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The Controversial Origins Of The Encyclopedia - Addison Anderson

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View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-controversial-origins-of-the-encyclopedia-addison-anderson The first encyclopedia contained 70,000 entries and over 20,000,000 words. It was broken into 35 volumes written over the course of 3 decades. It w
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Why is Marie Antoinette so controversial? - Carolyn Harris

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Marie Antoinette became a symbol for the evils of excess but was she a wasteful queen or a convenient scapegoat? You decide.--She was the Queen of France, notorious for living in opulence while peasants starved and became a symbol of everything wrong with
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The most controversial Olympic figure skating jump

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This is an update of a previous Nathan Chen video. Olympic figure skating is a brutal sport, and the most difficult jump, popularized by young phenom Nathan Chen, has become extremely controversial. For many fans, the quadruple jump has come to represent
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Building the world's largest (and most controversial) power plant - Alex Gendler

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Explore the creation of Chinas Three Gorges Dam, and find out how the hydroelectric plant generates its power.--In 2018, a single power plant produced more energy than the worlds largest coal-powered and gas-powered plants combined. Chinas Three Gorges Da
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The Most Controversial Problem in Philosophy

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For decades, the Sleeping Beauty Problem has divided people between two answers. Head to https://brilliant.org/veritasium to start your free 30-day trial, and the first 200 of you will get 20% off an annual premium subscription.Many thanks to Dr. Mike Tit
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COLD HARD SCIENCE. The Controversial Physics Of Curling - Smarter Every Day 111

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Beaver dams without beavers? Artificial logjams are a popular but controversial restoration tool

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Imitating busy rodents a cheap way to repair damaged rivers, researchers say Read more - https://scim.ag/2LvhCQx CREDITS ------------------------- editor/animator/narrator Chris Burns supervising producers Sarah Crespi Nguyên Khôi Nguyên script Ben Goldfa
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Fracking Explained: Opportunity Or Danger

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Fracking explained in five minutes. Fracking is a controversial topic. On the one side the gas drilling companies, on the other citizen opposed to this drilling method. Politicians are also divided on the matter. We try to take a neutral look on fracking.
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Eric Laithwaite 1974 RI Christmas Lectures, Lecture 4 "The Jabberwock"

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Professor Eric Laithwaite presents his second televised series of CHRISTMAS LECTURES exploring the world of engineering.A sequel to his 1966 series, 'The Engineer in Wonderland', Laithwaite was the first person to present two series of Lectures on nationa
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Movie Explosions I Uncle Grandpa I Cartoon Network

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When Uncle Grandpa and Pizza Steve cause a ruckus at the movies, Mr. Gus is forced to play the hero in order to save the day. CN GAMES: http://bit.ly/CNGames SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/109Y6wq WATCH MORE: http://bit.ly/CNUncleGrandpa About Uncle Grandpa: Un
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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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Inside The Minds Of Animals - Bryan B Rasmussen

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/inside-the-minds-of-animals-bryan-b-rasmussen Do animals think? It’s a question that has intrigued scientists for thousands of years, inspiring them to come up with different methods and criteria to measure the
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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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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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What You Might Not Know About The Declaration Of Independence - Kenneth C. Davis

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/what-you-might-not-know-about-the-declaration-of-independence-kenneth-c-davis In June 1776, a little over a year after the start of the American Revolutionary War, the US Continental Congress huddled together in
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What is a P-Value and Why Does it Matter?

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Science's most important (and controversial) number has its origins in a British experiment involving milk and tea. NOVA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NOVAonline NOVA on Twitter: @novapbs NOVA on Instagram: @novapbs PRODUCTION CREDITS Digital Prod
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Who built Great Zimbabwe? And why? - Breeanna Elliott

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/who-built-great-zimbabwe-and-why-breeanna-elliott Stretched across a tree-peppered expanse in Southern Africa lies the ruins of Great Zimbabwe, a medieval stone city of astounding wealth. Located in the present-
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The secrets of Mozart’s “Magic Flute” - Joshua Borths

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-secrets-of-mozart-s-magic-flute-joshua-borths Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s “Die Zauberflöte” (“The Magic Flute”) is widely regarded as one of the most influential operas in history. And while it may seem like a
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The Solar System -- Our Home In Space

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An Infographic trip through the wonders of the solar system. The solar system - well known from countless documentaries. 3D animation on black background. This infographic videos tries something different. Animated infographics and a focus on minimalistic
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You've Heard of a Murder of Crows. How About a Crow Funeral? | Deep Look

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Join Deep Look on Patreon NOW! https://www.patreon.com/deeplook They may be dressed in black, but crow funerals aren't the solemn events that we hold for our dead. These birds cause a ruckus around their fallen friend. Are they just scared, or is there so
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Terrorism, War, and Bush 43: Crash Course US History #46

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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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German Scientists Just Tested NASA’s EM Drive… Does It Work Now?

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Further testing of the EM Drive provides the latest update on the controversial device, but what does this change the future of space travel? *Disclaimer: The researchers of this study want to stress that these are preliminary results and have yet to be c
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Why the Lincoln Memorial was almost never built

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Today, it's iconic. But for a long time, the Lincoln Memorial was incredibly controversial. Vox's Phil Edwards looked into the full story. Read more here: http://www.vox.com/2016/10/3/13124866/lincoln-memorial-joe-cannon Subscribe to our channel! http://g
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PTSD and Alien Abduction - Slaughterhouse-Five Part 2: Crash Course Literature 213

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Interest Groups: Crash Course Government And Politics #42

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Today, Craig is going to talk about something you fans out there have been demanding for months - money in politics. Specifically, we're going to talk about special interest groups and their role in the U.S. political system. Special interest groups are g
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The Oxford Comma's Unlikely Origin

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Oxford commas are the world's most controversial punctuation mark — but where did they come from? Vox's Phil Edwards explored the history... Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO The Oxford comma is a grammar geek's obsession, and it turns out to
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The Tasty Tale of Ben & Jerrys, As Told By Jerry

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Ben & Jerrys co-founder Jerry Greenfield helped grow a tiny neighborhood ice cream shop into a global megabrand, diving head-first into many controversial issues along the way.#QuicktakePortrait #Leadership #FunkyMonkey--------Like this video? Subscribe:
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How The Stock Exchange Works (For Dummies)

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Why are there stocks at all? Everyday in the news we hear about the stock exchange, stocks and money moving around the globe. Still, a lot of people don't have an idea why we have stock markets at all, because the topic is usually very dry. We made a shor
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Presidential Powers 2: Crash Course Government And Politics

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This week Craig continues our conversation on presidential powers by looking at those NOT found in the Constitution - implied or inherent powers. We’ll talk about how the president uses his or her power to negotiate executive agreements, recommend legisla
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How Evolution Works

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The mechanisms of evolution explained in one video. The theory of evolution explains how the enormous variety of life could come into existence. How it is possible for primitive life forms to spawn the millions of different creatures, that exist today. Un
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Three Ways To Destroy The Universe

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How will the Universe die? Everybody dies. The universe too? Well, probably. What are the current theories about the end of everything? And how creepy exactly are these theories? (Spoiler: very creepy). But there might be hope... Follow us on Twitter: htt
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Reader, it's Jane Eyre - Crash Course Literature 207

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Market Economy: Crash Course Government And Politics #46

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Today, we’re going to take a look at how the government plays a role in the economy. Specifically, the way the government creates and maintains our market economic system. Now sure, the government’s role in the economy can be controversial, some may even
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Eric Laithwaite 1974 RI Christmas Lectures, Lecture 2: "Tweedledum and Tweedledee"

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Professor Eric Laithwaite presents his second televised series of CHRISTMAS LECTURES exploring the world of engineering.A sequel to his 1966 series, 'The Engineer in Wonderland', Laithwaite was the first person to present two series of Lectures on nationa
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Bureaucracy Basics: Crash Course Government And Politics #15

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This week Craig Benzine discuses bureaucracies. Bureaucracies tend to be associated with unintelligible rules and time-wasting procedures, but they play an important, though controversial, role in governing. From the FDA to the EPA, these agencies were es
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The Gulf Stream & Climate Change

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Learn about the role of the sea in global warming. The global conveyer belt is part of the large-scale ocean circulation that is driven by differences in the density of the waters. It plays a key role in keeping the climate at balance and Europe warm. Glo
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Government Regulation: Crash Course Government And Politics #47

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Today, we’re going to wrap up our discussion of economic policy by looking at government regulation. We're going to talk about the government's goals for the U.S. economy and the policies it employs to achieve those goals. Ever since the New Deal, we've s
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The Unexpected Origins of Swedish Meatballs, Brunch and Tempura

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Were here to stir the pot with this reel about the origins of some of your favorite foods. And we start with a controversial question: Are Swedish meatballs really Swedish? Oh yeah, we go there. Next, we dive into the shady backstory behind fondue and the
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Eric Laithwaite 1974 RI Christmas Lectures, Lecture 1: "Looking Glass House"

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Professor Eric Laithwaite presents his second televised series of CHRISTMAS LECTURES exploring the world of engineering.A sequel to his 1966 series, 'The Engineer in Wonderland', Laithwaite was the first person to present two series of Lectures on nationa
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Consecutive Coin Flips - Numberphile

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Thanks http://www.audible.com/numberphile (recommendations below) This video features Dr James Grime. More on coin flips: https://youtu.be/AYnJv68T3MM See the prime number video referenced at: https://youtu.be/YVvfY_lFUZ8 NUMBERPHILE Website: http://www.n
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Affirmative Action: Crash Course Government And Politics #32

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So we've been talking about civil rights for the last few episodes now, and we're finally going to wrap this discussion up with the rather controversial topic of affirmative action. We'll explain what exactly affirmative action is, who it is for, and why
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How Close Are We to Completely Mapping the Ocean?

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We’ve mapped other planets to more detail than we have our own oceans. How close are we to a complete ocean map? “The Swim” Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGg-1xQbd5M&list=PL6uC-XGZC7X7iQ31AN0hszm5a3RCosk00 Read More: The Nippon Foundation-GEB
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History vs. Che Guevara - 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-che-guevara-alex-gendler His face is recognized all over the world – the young medical student who became a revolutionary icon. But was Che G
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How to Make the PERFECT Cup of Tea (and who was EARL GREY, anyway?)

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From tea bags to loose leaf, not all tea is created equal. We teamed up with Harney & Sons to reveal the secrets to making the most flavorful brew — from kettle to cup. We even wade into controversial territory (milk before or after? sugar, too?!). PLUS w
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"The Time Has Come the Walrus Said" Eric Laithwaite 1974 RI Christmas Lectures, Lecture 5

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Professor Eric Laithwaite presents his second televised series of CHRISTMAS LECTURES exploring the world of engineering.A sequel to his 1966 series, 'The Engineer in Wonderland', Laithwaite was the first person to present two series of Lectures on nationa
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Eric Laithwaite 1974 RI Christmas Lectures, Lecture 3 "Jam Yesterday, Jam Tomorrow"

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Professor Eric Laithwaite presents his second televised series of CHRISTMAS LECTURES exploring the world of engineering.A sequel to his 1966 series, 'The Engineer in Wonderland', Laithwaite was the first person to present two series of Lectures on nationa
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Neil deGrasse Tyson gets to the bottom of GMOs

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There is a lot of information and misinformation about the presence of GMOs in our food chain. In this segment of StarTalk radio Neil deGrasse Tyson speaks to documentary filmmaker Scott Hamilton Kennedy ("Food Evolution") and plant geneticist Pamela Rona
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Freedom Of Speech: Crash Course Government And Politics #25

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Today, FINALLY, Craig is going to talk about Free Speech! Now, free speech is so important because it not only allows you to critique the government, but it also protects you from the government. But it's essential to remember that not ALL speech is prote
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How figure skating scoring rewards risk over artistry

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The new figure skating scoring system is complicated and controversial. Here's how it works. Learn why the triple axel is such a big deal: http://bit.ly/2oGrA7N Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO At the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympics, Mirai
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Why Coconut Oil Is So Expensive | So Expensive

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Coconuts produce some of the most expensive cooking oil, selling for up to 12 times the price of canola oil in the United States. But the health benefits coconut oil devotees swear by are hotly contested, and the American Heart Association even recommende
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Thomas Jefferson&His Democracy: Crash Course US History #10

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In which John Green teaches you about founding father and third president of the United States, Thomas Jefferson. Jefferson is a somewhat controversial figure in American history, largely because he, like pretty much all humans, was a big bundle of contra
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People are going to be angry about pylons.

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Britain's power grid is turning inside-out, which means pylons are about to become a lot more controversial in Britain. At the National Grid Training Centre, I climbed one. The "Great Grid Upgrade": https://www.nationalgrid.com/the-great-grid-upgradeNatio
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Monetary And Fiscal Policy: Crash Course Government And Politics #48

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Today, Craig is going to dive into the controversy of monetary and fiscal policy. Monetary and fiscal policy are ways the government, and most notably the Federal Reserve, influences the economy - for better or for worse. So we’re going to start by lookin
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"It's My Own Invention" Eric Laithwaite 1974 RI Christmas Lectures, Lecture 6

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Professor Eric Laithwaite presents his second televised series of CHRISTMAS LECTURES exploring the world of engineering.A sequel to his 1966 series, 'The Engineer in Wonderland', Laithwaite was the first person to present two series of Lectures on nationa
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The History And Future Of Everything -- Time

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How much time do you have left? Time makes sense in small pieces. But when you look at huge stretches of time, it's almost impossible to wrap your head around things. So we teamed up with the awesome blog "Wait but Why" and made this video to help you put
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Foreign Policy: Crash Course Government And Politics #50

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Today Craig finishes up our series on U.S. Government and Politics by talking about both the least and most important aspect of government: foreign policy. Foreign policy is important because it has the potential to affect the largest number of people, bu
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The Beginning Of Everything -- The Big Bang

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How did everything get started? Has the universe a beginning or was it here since forever? Well, evidence suggests that there was indeed a starting point to this universe we are part of right now. But how can this be? How can something come from nothing?
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The Last Light Before Eternal Darkness – White Dwarfs & Black Dwarfs

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Everything will end. Even the universe. But in a future so far away that it defies description, there will still be light and therefore a chance for life. It will be around White Dwarfs, the corpses of stars. But even they will fade one day.. Check out Ep
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Labor Markets And Minimum Wage: Crash Course Economics #28

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How much should you get paid for your job? Well, that depends on a lot of factors. Your skill set, the demand for the skills you have, and what other people are getting paid around you all factor in. In a lot of ways, labor markets work on supply and dema
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Pastry Chef Attempts to Make Gourmet Doritos | Gourmet Makes | Bon Apptit

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Nacho cheese exists in two states: the melted cheese state and the powdered cheese state*. When it comes to the powdered cheese state, all pale in comparison to Nacho Cheese Doritos, continually perfected by science and consistently beloved by the masses
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How To Clone A Mammoth: The Science Of De-Extinction - With Beth Shapiro

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Could we bring back mammoths? Should we bring back mammoths? Beth Shapiro explains the science of de-extinction and Jurassic Park, and asks if it’s a good idea at all. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Could extinct species,
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Information, Evolution, And Intelligent Design - With Daniel Dennett

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Daniel Dennett explores the first steps towards a unified theory of information, through common threads in the convergence of evolution, learning, and engineering. Subscribe for regular science talks: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The concept of information i
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The golf ball that made golfers too good

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Golf's distance debate, explained. Become a Video Lab member! http://bit.ly/video-lab These days, pro golfers are hitting the ball far. Really far. And it's creating a problem: because modern golfers can reach the hole with fewer shots than before, older
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Micro ASMR: Soap Bubbles | Macro Video of Iridescent Soap Bubbles

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ASMR sound with soap bubbles. An intense close up look at iridescent soap bubbes in vivid detail. Like us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/stereokroma See more at: http://tv.stereokroma.com Take a closer look at soap bubbles, did you ever notice how
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How the Two-Hour Marathon Limit Was Broken | WIRED

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On Saturday, October 12, 2019, Eliud Kipchoge became the first person ever to run a marathon in under two hours, a staggering achievement in athletics and human performance. Dr. Michael Joyner, an exercise physiologist at the Mayo Clinic, first predicted
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Marie Tharp: Uncovering the Secrets of the Ocean Floor - with Helen Czerski

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Continental drift is common knowledge now, but when the idea was first proposed it was revolutionary. Helen Czerski tells the story of how the maps of one of history’s finest cartographers shifted our view of the planet. Subscribe for new science videos e
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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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Where US Politics Came From: Crash Course US History #9

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In which John Green teaches you where American politicians come from. In the beginning, soon after the US constitution was adopted, politics were pretty non-existent. George Washington was elected president with no opposition, everything was new and excit
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Monsanto: The Company that Owns the World’s Food Supply

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Support us on Patreon to vote on which company we do next: https://www.patreon.com/business_casual Join us at our subreddit and on social media: Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/businesscasual Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/business.casual.yt Twitter: htt
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Recreating Dinosaurs; Photographing Wildlife; Up Close With Lions | 60 Minutes Full Episodes

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From 2009, Lesley Stahls report on Jack Horner, the inspiration for Jurassic Parks Alan Grant and one of the most prominent and controversial paleontologists in the country. From 2018, renowned wildlife photographer Thomas Mangelsen shows Anderson Cooper
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I Rented A Helicopter To Settle A Physics Debate

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The story of a controversial physics question on the qualifying exam for the 2014 US Physics Olympiad team. How does a uniform cable beneath a helicopter hang? Visit https://SimpliSafe.com/veritasium to learn more and to get at least 30% off your SimpliSa
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What Does It Take to Be a Planet and Why Pluto Does Not Belong?

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As of 2006, there are three criteria a celestial body has to meet to be considered a planet. Pluto meets two of them. So what was the real reason Pluto got demoted? And will the planet ever get redemption? Pluto Could Be Made A Planet Again, Along With 10
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History vs. Henry VIII - Mark Robinson and 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-henry-viii-mark-robinson-and-alex-gendler He was a powerful king whose break with the church of Rome would forever change the course of Engli
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The truth about electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) - Helen M. Farrell

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Sign up for our newsletter and never miss an animation: http://bit.ly/TEDEdNewsletter View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-truth-about-electroconvulsive-therapy-ect-helen-m-farrell In 1982, a young nurse was suffering from severe, unrelenting
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Why Are Stem Cells So Important?

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Stem cell research is still very controversial, so why do we want to use stem cells in the first place? Why are they so useful, and what can they do? Read More: Researchers Grow Tiny Beating Human Hearts From Stem Cells http://www.popsci.com/researchers-g
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What is Evolution?

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Support Stated Clearly on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/statedclearly Evolution is often considered a complex and controversial topic but it's actually a very simple concept to understand. Watch this short animation to see how evolution works. Share it
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Pluto Could Be Made A Planet Again, Along With 102 Other Celestial Bodies

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This proposed new definition of "planets" would bring back Pluto, but would also reclassify over a hundred other celestial bodies -- including our moon! Do You Know What Color Pluto Really Is? - https://youtu.be/8beVI8wdkZg Sign Up For The Seeker Newslett
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What Is A Species?

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New species of lifeforms are being discovered and described on our planet every single day -- but, when we talk about a species, what are we really referring to? Turns out, the answer is... complicated. This video is by no means comprehensive. Species con
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How To Win A Nobel Prize

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Everyone knows that winning the Nobel Prize is a big deal, but why do we even have a Nobel Prize? And why does it matter? Inside The World's Largest Particle Accelerator - https://youtu.be/328pw5Taeg0 Sign Up For The Seeker Newsletter Here - http://bit.ly
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Board Games: Crash Course Games #14

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Today, we’re going to talk about board games, but instead of trying to trace their histories, which we’ve already covered a bit of in ep2 on ancient games, we’re going to look really closely at just two board games - Monopoly and The Settlers of Catan. Th
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How The 'Impossible Drive' Could Break Newton's Third Law

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A device called the EM Drive appears to have the ability to break the Third Law of Physics. But does it even work? What Will Rockets Look Like In The Future? - https://youtu.be/fSm3LoZyjjI Sign Up For The Seeker Newsletter Here - http://bit.ly/1UO1PxI Rea
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The Four Color Theorem | Coloring a Planar Graph

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Train your problem solving skills today with SkillShare: https://skl.sh/upandatom3 Check out the video we did over on Willie's Channel! https://youtu.be/jwQlULjESTs Subscribe to Willie's Channel KhAnubis! https://www.youtube.com/user/tobirates The Four Co
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Repairing Hearts, Brains & Eyes: A Stem Cell Update

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A lot has happened in stem cell research in the last few years. They can treat blindness & heart failure, but are they still controversial? Will This New Stem Cell Treatment End The Controversy? - https://youtu.be/QEUye6WI_o4 Sign Up For The Seeker Newsle
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Watch These Frustrated Squirrels Go Nuts! | Deep Look

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Humans aren’t the only creatures that get frustrated. Squirrels do too. One researcher wants to know, could there be an evolutionary benefit to losing your cool? SUBSCRIBE to Deep Look! http://goo.gl/8NwXqt DEEP LOOK is a ultra-HD (4K) short video series
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Did Dark Energy Just Disappear? | Space Time | PBS Digital Studios

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Did all of dark energy just vanish? A team of scientists have just analyzed new data and claim that we need to completely rethink its existence. This episode is supported by The Great Courses Plus. Go to http://ow.ly/EMoC304OIsh to start your free one mon
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How To Think About Imaginary Numbers

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Sign up to brilliant.org with this link to receive a 20% discount! https://brilliant.org/upandatom/ For more info on imaginary numbers read these articles! https://betterexplained.com/articles/a-visual-intuitive-guide-to-imaginary-numbers/ http://acko.net
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How is a Black Hole similar to the Big Bang ? | Earth Lab

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Black holes inspired Stephen Hawking's most controversial idea: if we can understand how time comes to an end in black holes, that might help us understand how time began in the big bang. Subscribe to Earth Lab for more science videos: http://bit.ly/Subsc
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Could Everything We Know About String Theory Be Wrong?

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It’s been 50 years since string theory was first proposed, but now some new research could call it all into question. WTF is Quantum Retrocausality? (ft. Physics Girl) - https://youtu.be/5hYBeFNSv2o Read More: String Theory May Create Far Fewer Universes
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LOONEY TUNES (Looney Toons): All This and Rabbit Stew (Bugs Bunny) (1941) (Remastered HD)

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All This and Rabbit Stew is a one-reel animated cartoon short subject in the Merrie Melodies series, produced in Technicolor and released to theatres on September 20, 1941 by Warner Bros. and Vitaphone. It was produced by Leon Schlesinger and directed by
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Romance and revolution: the poetry of Pablo Neruda - Ilan Stavans

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Get to know Pablo Neruda, one of the most celebrated poets of the 20th century and winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature.--A romantic and a revolutionary, Pablo Neruda was one of the most celebrated poets of the 20th century, but also one of the most ac
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Why Can't We Experiment On Human Embryonic Stem Cells?

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Human embryonic stem cell research is incredibly controversial, and the current law says we can only study them for 14 days. Why is this? Will This New Stem Cell Treatment End The Controversy? ►►►► http://bit.ly/1tC1DWO Sign Up For The Seeker Newsletter H
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Where Does Space Actually Start?

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Where does the atmosphere end and space begin? The answer's not so simple. This Is Not What Space Looks Like - https://youtu.be/N5rZ9E72zbI Sign Up For The Seeker Newsletter Here - http://bit.ly/1UO1PxI Special thanks to Squarespace for supporting Seeker.
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Is A PB&J Worse Than A Cheeseburger?

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The peanut butter and jelly sandwich is a classic school-day lunch, but how healthy is it for you? Get 15% off http://www.domain.com's domain names and web hosting when you use coupon code DNEWS at checkout! Does It Cost More To Eat Healthy ►►►► http://dn
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Is Fluoride in Drinking Water Safe?

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Subscribe! http://bit.ly/ACSReactions It’s in our tap water, toothpaste and even in tea. Fluoride has helped reduce cavities in children for decades. Still, more than 70 years after Grand Rapids, Michigan, became the first city to fluoridate its drinking
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Scientists Want to Transplant a Human Head, Here's Why That's a Bad Idea

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A group of scientists are planning to perform a human head transplant at the end of 2017. But is their plan scientifically feasible? What Actually Happens To Your Body When You Donate Your Organs? - https://youtu.be/W_lEJsNcnWA Sign Up For The Seeker News
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Does Acupuncture Even Work?

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Many people rave about the benefits of acupuncture but does it actually cure anything? What if it's just the placebo effect at work? What Is Homeopathy And Is It Real Science? - http://bit.ly/2betS7c Sign Up For The Seeker Newsletter Here - http://bit.ly/
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Why is this black square famous? - Allison Leigh

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Discover the symbolism of Kazimir Malevichs Black Square, and how it pushed the boundaries of what art is and what it can be.--In 1915, an exhibition of radical artworks opened in Russia. Many pieces pushed the boundaries of form and style, but one was pa
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What Are Those ‘Talking’ Apes Really Saying? | NPR's SKUNK BEAR

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What can we learn from the controversial history of ape language research? ↓↓ Links & Info ↓↓ SUBMIT A QUESTION HERE: http://www.npr.org/skunkbear SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/2dH6fpR TUMBLR: http://skunkbear.tumblr.com/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/NPRskunkb
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The boxing film that was banned around the world

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In 1910, boxing heavyweight champion Jack Johnson defeated Jim Jeffries in the "Battle of the Century," and the nation erupted.Subscribe to Vox and turn on notifications () so you don't miss any videos: http://goo.gl/0bsAjOOn December 26, 1908, American b
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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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Engineers Made Fake DNA To Fix Genetic Disorders

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Can you alter DNA to cure blood diseases like thalassemia? Engineers look into peptide nucleic acid molecules to explore the possibilities! Animal Planet GO – http://smart.link/57ae190980d80 What is CRISPR & How Could It Edit Your DNA? - https://youtu.be/
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How Will Self-Driving Cars Make Moral Decisions?

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Sign up to brilliant.org with this link to receive a 20% discount! https://brilliant.org/upandatom/ Check out the video we did over on Lê’s channel! Human level AI by 2025? https://youtu.be/5AfCWxjOKEs Subscribe to Lê’s channel Science4All! https://www.yo
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Why Are Most Galaxies Spiral-Shaped?

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The structure of spiral galaxies is more complex than we thought. Here's how the laws of physics contribute to the shaping of galaxies. Everything We Know About The Andromeda Galaxy - http://bit.ly/2blkOkG Sign Up For The Seeker Newsletter Here - http://b
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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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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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Catching Criminals Using Their Relative's DNA

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Your genetic code is probably already in a database, without you ever giving a sample or permission. This video is sponsored by Brilliant. The first 200 people to sign up via https://brilliant.org/veritasium get 20% off a yearly subscription. A huge thank
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Why Do We Have Fingernails And Not Claws? #AskDNews

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Nails evolved from claws roughly 50 million years ago. Why did this happen and what purpose do nails serve? Why Do Fingernails Grow Faster Than Toenails? ►►►►http://bit.ly/1MQiFVb Sign Up For The TestTube Newsletter Here ►►►► http://bit.ly/1myXbFG Read Mo
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What Exactly Is Fracking, And Is It Really That Bad?

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Fracking, the controversial method of extracting natural gas from deep beneath the ground, is gaining popularity. But is it safe? Subscribe to Seeker! http://bit.ly/subscribeseeker Watch more Elements! http://bit.ly/ElementsPlaylist Visit our shop at http
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How Does The Internet Work? An Epic Quest...

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Sign up to brilliant.org with this link to receive a 20% discount! https://brilliant.org/upandatom/ Check out Sophie (in the U.K)'s channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Qj80avWItNRjkZ41rzHyw This video follows my epic journey to understand the TRUT
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The Photoelectric Effect: Light As A Particle

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A simple, easy-to-understand explanation of the experiment that proved the particle nature of light and won Einstein a nobel prize. The Photoelectric Effect. Hi! I'm Jade. I make fun physics videos that will make you smarter while making you smile :) ***S
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How to Make a Root Beer Float from Scratch | HTME: Remix

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In a new remixed video, we revisit one of my favorite projects of making a root beer float from scratch. In it, I had to forage my own sassafras roots and wintergreen, tap a tree for maple syrup, brew my own root beer, and milk a goat to make the ice crea
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Is WiFi Safe?

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You've probably heard that wireless internet (WiFi) is dangerous. But is it true? Lauren breaks it down. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.com: http://computer.howstuffworks.com/wireless-network1.htm Share on Facebook: Share on Twitter: Subscribe: http://goo.gl
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Milk. White Poison or Healthy Drink?

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Curiosity Stream gives you access to big budget documentaries from people like David Attenborough and Stephen Hawking. Nebula is all about independent creators taking control and trying new stuff. You get the best of both worlds for $ 2.99 per month or on
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We May Have Been Wrong About the Origin of Life

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Life crawled out of the oceans onto land, right? New research suggests that this popular theory could be wrong. Subscribe to Seeker! http://bit.ly/subscribeseeker Watch more Elements! http://bit.ly/ElementsPlaylist Visit our shop at http://shop.seeker.com
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Why Can't Teens Wake Up Early For School?

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We all know the stereotypes. If you’re up early, you’re a go-getter. If you sleep in, you’re lazy. But how much control do you REALLY have over when you go to bed and when you wake up? And why are teens notorious for sleeping in? SUBSCRI
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Can Genetically Engineered Mosquitoes Help Fight Disease?

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Host Myles Bess dives into the science and policy surrounding the use of genetically engineered mosquitoes to combat mosquito-borne diseases like Zika, Dengue Fever and chikungunya. SUBSCRIBE to Above the Noise: [https://www.youtube.com/abovethenoise?sub_
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Did Dinosaurs Ever Live Alongside Humans?

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You may have been told online or at special interest museums that dinosaurs once lived alongside humans, or maybe even still live today. Here we look closely at this claim, and discover what science can tell us. This animation was based partially on two w
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How did consciousness evolve? - with Nicholas Humphrey

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Find out how consciousness is generated in the human brain - and discover the evidence suggesting some animals are also sentient.Read Nicholas's book 'Sentience: The Invention of Consciousness' here: https://geni.us/eCGsWatch the Q&A here: https://www.you
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Should We Contact Uncontacted Peoples?

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A big thank-you to our supporters on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/MinuteEarth : - Today I Found Out - Maarten Bremer - Jeff Straathof - Mark Roth - Tony Fadell - Muhammad Shifaz - 靛蓝字幕组 - Maletendo Bezenga - Kapero - Zarko Obrenovic - Duhilio Patiño -
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Big Bear Bald Eagle Live Nest - Cam 1

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This live feed is owned and operated by Friends of Big Bear Valley, a 501c3 nonprofit organization. Any public use of the live video, including screen captures, requires prior approval and credit to the organization: https://friendsofbigbearvalley.org/ .
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The Internet Is Running Out of Water

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Data centers are running out of water to cool their servers with. And they keep asking for more. Support me through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thehatedone - or donate anonymously: Monero: 84DYxU8rPzQ88SxQqBF6VBNfPU9c5sjDXfTC1wXkgzWJfVMQ9zjAULL6rd11A
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Is Your Fleece Jacket Polluting The Oceans?

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Plastic pollution has been a problem for decades. But new research shines the spotlight on a new plastic pollution menace -- microfibers. SUBSCRIBE to Above the Noise:[https://www.youtube.com/abovethenoise?sub_confirmation=1] ABOVE THE NOISE is a show fro
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The Great Acceleration

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Thanks to the University of Minnesota for sponsoring this video! http://twin-cities.umn.edu/Were in the middle of a rapid, unprecedented, and world-changing increase in the intensity and scale of human activity on this planet.Thanks also to our Patreon pa
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Nuclear Energy Explained: How Does It Work? 1/3

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Nuclear Energy Explained: How does it work? Nuclear Energy is a controversial subject. The pro- and anti-nuclear lobbies fight furiously, and it's difficult to decide who is right. So we're trying to clear up the issue - in this video we discuss how we go
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