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How To Draw A Science Beaker

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Follow along with us and learn how to a funny science beaker! JOIN OUR ART HUB MEMBERSHIP! VISIT https://www.artforkidshub.tv/ VISIT OUR AMAZON ART SUPPLY STORE https://www.amazon.com/shop/artforkidshub SUBSCRIBE to our channel here http://bit.ly/afksubsc
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Beaker Ball Balance Problem

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Acrylic Ball: http://bit.ly/BBBacrylic Ping-Pong Ball: http://bit.ly/BBBpingpong Balanced: http://bit.ly/BBBbalanced This problem has made the rounds on the internet but I felt it deserved a treatment like this. Special thanks to Gary and the Department o
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Extended: Beaker Ball Balance Problem

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Watch this first! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QD3hbVG1yxM Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/veritasium Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/veritasium Special thanks to the Department of Earth, Planetary and Space Sciences, especially Gar
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Explained: Beaker Ball Balance Problem

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This is the solution to: http://youtu.be/QD3hbVG1yxM Watch this first!
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Powerpuff Girls | The Beaker Boys | Cartoon Network

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The Professor makes new scientist friends, but they may be the wrong crowd! Episode: Rebel Rebel CN GAMES: http://cartn.co/ytgames SUBSCRIBE: http://cartn.co/subscribe WATCH MORE: http://cartn.co/moreppg About The Powerpuff Girls: Blossom, Bubbles and But
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‎2,000 Years of Chinese History! The Mandate of Heaven and Confucius: World History #7

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2,000 Years of Chinese History! The Mandate of Heaven and Confucius: Crash Course World History #7 In which John introduces you to quite a lot of Chinese history by discussing the complicated relationship between the Confucian scholars who wrote Chinese h
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History of the Holidays: Columbus Day | History

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How Columbus Day came to be celebrated. HISTORY®, now reaching more than 98 million homes, is the leading destination for award-winning original series and specials that connect viewers with history in an informative, immersive, and entertaining manne
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Japan in the Heian Period and Cultural History: Crash Course World History 227

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In which John Green teaches you about what westerners call the middle ages and the lives of the aristocracy...in Japan. The Heian period in Japan lasted from 794CE to 1185CE, and it was an interesting time in Japan. Rather than being known for a thriving
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Sesame Street: Let's Celebrate Black History Song! | Black History Month

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Happy Black History Month! Gabrielle, Tamir, Elmo, and Abby are celebrating all the different ways that our Black and African American families, friends, and neighbors have changed the world! Sing along with these friends to the "Let's Celebrate Black His
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The Interesting History of Aniline-Based Pain Medications

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Video on my main channel where I make acetanilide: https://youtu.be/eQNLmkj_GBoAniline based pain relievers have had a relatively short, but interesting history.Link to pathway photo: http://www.cc.gatech.edu/~turk/bio_sim/articles/metabolic_pathways.png-
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Khan Academy Live: AP US History

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Taking AP US History? Prep for the AP exam with our free live tutoring session. Kim, our history expert, will share tips and strategies for the exam. Study for AP US History on Khan Academy: https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/us-history/ap-us-history
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The Spicy and Surprising History of Doritos

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Doritos history? I'll have a bag...Weird History Food is going to get your fingers nice and sticky red on this one because we're talking all about the history of one of the most beloved chips: Doritos. Weird History Food will take you through Doritos' sur
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History of the 4th of July: Crash Course US History Special

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In which John Green teaches you a bit about the 4th of July. In this special short Crash Course, John celebrates American Independence Day by teaching you how the holiday came to be on the 4th of July, and the many ways that Americans celebrate the day. T
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The Delicious History of TV Dinners

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Weird History Food is peeling back the foil on this history of TV Dinners. With its aluminum or microwaveable plate, with separate compartments for meat, vegetable, and dessert, the TV dinner has a special place in food history and culture in the belly of
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The Flame-Broiled History of the Whopper

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Weird History Food is taking you out for a Whopper. Burger King's highest-ranking burger, the Whopper, has a surprising history, making that delicious flame-broiled burger taste even better. Take a trip through Weird History Food's drive-thru for a delici
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The Thick and Tangy History of Ketchup

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Weird History Food will hit the "57" on the side of this video to give you the History of Ketchup. You might be surprised to learn ketchup's true origins and the fact that the first ketchup had no tomatoes in it at all. Let's pour this video out in a nice
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The Gooey History of Velveeta

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Weird History Food is getting cheesy, covering the history of Velveeta. Everyone's favorite party dip for tortilla chips has a longer history than one would expect. Coming from the dairy mind of Emil Frey, Velveeta has changed a lot over the years. How mu
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The History Of Tattoos - Addison Anderson

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-history-of-tattoos-addison-anderson If you have a tattoo, you’re part of a rich cultural history that dates back at least 8,000 years. Where did this practice of body modification come from, and how has its
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The Black Legend, Native Americans, and Spaniards: Crash Course US History #1

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In which John Green kicks off Crash Course US History! Why, you may ask, are we covering US History, and not more World History, or the history of some other country, or the very specific history of your home region? Well, the reasons are many. But, like
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History vs. Cleopatra - Alex Gendler

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View full lesson: ed.ted.com/lessons/history-vs-cleopatra-alex-gendler She was the most notorious woman in ancient history, a queen who enraptured not one but two of Rome’s greatest generals. But was she just a skilled seductress – or a great ruler in her
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Why Is Kubrick's "2001: A Space Odyssey" Significant? | History

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Take a journey through the history of science fiction and examine the cultural influences such as the Vietnam War, the Civil Rights Movement, and space exploration, that influenced Stanley Kubrick's 1968 visionary film "2001: A Space Odyssey". Subscribe f
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The History of the Microwave Oven

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Weird History Food is going to radiate you with the history of the Microwave Oven.The microwave was invented accidentally by an engineer named Percy Spencer, who was leading a defense radar project. His invention would change the way Americans would eat f
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The History of the Republican Party

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Heading into the 2016 Republican National Convention, we thought it would be a good time to do a quick history of the GOP, from its origins before the Civil War through the elections of Lincoln, Eisenhower and Reagan. And where does that elephant symbol c
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Why did England have a civil war? | History in a Nutshell | Animated History

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What caused a full-blown civil war during Charles I's reign? From religious opposition, the mishandling of money, to a king's unwavering belief he was chosen by God, this episode explores what happens when ruling England goes wrong. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANN
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The Surprising History of Taco Bell

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Weird History Food is heading for the border for the history of Taco Bell. Everyone's favorite late-night drive-thru destination, Taco Bell had some humble beginnings starting in Southern California. Get your order ready because we are getting some Taco B
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The History of the Sloppy Joe

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Weird History Food is going to get sloppy with this one talking about the history of the Sloppy Joe. Whether it came from Sioux City, Iowa, Key West, Florida or Havana, Cuba, the Sloppy Joe has left a deliciously large greasy imprint on the hearts of Amer
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The History of Keeping Time - Karen Mensing

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-history-of-keeping-time Where did time-telling come from? What are time zones and why are there so many of them? Get the answers to these questions and more in this journey through the history of time -- fro
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The History of the Frozen Pizza

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Weird History Food is taking frozen pizzas out of the freezer and into the storytelling oven to talk about everyone's favorite go to cheesy snack. Thanks to some innovations, frozen pizzas have become a staple in just about everyone's freezer. But how did
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The Erie Canal Explained: US History Review

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Take a quick trip down the Erie Canal of Explaining as we look at how this revolutionary transportation system changed the course of United States History. Join me as we lay down the tracks of learning by covering the basics on the Transcontinental Railro
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Mouse Cursor History (and why I made my own)

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History of the computer mouse cursor, or pointer. And why I designed my own cursor... Link to downloads (free): http://www.michieldb.nl/other/cursors/ Tracklist: https://soundcloud.com/posy/sets/mouse-cursor-history-music Posy on Spotify: https://open.spo
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Stephen Fry: The History Of The First Printing Press | The Machine That Made Us | Timeline

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Stephen Fry takes a look inside the story of Johann Gutenberg, inventor of the world's first printing press in the 15th century, and an exploration of how and why the machine was invented. It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world
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The History Of Marriage - Alex Gendler

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-history-of-marriage-alex-gendler A white, puffy dress. Eternal love. A joint tax return. Marriage means something different to everyone and has changed over time and across cultures. Alex Gendler traces the
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The history of tea - Shunan Teng

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-history-of-tea-shunan-teng Tea is the second most consumed beverage in the world after water –– and from sugary Turkish Rize tea to salty Tibetan butter tea, there are almost as many ways of preparing the be
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The wacky history of cell theory - Lauren Royal-Woods

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-wacky-history-of-cell-theory Scientific discovery isn't as simple as one good experiment. The weird and wonderful history of cell theory illuminates the twists and turns that came together to build the found
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The Modern Revolution: Crash Course Big History #8

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In which Hank and John Green teach you a Crash Course on the modern revolution, and the upside of the progress that humanity has made in the last 500 years or so. And while there are two sides to every history, and many of these changes haven't been great
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Sesame Street: Happy Black History Month! | Power of We Club

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Chris Jackson is celebrating Black History Month with the Power of We Club! Black History Month is a period in which we celebrate, learn, and understand the history and the contributions of African Americans to the United States. Learn about some amazing
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What is the History of the Cookie? | Delishtory

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Cookies have a long history that goes back way further than you may think! From gingerbread to your favorite Girl Scout cookie, Kae Lani shares the backstory of some beloved treats.*****Delishtory brings you a tasty exploration into our favorite food obse
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The History of Barbecue

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Get 4 months extra on a 2-year plan https://nordvpn.com/maxmiller. It's risk-free with Nord's 30-day money-back guarantee. Thanks to NordVPN for sponsoring this video.Get the apron here! https://crowdmade.com/collections/tastinghistory/products/tasting-hi
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History Vs. Genghis Khan - Alex Gendler

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/history-vs-genghis-khan-alex-gendler He was one of the most fearsome warlords who ever lived, waging an unstoppable conquest across the Eurasian continent. But was Genghis Khan a vicious barbarian or a unifier w
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A brief history of graffiti - Kelly Wall

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/a-brief-history-of-graffiti-kelly-wall Spray-painted subway cars, tagged bridges, mural-covered walls – graffiti pops up boldly throughout our cities. And it turns out: it’s nothing new. Graffiti has been around
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The history of chocolate - Deanna Pucciarelli

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-history-of-chocolate-deanna-pucciarelli If you can’t imagine life without chocolate, you’re lucky you weren’t born before the 16th century. Until then, chocolate only existed as a bitter, foamy drink in Meso
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The Industrial Economy: Crash Course US History #23

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In which John Green teaches you about the Industrial Economy that arose in the United States after the Civil War. You know how when you're studying history, and you're reading along and everything seems safely in the past, and then BOOM you think, "Man, t
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A Brief History Of Religion In Art - TED-Ed

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/a-brief-history-of-religion-in-art-ted-ed Before we began putting art into museums, art mostly served as the visual counterpart to religious stories. Are these theological paintings, sculptures, textiles and ill
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A brief history of numerical systems - Alessandra King

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/a-brief-history-of-numerical-systems-alessandra-king 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9... and 0. With just these ten symbols, we can write any rational number imaginable. But why these particular symbols? Why ten of the
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Human History in a Marathon

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If every centimeter of human history is one year, then the timeline is the length of a full marathon.
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Congo and Africa's World War: Crash Course World History 221

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In which John Green teaches you about the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which used to be Zaire, which used to be The Belgian Congo, which used to be the Congo Free State, which used to be the region surrounding the Congo River Basin in central Africa.
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Battles of the Civil War: Crash Course US History #19

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Disclaimer: This is very different than the usual Crash Course US History episode. In which John Green lists a whole lot of the battles of the US Civil War in seven and a half minutes. We get a lot of requests for military history, so we offer a list of b
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A Visual History of Light

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400,000 years ago, humans and Neanderthals created fire. This ignited a relationship between people and photons that changed the course of mankind—and continues to evolve to this day. Take a tour through the visual history of light. For a detailed t
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History Through The Eyes Of The Potato - Leo Bear-McGuinness

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/history-through-the-eyes-of-the-potato-leo-bear-mcguinness Baked or fried, boiled or roasted, as chips or fries; at some point in your life you’ve probably eaten a potato. But potatoes have played a much more si
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Musicians and Artists of History | Horrible Histories

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Subscribe for more Horrible History: http://bit.ly/HorribleHistoriesSubscribeVisit our website: horrible-histories.co.ukFrom sensational Shakespeare to Leonardo Da Vinci, let's take a brief look at some of the musicians and artists from Horrible Histories
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The Deep Future: Crash Course Big History #10

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Finally, after what seems like eons and eons, the end is nigh. We're talking not only about the end of Crash Course Big History, but also the end of everything. The end of humanity and the end of the universe.John and Hank Green will teach you about what
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A History of Eastern Europe | The Great Courses

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https://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/show/a_history_of_eastern_europe?utm_source=US_SocialMedia&utm_medium=SocialMediaEditorialYoutube&utm_campaign=138569 Taught by Professor Vejas Gabriel Liulevicius, an award-winning professor at the University of Tennes
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The Hidden Worlds Within Natural History Museums - Joshua Drew

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-hidden-worlds-within-natural-history-museums-joshua-drew When you think of natural history museums, you might picture exhibits filled with ancient lifeless things, like dinosaurs or meteorites. But behind th
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How inventions change history (for better and for worse) - Kenneth C. Davis

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-inventions-change-history-for-better-and-for-worse-kenneth-c-davis Invented in 1793, the cotton gin changed history for good and bad. By allowing one field hand to do the work of 10, it powered a new industr
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An Economic History of the World Since 1400 | The Great Courses

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https://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/show/an_economic_history_of_the_world_since_1400?utm_source=US_SocialMedia&utm_medium=SocialMediaEditorialYoutube&utm_campaign=138569 Economics has, in many regards, created the world. Not only is it the process through
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How One Teenager Unearthed Baseball's Untold History - Cam Perron

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-one-teenager-unearthed-baseball-s-untold-history-cam-perron Teenager Cam Perron loved baseball, so he began writing letters to the veteran players on his baseball cards. He only wanted autographs, but eventu
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Incredible Discoveries Found Underground That Changed History

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Lots of amazing finds and discoveries are made every day, but some have the ability to change history and significantly alter human history. Suggest a topic here to be turned into a video: http://bit.ly/2kwqhuh Subscribe for more! https://goo.gl/pgcoq1 St
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Iran's Revolutions: Crash Course World History 226

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In which John Green teaches you about Iran's Revolutions. Yes, revolutions plural. What was the1979 Iranian Revolution about? It turns out, Iran has a pretty long history of unrest in order to put power in the hands of the people, and the most recent revo
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Let's Make History…by Recording It - StoryCorps & TED Prize

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/let-s-make-history-by-recording-it-storycorps-ted-prize Download the StoryCorps app here: http://ow.ly/UZarA What if Anne Frank hadn’t kept a diary? What if no one could listen to Martin Luther King’s Mountainto
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A Brief History Of Video Games (Part I) - Safwat Saleem

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/a-brief-history-of-video-games-part-i-safwat-saleem Video games are everywhere these days, but where did they actually come from? The history of video games is a complicated story that involves giant computers i
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The history of the Cuban Missile Crisis - Matthew A. Jordan

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-history-of-the-cuban-missile-crisis-matthew-a-jordan Imagine going about your life knowing that, at any given moment, you and everyone you know could be wiped out without warning at the push of a button. Thi
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Where did dinosaurs come from? | Natural History Museum

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Dinosaurs came in all sorts of shapes and sizes, but what was it about three curious prehistoric reptiles that made scientists in the 1840s think they might somehow be linked?Discover more about the history of dinosaur discoveries: https://www.nhm.ac.uk/d
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The Amazing Life and Strange Death of Captain Cook: Crash Course World History #27

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In which John Green teaches you about the life and death of one of history's great explorers, Captain James Cook of the British Navy. He charted large swaths of the Pacific ocean, laid claim to Australia and New Zealand, and died a bizarre death in the Sa
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Corruption, Wealth And Beauty: The History Of The Venetian Gondola - Laura Morelli

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/corruption-wealth-and-beauty-the-history-of-the-venetian-gondola-laura-morelli It’s hard to imagine Venice without the curious, banana-shaped gondolas that glide down the canals. How did these boats come to be t
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The Big Bang: Crash Course Big History #1

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In which John Green, Hank Green, and Emily Graslie teach you about, well, everything. Big History is the history of everything. We're going to start with the Big Bang, take you right through all of history (recorded and otherwise), and even talk a little
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The Rise of the West and Historical Methodology: Crash Course World History #212

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In which John Green talks about the methods of writing history by looking at some of the ways that history has been written about the rise of the West. But first he has to tell you what the West is. And then he has to explain the Rise of the West. And the
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Did King Arthur Really Exist? | Animated History

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King Arthur is one the best-known figures in English history, but also one of the most enigmatic. Did the legendary king really exist? And how did he come to be connected with Cornwall's Tintagel Castle? This short animated history investigates. Visit Tin
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History’s deadliest colors - J. V. Maranto

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/history-s-deadliest-colors-j-v-maranto When radium was first discovered, its luminous green color inspired people to add it into beauty products and jewelry. It wasn’t until much later that we realized that radi
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The complicated history of surfing - Scott Laderman

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-complicated-history-of-surfing-scott-laderman Today, surfing is a multi-billion-dollar global industry, with tens of millions of enthusiasts worldwi
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The Natives and the English - Crash Course US History #3

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In which John Green teaches you about relations between the early English colonists and the native people the encountered in the New World. In short, these relations were poor. As soon as they arrived, the English were in conflict with the native people.
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Hidden History of Virtual Reality

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✱ Introducing 'The Possible,' a new virtual reality series that explores groundbreaking technology. ✱ Watch now on the Within app ⇨ http://on.mash.to/2ihpohS Virtual Reality might be the hottest new thing in tech, but surprisingly, VR has a long history b
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The History of the Democratic Party

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This week, as America's attention is focused on the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, we bring you a quick overview of the history of the Democratic Party. 200+ years was hard to fit into 16 minutes, but we got most of the highlights, from J
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Decolonization and Nationalism Triumphant: Crash Course World History #40

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READ THIS: THERE ARE TWO MORE VIDEOS IN THE WORLD HISTORY SERIES. You should also turn on the captions. You'll like them. In which John Green teaches you about the post-World War II breakup of most of the European empires. As you'll remember from previous
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Christianity from Judaism to Constantine: Crash Course World History #11

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In which John Green teaches you the history of Christianity, from the beginnings of Judaism and the development of monotheism, right up to Paul and how Christianity stormed the Roman Empire in just a few hundred years. Along the way, John will cover Abram
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Morgan Freeman on Black History Month (HD)

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Morgan Freeman breaking down Black History month.
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KIDZ BOP Celebrates Black History Month!

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KIDZ BOP is celebrating Black History Month by highlighting Black musicians & entertainers that influencer the arts and inspire the minds of youth to follow their dreams! Listen to "KIDZ BOP Celebrates Black History Month" playlist here: https://link.kidz
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Obamanation: Crash Course US History #47

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You can directly support Crash Course at http://www.subbable.com/crashcourse Subscribe for as little as $0 to keep up with everything we're doing. Free is nice, but if you can afford to pay a little every month, it really helps us to continue producing th
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Buddha and Ashoka: Crash Course World History #6

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In which John relates a condensed history of India, post-Indus Valley Civilization. John explores Hinduism and the origins of Buddhism. He also gets into the reign of Ashoka, the Buddhist emperor who, in spite of Buddhism's structural disapproval of viole
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Ancient Egypt: Crash Course World History #4

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In which John covers the long, long history of ancient Egypt, including the Old, Middle and New Kingdoms, and even a couple of intermediate periods. Learn about mummies, pharaohs, pyramids and the Nile with John Green. Crash Course World History is now av
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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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History vs. Augustus - Peta Greenfield & Alex Gendler

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/history-vs-augustus-alex-gendler-and-peta-greenfield His reign marked the beginning of one of history’s greatest empires … and the end of one of its fir
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History Vs. Christopher Columbus - Alex Gendler

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/history-vs-christopher-columbus-alex-gendler Many people in the United States and Latin America have grown up celebrating the anniversary of Christopher...
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A Brief History Of Melancholy - Courtney Stephens

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/a-brief-history-of-melancholy-courtney-stephens If you are a living, breathing human being, chances are you have felt sad at least a few times in...
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American Soul: The DuSable Museum of African-American History

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Founded in 1961, the DuSable is one of the first African-American museums in the U.S. It follows African-American history from its beginning on the shores of Africa to a celebration of African-American achievements including those of Bessie Coleman, the n
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The Seven Years War: Crash Course World History #26

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In which John teaches you about the Seven Years War, which may have lasted nine years. Or as many as 23. It was a very confusing was. The Seven Years War was a global war, fought on five continents, which is kind of a lot. John focuses on the war as it ha
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The history of the universe explained in 4 minutes | BBC Ideas

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What are planets made of? How old is Planet Earth? Historian David Christian runs through 13.8 billion years of history and looks at the biggest challenge for the future of humanity... all in 4 minutes! Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav This a
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The Protestant Reformation Explained: World History Review

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A super fast, fun and focused look at the Protestant Revolution and role Martin Luther played in changing the history of the world. Subscribe to HipHughes to keep the universe aligned for free here https://www.youtube.com/user/hughesdv?
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The Incredible History Of China's Terracotta Warriors - Megan Campisi And Pen-Pen Chen

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Deviled Bones - The History of Hot Wings

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Where did History's Dentures Come From? | WHAT THE PAST

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In order to understand how strange and creepy the history of false teeth truly is, we have to go all the way back to the beginning...Images used under license from Shutterstock.comNarrated by: Kayla RosenbergWritten & Directed by: Matt LevyEdited & Animat
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The Big History of Civilizations | The Great Courses

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https://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/ What makes the Big History approach so unique? Whereas a traditional survey might take you through the major events of a period and introduce you to key dates and people (the “kings and battles” approach), Big History
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VFX Expert Breaks Down The History of Shrinking People in Movies | WIRED

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Downsizing VFX Supervisor Jamie Price breaks down the history of people miniaturization in movies. In this timeline, Price explains the special effects techniques like forced perspective, compositing, the Schüfftan process, rotoscoping, motion control, mo
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Indus Valley Civilization: Crash Course World History #2

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In which John Green teaches you about the Indus Valley Civilization, one of the largest of the ancient civilizations. John teaches you the who, how, when, where and why of the Indus Valley Civilization, and dispenses advice on how to be more successful in
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Join me as we lay down the tracks of learning by covering the basics on the Transcontinental Railroad built during the 1860's. Perfect for students and lifelong learners. Please help align what is right in the universe and subscribe to some HipHughes Hist
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The Deliciously Greasy History Of Panda Express

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Today on Weird History Food, we are going to talk about that ubiquitous Panda Express - they are EVERYWHERE! ...But which was the first one ever? We will take you way back to a germ of an idea between a father and son hat grew into what we know today - th
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The Computer and Turing: Crash Course History of Science #36

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History vs. Che Guevara - Alex Gendler

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A brief history of plastic

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Trace the history of the invention of plastic, and how the material ushered in what became known as the plastics century.--For centuries, billiard balls were made of ivory from elephant tusks. But when excessive hunting caused elephant populations to decl
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The Savory History Of The McMuffin

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Take a trip with Weird History Food, to the very germ of an idea that was breakfast sandwhiches. Though we have all lost count of exactly how many delectable Egg McMuffins we have all consumed, is hard to imagine a world in which Egg McMuffins just did no
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Harriet Tubman: "Spying on the Man" | SUNG HISTORY

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A brief history of banned numbers - Alessandra King

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Movies are Magic: Crash Course Film History #1

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Well, they're not really "magic." Maybe "illusion" is a better way to say it. As we begin this journey of the history of cinema, we need to understand how movies trick our brains into even understanding that a movie is a movie. In this episode of Crash Co
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The Hot And Cool History Of Dairy Queen

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Today We at Weird History Food dive deep ino to the beginnings of Dairy Queen - home of the one and only Blizzard! Maybe you have one near you? Maybe you live in a 'Dairy Queen Desert' only to dream you had one nearby. Whatever the case, come with us as w
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The Columbian Exchange: Crash Course World History #23

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In which John Green teaches you about the changes wrought by contact between the Old World and the New. John does this by exploring the totally awesome history book "The Columbian Exchange" by Alfred Cosby, Jr. After Columbus "discovered" the Americas, Eu
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The Mughal Empire and Historical Reputation: Crash Course World History #217

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Alexander the Great and the Situation ... the Great? Crash Course World History #8

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In which you are introduced to the life and accomplishments of Alexander the Great, his empire, his horse Bucephalus, the empires that came after him, and the idea of Greatness. Is greatness a question of accomplishment, of impact, or are people great bec
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A short history of the Irish Potato Famine which hit Ireland from 1844-1849. Perfect for students, life long learners and the cray cray on the internets. Subscribe to HipHughes to keep the universe aligned for free here https://www.youtube.com/user/hughes
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Jandro from Spain leaves speachless Penn and Teller on Fool Us and becomes the fastest fooler of magic history with his amazing international coincidence between Juan Tamariz and Penn &Teller.
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The History of the Big Mac

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Weird History Food is discussing the Big Mac. Everyone's favorite burger at McDonald's, the Big Mac is probably the most iconic-looking sandwich out there. We're going to take a look back at Mac's early origins, its surprising tie-in to Bob's Big Boy, and
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A brief history of divorce - Rod Phillips

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Dig into the complicated history of divorce from the earliest known divorce laws in ancient Mesopotamia to modern day. --Formally or informally, human societies across place and time have made rules to bind and dissolve couples. The stakes of who can obta
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Int'l Commerce, Snorkeling Camels, and The Indian Ocean Trade: Crash Course World History #18

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In which John Green teaches you the history of the Indian Ocean Trade. John weaves a tale of swashbuckling adventure, replete with trade in books, ivory, and timber. Along the way, John manages to cover advances in seafaring technology, just how the monso
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Erin DiMeglio, an 18-year-old from Florida's South Plantation High School is making history this season by being the first female to play quarterback in a high school game.
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The dark history of werewolves - Craig Thomson

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Explore how werewolves have evolved in folklore, literature, and pop culture throughout history, and where these stories originated.--Stories of werewolves have existed for thousands of years and continue to live on today. Theyre especially prominent in E
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The Atlantic Slave Trade: Crash Course World History #24

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In which John Green teaches you about one of the least funny subjects in history: slavery. John investigates when and where slavery originated, how it changed over the centuries, and how Europeans and colonists in the Americas arrived at the idea that peo
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A brief history of sausages | Edible Histories Episode 8 | BBC Ideas

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What are sausages made of? And where do sausages come from? From saveloys to toad-in-the-hole, food historian Annie Gray chews over the history of this ever-popular food - the sausage.Made by Somethin' ElseLooking for more to sink your teeth into? Find ou
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BONUS: History of the possessive apostrophe | The Apostrophe | Punctuation | Khan Academy

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David, Paige, and Jake cover the fascinating history of the possessive apostrophe. Stay tuned for this bonus video! Missed the previous lesson? Watch here: https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/grammar/punctuation/the-apostrophe/v/bonus-history-of-the-ap
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The most important century in human history

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Is the 21st century the most pivotal time in human history? Explore how the decisions we make now may impact humanitys future.--Is it possible that this century is the most important one in human history? The 21st century has already proven to be a period
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A History of Waffles - Communion Wafers to Eggo

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The Greasy History Of Denny's

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Today on Weird History we will delve deep into the past of everyone's beloved late night dining spot, Denny's. After a concert, having the munchies after a party, or whatever the reason, Denny's has always been a great all night option. Join us as we walk
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Tour the Hall of Saurischian Dinosaurs at the American Museum of Natural History!

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Visit your favorite theropods, maniraptors, and more during this live tour of the Hall of Saurischian Dinosaurs with Museum guide Andrew Epstein, who offers highlights and fun facts, and fields viewer questions. #LearnWithMe #AMNH #Dinosaur #Museum #Trex
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Biotechnology: Crash Course History of Science #40

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The history of discovering what DNA is, what it looks like, and how it works is... complicated. But, in this episode of History of Science, Hank Green does his best to lay out the basics so we can understand the beginnings of Biotechnology.***Crash Course
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Black History Month | Who Inspires You? | Nick

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Nickelodeon is celebrating Black History Month, and we're honoring those who are breaking boundaries and making history. This month, we're honoring Gordon Bellamy, Elaine Welteroth, Marcus Samuelsson, Misty Copeland, and more. For more information on our
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History of Kenneth! | Craig of the Creek | Cartoon Network

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Watch Craig of the Creek on Cartoon Network and HBOMax. The first King of the Forest, it's time we learned about Kenneth's history!Episodes: Fan or Foe, Capture The Flag Part 3, In Search of Lore, Craig of The CampusAbout Cartoon Network:Welcome to Cartoo
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Digitizing Black History, Before Its Too Late

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This video was created in partnership with Ancestry. Subscribe here: http://freeth.ink/youtube-subscribe-ancestryThe digitization of African American genealogy records is allowing more Americans the chance to unlock their heritage and family history. For
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History of the Hashtag

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Everyday, millions of people around the world use hashtags to sift through the Internets endless content but where did this ubiquitous symbol actually come from?Untold is a free collection of short, compelling, history videos and animations designed to en
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A brief history of toilets - Francis de los Reyes

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Explore the history of the toilet and how waste management has evolved from from ancient Mesopotamia to modern day.--On sunny days, citizens of ancient Rome could be found exchanging news and gossip while attending to more urgent business at the public la
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History vs. Henry VIII - Mark Robinson and Alex Gendler

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Why Did Sailors Swab The Deck? - Naval History Animated

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This video is going to answer one simple question: Why did sailors swab the deck? This is one of the first videos in an animated naval history series I'm doing. Sailors swabbed the deck for several reasons, the first being to clean and preserve the deck.
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The History of Video

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I always wanted to know why film looked better than video. Moving electronic images have as long a history but were invented for a different purpose. This video was sponsored by B&H Photo: https://www.bhphotovideo.com Huge thanks to: Richard Diehl, Video
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Migration: Crash Course European History #29

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Between 1840 and 1914, an estimated 40 million people left Europe. This is one of the most significant migrations in human history. So, who was leaving Europe? And why? Crash Course is on Patreon! You can support us directly by signing up at http://www.pa
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For today’s Wiki project learn all about the history of video games! Video games have been around since the 1940s ⎯ that’s somewhere between dinosaurs and smartphones. Today we have video games that look almost like real life, video games where you can bu
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The most notorious scientific feud in history - Lukas Rieppel

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Get to know one of the most infamous scientific rivalries in history, known as the Bone Wars, where two scientists competed to find dinosaur fossils.--After the California Gold Rush of 1848, settlers streamed west to strike it rich. In addition to preciou
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A brief history of chess - Alex Gendler

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Trace the storied history of the game of chess, from its origins in 7th century India to the computer software we use today. --The attacking infantry advances, their elephants already having broken the defensive line. The king tries to retreat, but the en
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What was the Biggest Empire in History?

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In this video, I set out to answer what was the biggest empire in history. To answer this question you have to first define how you're measuring "biggest". I tried my best to create this video. Hopefully, the next video will be better. Music: Desert City
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Medieval Europe: Crash Course European History #1

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Our European history is going to start around 1500 with the Renaissance, but believe it or not, that is not the actual beginning of history in the continent. So, today, we're going to teach you the broad outlines of the so-called Middle Ages, and look at
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Islam, the Quran, and the Five Pillars All Without a Flamewar: Crash Course World History #13

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Queen Elizabeth I: "Boyfriends Are Trouble" | SUNG HISTORY

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Queen Elizabeth I ruled England for 44 years. How did she manage that? She did it alone! CLICK HERE FOR MORE SUNG HISTORY: http://bit.ly/20RsTAk Get "Boyfriends Are Trouble" on iTunes: http://apple.co/1mUatwc Get the whole "Sung History" album on iTunes:
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Venice and the Ottoman Empire: Crash Course World History #19

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In which John Green discusses the strange and mutually beneficial relationship between a republic, the citystate of Venice, and an Empire, the Ottomans--and how studying history can help you to be a better boyfriend and/or girlfriend. Together, the Ottoma
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The History of the Rainbow Flag

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Disease! Crash Course World History 203

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In which John Green teaches you about disease, and the effects that disease has had in human history. Disease has been with man since the beginning, and it has shaped the way humans operate in a lot of ways. John will teach you about the Black Death, the
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The hidden history of Hand Talk

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The hidden history of an ancient language.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss any videos: http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Centuries before we had American Sign Language, Native sign languages, broadly known as Hand Talk, were thriving across North
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Why is February Black History Month? | COLOSSAL QUESTIONS

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Every year in February, America celebrates Black History Month, but have you ever stopped and wondered... why is it in February??Images used under license from Shutterstock.comWelcome to Colossal Questions, the show that answers all of life's most pressin
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The History Of Life On Earth - Crash Course Ecology #1

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With a solid understanding of biology on the small scale under our belts, it's time for the long view - for the next twelve weeks, we'll be learning how the living things that we've studied interact with and influence each other and their environments. Li
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A Visual History of Sports

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The 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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Why is Herodotus called “The Father of History”? - Mark Robinson

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/why-is-herodotus-called-the-father-of-history-mark-robinson 2,500 years ago, the writing of history as we know it didn’t exist. The past was recorded as
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The Delicious History Of McDonald's McRib

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This episode of Weird History Food Is taking you back - WAY back to the beginnings of the every elusive McRib. Here today, gone tomorrow, with only the fading memories of hat sweet sweet taste etched into the brain. Maybe you were the biggest fan? Maybe n
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BONUS: History of the apostrophe | The Apostrophe | Punctuation | Khan Academy

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The apostrophe has a bizarre history, including being the name for something that's not really related to grammar at all. David, Paige, and special guest Jake explain. Watch the next lesson: https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/grammar/punctuation/the-a
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World War II Part 2 - The Homefront: Crash Course US History #36

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History Vs. Richard Nixon - Alex Gendler

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A brief history of dogs - David Ian Howe

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History of Bionics

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The History Of Museums - J. V. Maranto

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View 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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Edison & Tesla: "The Future is Electric" | SUNG HISTORY

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The future is definitely electric, but will it be AC or DC?CLICK HERE FOR MORE SUNG HISTORY: http://bit.ly/20RsTAkGet "The Future is Electric" on iTunes: http://apple.co/1mUatwcGet the whole "Sung History" album on iTunes: http://apple.co/1mUatwcGet the w
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How horses changed history - William T. Taylor

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Explore how the domestication of horses influenced the fate of entire civilizations and dramatically altered human history.--People have been captivated by horses for a long time. They appear more than any other animal in cave paintings dating back 30,000
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A brief history of dumplings - Miranda Brown

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Trace the diverse and delicious history of dumplings, from their first recorded origins to their spread across the Asian continent and beyond.--As archaeologists pored over ancient tombs in western China, they discovered some surprisingly well-preserved a
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A brief history of Spanish - Ilan Stavans

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Trace the history and evolution of the Spanish language, from its origins in the 3rd century BCE to modern day. --Beginning in the third century BCE, the Romans conquered the Iberian peninsula. This period gave rise to several regional languages in the ar
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The history of poker: Bluffing, betting, and busting - James McManus

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Dig into the history of poker, from the games invention in the American South to its explosion of popularity across the world.--From its earliest incarnations, poker has always been a contest of guile, guts, and gambling. The game first emerged around 180
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History Vs. Andrew Jackson - James Fester

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/history-vs-andrew-jackson-james-fester Andrew Jackson was both beloved and loathed during his presidency. In this imaginary courtroom, you get to be the jury, considering and weighing Jackson's part in the spoil
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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/history-vs-napoleon-bonaparte-alex-gendler After the French Revolution erupted in 1789, Europe was thrown into chaos. Neighboring countries’ monarchs feared they would share the fate of Louis XVI and attacked th
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History vs. Thomas Jefferson - Frank Cogliano

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Thomas Jefferson was a founding father of the United States but were his principles outweighed by his participation in slavery?--Thomas Jefferson, founding father of the United States and primary author of the Declaration of Independence, was part of Amer
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A Brief History of Geologic Time

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By looking at the layers beneath our feet, geologists have been able to identify and describe crucial episodes in life’s history. These key events frame the chapters in the story of life on earth and the system we use to bind all these chapters together i
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Samurai, Daimyo, Matthew Perry, and Nationalism: Crash Course World History #34

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In which John Green teaches you about Nationalism. Nationalism was everywhere in the 19th century, as people all over the world carved new nation-states out of old empires. Nationalist leaders changed the way people thought of themselves and the places th
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The gory history of barber surgeons - Stephanie Honchell Smith

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What Happened Before History? Human Origins

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Use the URL: http://www.audible.com/nutshell to get a free audiobook and 30 days free trial and support this channel. Thanks a lot to Audible for supporting us! Humans. We have been around for a while now. When we think about our past we think about ancie
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The princess who rewrote history - Leonora Neville

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-princess-who-rewrote-history-leonora-neville Anna Komnene, daughter of Byzantine emperor Alexios, spent the last decade of her life creating a 500-p
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How Caffeine Addiction Changed History (ft. Michael Pollan) | WIRED

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90% of the world's adults consume some form of caffeine everyday, making it the most widely used psychoactive drug on Earth. Michael Pollan, author of "This Is Your Mind On Plants," explains why. Michael goes into the history of coffee drinking, breaking
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The Industrial Revolution: Crash Course European History #24

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We've talked about a lot of revolutions in 19th Century Europe, and today we're moving on to a less warlike revolution, the Industrial Revolution. You'll learn about the development of steam power and mechanization, and the labor and social movements that
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How the Normans changed the history of Europe - Mark Robinson

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-the-normans-changed-the-history-of-europe-mark-robinson In the year 1066, 7,000 Norman infantry and knights sailed in warships across the English Ch
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10 Colorized Videos That Bring American History to Life Smithsonian Channel

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Using digital colorization technology, these clips from Prohibition to the moon landing bring American history to life.0:00 - Intro to 10 Colorized Videos0:23 - 1920s: Prohibition Drives Drinking Underground2:40 - 1920s: Iconic Skyscrapers Go up in Manhat
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Why Human Ancestry Matters: Crash Course Big History 205

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This week, Emily Graslie is teaching you about human ancestry and geneaology, how we got to be the species we are, and why that matters in our zoomed out look at Big History. For more information, visit the Big History Project: http://www.bighistoryprojec
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The dark history of bananas - John Soluri

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Explore the history of the notorious United Fruit Company and how its influence over the banana industry impacted Central America. --In December 1910, the exiled former leader Manuel Bonilla boarded a borrowed yacht and set sail for Honduras in hopes of r
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I took my duck to The Natural History Museum

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I took my duck to meet her GrandpaGrandpa Wrinkle is a Tyrannosaurus RexRawwrrrr says GrandpaBAA!! Says WrinkleLearning can be fun and stimulatingIt all starts with a sense of WonderThe New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science is a must see when v
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These Women Are Making History

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In honor of Women's History Month, we're celebrating the achievements of incredible individuals who have become leaders in their fields. We meet the first female mariachi band, travel to an island run entirely by women, and visit a chemist smashing stereo
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A Brief History Of Timekeeping

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It’s time for another leap second! Join SciShow as we celebrate by exploring the long and strange history of timekeeping. Hosted by: Michael Aranda ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow without them
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The Biggest Art Heist in History | COLOSSAL MYSTERIES

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One of the largest art thefts in history happened just 30 years ago: two criminals, disguised as cops, entered a museum in the dead of night and made off with 500 million dollars worth of art. Who could have possibly been behind such a brazen robbery??Ima
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Slavery - Crash Course US History #13

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In which John Green teaches you about America's "peculiar institution," slavery. I wouldn't really call it peculiar. I'd lean more toward horrifying and depressing institution, but nobody asked me. John will talk about what life was like for a slave in th
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How the Natural History Museum is Scanning 80 Million Dead Creatures

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The Natural History Museum in London has set itself the mammoth task of digitising its specimens - all 80 million of them. The museum's collection includes everything from a blue whale skeleton to Martian meteorites, making progress understandably slow. H
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How much of human history is on the bottom of the ocean? - Peter Campbell

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-much-of-human-history-is-on-the-bottom-of-the-ocean-peter-campbell Sunken relics, ghostly shipwrecks, and lost cities aren’t just wonders found in fictional adventures. Beneath the ocean’s surface, there are
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The History of Game Shows: Crash Course Games #25

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Today we're going to talk about game shows! Game shows have a long history going all the way back to the 1920s on the radio and then proliferating across media to the massive pop culture icons they are today. And they're different from most game genres we
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One of the most "dangerous" men in American history - Keenan Norris

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Get to know the story of David Walker, an abolitionist whose antislavery pamphlet made him an enemy of the US government.--In 1830, David Walker sewed a pamphlet into the lining of a coat. The volume was thin enough to be hidden, but its content was far f
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Ford, Carter, and the Economic Malaise: Crash Course US History #42

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You can directly support Crash Course at http://www.subbable.com/crashcourse Subscribe for as little as $0 to keep up with everything we're doing. Free is nice, but if you can afford to pay a little every month, it really helps us to continue producing th
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The Fascinating History of Animation

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Long before Pixar and today's CGI special effects extravaganzas, early animators of the silent era experimented and introduced new techniques into filmmaking. Mark Quigley gives us a tour of the silent animation collection at UCLA's Film & Television Arch
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History vs. Egypts "most powerful" pharaoh - Jessica Tomkins

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Pharaoh Ramesses II presided over a golden age of Egyptian prosperity but was he a model leader or a master of propaganda?--Pharaoh Ramesses II reigned for almost 70 years in the 13th century BCE. He presided over a golden age of Egyptian prosperity, powe
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The dark history of IQ tests - Stefan C. Dombrowski

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Explore the history of IQ tests; how they measure a persons intelligence and the ways they have been used to justify scientifically baseless ideologies. --In 1905, psychologists Alfred Binet and Thodore Simon designed a test for children who were struggli
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The fascinating history of cemeteries - Keith Eggener

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-fascinating-history-of-cemeteries-keith-eggener Spindly trees, rusted gates, crumbling stone, a solitary mourner: these things come to mind when we
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The dark history of the overthrow of Hawaii - Sydney Iaukea

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Get to know the story of Queen Liliuokalani, the last queen of Hawaii, and how she fought the US annexation of the islands. --On January 16th, 1895, two men arrived at Liliuokalanis door, arrested her, and imprisoned her. The Missionary Party had recently
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The biggest mistakes in mapmaking history - Kayla Wolf

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Travel through the history of mapmaking and discover what big mistakes cartographers made about the worlds geography.--For thousands of years, people made both functional maps and what are known as cosmographies, illustrating the earth and its position in
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History vs. Tamerlane the Conqueror - Stephanie Honchell Smith

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Tamerlane was one of historys greatest conquerors but was he a great state builder or a bloodthirsty tyrant? You decide. --He was born in the 1330s in the Chaghatayid Khanate, formerly the Mongol Empire. On the steppe, he rose from a lowly sheep thief to
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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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Dutch Golden Age: Crash Course European History #15

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While the English were falling apart a little, with their civil war and their restoration and their succession problems, the Dutch were getting their act together. They were throwing off the yoke of the Spanish Empire, uniting their provinces, and buildin
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Rethinking Civilization - Crash Course World History 201

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In which John Green returns to teaching World History! This week, we'll be talking about the idea of civilization, some of the traditional hallmarks of so-called civilization, and why some people would choose to live outside the civilization model. It tur
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The dark history of Mount Rushmore - Ned Blackhawk and Jeffrey D. Means

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Uncover the hidden history of the building of Mount Rushmore, and how its creation destroyed sacred Native American land.--Between 1927 and 1941, workers blasted 450,000 tons of rock from a mountainside using chisels, jackhammers, and dynamite. Gradually,
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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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The 5 deadliest volcanic eruptions in human history

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Earth harbors hundreds of active volcanoes. When they erupt, they can change the climate of the entire planet. Indeed, they are one of Mother Nature's deadliest phenomena. Here, we've ranked the deadliest eruptions in history. Read more: http://www.busine
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The History Of The Barometer (and How It Works) - Asaf Bar-Yosef

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-history-of-the-barometer-and-how-it-works-asaf-bar-yosef A barometer is an instrument that measures air pressure, allowing weather forecasters and scientists to better predict extreme weather events. Despite
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A Brief History Of Plural Word...s - John McWhorter

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View full lesson here: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/a-brief-history-of-plural-word-s-john-mcwhorter All it takes is a simple S to make most English words plural. But it hasn't always worked that way (and there are, of course, exceptions). John McWhorter look
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Drought and Famine: Crash Course World History #208

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In which John Green teaches you a little bit about drought, which is a natural weather phenomenon, and famine, which is almost always the result of human activity. Throughout human history, when food shortages strike humanity, there was food around. There
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Can parasites use mind control? | Natural History Museum

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Parasites usually try and stay hidden, but some are clearly attention seekers.Meet the parasites that put on some very colourful displays.Website: http://www.nhm.ac.uk Twitter: http://twitter.com/NHM_London Facebook: http://fb.com/naturalhistorymuseum Ins
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Lego insect manipulator stop motion | Natural History Museum

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Natural History Museum scientists have created a tool made from Lego to hold and manipulate delicate specimens such as tiny insects. The pinned insect manipulator (IMp) allows scientists to easily move the specimen into different positions and rotate it o

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