1,056 views / 3 likes - addedWhen you think of penguins, you probably think of the kinds you’ve seen in cartoons and movies. But there are at least 18 different kinds of penguins, including some that are tiny, some that live in hot places, and even some that spend time in the woods!
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How Plants Caused the First Mass Extinction
388 views / 0 likes - addedCheck out Journey to the Microcosmos: https://youtube.com/microcosmosIn the middle of the Cambrian, life on land was about to get a little more crowded. And those newcomers would end up changing the world. The arrival of plants on land would make the worl
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Introduction To Intellectual Property: Crash Course IP 1
822 views / 0 likes - addedThis week, Stan Muller launches the Crash Course Intellectual Property mini-series. So, what is intellectual property, and why are we teaching it? Well, intellectual property is about ideas and their ownership, and it's basically about the rights of creat
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Human Extinction
1,039 views / 2 likes - addedSome ideas about our end. Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/tweetsauce Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/electricpants MORE LINKS BELOW! related Vsauce videos: What Will We Miss? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uiv6tKtoKg Cruel Bombs: https://www.youtube
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Why Only Some Monkeys Have Awesome Tails
572 views / 1 likes - addedAlmost all mammals with prehensile tails live in the neotropics because the forest is different there. Thanks to http://www.audible.com/minuteearth for sponsoring this video. Thanks also to our supporters on https://www.patreon.com/MinuteEarth : _________
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How Do Dry Cleaners Clean Clothing
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How We Could Beat Childhood Peanut Allergies | SciShow News
173 views / 0 likes - addedGo to https://thld.co/munkpack_scishow0122 and use code SCISHOW to get 20% off your first purchase! Thanks to Munk Pack for sponsoring todays video!More and more kids are avoiding peanut butter due to life threatening allergies, but we could make it so th
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What Is The Silver Tsunami?
653 views / 4 likes - addedSomething big is coming…and it's called The Silver Tsunami? Check out Hollywood Health & Society: https://hollywoodhealthandsociety.org Subscribe: https://bit.ly/SubLifeNoggin | Get your exclusive Life Noggin merch: http://keeponthinking.co Follow Life No
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Galaxies, Part 1: Crash Course Astronomy #38
685 views / 0 likes - addedThe Milky Way is our neighborhood in the universe. It’s a galaxy and there are many others out there. Galaxies contain gas, dust, and billions of stars or more. They come in four main shapes: elliptical, spiral, peculiar, and irregular. Galaxies can colli
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The Wallis Formula For π
581 views / 0 likes - addedStart with the pair of fractions (2/1)(2/3). Now increment each number by 2 to get the pair of fractions (4/3)(4/5). Repeat this to get the next pair, and repeat this infinitely many times. If you then multiply all the fractions, you get a marvelous value
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Why are Buffalo Wings Called That?
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How eclipses proved that the Earth is slowing down
85 views / 0 likes - addedThis video is supported by the NASA Heliophysics Education Activation Team (NASA HEAT), part of NASAs Science Activation portfolio.Without eclipses, our world would be a lot different because eclipses give us the ability to do science we otherwise wouldnt
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The Great Emu War of 1932
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Can Sharks Really Grow an Unlimited Number of Teeth
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How Disney Fools Your Brain with Forced Perspective
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