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First Time Cute Baby Puffin Sees World - World Beneath Your Feet - BBC

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Underneath the Farne Islands hides an animal more often expected in the water... Taken from World Beneath Your Feet. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BBCEarth BBC Earth YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/BBC
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First Time Cute Baby Puffin Sees World | World Beneath Your Feet | BBC

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Underneath the Farne Islands hides an animal more often expected in the water... Taken from World Beneath Your Feet. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSubBBC Earth YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/BBCEarth BBC Earth Facebook http://www.
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What would a world without humans be like? | BBC Ideas

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What would happen if there were no humans on planet Earth? What if all humans disappeared? What would a world without people be like? In a world without humans, what would happen to animals and nature? What would survive? What would thrive?With scientific
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How Do Dragonflies See The World? - Animal Super Senses - BBC

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The Dragonflies vision is so quick but will it detect the high speed pea? Taken from Animal Super Senses. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BBCEarth BBC Earth YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/BBCEarth BBC E
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Seven video games that changed the world | BBC Ideas

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Which video games are the most iconic of all time? Aoife Wilson of Eurogamer assesses seven epic titles.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipavThis video was made by BBC Archive. ---------------------------Do you have a curious mind? Youre in the ri
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What if robots were in charge of the world? | BBC Ideas

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Could artificial intelligence do a better job at governing than humans? What is the future of AI? How does artificial intelligence compare to human intelligence? Will AI one day take over the world? A thought experiment, made with the help of Haydn Belfie
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How Do Catfish See The World? - Wonders Of Life W/ Prof Brian Cox - BBC

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Professor Brian Cox finds a catfish and explores it's fascinating perspective of the world. Whilst we see perceive the world through light and sound, the catfish has a perspective of taste... Taken from Wonders of Life. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.
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What if everyone in the world went vegan? | BBC Ideas

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More and more people are eating vegan foods and living a vegan lifestyle. But what would happen if everyone in the world switched to a plant-based diet and cut out meat and dairy? What impact could it have on the planet and on climate change? Made by Maia
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How the humble bean can help the world | BBC Ideas

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Beans... They're highly versatile, nutritious, cheap and great for the environment. Heres why the future is looking decidedly beany Made by Don Dada Studios, in partnership with @oxforduniversity. Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav_____________
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Four failed inventions that changed the world | BBC Ideas

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The mouse, the pacemaker, VR, the synthetic fibre Kevlar... all four started off as failed inventions. So there's hope for us all!Made by Objekt Films.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav-------------------------Do you have a curious mind? Youre
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What would a world without prisons be like? | BBC Ideas

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We take prisons, or jails, for granted - but how effective are they? And are there better alternatives? In this viewpoint, OU Senior Lecturer in Criminology, Dr David Scott, explores what a world without prisons might be like. For another perspective on p
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Severn Cullis-Suzuki: The child who tried to save the world... in 1992 | BBC Ideas

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In 1992, when she was just 12, Severn Cullis-Suzuki warned the world about the environmental crisis. She tells her story, and reflects on the power of young people - like Greta Thunberg - who are sounding the alarm now over climate change. Animation by Pe
How Do Dragonflies See the World? | Animal Super Senses | BBC Earth

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The Dragonflies vision is so quick but will it detect the high speed pea? Taken from Animal Super Senses.Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSubBBC Earth YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/BBCEarthBBC Earth Facebook http://www.facebook.com/
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The curious world of blood | BBC Ideas

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Did you know that we are all made from star dust and seawater? And that your blood travels 20,000 km in your veins every day? Discover some truly fascinating facts about blood with author Rose George.From noses to belly buttons - watch more videos about y
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Amazing World Of A Termite Mound - Wonders Of Life W/ Prof Brian Cox - BBC

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Professor Brian Cox explores the function of a termite city and what you can actually find inside one. Taken from Wonders of Life. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BBCEarth BBC Earth YouTube Channel: http://www.y
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How metaphors shape the way you see the world | BBC Ideas

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What exactly are metaphors? Where are metaphors used? Our everyday language is full of metaphor - often without us even noticing. Metaphors are also tied up with power. This video helps explore and explain metaphors.Have you been getting a phrase wrong al
How to make electricity for your neighbours - People fixing the world, BBC World Service

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Like many rural communities in Kenya, until recently the village where John Magiro lives had no connection to the national power supply.Subscribe - https://www.youtube.com/bbcworldserviceRunning cables from the nearest large settlement was expensive - and
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Plankton. The Most Vital Organisms On Earth - World Oceans Day - BBC Earth

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Happy World Oceans Day! Click here to watch our SpongeBob SquarePants video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLNe3TutnNM The BBC Earth Unplugged team take over BBC Earth to delve a little deeper into why plankton are the most important organisms on the pla
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How half a degree could change the world forever | BBC Ideas

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In this viewpoint, environment activist and author Mark Lynas explores how our planet could be impacted by 1.5C of warming - and by 2C - and what a devastating effect an extra half a degree of climate change could have.Animated by Aslan Livingstone-RaSubs
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Largest Jumping Spider In The World - BBC Earth

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First released on our sister channel Earth Unplugged, watch a jumping spider in slow motion. Subscribe to BBC Earth for more amazing animal videos - http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub Watch more amazing slow motion animal videos here https://www.youtube.com/watch?
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This Slime Could Change The World | Planet Fix | BBC Earth Lab

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Grown for centuries by indigenous farmers in rural Mexico, this incredibly rare corn can self-fertilise. In episode three of 'Planet Fix', we explore how this wonder crop could help tackle world hunger, and even end farming's toxic reliance on chemical fe
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Why (almost) all world maps are wrong | You're Doing it Wrong! Episode 6 | BBC Ideas

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Here's how maps were drawn in the past, why so many maps of the world are wrong and distorted. In short... maps of the world explained (and exposed)!Made by Objekt Films.Reading, tying your shoelaces, going to the toilet... this playlist looks at the litt
Can a new diet for gassy cows help the environment? - BBC World Service

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Cattle farming is responsible for almost 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions, according to the UN's Food and Agriculture Organisation. So some farmers in Colombia have been piloting a different way of raising cows that is proving better for the environ
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The girl who changed the world with an acorn | BBC Ideas

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A powerful story of hope and redemption, which challenges us to think about the way we interact with the natural world. This beautiful animation, The Promise, is based on a children's book of the same name. ** There are subtitles available for this video
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Fastest violinist in the world - BBC News

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Subscribe to BBC News www.youtube.com/bbcnews How fast can you play a violin? World record is held by Ben Lee - who can play Flight of the Bumblebee in a 54.24 seconds. Subscribe http://www.youtube.com/bbcnews Check out our website: http://www.bbc.com/new
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This 67 Year Old Bird Could Be The Oldest In The World | BBC Earth

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This albatross is affectionately known as Wisdom, and is the oldest known bird in the wild.Subscribe: http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub #Birds #EndangeredSpecies #AlbatrossWatch more: Planet Earth http://bit.ly/PlanetEarthPlaylist Blue Planet http://bit.ly/BluePl
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Sat nav - without a satellite - in 1971? | Tomorrow's World | Retro Tech | BBC Archive

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Michael Rodd demonstrates an extraordinary new invention that could transform the way drivers negotiate the roads forever. A nifty control unit reads information from the car's milometer and relays instructions to the driver using pre-recorded phrases sto
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Jupiter's Moon IO is a World of Fire and Lava | The Planets | BBC Earth

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Io is the closest of Jupiters larger moons and the most volcanic world in our solar system, with over 300 active volcanoes, thanks to its proximity to the huge gravitational pull of Jupiter.Subscribe: http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub Watch more: Planet Earth htt
See the World From an Eagle Eye's View | Super-powered Eagles | BBC Earth

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Soar high above the hills of the Scottish Highlands with Tilly the golden Eagle.Subscribe: http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub #Eagle #Birds #NaturalWorldWatch more: Planet Earth http://bit.ly/PlanetEarthPlaylist Blue Planet http://bit.ly/BluePlanetPlaylist Planet
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World's smallest cat - Big Cats: Preview - BBC One

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Programme website: http://bbc.in/2CHzXJj A rusty spotted cat, the world's smallest cat, explores his forest home in Sri Lanka, but his natural curiosity is destined to get him into a spot of trouble.
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Octopuses are Absolutely Bizarre! | Natural World: The Octopus In My House | BBC Earth

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You might already know that octopuses are extremely smart invertebrates, but did you know about their lethal intelligence, venomous beak and masterful camouflage?Watch more Natural World: The Octopus in My House - http://bit.ly/OctopusInMyHouseSubscribe:
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The Queen's Arrival | Natural World: Ant Attack | BBC Earth

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The driver ants march day and night, anticipating the arrival of their new Queen. She is brought to her new palace - a nest made entirely out of live ants.Subscribe: http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub Watch more: Planet Earth http://bit.ly/PlanetEarthPlaylist Blue
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Anne-Marie Imafidon: The former child genius reshaping the world of tech | BBC Ideas

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As a child, Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon loved taking things apart. Now a tech leader, she's passionate about breaking down stereotypes.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav Made by Angel Sharp Media. In collaboration with the EBUs Women of Science proj
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The Scary World of Creepy Crawlies | BBC Earth

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The dark depths of these forests are home to a world full of creepy crawlies, from ants who devour an entire slug while still alive, to all other kinds of spooky midnight feasts...Subscribe: http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub #halloween2023 Watch more: Planet Eart
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Ants Build a New Home | Natural World: Ant Attack | BBC Earth

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This driver ant colony goes into full-on construction mode as they make their new home in the base of a fallen tree. There's even a free lunch!Subscribe: http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub Watch more: Planet Earth http://bit.ly/PlanetEarthPlaylist Blue Planet http
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Never Before Seen Giant Anteater Behaviour | The Dark: Nature's Nighttime World | BBC Earth

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Gordon Buchanan inspects some mysterious incisions in tree-bark, and ends up recording some incredibly valuable footage of the elusive giant anteater.Subscribe: http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub #GiantAnteater #NighttimeNatureDoc #BBCEarthWatch more: Planet Earth
Saving birds with 'spider web' glass - BBC World Service, 30 Animals podcast

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Could we save millions of birds every year with a glass design inspired by spider webs?Subscribe - http://youtube.com/bbcworldserviceThreads called stabilimenta on the orb-weaver spider's webs have inspired a glass design that deters birds from colliding
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Wild Tapir Caught On Camera | The Dark: Nature's Nighttime World | BBC Earth

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The crew get unexpectedly close to a wild tapir, deep in the Central American jungle.Subscribe: http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub #TapirCaughtOnCamera #NighttimeNatureDoc #BBCEarthWatch more: Planet Earth http://bit.ly/PlanetEarthPlaylist Blue Planet http://bit.l
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Jaguar Approaches Lone Camerawoman | The Dark: Nature's Nighttime World | BBC Earth

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Justine has spent most of her career filming big cats in the wild - but this large male jaguar gets a little too close. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub #JaguarVsCamera #NighttimeNatureDoc #BBCEarthWatch more: Planet Earth http://bit.ly/PlanetEarthPla
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Trapdoor Spider Seizes Insect | The Dark: Nature's Nighttime World | BBC Earth

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Trapdoor spiders are masters of surprise, crafting cleverly concealed "doors" and striking when unsuspecting prey wanders. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub #TrapdoorSpider #NighttimeNatureDoc #BBCEarthWatch more: Planet Earth http://bit.ly/PlanetEarth
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Net-Casting Spider Ensnares Prey | The Dark: Nature's Nighttime World | BBC Earth

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The net-casting spider has an incredible technique for trapping its prey - the team manage to film it under cover of darkness. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub #NetCastingSpider #NighttimeNatureDoc #BBCEarthWatch more: Planet Earth http://bit.ly/Plane
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People living in tiny spaces - Hong Kong: World's Busiest Cities | BBC Two

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Programme website: http://bbc.in/2xfanJ3 Ade heads into the high rises to find people living in tiny spaces no larger than a cupboard.
Henrietta Lacks: The 'immortal' cells that changed the world - BBC REEL

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In 1951, Henrietta Lacks, a black woman from Baltimore, USA, died of cancer. However, cells taken from her body without her knowledge continued to grow and multiply even after her death. They became the first 'immortalised human cell line' and changed med
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The World's Longest Beak* | Planet Earth II | BBC Earth

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*in relation to overall body length. The sword-billed hummingbird has exclusive access to food that other birds simply cannot reach, but having such a long bill does have its drawbacks. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub #DavidAttenborough Watch more: P
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The Incredible Hunting Techniques of Eagles | Natural World: Super Powered Eagles | BBC Earth

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Tilly is a golden eagle, known for her speed and talons. These two attributes make these eagles such successful hunters. Watch in detail exactly how she hunts. With a robot.Subscribe: http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub #BBCEarth #Eagles #HuntingWatch more: Planet
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Brian Cox visits the world's biggest vacuum chamber - Human Universe: Episode 4 Preview - BBC Two

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Programme website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0276q28 Brian Cox visits NASA’s Space Power Facility in Ohio to see what happens when a bowling ball and a feather are dropped together under the conditions of outer space.
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Pangolin: The World's Most Trafficked Mammal I 4KUHD | China: Nature's Ancient Kingdom | BBC Earth

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Pangolins have been walking the earth for millions of years, but they've become critically endangered due to their prized scales.Subscribe: http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub #BBCEarth #Pangolin #4KUHDWatch more: Planet Earth http://bit.ly/PlanetEarthPlaylist Blue
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The Best Dogs Of BBC Earth | Top 5 | BBC Earth

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We've collected the most precious moments from our beloved canine companions: from cute puppies opening their eyes for the first time, to loyal wild dogs and incredibly intelligent pets.Subscribe: http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub Watch more: Planet Earth http://
Our Universe is SO big, it's mindblowing! BBC

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Subscribe and to the BBC https://bit.ly/BBCYouTubeSubWatch the BBC first on iPlayer https://bbc.in/iPlayer-Home Professor Brian Cox takes us on a journey from a small picnic on Earth... to the deepest depths of space over ten billion light years away #BBC
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The giant water lily is VICIOUS! The Green Planet BBC

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Subscribe and to the BBC https://bit.ly/BBCYouTubeSubWatch the BBC first on iPlayer https://bbc.in/iPlayer-Home Discover the weird and wonderful world of plants.#BBC #GreenPlanet #BBCiPlayer #documentaryWatch The Green Planet on iPlayerAll our TV channels
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Snoring hummingbird - Super Cute Animals - BBC

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Subscribe and to OFFICIAL BBC YouTube https://bit.ly/2IXqEIn Stream original BBC programmes FIRST on BBC iPlayer https://bbc.in/2J18jYJ Programme website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b053d3b0 A sleepy hummingbird snores away. #bbc All our TV channels
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Baby jaguar's very first swim - BBC

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Subscribe and to OFFICIAL BBC YouTube https://bit.ly/2IXqEIn Stream original BBC programmes FIRST on BBC iPlayer https://bbc.in/2J18jYJ Maya needs to learn how to use her back legs properly and Giles takes her to a dog hydrotherapy centre for her first sw
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Brain Surgeon - That Mitchell & Webb Look , Series 3 - BBC Two

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Subscribe and to OFFICIAL BBC YouTube https://bit.ly/2IXqEIn Stream original BBC programmes FIRST on BBC iPlayer https://bbc.in/2J18jYJ http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbctwo Comedy sketch show starring David Mitchell and Robert Webb. #bbc All our TV channels and S4
'There's no one way to be autistic' | BBC Ideas

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In this beautiful animation, author Sara Gibbs shares how being diagnosed with autism as an adult changed her relationship with herself.You can watch more about autism in this BBC documentary, Christine McGuinness: Unmasking My Autism https://www.bbc.co.u
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How to grow an UNLIMITED amount of fresh herbs BBC

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Subscribe and to the BBC https://bit.ly/BBCYouTubeSubWatch the BBC first on iPlayer https://bbc.in/iPlayer-Home Who would have thought it was so easy!Credit: @joesgarden TikTok#BBC #TheGreenPlanet #BBCiPlayer #shorts #BBCshortsWatch The Green Planet on iP
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Where Did The Easter Island Statues Come From? - #Attenborough90 - BBC

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Sir David Attenborough looked into the history of the statues on the remote Easter Island to discover how these astonishing monuments were first created. Watch the full program on BBC One 7pm Sunday 08/05/2016 UK. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtub
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World's first 'floating' pool suspended between London tower blocks - BBC News

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Suspended between two tower blocks in a swimming pool 35m (115 ft) above the ground, the residents of a development in London cooled off during the UK's warmest day this year. The Sky Pool, described as "the world's first floating pool", is only open to s
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Meet Dubai's richest teenager, @Money Kicks BBC

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Subscribe and to the BBC https://bit.ly/BBCYouTubeSubWatch the BBC first on iPlayer https://bbc.in/iPlayer-Home Money Kicks reveals his new Rolls Royce colour wrap #BBC #InsideDubai #BBCiPlayerWatch Inside Dubai on BBC iPlayerAll our TV channels and S4C a
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How do astronauts go to the bathroom in space? | QI BBC

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Subscribe and to the BBC https://bit.ly/BBCYouTubeSubWatch the BBC first on iPlayer https://bbc.in/iPlayer-Home Sandi Toksvig, Alan Davies, Maisie Adam, Jo Brand and Lee Mack find out how astronauts go to the bathroom in space.#BBC #QI #BBCiPlayerAll our
The fake 'kitchen hacks' with billions of views - BBC

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Subscribe and to the BBC https://bit.ly/BBCYouTubeSubWatch the BBC first on iPlayer https://bbc.in/iPlayer-Home Watch more from BBC Click https://www.youtube.com/user/ClickBBCVideos showing off "kitchen hacks" and baking ideas have clocked up billions of
The fake 'kitchen hacks' with billions of views - BBC

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Subscribe and to the BBC https://bit.ly/BBCYouTubeSubWatch the BBC first on iPlayer https://bbc.in/iPlayer-Home Watch more from BBC Click https://www.youtube.com/user/ClickBBCVideos showing off "kitchen hacks" and baking ideas have clocked up billions of
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Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation of the Brain - Royal Institution Christmas Lectures - BBC Four

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Subscribe and to the BBC https://bit.ly/BBCYouTubeSubWatch the BBC first on iPlayer https://bbc.in/iPlayer-Home More about this programme: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b018l6vy Professor Bruce Hood uses a magnet to show that the brain uses electrical s
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Bird is eaten by giant fish - Blue Planet II: Episode 1 Preview - BBC One

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SUBSCRIBE to the OFFICIAL BBC YouTube channel https://bit.ly/2IXqEIn LAUNCH BBC iPlayer to watch full BBC programmes online now https://bbc.in/2J18jYJ Programme website: http://bbc.in/2xpzMfN Giant trevallies launch themselves out of the water to catch fl
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Could we live without any fossil fuels at all? | BBC Ideas

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Former UN climate chief Christiana Figueres outlines her vision of a world that's entirely free of fossil fuels.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipavThis video was made by Somethin' Else.---------------------------Do you have a curious mind? Youre
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Explaining The Tree of Life - #Attenborough90 - BBC

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This astonishing video from Charles Darwin and the Tree of Life is the story of life on Earth over millions of years. Watch the full program on BBC One 7pm Sunday 08/05/2016 UK. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=B
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Do eggs contain the secrets of the universe? | BBC Ideas

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Eggs are amazing. They're the pinnacle of design and possibly the shape of the universe itself. Welcome to the wonderful world of eggs.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipavThis video was made by Flock London. ----------------Do you have a curious
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Living With Tiger Cubs - Tigers About The House - BBC

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The cubs are using anyone and anything to try out their new teeth so Giles wants to put them to the test.Taken from Tigers About The House. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BBCEarth BBC Earth YouTube Channel: htt
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Plankton. A Thank You Would Be Nice - SpongeBob SquarePants - BBC Earth

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Happy World Oceans Day! We've teamed up with the SpongeBob SquarePants team to delve a little deeper into the oceans and find out what plankton has done for us. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BBCEarth BBC Earth
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David Attenborough will make you think about weeds in a different light The Green Planet - BBC

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Subscribe and to the BBC https://bit.ly/BBCYouTubeSubWatch the BBC first on iPlayer https://bbc.in/iPlayer-Home Welcome to the weird and wonderful world of plants! #GreenPlanet #BBCiPlayerWatch The Green Planet on iPlayerAll our TV channels and S4C are av
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Cute Affectionate Monkeys - Lands Of The Monsoon - BBC

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The Crested Black Macaque live in forests which sit directly in the path of the monsoon but it is thanks to these rains that babies develop characteristics more like humans then you might think... Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscriptio
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The Dangers Of The Sun - Wonders Of Life W/ Prof Brian Cox - BBC

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Professor Brian Cox ventures on one of the great railway journeys of the world to study the UV rays from the sun. Taken from Wonders of Life. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BBCEarth BBC Earth YouTube Channel: h
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The family with six fingers - Countdown To Life: The Extraordinary Making Of You: Episode 1 - BBC

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Subscribe and to OFFICIAL BBC YouTube https://bit.ly/2IXqEIn Stream original BBC programmes FIRST on BBC iPlayer https://bbc.in/2J18jYJ Programme website: http://bbc.in/1NzqyTq Michael Mosley visits the Da Silvas in Brasilia to see a family who grow six d
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March Of The Red Crabs - Lands Of The Monsoon - BBC

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For most of the year they hide below ground but with the monsoon and rising humidity it's time to spawn as the red crabs begin to march. However they face many dangers in their way... Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_
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Four ways your brain is playing tricks on you | BBC Ideas

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Is your brain your own worst enemy? Have you fallen into any of these mind traps recently? An exploration of the world of cognitive bias. Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav This video was made by The Moment. ---------------------------- Do you
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How Lord of the Rings director brought colour to WW1 - BBC

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Subscribe and to OFFICIAL BBC YouTube https://bit.ly/2IXqEIn Stream original BBC programmes FIRST on BBC iPlayer https://bbc.in/2J18jYJ A behind the scenes look at how director Peter Jackson created his WWI documentary, They Shall Not Grow Old, using the
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Sir David Attenborough Reads Charles Darwin - #Attenborough90 - BBC

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Sir David reads the final paragraph of The Origin of Species by Charles Darwin. Watch Attenborough At 90 on BBC One 7pm Sunday 08/05/2016 UK. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BBCEarth BBC Earth YouTube Channel: h
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Tiger Cubs Playing With Dogs - Tigers About The House - BBC

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Giles is in full swing with the cubs growing up, they're now playing with the dogs and having their paw print taken. Taken from Tigers About The House. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BBCEarth BBC Earth YouTube
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Tiger Cubs Swimming For The First Time - Tigers About The House - BBC

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Giles takes the cubs for their first ever swim but will it be too overwhelming for them? Taken from Tigers About The House. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BBCEarth BBC Earth YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.
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Seagrass In Dubai Palms - Wild Arabia - BBC

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The man-made Dubai Palms hosts a seabed as rich as the plains of Africa, perfect for sea grass. Taken from Wild Arabia. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BBCEarth BBC Earth YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/
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Bonobo Loves Being Tickled - Animals In Love - BBC

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Bonobos are apes with a lot of love to give. They have an interesting matriarchal social structure which is run by females and they are very physical and good humoured with each other. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add
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How you've been making tea WRONG your entire life - BBC

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Subscribe and to the BBC https://bit.ly/BBCYouTubeSub Watch the BBC first on iPlayer https://bbc.in/iPlayer-Home Cherry Healey gets some scientific tips on making the best possible cup of tea with a tea bag. Inside The Factory | Series 3 'Tea Bags' | BBC
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Collared Pika Prepares For Winter - Wild Alaska - BBC

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The collared pika is hard at work for the months ahead, gathering food meticulously ensuring his own survival. Taken from Wild Alaska. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BBCEarth BBC Earth YouTube Channel: http://w
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Do we think differently in different languages? | BBC Ideas

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There are more than 7,000 languages in the world so does that mean there are more than 7,000 ways of seeing it? The Whorfian hypothesis is the idea that the language we speak affects the way we think and even how we see and structure the world around us.
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Swimming With Humpback Whales - Super Giant Animals - BBC

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Steve Backshall has an amazing experience as he swims with two whales who interact with him. Taken from Super Giant Animals. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BBCEarth BBC Earth YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube
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Should we all write in Chinese? | BBC Ideas

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What if the whole world used the same writing system? Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav This video was made by Angel Sharp Media. Do you have a curious mind? You’re in the right place. Our aim on BBC Ideas is to feed your curiosity, to open yo
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Baby Elephant Finds Her Feet - Lands Of The Monsoon - BBC

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This young elephant has much to learn as she finds her feet and learns how to prepare the delicacy water hyacinth, whilst avoiding the indian one horned rhinos... Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BBCEarth BBC Ear
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Why we see faces in clouds | BBC Ideas

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Ever since Aristotle we've been told we have five senses but now it's thought we could have 20 or more. We all perceive the world quite differently. Here's why - and more about how perception works.Made in partnership with the Open University by Mosaic Fi
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Ant Fortress Under Attack! - Life Story - BBC

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A weaver ant fortress comes under attack from a neighbouring colony but is the home guard enough to defend and protect the next generation? Taken from Life Story. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BBCEarth BBC Ear
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Grizzly Hunts For Clams - Wild Alaska - BBC

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With a feast due to be delivered from the ocean these grizzly bears have to wait until it comes in. In the meantime clams will have to serve as a starter. Taken from Wild Alaska. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=
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Mystery Of Elephant Infrasounds Revealed - Animal Super Senses - BBC

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Patrick finds out the fascinating way in which elephants use infrasound to detent impending storms. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BBCEarth BBC Earth YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/BBCEarth BBC Earth F
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Kung Fu Mantis Vs Jumping Spider - Life Story - BBC

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When attacked an orchid Mantis is capable of it's own self defence in the form of Kung Fu. Taken from Life Story. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BBCEarth BBC Earth YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/BBCEar
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The Liquid That Flows Upwards - The Royal Institution Christmas Lecture 2010, Preview - BBC Four

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Subscribe and to the BBC https://bit.ly/BBCYouTubeSubWatch the BBC first on iPlayer https://bbc.in/iPlayer-Home More about this programme: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00x1ygpMaterial scientist Dr Mark Miodownik demonstrates an incredible ferro-fluid
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What do lucky people do differently? | BBC Ideas

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Why is it that some people seem to have all the luck? And can we improve our fortunes? The BBC's Tui McLean explores the ins and outs of being lucky.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav-------------------------------------------------------------
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What do your table manners say about you? | BBC Ideas

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From elbows on the table to slurping your noodles, here's how to navigate eating and dining etiquette, some table manners do's and don'ts around the world, and more on why table manners matter.Made by Preston Street Films.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bb
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Handraising Twin Tiger Cubs - Tigers About The House - BBC

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Giles Clark watches over the cubs as they begin their first few days of life and with that Giles makes an important decision to safeguard their future... Taken from Tigers About The House. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center
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Chicks Jump Off Cliff - Life Story - BBC

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A Barnacle gosling must dive over 400ft from it's nest on a cliff top to reach it's parents down below. Taken from Life Story. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BBCEarth BBC Earth YouTube Channel: http://www.youtu
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Jay Blades journey of learning to read BBC

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Subscribe and to the BBC https://bit.ly/BBCYouTubeSubWatch the BBC first on iPlayer https://bbc.in/iPlayer-Home Jay Blades is on an incredible journey of learning to read, and is determined to be able to read his daughter a bedtime story.Watch Jay Blades:
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How to stay cool...without warming the planet | BBC Ideas

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As the world warms and heatwaves become more frequent, we turn up the AC. But air conditioning contributes to climate change. What's the solution?Animated by Adam Proctor and made in partnership with @oxforduniversity. Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.i
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Cute Tiger Cubs Pose For Cameras - Tigers About The House - BBC

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Giles Clark unveils the cubs to the press as they announce their plans to help Tiger conservation using the cubs. Taken from Tigers About The House. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BBCEarth BBC Earth YouTube Cha
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Two Beautiful Humpback Whales Dance - Animal Attraction - BBC

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Male humpback whales repeat each others songs and add to them so they become ever more complex and beautiful, showing off their memory and sheer volume. Taken from Animal Attraction. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_u
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Can We Build An Elevator To Space? - The Royal Institution Christmas Lecture 2010 - BBC Four

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Subscribe and to the BBC https://bit.ly/BBCYouTubeSubWatch the BBC first on iPlayer https://bbc.in/iPlayer-Home More about this programme: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00x1ynyMaterials scientist Dr Mark Miodownik reveals that we are now capable of mak
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Amazing Crabs Shell Exchange - Life Story - BBC

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As a hermit crab grows its shell becomes a tighter fit so eventually the crabs need to move into a bigger one, leading to an amazing exchange. Taken from Life Story. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BBCEarth BBC
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Cubs Meet Adult Tiger For The First Time - Tigers About The House - BBC

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As the cubs grow up Giles thinks it's time for Spot and Stripe to start socialising with the adult tigers. Taken from Tigers About The House. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BBCEarth BBC Earth YouTube Channel: h
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Im autistic heres why I decided to stop masking | BBC Ideas

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Flo has spent much of her life camouflaging or masking who she really is in order to fit into the non-autistic world. Here's why she decided to stop.Made by BBC Studios.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipavFind more mini docs in our playlist https
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The Birds That Have Lived For 44 Million Years - Africa - BBC

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The Picathartes have lived in the Congo for 44 million years. When these birds mate they mate for life therefore they have to make a good team. Taken from Africa. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BBCEarth BBC Ear
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How An Arctic Squirrel Survives Winter - Wild Alaska - BBC

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Out in the tundra the Arctic ground squirrel is awakening from his eight month hibernation, the longest deepest hibernation of any animal on on Earth and pretty soon the females will awake too. Taken from Wild Alaska. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.yo
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How fractals can help you understand the universe | BBC Ideas

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What is a fractal, and how can fractals help us understand the universe? Classic examples of fractals in nature are broccoli and snowflakes. They can offer a fascinating explanation for how the world works!Written by Brandon Pestano, animated by Christoph
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What is flow and how can it help you achieve more? | BBC Ideas

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This video shows you how tennis players achieve 'a state of flow' - and offers a few tips on how it can help you too on your daily life.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipavThis video was made by BBC Scotland.-------------------Do you have a curio
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The Power Of Gravity - Wonders Of Life W/ Prof Brian Cox - BBC

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Professor Brian Cox explores the power of gravity and how small creatures such as insects appear to have superpower strength in comparison to humans. Taken from Wonders of Life. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=B
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Charles Darwin's theory of evolution explained | BBC Ideas

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What is Darwinism? And how much impact did Charles Darwin's theory of evolution have on the world? Philosopher Nigel Warburton explores. Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipavThis video was made by Somethin' Else. --------Do you have a curious mind
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Dolphins Beach Themselves To Feed - The Hunt - BBC Earth

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These amazing Bottlenose Dolphins have adopted a unique way of hunting Fish. Taking advantage of the low tide, these super smart Mammals are able to beach themselves on mud banks, and attack in perfect synchrony. Taken From The Hunt Subscribe to the BBC E
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Humpbacks Feast On A Billion Sardines! - Wild Arabia - BBC

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A truly amazing sight is the arrival of a billion indian oil sardines, amassing to over three miles long they can confuse their predators but one of them is unavoidable...Taken from Wild Arabia. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_
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5 things you really need to know about AI | BBC Ideas

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Terrified, excited or just bewildered by artificial intelligence? Heres what you really need to know about AI. Script by the BBC's Marc Cieslak.Animated by Christopher Brooks.Made in partnership with @TheOpenUniversity. Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.
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What is it like to be homeless? | BBC Ideas

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Is it scary on the streets? Why do some homeless people have dogs? Two people with experience of homelessness answer some of the most searched questions online.Made by ITN productions.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav--------------------------
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How To Play Like A Polar Bears! - Animal Attraction - BBC

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Polar Bears can detect another bear with their excellent sense of smell, male bears can spend weeks tracking the scent of a female who is ready to mate. Taken from Animal Attraction. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_u
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What Is The Smallest Organism On Earth? - Wonders Of Life W/ Prof Brian Cox - BBC

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Professor Brian Cox looks at the organism that takes up most of our planet, the smallest microorganism of all, bacteria. Taken from Wonders of Life. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BBCEarth BBC Earth YouTube Cha
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Mobula Rays belly flop to attract a mate - Shark: Episode 2 Preview - BBC One

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Subscribe and to OFFICIAL BBC YouTube https://bit.ly/2IXqEIn Stream original BBC programmes FIRST on BBC iPlayer https://bbc.in/2J18jYJ Programme website: http://bbc.co.uk/shark Hoping to attract a mate, Mobula Rays leap out of the water in order to make
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Why the moon is still such a mystery | BBC Ideas

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The moon has always fascinated us - why is it so alluring and what does it mean to us?Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipavThis video was made by Flock London. -----------------Do you have a curious mind? Youre in the right place.Our aim on BBC Id
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How To Survive As A Tiny Arctic Fox - Wild Alaska - BBC

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Deadhorse in Alaska, one of the coldest and remotest settlements on Earth is not the most welcoming place for a tiny Arctic Fox. Taken from Wild Alaska. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BBCEarth BBC Earth YouTube
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Amazing Underwater Caves - Wonders Of Life W/ Prof Brian Cox - BBC

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Professor Brian Cox walks around and swims amongst the beautiful jungle of Yucatán where there exists an almost perfect eco-system. Taken from Wonders of Life. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BBCEarth BBC Earth
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12 Week Old Bear Cubs Climbing Down Tree - Wild Alaska - BBC

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Most black bears usually make their winter dens on the ground but this bear has made hers higher up, and inside the tree is two new-born cubs who have to make their way down... Taken from Wild Alaska. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscri
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Why do we binge-watch? | BBC Ideas

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What makes us binge-watch shows like Killing Eve or Game of Thrones? And is it a problem - or could it actually be good for us?Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav----------------------------------Do you have a curious mind? Youre in the right pl
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Does your name suit your face? | BBC Ideas

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Five nuggets about names to get you thinking. Does the sound of your name match the shape of your face? Do middle initials in your name really matter?Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav------------------------------------------------------------
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Capitalism: Is it here to stay? | BBC Ideas

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How did capitalism start? How does it work? Is it here to stay? The Economist's Anne McElvoy tells the story of this economic system.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipavThis video was made by Somethin' Else.------------Do you have a curious mind?
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The extraordinary power of kindness | BBC Ideas

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Every day for a year Bernadette Russell did a random act of kindness for a stranger. How did it change her? And what happens to your brain when you're kind?Made by Daniel Nils RobertsBased on The Kindness Test, the world's largest study of kindness, launc
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The ancient secrets revealed by deciphered tablets | BBC Ideas

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Cuneiform is the earliest known form of writing. For thousands of years, no one was able to translate it. When it was finally cracked, it gave us some astonishing insights into the ancient world...Made by Jist Studios.Made in partnership with The Open Uni
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Are aliens already watching us? | BBC Ideas

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We've been sending signals into the universe for decades. Should we stop advertising ourselves? And if we stopped, could aliens still find us? MIT quantum astrochemist Clara Sousa-Silva explains. Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav -------------
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Elephants Learn To Work Together - Super Smart Animals - BBC Earth

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These amazing elephants are put through their paces to challenge their cognitive ability when dealing with a complex level of cooperation, more often associated with human beings. Taken From Super Smart Animals Subscribe to the BBC Earth YouTube channel:
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PRANKED! Served her own food in top restaurant - BBC

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How instant noodles went global | BBC Ideas

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Here's the story of how instant noodles went global - with the help of students, workers and prisoners.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipavThis video was animated by Justin Quinlan. ---------------Do you have a curious mind? Youre in the right pl
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Penguin chicks rescued by unlikely hero | Spy in the Snow - BBC

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Why your belly button is amazing | BBC Ideas

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Whether you have an innie or an outie, you definitely have one. So, here's a load of facts about your belly button.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav____________________________Do you have a curious mind? Youre in the right place.Our aim on BBC
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The truth about the Spartans | BBC Ideas

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The Spartans of Ancient Greece are known for their bravery, discipline and witty one-liners. But do we need a more nuanced view? Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav____________________________Do you have a curious mind? Youre in the right place.
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The plant that catfishes The Green Planet BBC

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Subscribe and to the BBC https://bit.ly/BBCYouTubeSubWatch the BBC first on iPlayer https://bbc.in/iPlayer-Home The flower of the warty hammer orchid perfectly mimics the behaviour, shape and smell of a flightless female thynnid wasp in order to lure male
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The extraordinary final test to become a Shaolin Master | Sacred Wonders - BBC

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SUBSCRIBE to the OFFICIAL BBC YouTube channel https://bit.ly/2IXqEIn LAUNCH BBC iPlayer to watch full BBC programmes online now https://bbc.in/2J18jYJ At the Shaolin Temple in China, a Buddhist warrior monk faces a test that will change the course of his
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Spider With Three Super Powers - The Hunt - BBC Earth

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Known for eating other spiders, Portia is a genus of the jumping spider that is able to leap up to 50 times her own body length. Captured by stunning close up footage, we get to witness this amazing spider use its super powers to dine on prey three times
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How to tell if someone is lying to you | BBC Ideas

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How can you tell if someone is lying or telling the truth? It's not as simple as you might think to spot a lie. Here's why you should use your ears, not your eyes, to spot a liar.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav-------------------------------
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What is deja vu? | BBC Ideas

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Deja vu is pretty weird. We've almost all experienced it at some time. But what actually is deja vu?Animated by Flock London.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav--------------------------------Do you have a curious mind? Youre in the right place.
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Experiment! How Does An Owl Fly So Silently? - Super Powered Owls - BBC

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Using sensitive sound equipment the team try to find out how an owl can fly so silently compared to other birds. Taken from Super Powered Owls. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSubBBC Earth YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/BBCEarth BBC
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What do our eyes say about us? | BBC Ideas

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Our eyeballs have evolved from a tiny, light-sensitive patch to the incredible, complex organs we have today. But what can our eyes actually tell us about ourselves?Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipavFind more videos like this in our playlist Th
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Extraordinary Octopus Takes To Land - The Hunt - BBC Earth

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Octopuses are Marine animals, that live and breath underwater, so at low tide one would expect them to be imprisoned in rocky pools. This extraordinary species found in Northern Australia is like no other Octopus, and land is no obstacle when hunting for
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Insect Returns From The Dead - Wild New Zealand - BBC Earth

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The Mountain Stone Weta, boasts perhaps the most extraordinary survival technique of all - the ability to come back from the dead. With the aid of a specialized filming chamber we are able to witness stunning footage of life slowly returning to this froze
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Three women who changed how we see the universe | BBC Ideas

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These three amazing women astronomers - Henrietta Swan Leavitt, Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin and Vera Rubin - changed the way we see the universe. Astrophysicist Jo Dunkley explains what she learnt from them. Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav ----
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Why anger is overrated | BBC Ideas

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Is anger really a useful and healthy emotion? Historian Thomas Dixon thinks it would be better if we embraced our inner Stoic and kept our anger under control. Anger explained - including how anger works, what anger does, and why anger is (often) bad. Try
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If you're blind what do you see when you dream? | BBC Ideas

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Do blind people have heightened senses? What do blind people see when they dream? We put some of the most searched questions on the internet... to those best placed to answer.Made by ITN Productions.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav-----------
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Some truly absurd ancient beliefs | BBC Ideas

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The Greeks and Romans gave us so much, but not everything they thought has stood the test of time. Classicist Daisy Dunn unpicks five nonsensical pearls of wisdom from the past. Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav--------------------------------
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What happens inside you when you read a story | BBC Ideas

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Stories are just stories, right? Not really. They are also incredibly powerful - and can both reduce prejudice, and help persuade. Heres what actually happens inside us when we read. Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav------------Do you have a c
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A brief history of socialism | BBC Ideas

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What exactly is socialism? And where is it heading? Stephen Bush, political editor at the New Statesman, shares his view.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipavThis video was made by Somethin Else. --------------------Do you have a curious mind? You
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Dog Understands 1022 Words - Super Smart Animals - BBC Earth

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Chaser is one pooch that certainly has the bow wow factor. In three years of intensive training this sprightly Border Collie has managed to learn an astonishing 1022 Words - So just how does she do it? Taken From Super Smart Animals Subscribe to the BBC E
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Army Ants Rampage Through The Forest - The Hunt - BBC Earth

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Boasting a sensory system of 2 million antennae, this colony of Army Ants are a formidable proposition for anything alive which may cross their path. These dynamic insects, despite being blind, are able to transcend their size by working as a complete uni
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Zionism: A very brief history | BBC Ideas

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Confused about what Zionism actually is? Here's a three-minute history from SOAS professor, historian and author, Colin Shindler.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipavThis video was animated by Somethin' Else. ---------------Do you have a curious m
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Why do we have so much stuff? | BBC Ideas

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Modern life just seems to be full of... well, stuff! But why do we have so much of it? What's happening in our minds when we buy new things? Should we consume less and declutter? Watch next Can fashion ever be sustainable? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=
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Why time seems to fly as you get older | BBC Ideas

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Ever wondered where the last year of your life went? Neuroscientist David Eagleman sheds some light on the time-bending power of your brain. Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipavThis video was animated by Peter Caires. --------------------Do you h
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Sir David Attenborough witnesses a MAGICAL moment The Green Planet BBC

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Subscribe and to the BBC https://bit.ly/BBCYouTubeSubWatch the BBC first on iPlayer https://bbc.in/iPlayer-Home The beautiful moment Sir David Attenborough witnesses a bat feeding from a Seven Hour flower. #BBC #GreenPlanet #BBCiPlayerWatch The Green Plan
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Why does time go forwards not backwards? | BBC Ideas

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Time moves forwards not backwards. We all know that. But why? Science journalist Alok Jha explains all. Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipavThis video was made by Flock London. ---------------------Do you have a curious mind? Youre in the right p
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How to tie shoelaces the RIGHT way | BBC Ideas

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Fed up with your shoelaces coming undone? Maybe you should try the 'superior reef' knot. Or if you're feeling fancy, the stylish Berluti. Find out how to tie your shoelaces the RIGHT way.Made by Objekt Films.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav--
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Flying Over The Cloud Forest Of Mexico - Wilderness Sessions - BBC Earth

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Discover why the pristine cloud forests of Mexico are so special and learn why it's so important to conserve the wild places of the earth. This is the first video in our new series Wilderness Sessions. Earth Unplugged are working hand in hand with the BBC
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The Birds That Have Lived for 44 Million Years | Africa | BBC

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The Picathartes have lived in the Congo for 44 million years. When these birds mate they mate for life therefore they have to make a good team. Taken from Africa. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSubBBC Earth YouTube Channel: http://www.youtu
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What will we eat for breakfast in 2039? | BBC Ideas

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Fancy a bowl of insects? How about music-infused coffee delivered by drone? Welcome to your future breakfast. Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav ------------------- Do you have a curious mind? You’re in the right place. Our aim on BBC Ideas is
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The Power Of A Waterfall - Wonders Of Life W/ Prof Brian Cox - BBC

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Professor Brian Cox looks at the energy conserved by a waterfall and from there explores how long it is suggested energy will exist on our planet. Taken from Wonders of Life. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BBCE
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David Attenborough encounters the most DANGEROUS plant in the desert! The Green Planet BBC

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Subscribe and to the BBC https://bit.ly/BBCYouTubeSubWatch the BBC first on iPlayer https://bbc.in/iPlayer-Home Did anyone else wince when they watched this? #GreenPlanet #BBCiPlayerWatch The Green Planet on iPlayerAll our TV channels and S4C are availabl
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Ultraviolet Scorpion Captures Prey - Wonders Of Life W/ Prof Brian Cox - BBC

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Professor Brian Cox is looking for a creature in the dark, one that is easiest to find using ultraviolet light, the mojave desert sand scorpion. Taken from Wonders of Life. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BBCEar
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What multitasking does to your brain | BBC Ideas

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In life, there is always so much to do... but is multitasking the answer? Can we really multitask? Here's what goes on in our brains when we try, and why multitasking (mostly) doesn't work. Made in partnership with the Open University by Mosaic Films.Subs
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Should we count in 12s rather than 10s? | BBC Ideas

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Is there a better way to count? We use a decimal system - based on the number 10, but some people think it would be easier to live in a dozenal world. Here is the case for counting in 12s. Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav This video was made
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Spider Shoots 25 Metre Web - The Hunt - BBC Earth

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Which marvel of nature can build a 2 metre Orb Web with a silk that ranks as the World's toughest natural fibre? - The answer is the Darwin's Bark Spider and this real life "Spider Woman", no bigger than a thumbnail has baffled scientists with her web of
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This Warthog took a trip to the Mongoose Spa | Banded Brothers - BBC

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Subscribe and to OFFICIAL BBC YouTube https://bit.ly/2IXqEIn Stream original BBC programmes FIRST on BBC iPlayer https://bbc.in/2J18jYJ The 'banded brothers' family of mongooses own the best territory in Uganda's Queen Elizabeth National Park, but other m
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The secret history of witches | BBC Ideas

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Persecution, torture and swimming "tests" - what it was like to be accused of witchcraft in 17th Century England?Made by Preston Street Films in partnership with @TheOpenUniversity. Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav____________________________
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Five ways to stop getting distracted | BBC Ideas

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Why is it so hard to stop getting distracted? Is there a way to be better at it? Here are five tips to help you distraction-proof your mind and focus from author Nir Eyal.Made by Brendan Miller.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav----------------
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What's the point of noses? | BBC Ideas

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We all have noses. But what's the point of noses? And why do noses stick out? A quick look at the evolution and science of the human nose.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav____________________________Do you have a curious mind? Youre in the rig
04:25
Where do phobias come from? | BBC Ideas

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Scared of spiders, holes, heights...? Phobias are very common. But why do we have phobias? What causes phobias? Where do phobias come from?Feel like watching more? What happens when humans can't touch? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErWfdjdOah8&Made by S
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Magic trick: Convince your friends they're psychic! - Barry and Stuart - BBC Three

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Subscribe and to the BBC https://bit.ly/BBCYouTubeSub Watch the BBC first on iPlayer https://bbc.in/iPlayer-Home Play the trick at: http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/bbcthree/psychic_card_trick/psychic_card_trick.swf ESP Testing video explanation Here's the spec
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Why being bilingual is good for your brain | BBC Ideas

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What does bilingualism do to the brain? And are there benefits to being bilingual? Turns out there are lots of upsides. Made by Black Lab FilmsSubscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav____________________________Do you have a curious mind? Youre in th
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The hashtag… the story of # before Twitter and Instagram | BBC Ideas

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Some call it the pig pen, others the octothorpe. Here are some curious facts about the humble hashtag before it became big on Twitter and Instagram. Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav -------------------------- Do you have a curious mind? You’r
03:40
Three minutes to the centre of the Earth | BBC Ideas

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Follow us on journey of discovery, from the surface of our planet all the way down to its core. What will we find?Animated by Flock.Made with Dr Paula Koelemeijer, in partnership with the @royalsociety. Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav_______
How to win at... stone skimming | Episode 5 | BBC Ideas

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Stone skimming isn't easy - there are whole championships devoted to the art of the perfect throw. Want to be a champ? Have a watch of this to learn how to become a stone skimming pro in less than 3 minutes.Made by Splinter Design.Want to watch more like
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Why boredom is good for you - BBC REEL

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Many people believe there is no benefit to boredom, but it is a very important emotion, as psychologist Sandi Mann explains. For more videos from BBC REEL visit: http://www.bbc.com/reel/ #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews
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How Does An Owl's Hearing Work? - Super Powered Owls - BBC

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Cold weather and a blanket of snow force a barn owl to hunt in the day but how does an owl hunt when the food is hiding? Luckily the owl has another super power in her armoury... Taken from Super Powered Owls. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.co
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What is libertarianism? A simple guide | BBC Ideas

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What is libertarianism? And why do its proponents want the state kept at arm's length? Philosopher Julian Baggini explores this political philosophy. Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipavThis video was made by Somethin' Else. ---------------------
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'Toy Spy Monkey' Mistaken For Dead Baby And Mourned By Troop | BBC Earth

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This troop of Langur Monkeys show empathetic behaviour as they mourn what they think is a dead baby Langur, which is actually a robotic spy monkey, designed to film the primates. This footage was filming whilst making the BBC series Spy In The Wild. The n
04:03
Why your first memory is probably wrong | BBC Ideas

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How does memory work? How is memory stored in the brain? What's your first memory? Our memories are integral to our sense of self - but can we actually trust them? Made in partnership with the Open University by Mosaic Films.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https:/
03:27
High heels: A surprising history | BBC Ideas

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High-heeled shoes werent always worn by women the very first heels were actually designed as military footwear for men and were seen as "manly" and "butch". Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav-----------------------------------------------------
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Schizophrenia: Breaking the mental health stigma | BBC Ideas

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Esme Weijun Wang has schizoaffective disorder and says to break the taboo around schizophrenia, more people need to tell their stories.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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What whales can teach us about living our best life | BBC Ideas

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Whales are more like us humans than we might think. From knowing your roots to making time for fun, here's why us humans can learn a thing or two from whale culture.Made by Big Deal Films.Watch more videos about our natural world in our playlist: https://
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Things to Know About Chimps | BBC Earth

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Chimp behaviour can be surprisingly advanced, and sometimes incredibly violent: discover some of their impressive features with the best clip from our Natural History archive. Subscribe to BBC Earth for more amazing animal videos - http://bit.ly/BBCEarthS
03:20
Why wasps are just as wonderful as bees | BBC Ideas

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Unlike bees, wasps are not exactly the most-loved creatures, but they are hugely important to the eco-system - and all of us. As well as being apex predators, eating their way through millions of kilograms of insects each year, they are also important pol
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Do police sketches actually help catch criminals? | BBC Ideas

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How accurate are police sketches? And how well are witnesses able to remember and describe criminals? Are police sketches effective in solving crime? And what are some of the new approaches being tested out?Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav___
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What do your feet reveal about you? | BBC Ideas

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What can your feet tell you about your health and personality? More than you might think... A whizz through some foot facts.Made by GRACE ProductionsLiked this video? Why not find out more about your nose here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Clz0kotXJNISu
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Octopus Steals Crab From Fisherman - Super Smart Animals - BBC Earth

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Meet the Giant Pacific Octopus, perhaps the smartest of all invertebrates and the bane of many a Crab Fisherman. Boasting an enormous brain, this voracious poacher can adopt a number of creative strategies when hunting for Crabs. Taken from Super Smart An
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Antlion Cone Ant Trap - The Hunt - BBC Earth

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In the Namib desert where the sands can reach a scorching 70 degrees centigrade, very little is able to survive, but the Hotrod Ant can amazingly thrive and even forage for food. In this tense encounter an unsuspecting Hotrod Ant has strayed in AntLion te
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The surprising history of sneakers | BBC Ideas

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A speedy look at the history of sneakers (or trainers) and the profound impact that they have had on our culture, economies and the environment, written by Nicholas Smith. This video is based on 'Sneakernomics' podcast from BBC Radio 4 https://www.bbc.co.
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How to win at arm-wrestling in three easy steps | BBC Ideas

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Want to win at arm-wrestling? Have you heard of the top roll strategy? The captain of the GB team shares his secrets to give you an edge. Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav This video was made by Splinter Design. -------------------------------
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Can planes be made greener? | BBC Ideas

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As passenger numbers continue to grow, making planes green is a huge challenge. Can air travel be made more sustainable?Made by Costanza Gambarini, in partnership with the@royalsociety. Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav________________________
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Why do people lie and how often are you lied to? | BBC Ideas

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Why do we lie? And how often are you lied to? Well, sorry to break it to you, but it's probably more than you think. People lie to avoid punishment, for personal gain or because they get a kick out of it. Basically there are lots of reasons that people li
03:43
The quiet power of introverts | BBC Ideas

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Are you an introvert? If so, that's great! Sofja Umarik (who is an introvert) looks at how it can be a real strength.Made by Sofja Umarik.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav----------------------------------Do you have a curious mind? Youre in t
05:42
String theory - a simple way to understand the universe | BBC Ideas

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Theoretical physicist Michio Kaku explains why he thinks string theory is the best way to understand how the universe works.If youre interested in hearing from more leading scientists about their life and work, download the BBC Radio 4 podcast The Life Sc
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How will artificial intelligence change the cities we live in? | BBC Ideas

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How would you feel if every moment of your daily routine was tracked, from what you buy, where you go and who you're with? Welcome to the smart city of the future, where AI is recording your every move...Made with the help of Theo Tryfonas from Bristol Un
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Will humans keep getting smarter? | BBC Ideas

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Is there a limit to human intelligence? Are humans getting smarter? What can IQ tests tell us? Where does emotional intelligence fit in? And what's the future of intelligence - will our brainpower be eclipsed by artificial intelligence? We asked some of t
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3 keys to success for young people | BBC Ideas

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Writer and poet Lemn Sissay looks at why some children from tough backgrounds do well in life, despite the odds being stacked against them.Made by Jist Studios, in partnership with @oxforduniversity. Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav__________
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The incredible story of the boy who invented Braille | BBC Ideas

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How 15-year-old Louis Braille invented a revolutionary tactile code for the visually impaired.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav---------------------Do you have a curious mind? Youre in the right place.Our aim on BBC Ideas is to feed your curio
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The Story of Physics: Extended Version - Dara O Briain's Science Club - Episode 2 - BBC Two

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Subscribe and to OFFICIAL BBC YouTube https://bit.ly/2IXqEIn Stream original BBC programmes FIRST on BBC iPlayer https://bbc.in/2J18jYJ More about this programme: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01p014h Balls, pendulums, apples and magnets all played the
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Pink for girls, blue for boys - why do we gender toys? | BBC Ideas

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Pink and sparkles for girls... blue and diggers for boys. Why do we still have so many gendered toys? And what impact does this have on our children?Made by Flock London.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav-----------------------------------Do yo
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5 ways you can demolish creative blocks | BBC Ideas

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From colouring in to the 'vomit draft', actor and writer Kayode Ewumi shares tips for unleashing your inner creativity. Here are five ways you can demolish creative blocks...Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav------------------------------------
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What is an algorithm and how do they work? | BBC Ideas

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What is an algorithm? You may be familiar with the idea in the context of Instagram, YouTube or Facebook, but it can feel like a big, abstract concept. Heres presenter Jon Stroud with a down-to-earth guide to what on earth algorithms actually do.Made by J
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Baby elephant overcomes fear of water | BBC Earth

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This baby elephant learns to overcome his fear of water with the help of his carer. Subscribe to BBC Earth for more amazing animal videos - http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub Nature's Miracle Orphans: Filmed in Africa and Costa Rica, this series meets animals with

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