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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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How does the Nobel Peace Prize work? - Adeline Cuvelier and Toril Rokseth

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-does-the-nobel-peace-prize-work-adeline-cuvelier-and-toril-rokseth Among the top prestigious awards in the world, the Nobel Peace Prize has honored some of the most celebrated and revered international figur
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2014 Nobel Prize In Chemistry - Periodic Table Of Videos

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The 2014 Nobel Prize in Chemistry is awarded to Eric Betzig, Stefan Hell and William Moerner. More chem Nobel Prizes: http://bit.ly/periodicnobel The 2014 Physics Nobel Prize: http://youtu.be/_DjHR4PWYOs Hair in microscope: http://youtu.be/cQU2IAsQak8 DNA
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Setting Off Precision Mining Explosives

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Miners at Greens Creek must chip away at the mountain side 12 feet at a time using hundreds of pounds of explosives. A dangerous mixture of fertilizer and diesel are pumped into carefully placed holes. If they succeed, silver ore will be collected. ALASKA
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2015 Nobel Prize In Medicine - Periodic Table Of Videos

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The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2015 goes to William Campbell & Satoshi Ōmura "for their discoveries concerning a novel therapy against infections caused by roundworm parasites" and Youyou Tu "for her discoveries concerning a novel therapy again
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Cellulose: From Trees to Explosives

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Cellulose is everywhere. In fact, it is the most abundant organic molecule on the Earth! Its in (but not limited to) our food, clothing, and plastics, and the cellulose compound nitrocellulose is used in explosives but also in things like x-rays, early si
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The Science Nobel Prizes Explained in 3 Minutes

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Science that’s worthy of a Nobel Prize is bound to be complicated. Here’s everything you need to know about this year’s winners. How To Win A Nobel Prize - https://youtu.be/4a1_3aW-VD8 Read More: The Nobel Prize in Physics 2018 https://www.nobelprize.org/
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The 2021 Nobel Prize in Chemistry - Periodic Table of Videos

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Benjamin List and David W.C. MacMillan win the 2021 Nobel Prize in Chemistry "for the development of asymmetric organocatalysis".More links and info in full description Discussed by Martyn Poliakoff, Pete Licence and Liam Ball at the University of Notting
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Chemistry Nobel Prize 2013 - Periodic Table Of Videos

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More Nobel Prize videos from us: http://bit.ly/periodicnobel The 2013 Nobel Prize in Chemistry is shared by Martin Karplus, Michael Levitt and Arieh Warshel for their work in the field of computational chemistry. Professor Martyn Poliakoff discusses. More
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Quantum Dots (Nobel Prize 2023) - Periodic Table of Videos

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The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2023 is awarded to Moungi Bawendi, Louis Brus and Alexei Ekimov for the discovery and synthesis of quantum dots". More links and info in full description This video features chemist Martyn Poliakoff and physicist Philip Moriar
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Click Chemistry (Nobel Prize 2022) - Periodic Table of Videos

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The 2022 Nobel Prize in Chemistry is awarded to three scientists for pioneering "Click Chemistry".More links and info in full description Featuring Martyn Poliakoff, Miriam O'Duill and Christopher Merrett.Details of Christopher's experiment here: http://p
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Raman's Nobel Prize (and Walking Stick) - Periodic Table Of Videos

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The Professor shares some treasures from the life of great scientist and 1930 Nobel Prize winner, CV Raman. More treasures coming your way - subscribe here: http://bit.ly/Objectivity (Brady's new channel) India Playlist: http://bit.ly/India_Videos About R
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The 2019 Nobel Prize in Chemistry - Lithium Ion Batteries

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The 2019 Nobel Prize in Chemistry is awarded for work on Lithium Ion Batteries by Akira Yoshino, M. Stanley Whittingham, and John B. Goodenough.More links and info in full description See our Chemistry Nobel Prize Playlist: http://bit.ly/periodicnobelLith
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DNA Spell Checker (2015 Nobel Prize In Chemistry) - Periodic Table Of Videos

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The 2015 Nobel Prize in Chemistry is awarded "for mechanistic studies of DNA repair". The recipients are Paul L. Modrich, Tomas Lindahl and Aziz Sancar. Discussed by Professor Sir Martyn Poliakoff. More chemistry Nobel Prize videos: http://bit.ly/periodic
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The 2015 Nobel Prizes!

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Over the past few weeks, the Nobel committees have been announcing the 2015 laureates. This year’s winners in the physics and chemistry categories made discoveries about the tiny neutrinos flying through all of us, and the ways our bodies repair DNA. Host
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The 2018 Nobel Prize in Chemistry - Periodic Table of Videos

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The prize is awarded to Frances Arnold, George Smith, and Gregory Winter. More Nobel videos: http://bit.ly/periodicnobel More links and info in full description ↓↓↓ This video features Martyn Poliakoff, Francesca Paradisi , and Nicholas Mitchell - all fro
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The Nobel Prize in Chemistry: Molecular Machines, Explained

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The 2016 Nobel Prize in Chemistry goes to Jean-Pierre Sauvage, Sir Fraser Stoddart, and Ben Feringa. Read all about it: http://cen.acs.org/articles/94/web/2016/10/Molecular-machines-garner-2016-Nobel-Prize-in-Chemistry.html ↓↓More links and references bel
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The 2017 Nobel Prizes: Biological Clocks and Microscopy

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Last week, the recipients of the 2017 Nobel Prizes were announced. We take a closer look at the winners of the Physiology and Chemistry Awards, whose breakthroughs change the way we study sleep, and allow us to look at microscopic biological systems in a
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Explosives Legend - Periodic Table Of Videos

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The Professor oversees the installation of a "blue plaque" for the late great Colonel BD Shaw. See out-takes from this video (and why Brady gets angry at truck drivers) at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LN7BLUWBuBI More chemistry at http://www.periodicvi
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The artist who won a Nobel Prize... in medicine - Melanie E. Peffer

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Explore how a scientist and artist discovered how our brains transmit signals throughout the body, and laid the foundation for modern neuroscience.--In the 1860s, scientists believed they were on the verge of uncovering the brains biggest secret: how the
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How the rubber glove was invented | Moments of Vision 4 - Jessica Oreck

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-the-rubber-glove-was-invented-moments-of-vision-4-jessica-oreck It’s hard to imagine a modern hospital being able to function without rubber gloves — but they weren’t actually invented until 1890. In the fou
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Always home run bat feat: explosives. Made with my new Tormach 24r

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I made a baseball bat that (pretty much) always hits home runs. It uses explosive charges to put an enormous amount of power into your swing. In this video I show how I designed it and all the unexpected trials and tribulations of getting something like t
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How the Band-Aid was invented | Moments of Vision 3 - Jessica Oreck

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-the-band-aid-was-invented-moments-of-vision-3-jessica-oreck It is estimated that Johnson & Johnson have made an astounding 100 billion Band-Aids since they were invented in 1920. But where did the idea come
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Vhils Uses Explosives, Chemicals and Power Tools to Create Fine Art | HypeArt Impressions

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Alexandre Farto, aka VHILS, is renowned for his monumental relief portraits in locations across the globe. Since the early 2000s, the Portuguese artist has spearheaded countless projects spanning graffiti, street art, site-specific works, installations, a
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How Physicists Proved The Universe Isn't Locally Real - Nobel Prize in Physics 2022 EXPLAINED

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Alain Aspect, John Clauser and Anton Zeilinger conducted ground breaking experiments using entangled quantum states, where two particles behave like a single unit even when they are separated. Their results have cleared the way for new technology based up
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Is Math Discovered Or Invented? - Jeff Dekofsky

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/is-math-discovered-or-invented-jeff-dekofsky Would mathematics exist if people didn't? Did we create mathematical concepts to help us understand...
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The Glass Armonica Invented by Ben Franklin

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Dennis James describes the origin and playing of the glass armonica, invented by Benjamin Franklin, prior to a performance in the Spanish Courtyard of Caramoor in Katonah, New York on July 1, 2011.
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Who Invented Wheelchairs? | COLOSSAL QUESTIONS

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We all know that wheelchairs help many people get around, but have you ever stopped and wondered who actually invented them??Images used under license from Shutterstock.comWelcome to Colossal Questions, the show that answers all of life's most pressing qu
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The Man Who Invented More Than 800 Iconic Toys | The New Yorker

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Eddy Goldfarb, who is ninety-eight, created such classics as the bubble gun, chattering teeth, and Kerplunk! Heres how he did it.Still havent subscribed to The New Yorker on YouTube http://bit.ly/newyorkeryoutubesub The Man Who Invented More Than 800 Icon
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Who Invented Skiing? | COLOSSAL QUESTIONS

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Have you ever stuffed yourself into a snowsuit, then squeezed into ski boots and wondered... who invented skiing in the first place??Images used under license from Shutterstock.comWelcome to Colossal Questions, the show that answers all of life's most pre
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Who Invented Pizza? | COLOSSAL QUESTIONS

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Have you ever been chowing down on some pizza at a party and wondered to yourself... whos the genius who invented pizza in the first place??Images used under license from Shutterstock.comWelcome to Colossal Questions, the show that answers all of life's m
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Who Invented Soccer? | COLOSSAL QUESTIONS

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It doesnt matter if you spend a soccer game scoring goals or picking dandelions, youve probably wondered... who invented soccer in the first place?Images used under license from Shutterstock.comWelcome to Colossal Questions, the show that answers all of l
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Who Invented Braille? | COLOSSAL QUESTIONS

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Braille has become a worldwide way for people with blindness to read and write with ease, but have you ever stopped and wondered... who invented Braille??Images used under license from Shutterstock.comWelcome to Colossal Questions, the show that answers a
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Who Invented Comic Books? | COLOSSAL QUESTIONS

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Over time, comic books have become one of the most defining American art forms! But, where did they get their start? Who actually invented comic books??Images used under license from Shutterstock.comWelcome to COLOSSAL QUESTIONS, the show that answers all
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Ambulances Were Invented by A TV SHOW?? | COLOSSAL INVENTIONS

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Travel back to the 1960s. Youve just broken your arm. Ouch! You need emergency care, but theres one problem: the modern-day ambulance and paramedics as we know them havent been invented yet!Images used under license from Shutterstock.comNarrated by: Laura
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Who Invented Stuffed Animals? | COLOSSAL QUESTIONS

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Most kids have a stuffed animal they love. Some kids have TONS of them! But, have you ever stopped and wondered who actually invented stuffed animals in the first place??Images used under license from Shutterstock.comWelcome to Colossal Questions, the sho
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Who Invented Chicken Nuggets? | COLOSSAL QUESTIONS

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One of the most common foods we eat as kids today are chicken nuggets! Whether its out of the oven at home or from the drive through window at the fast food place down the street, we just cant seem to get enough of em! But... who actually invented chicken
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How the stethoscope was invented | Moments of Vision 7 - Jessica Oreck

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-the-stethoscope-was-invented-moments-of-vision-7-jessica-oreck The stethoscope is the single most widely used medical instrument in the world. But where did the idea come from? In the seventh installment of
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How the popsicle was invented | Moments of Vision 11 - Jessica Oreck

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-the-popsicle-was-invented-moments-of-vision-11-jessica-oreck Each year, approximately 2 billion popsicles are sold worldwide. But where did the idea for this tasty treat come from? In the eleventh installmen
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How Braille was invented | Moments of Vision 9 - Jessica Oreck

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-braille-was-invented-moments-of-vision-9-jessica-oreck Today, Braille is the universally accepted system of writing for the blind, translated into almost every language in almost every country across the glo
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Who Invented Basketball? | COLOSSAL QUESTIONS

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Basketball is one of the most popular sports in the entire world! But... who actually invented it??\Images used under license from Shutterstock.comWelcome to Colossal Questions, the show that answers all of life's most pressing questions! Credits Narrated
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Who Invented Cars? | COLOSSAL QUESTIONS

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Have you ever been trapped in the middle seat halfway through a long road trip and wondered, who actually invented cars in the first place??Images used under license from Shutterstock.comWelcome to COLOSSAL QUESTIONS, the show that answers all of life's m
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How blue jeans were invented | Moments of Vision 10 - Jessica Oreck

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-blue-jeans-were-invented-moments-of-vision-10-jessica-oreck Today, 96% of American consumers own at least one pair of jeans. But where did these durable duds come from? And how did they get so popular? Jessi
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Who Invented the TV? | COLOSSAL QUESTIONS

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Over the last one hundred or so years, no form of entertainment has been more influential than the television! But... who actually invented the TV in the first place??Images used under license from Shutterstock.comWelcome to Colossal Questions, the show t
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Who Invented Gum? | COLOSSAL QUESTIONS #CampYouTube #WithMe

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Whether you like to blow big huge bubbles, or just want a quick way to cover up your bad breath, just about everyone wants a stick of gum from time to time. But have you ever stopped and wondered who invented gum in the first place??Join the fun on Peacoc
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Who Invented the iPhone? | COLOSSAL QUESTIONS

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It wasnt that long ago that smartphones seemed like a sci- fi fantasy, and yet its hard to imagine what modern life would be like without them! So, who actually invented them in the first place??Images used under license from Shutterstock.comWelcome to Co
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How the sandwich was invented | Moments of Vision 5 - Jessica Oreck

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-the-sandwich-was-invented-moments-of-vision-5-jessica-oreck Today, it is estimated that 50% of Americans eat at least one sandwich every day. And while it’s all but impossible to imagine a world without them
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Who Invented Computers? | COLOSSAL QUESTIONS

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Have you ever been chatting with your friend on the phone while doing homework on a laptop and playing a game on an iPad and wondered... who actually invented computers??Images used under license from Shutterstock.comWelcome to Colossal Questions, the sho
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How the bendy straw was invented | Moments of Vision 12 - Jessica Oreck

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-the-bendy-straw-was-invented-moments-of-vision-12-jessica-oreck Today, Americans use an estimated 500 million drinking straws every day. But where did the idea for this beloved utensil come from? In the twel
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How super glue was invented | Moments of Vision 8 - Jessica Oreck

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-super-glue-was-invented-moments-of-vision-8-jessica-oreck Today, super glue is a nearly indispensable household item — but its incredibly sticky nature almost caused it to be abandoned in the development pha
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Who Invented the Guitar? | Trolls presents COLOSSAL QUESTIONS

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Today we have a question brought to us by DreamWorks Animations TROLLS: who invented the guitar??Images used under license from Shutterstock.comWelcome to Colossal Questions, the show that answers all of life's most pressing questions! Credits Narrated by
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How smudge-proof lipstick was invented | Moments of Vision 6 - Jessica Oreck

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-smudge-proof-lipstick-was-invented-moments-of-vision-6-jessica-oreck Today, lip cosmetics are a billion dollar industry, with 1 out of every 3 women claiming that they won’t leave home without applying lipst
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The incredible story of the boy who invented Braille | BBC Ideas

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How 15-year-old Louis Braille invented a revolutionary tactile code for the visually impaired.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav---------------------Do you have a curious mind? Youre in the right place.Our aim on BBC Ideas is to feed your curio
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Nobel Prize Parking Spaces - Periodic Table Of Videos

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...and other tales from our visit to Berkeley. With thanks to the distinguished (and gracious) Darleane Hoffman and Alexander Pines. More videos from our trip to Berkeley will be coming soon, including more about Glenn Seaborg. Since filming, Prof Pines h
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Who Invented the Bicycle Kick?

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The bicycle kick might be the most difficult move in soccer. Requiring acrobatic prowess coupled with precision and force, only a select few players have been able to turn this play into a successful goal. But where did this move come from? The origins of
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Who Invented Toys? | COLOSSAL QUESTIONS

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Have you ever stopped and wondered: who invented toys?? Images used under license from Shutterstock.com Welcome to COLOSSAL QUESTIONS, the show that answers all of life's most pressing questions! → Credits ← Narrated by: Matt Schneck Written & Directed by
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Who Invented Chocolate? | COLOSSAL QUESTIONS

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Theres nothing better than chocolate! Its in everything from dessert to breakfast cereals, and we cant seem to get enough! So, who actually invented chocolate in the first place??Images used under license from Shutterstock.comWelcome to COLOSSAL QUESTIONS
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Who Invented Soda? | COLOSSAL QUESTIONS

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Its cold, bubbly, crisp, and we drink a TON of it! So, who actually invented soda pop in the first place??Images used under license from Shutterstock.comWelcome to COLOSSAL QUESTIONS, the show that answers all of life's most pressing questions! Credits Na
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Who Invented Donuts? | COLOSSAL QUESTIONS

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Theres no dessert quite like a delicious donut. All across the planet, people cant seem to get enough! But have you ever stopped and wondered who invented donuts in the first place??Images used under license from Shutterstock.comWelcome to COLOSSAL QUESTI
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Who Invented Books? | COLOSSAL QUESTIONS

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Theres no better way to spend a cold rainy day than curled up with a book you love! But, who actually invented books in the first place??Images used under license from Shutterstock.comWelcome to COLOSSAL QUESTIONS, the show that answers all of life's most
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Who Invented Music? | COLOSSAL QUESTIONS

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Just about everyone on Earth loves some kind of music - its almost as basic as eating or breathing! But have you ever stopped and wondered who actually invented music in the first place??Images used under license from Shutterstock.comWelcome to COLOSSAL Q
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The tragic story of the man who invented diesel - and why he would turn in his grave | BBC Ideas

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The tragic tale of Rudolf Diesel, the man who invented diesel engines - and how things could have turned out very differently.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav------------------Do you have a curious mind? Youre in the right place.Our aim on BB
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Who Invented Fries? | COLOSSAL QUESTIONS

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We’ve all finished off our fair share of French fries, but... have you ever wondered who actually invented our favorite fried snack?? Images used under license from Shutterstock.com Welcome to COLOSSAL QUESTIONS, the show that answers all of life's most p
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Who Invented Weekends? | COLOSSAL QUESTIONS

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Have you ever stopped to think... who actually invented the 2 magical days we call "the weekend"? Welcome to COLOSSAL QUESTIONS, the show that answers all of life's most pressing questions! → Credits ← Narrated by: Tauri Miller Written, Directed & Produce
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Who Invented Superheroes? | COLOSSAL QUESTIONS

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Have you ever huddled behind a burnt-out car while heroes battle villains to save the city and wondered... who invented superheroes?? Images used under license from Shutterstock.com Welcome to COLOSSAL QUESTIONS, the show that answers all of life's most p
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Who invented Emojis? | COLOSSAL QUESTIONS

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Have you ever been texting your friends and wondered: who invented emojis?? Welcome to COLOSSAL QUESTIONS, the show that answers all of life's most pressing questions! → Credits ← Narrated by: Matt Schneck Written & Directed by: Matt Levy Edited & Animate
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Who Invented School? | COLOSSAL QUESTIONS

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Sharpen your #2 pencil and pull out your notebook because today we’re taking a pop quiz: who invented school?? Welcome to COLOSSAL QUESTIONS, the show that answers all of life's most pressing questions! → Credits ← Narrated by: Matt Schneck Written & Dire
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Who Invented Homework? | COLOSSAL QUESTIONS

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Okay guys, it’s time to lay some blame: who’s the cruel, cruel person who invented... HOMEWORK?!?! Welcome to COLOSSAL QUESTIONS, the show that answers all of life's most pressing questions! → Credits ← Narrated by: Matt Schneck Written, Directed & Produc
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Who Invented YouTube? | COLOSSAL QUESTIONS

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We all spend endless hours watching video after video on YouTube, but have you ever stopped and wondered: who invented YouTube in the first place? Welcome to COLOSSAL QUESTIONS, the show that answers all of life's most pressing questions! → Credits ← Narr
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Who Invented Fast Food? | COLOSSAL QUESTIONS

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Nowadays, cities and towns all across the globe seem to have fast food restaurants on every corner! But why? Who actually invented fast food in the first place??Images used under license from Shutterstock.comWelcome to COLOSSAL QUESTIONS, the show that an
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Who Invented Candy Canes? | COLOSSAL QUESTIONS

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Every holiday season, stores stock their shelves with a special peppermint treat: the candy cane! But, who actually invented the candy cane, and why the shape??Images used under license from Shutterstock.comWelcome to COLOSSAL QUESTIONS, the show that ans
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Who Invented Ice Cream? | COLOSSAL QUESTIONS

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Ice cream is maybe the most delicious desert ever devised, so it it’ll be extra sweet when we try to discover: who invented ice cream?? Welcome to COLOSSAL QUESTIONS, the show that answers all of life's most pressing questions! → Credits ← Narrated by: Ma
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Life Hacks Invented By Kids That ACTUALLY Work!

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This video is sponsored by Webtoon! Download Webtoon: http://bit.ly/webtoonapp3 Read I Love Yoo: http://bit.ly/iloveyoo1 I get so many life hacks suggestions from you guys so these were a mixture of suggestions plus kids life hacks that I found online tha
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Who Invented Jack-o'-lanterns? | COLOSSAL QUESTIONS

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There’s nothing spookier on Halloween than a wicked, twisted, terrifying smile burning in an orange pumpkin head! But have you ever wondered who invented Jack-o’- lanterns?? Welcome to COLOSSAL QUESTIONS, the show that answers all of life's most pressing
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Who Invented Spoons, Forks, and Knives?

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Who Invented Pizza? | Invention of Pizza | The Dr Binocs Show | Peekaboo Kidz

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A 4th Grade Drop Out Invented Flamin' Hot Cheetos While Mopping Floors

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Richard Montañez was a dropout. He could barely read or write in English and mopped floors for a living. But that changed when he stood up to America's top executives when pitching a billion-dollar idea. Sources: [Richard Montañez] https://w
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The Same Scientist Invented Cool Whip, Pop Rocks, Tang and Jell-O

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William A. Mitchell was the greatest junk food chemist to ever live. Yes, thats quite a declaration. But this is the man who invented Cool Whip, Pop Rocks, Tang and Jell-O during his more than three-decade career at General Foods. Mitchell passed away in
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How Imaginary Numbers Were Invented

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A general solution to the cubic equation was long considered impossible, until we gave up the requirement that math reflect reality. This video is sponsored by Brilliant. The first 200 people to sign up via https://brilliant.org/veritasium get 20% off a y
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We’ve Just Invented the World’s Fastest Camera

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Scientist just invented a 10 trillion frame per second camera that can allow them to see light in slow motion. Get 20% off http://www.domain.com domain names and web hosting when you use coupon code SEEKER at checkout! How Do You Test the World’s Fastest
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Why The Elevator Shaft Was Invented Before The Elevator

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It sounds ridiculous, but it's true. At the Cooper Union Foundation Building in New York, there's the world's first elevator shaft: constructed four years before the safety elevator was invented. • Thanks to Prof. O'Donnell and all the team at the Co
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The Man Who Invented Zero

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It's taken thousands of years for humans to decide what zero is, and also what zero isn't. It's a strange concept to think about what nothing really means in relation to other numbers, but giving zero meaning beyond a simple placeholder was one of the mos
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Who REALLY invented the periodic table?

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Go to https://wix.com/go/PeriodicVideos to start your own website. Check our website at https://www.periodicvideos.net/More links and info in full description Our guest was Peter Wothers from the University of Cambridge: https://www.ch.cam.ac.uk/person/pd
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How These Everyday Things Were Invented

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The 20th century was a time of great innovation. From the automobile to the personal computer, inventors used their imaginations and skills to create products that have had an indelible impact on human existence. And we are thankful for their ingenuity. T
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ALL the robotic dogs ever invented!

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Boston Dynamics' Spot and Xiaomi's CyberDog are two of the most recent inventions, but there are plenty more, including Aibo! Watch our compilation of all the robotic dogs built over the years.
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Who Invented Cheese? | COLOSSAL QUESTIONS

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Have you ever stopped and wondered who actually discovered cheese??Images used under license from Shutterstock.comWelcome to COLOSSAL QUESTIONS, the show that answers all of life's most pressing questions! Credits Narrated by: Matt SchneckWritten & Direct
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Listen to this newly invented instrument

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The Venova is a new instrument designed by Yamaha. It’s a combination of a saxophone and a recorder. Watch our video to see how it sounds. SUBSCRIBE: https://goo.gl/kdDpXu FOLLOW QUARTZ: Facebook: https://goo.gl/DsmLvx Twitter: https://goo.gl/rY7pSX Check
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Who Invented The Dab? | COLOSSAL QUESTIONS

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The dab has been around for so long it can be hard to even remember where it started! Well today we’re gonna resurrect this dead meme from the grave and find out once and for all: who started the dab? Welcome to COLOSSAL QUESTIONS, the show that answers a
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Who Invented the Alphabet? | COLOSSAL QUESTIONS

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Have you ever been reading a particularly dense book or writing an extra long essay and wondered: who came up with the alphabet in the first place?? Images used under license from Shutterstock.com Welcome to COLOSSAL QUESTIONS, the show that answers all o
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Who Invented the Internet? | COLOSSAL QUESTIONS

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It’s hard to imagine how people got through everyday life without the internet, but it wasn’t too long ago that the ‘world wide web’ was just a pipe dream! So, who gets the credit for actually inventing the internet?? Images used under license from Shutte
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Who Invented Football? | COLOSSAL QUESTIONS

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Americas most popular sportis pro football, but... did you ever wonder where it all got started? Who was the first person ever paid to play football??Images used under license from Shutterstock.comWelcome to Colossal Questions, the show that answers all o
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The Woman Who Invented Stuffed Animals

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In which John discusses the extraordinary life of Margarete Steiff and the invention of stuffed animals. I first learned about Margarete Steiff while researching the (genuinely astonishing) history of teddy bears; you can listen to my essay on them here:
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New Ice Invented - Mind Blow

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Join The Bring Back Mind Blow Project: https://www.patreon.com/vsauce2Get Ad-Free Mind Blow episodes and much more.BENEFACTORSXemboy01ChillustrationsEXECUTIVE PRODUCERSBrent Tiggelaar, James, Wolfgang Hutton, NullBlox.ZachryWilsn, Jonathan Hawk, Markus Fl
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How Eddie Van Halen Invented Tapping

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Watch the entire interview here: http://www.zocalopublicsquare.org/2015/02/14/necessity-is-the-source-of-eddie-van-halens-inventions/events/the-takeaway/ At a What It Means to Be American event at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History, leg
Popular Words Invented by Authors | Otherwords

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For more word-nerdery, subscribe to Storied!: http://bit.ly/pbsstoried_subAuthors often create words just for a one-time usage... but a special few will gain traction and become full-fledged parts of our shared lexicon!Otherwords is a new PBS web series o
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The Brothers Who Invented Formula 1... For Marbles

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Marble Racing is a sport watched by millions. In fact, these marbles have more fans than a lot of athletes. People buy their merch, and they even have their own team chants! Thats because brothers Jelle and Dion Bakker have created a captivating world, wh
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Disney Invented A Room Where Your Phone Will Never Die

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Researchers have created a room that can charge your phone wirelessly. Could this be the future of charging technology? A Weird New Way To Extend Your Phone Battery - https://youtu.be/x3qkv_0RwzI Sign Up For The Seeker Newsletter Here - http://bit.ly/1UO1
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Zara: How a Spaniard Invented Fast Fashion

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Support us on Patreon to get early access to our future videos and 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
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5 AMAZING Magic Tricks I Invented!

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Jay's Magic Channel - http://www.youtube.com/SankeyMagic Magic Card in Bag Trick - http://bit.ly/2vG5G6D Original Magic Tricks Revealed! In this episode of How To Magic, Evan Era from EvanEraTV and special guest host Jay Sankey show 5 Amazing Magic Tricks
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♪ 26 Insults Shakespeare Invented! | EVERY SINGLE THING

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Shakespeare might seem snooty, but his plays are packed with plenty of insults! Which one's your favorite?? LYRICS: William Shakespeare wrote some plays in Elizabethan days. Inventing words was all the craze like ‘eyeball’, ‘gloomy’, and ‘amazement’. This
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Inside the Lab That Invented the COVID-19 Vaccine

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Were on PATREON! Join the community https://www.patreon.com/itsokaytobesmartSUBSCRIBE so you dont miss a video! http://bit.ly/iotbs_sub More info and sources below Here we are, just a year after the first news of the coronavirus we now call SARS-CoV-2 and
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Who Invented Ugly Christmas Sweaters? | COLOSSAL QUESTIONS

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Each December, as the holiday season swings into full gear,as people across the country reach into the back of their closets and rummage around for their iconic piece of holiday fashion: the ugly Christmas sweater! But where did this strange seasonal trad
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How a Shark Attack Survivor Invented Cage Diving

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Thank you to Rodney Fox for sharing his story. He was attacked by a shark 50 years ago - Dec. 8 1963. If you're interested in his book or in going shark cage diving in South Australia, check out: http://bit.ly/rodneyfox
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24 EASY Hi-Tech Halloween Costumes I invented

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Here are 24 easy costume ideas that will make you the most awesome person at your Halloween Party this year!Get any of the costumes shown at Morph Costumes: http://bit.ly/DigitalDudzVidApple download: http://tinyurl.com/DigitalDudz-AppleAndroid download:
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The Price Tag Hasn't Always Existed, It Had To Be Invented | Planet Money | NPR

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Most of us are used to prices that don’t change. You go into a store to buy some Quaker Oats, and they're going to cost the same for you as they will for whoever tries to buy them next. For most of human history, you had to haggle over prices before you c
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We Invented Working Robotic Arms for Dogs | CRAZY SOLUTIONS TO SMALL PROBLEMS

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On this episode of Crazy Solutions to Small Problems we invent ROBOT ARMS FOR DOGS so you never have to leave your bed for a snack again! Watch as inventors Ruth and Shawn mastermind clever solutions to life's smallest problems!
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Mysteries Of Vernacular: Dynamite - Jessica Oreck And Rachael Teel

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/mysteries-of-vernacular-dynamite-jessica-oreck-and-rachael-teel With an explosive meaning, the word dynamite's past is as historical as it is etymological. Jessica Oreck and Rachael Teel describe how Alfred Nobe
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8 Inventions That Make Life More Fun | COLOSSAL QUESTIONS

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8 Colossal Questions all about some of the most awesome inventions!0:00 Who Invented Stuffed Animals?3:00 Who Invented Superheroes?5:05 Who Invented Gum?7:21 Who Invented Toys?9:11 Who Invented Emojis?11:00 Who Invented the Guitar?13:54 Who Invented Skiin
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The World's 7 Tastiest Origin Stories | COLOSSAL QUESTIONS

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7 Colossal Questions about some of our absolute favorite foods and where they came from!0:00 Who Invented Chicken Nuggets?2:29 Who Invented Soda?4:39 Who Invented Ice Cream?7:01 Who Invented Fries?9:12 Who Invented Chocolate?11:50 Who Invented Donuts?13:4
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No such animal with Dan Shechtman

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Nobel Laureate Dan Shechtman describes the structure of quasi-crystals, the discovery of which won him the scorn of colleagues in the 1980’s and then the Nobel Prize in chemistry in 2011.
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7 Inventions That Changed The World | COLOSSAL QUESTIONS

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7 Colossal Questions all about just a few of the inventions that changed the world!0:00 Who Invented Music?1:46 Who Invented Wheelchairs?4:46 Who Invented Books?8:11 Who Invented Fast Food?10:10 Who Invented Basketball?12:44 Who Invented Braille?15:23 Who
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7 High-Tech Inventions You Can't Live Without | COLOSSAL QUESTIONS

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7 of the greatest high-tech inventions we simply cant live without!0:00 Who Invented YouTube?1:46 Who Invented the Internet?3:45 Who Invented Cars?6:12 Who Invented the iPhone?8:37 Why Aren't Keyboards in "ABC" Order?10:37 Who Invented the TV?12:48 Who In
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Big box, small box, light-filled box with Serge Haroche

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Physicist Serge Haroche describes his work on the manipulation of quantum systems, which won him a share of the 2012 Nobel Prize in physics. A sponsor message from Mars, Incorporated – partner of the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings – follows the credits.
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New Yorks SECRET Subway | WHAT THE PAST?

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Did you know there was a secret subway in New York City built before the one we use today? It was invented by Alfred Ely Beach all the way back in 1870, a full 34 years before New Yorks first subway opened!Images used under license from Shutterstock.comNa
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7 Secrets About School Revealed! | COLOSSAL QUESTIONS

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7 Questions about School answered!0:00 Who Invented the Alphabet?2:02 Who Invented School?4:02 Do You Really Have a Permanent Record?5:25 Who Invented Homework?6:55 Why Do We Get Summer Vacation?8:16 Who Invented Weekends?10:04 Whats The Hardest Instrumen
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Accidental Discoveries That Go Boom

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Subscribe! http://bit.ly/ACSReactions Chemistry usually involves precise measurements and careful testing in order to get significant results. But a bunch of notable discoveries happened by accident. In the second edition of our accidental discoveries ser
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Magic of Making - A Right Royal Roof

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Kings and Queens prefer to rule from a nice, dry palace. To keep the rain out of Buckingham Palace the British Monarch ordered a slate roof hewn from the heart of a great mountain by helmeted miners, with the help of diamonds and high explosives. This is
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25 years studying the Big Bang’s afterglow

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This week marks the 25th anniversary of a Nobel Prize winning discovery: the first image of the cosmic microwave background. This image showed the world what the universe looked like shortly after the big bang, and transformed cosmology. Reporter Davide C
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Watch a moth drive a robot car

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A new study suggests that drug-sniffing dogs may soon have a competitor in the workplace: an insect-piloted robotic vehicle that could help scientists build better odor-tracking robots to find disaster victims, detect illicit drugs or explosives, and sens
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How Pee Helped Win the Revolutionary War (Maybe...) - July 4th Special Episode

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Old school gunpowder is really called black powder, and it was so crucial to the Revolutionary War effort that we went to great (and gross) lengths to try and make it. This week on Reactions, find out what exactly those lengths were.Subscribe! http://bit.
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Plant-to-human communication

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MIT engineers have transformed spinach plants into sensors that can detect explosives and wirelessly relay that information to a handheld device similar to a smartphone. (Learn more: http://news.mit.edu/2016/nanobionic-spinach-plants-detect-explosives-103
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Tick-tock cold cold clock with Bill Phillips

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Lasers, atomic clocks, and the coolest stuff in the universe. Bill Phillips explains how laser cooling, for which he shared the 1997 Nobel Prize in physics, led to a revolution in time-keeping.
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One Photon’s Journey: Saul Perlmutter

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The story of the evolution of life on earth during one photon’s journey across the universe. Told by Saul Perlmutter, who shared the 2011 Nobel Prize in physics for the discovery of the accelerating expansion of the universe.
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7 Christmas Questions For The Holidays | COLOSSAL QUESTIONS

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7 Colossal Questions about Christmas holiday traditions and how they started!00:00 Why Do We Leave Cookies For Santa?02:09 Who Invented Ugly Christmas Sweaters? 04:31 Who Invented Candy Canes?06:36 Why Do We Give Gifts On Christmas?08:37 Is Every Snowflak
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Harry Kroto And C60 - Periodic Table Of Videos

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Remembering Sir Harry Kroto, who was awarded the Nobel Prize for the discovery of C60.... a man with a passion for science and a mischievous streak! More on C60: https://youtu.be/ljF5QhD5hnI More on chemistry Nobel Prizes: http://bit.ly/periodicnobel Feat
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Ain’t no stopping them now with Art McDonald

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Unstoppable by lead, undetectable above ground, undividable by modern physics; neutrinos are messengers from the very centre of the sun. Art McDonald, co-recipient of the 2015 Nobel Prize in physics, describes the puzzle of detecting neutrinos and the dis
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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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Earth-Size Telescope Will Make Black Holes Say "Cheese!"

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Nobel laureate Robert Wilson discusses how a network of telescopes might illumine a black hole, after the 92nd Street Y’s Bang! Bang! event. For more black hole coverage, check out Scientific American's Dark Star Diaries: https://blogs.scientificamerican.
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Humans and Energy: Crash Course World History 207

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In which Stan Muller subs for John Green and teaches you about energy and humanity. Today we discuss the ideas put forth by Alfred Crosby in his book, Children of the Sun. Historically, almost all of the energy that humans use has been directly or indirec
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Superfluid helium

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Helium becomes superfluid and displays amazing properties. Alfred Leitner video on Superfluid Helium: https://youtu.be/sKOlfR5OcB4
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A month-old, 2-pound emperor penguin gets feeding.

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A month-old, 2-pound emperor penguin gets a morning feeding at Sea World San Diego. It is the first hatching of an emperor in eight years. Emperors grow to about 3½ feet tall and weigh up to 90 pounds. Video by K.C. Alfred - kcalfred.com
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HeroRAT retires from sniffing out landmines | CBC Kids News

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Magawa the HeroRAT is retiring. For five years, the African giant pouched rat has helped clear areas in Cambodia of landmines and other unexploded ordnance. HeroRATs are trained to use their powerful sense of smell to alert their human handlers, who then
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The Map of Physics

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Everything we know about physics - and a few things we don't - in a simple map.If you are interested in buying a print you can buy it as a poster here: North America: https://store.dftba.com/products/map-of-physics-posterEverywhere else: http://www.redbub
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Blackstone oil engine startup

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1909 10HP Blackstone oil engine was used for pumping water from a river to a market garden. The engine was sabotaged in the 1920s by someone blowing up the cylinder with explosives. A new cylinder was installed and the engine was returned to service for a
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Chilling Time: How to Build the Coolest Clock on Earth

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Bill Phillips explains how laser cooling, for which he shared the 1997 Nobel Prize in Physics, led to a revolution in timekeeping. This Nature Video was produced with support from Mars, Incorporated. All Nature Video content is editorially independent of
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The Pigeon, The Antenna And Me: Robert Wilson

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Radioastronomer Robert Wilson recalls a pair of pigeons who almost thwarted the discovery of cosmic background radiation. Wilson’s discovery of cosmic background radiation, “the echo of the big bang”, earned him a share of the 1978 Nobel Prize in physics.
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Alarm Clock Alternatives

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Alarm clocks were invented in 1847, back when we rode horses and sent letters. So... Why on earth do we still use them? Here are some alternatives.INSTAGRAM: @liamthompsonofficialTIKTOK: @liamthompsonofficial
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How I Discovered DNA - James Watson

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/james-watson-on-how-he-discovered-dna Nobel laureate James Watson opens TED2005 with the frank and funny story of how he and his research partner, Francis Crick, discovered the structure of DNA. Talk by James Wa
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Flavor of the Ray--Snagging the Mysterious Neutrino

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It takes a lot to stop an unstoppable subatomic particle. Art McDonald, co-recipient of the 2015 Nobel Prize in Physics, describes how he detected elusive neutrinos that were born in the center of the sun and change characteristics during their journeys.
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Bigfoot And Bamboo: The Unlikely History Of Fireworks

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Fireworks are synonymous with Independence Day in the United States, but how did they go from gunpowder to today’s 4th of July firecrackers? While explosives date back thousands of years to ancient China, most people don't realize that modern fireworks ca
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Immune System - Fighting Infection by Clonal Selection

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'Fighting Infection by Clonal Selection' was created to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Burnet's Clonal Selection Theory. The animation shows how clonal selection works during a bacterial infection of the throat. Frank Macfarlane Burnet was awarded th
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Oldest photographs in the world with people born in the 1700's!

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Here you can see the oldest photographs in the world. The people lived in a world without electricity, cars, airplanes and trains were just invented. These rare old photos were taken in the early 1800's and even have a person born in 1746.
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We Found Another State of Matter: The Supersolid!

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Scientists have created, yet another state of matter called a supersolid! But what is it, and what does it do? There's A New Form Of Matter That Exists In Four Dimensions! - https://youtu.be/TjVi5L7cYLQ Sign Up For The Seeker Newsletter Here - http://bit.
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Is This the Silliest Toy Ever?

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Did you ever play with Silly Putty when you were a kid? Did you know its been around for 70 years? Did you know it was accidentally invented during World War II? Well you do now!James Wright accidentally invented this silly substance in an attempt to make
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Scientist Explains Why Dogs Can Smell Better Than Robots | WIRED

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Dogs can smell explosives like landmines, and detect medical conditions including seizures, diabetes, and many forms of cancer -- with up to 98% accuracy. Inventor Andreas Mershin wants to replicate that -- and put a nose in every cell phone. WIRED's Emil
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A World Without Homework | DREAMWORKS THE EPIC TALES OF CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS

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FUN NOT-A-FACT: Homework was invented by a Pharaoh in Egypt a ca-jillion years ago! George and Harold decide to time travel to the moment homework was invented and eliminate it completely! Experience a homeworkless world when DreamWorks The Epic Tales of
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Water Demonstrations part two--Hero's Fountain // Homemade Science with Bruce Yeany

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Hero's fountain is a device that lifts water to a higher height that it's origin in order to move to a lower position. This simple device was invented almost 2000 years ago and has several variations in making it but they all operate using the same concep
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The Case for Hovercars

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Mathematically, they've got a lot going for them. Last week's video on the calculus of bad driving: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pI62ANEGK6Q NOTE: Leibniz independently discovered/invented calculus. Liebnitz is my imaginary slope friend.
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Quantum Vortices and Superconductivity + Challenge Answers | Space Time | PBS Digital Studios

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Scientists studying quantum vortices and their impact on superconductivity just won the Nobel Prize. Get your own Space Time tshirt at http://bit.ly/1QlzoBi Tweet at us! @pbsspacetime Facebook: facebook.com/pbsspacetime Email us! pbsspacetime [at] gmail
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Chemical Electricity | Szydlo's At Home Science

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Starting with the Ris own Michael Faraday, Andrew explores the varied and sometimes explosive chemistry of batteries and electricity. From the pioneering work of Volta, right up to most recent Nobel prizes, join Andrew Szydlo for this exciting electrical
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[60 fps] Laborers in Victorian England, 1901

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Upscaled with neural networks footage from the dawn of film taken by Mitchell and Kenyon in North England, 1901. In the video various films taken in 1900-1901 displaying some of the grittier nature of work in those days. As you can see, source quality is
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Embedding A Torus (John Nash) - Numberphile

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This videos features James Grime with a little bit of Edward Crane. Ed's full discussion of Nash and embedding: https://youtu.be/5xQ4ePN79-M Nash shared both the Nobel and Abel Prizes. Full details. Nobel: http://www.nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/economic-s
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Hydrogen Can Be a Metal?! Plus, Other Weird States of Matter (Part 2 of 3)

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Solids, liquids, and gases are only the beginning. What are the other states of matter? Hint: There are more than you think. Part 1 of 3 - https://youtu.be/58C-gtX6uCY Part 3 of 3 - coming next Thursday! Read More: Matter: Definition & the Five States of
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The STINKY History of Modern Toilets | COLOSSAL INVENTIONS

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Most of us have asked ourselves, how do toilets work? And who invented them? And more importantly, was it really a guy named Thomas P. Crapper?Images used under license from Shutterstock.comNarrated by: Laura WaddellWritten by: Claire DownsDirected & Prod
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"Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy" on the Glass Armonica

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Find this and more at http://www.williamzeitler.com/store/CrystalChristmas . William Zeitler plays his arrangement of Tchaikowsky's "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy" from the Nutcracker (1892) on the glass armonica invented by Benjamin Franklin. (This is th
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Molecular Visualizations of DNA - Original High Quality Version

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These DNA molecular visualizations were created for the multifaceted 'DNA' project, celebrating the 50th anniversary in 2003 of the discovery of the double helix. The 'DNA' project includes a five-part documentary series, museum film and 'DNAi' online res
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How Silly Putty Accidentally Became The ORIGINAL Slime | COLOSSAL INVENTIONS

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Silly Putty may seem, well, silly. It bounces! It stretches! It melts in your hand! But, how was it invented?Images used under license from Shutterstock.comNarrated by: Laura WaddellWritten by: Claire DownsDirected & Produced by: Matt LevyEdited & Animate
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Why Is "Rock, Paper, Scissors" A Thing? | COLOSSAL INVENTIONS

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Rock paper scissors is one of the oldest hand game in the world. But where did it come from? Who invented it? And who keeps covering my rocks with paper??Images used under license from Shutterstock.comNarrated by: Laura WaddellWritten by: Claire DownsDire
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Ancient Wonders Captured In 3D - Ben Kacyra

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Ancient monuments give us clues to astonishing past civilizations -- but they're under threat from pollution, war, neglect. Ben Kacyra, who invented a groundbreaking 3D scanning system, is using his invention to scan and preserve the world's heritage in a
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The Man Who Killed Millions and Saved Billions

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YES, THIS IS A REUPLOAD. The original was age-restricted and demonetized. To support the channel directly, you can buy Snatoms: https://ve42.co/snatoms1 https://ve42.co/amzn or support on Patreon: https://ve42.co/pFritz Haber is the scientist who arguably
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What Is The Higgs Boson?

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What is this thing we keep hearing about - the Higgs Boson, and why is it important? Support us at: http://www.patreon.com/universetoday More stories at: http://www.universetoday.com/ Follow us on Twitter: @universetoday Follow us on Tumblr: http://univer
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Rosalind Franklin: DNA's Unsung Hero - Cláudio L. Guerra

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/rosalind-franklin-dna-s-unsung-hero-claudio-l-guerra The discovery of the structure of DNA was one of the most important scientific achievements in human history. The now-famous double helix is almost synonymous
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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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How Is Worcestershire Sauce Made? | How Do They Do It?

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Worcestershire Sauce was invented in 1835 when a posh army officer went to India to help run the British Empire. He fell in love, not with a woman, but with a fish sauce. DCODE how the iconic sauce is made in England today. #DCODE, #HowDoTheyDoIt, #Worces
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Spectacular Time Lapse Dam "Removal" Video | National Geographic

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October 28, 2011 — The White Salmon River in Washington state is flowing again as the nearly 100-year-old Condit Dam was disabled with explosives Wednesday. The reservoir draining took about 2 hours. Further demolition is scheduled in 2012. The even
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Richard Feynman Magnets

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Richard Phillips Feynman was an American physicist known for the path integral formulation of quantum mechanics, the theory of quantum electrodynamics and the physics of the super fluidity of super cooled liquid helium, as well as work in particle physics
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Richard Feynman Fire

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Richard Phillips Feynman was an American physicist known for the path integral formulation of quantum mechanics, the theory of quantum electrodynamics and the physics of the super fluidity of super cooled liquid helium, as well as work in particle physics
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Bertrand Russell's Advice for Future Generations

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Bertrand Arthur William Russell (18 May 1872 – 2 February 1970) was a British philosopher, logician, mathematician, historian, writer, social critic, political activist, he was a prominent anti-war activist and a Nobel laureate. Advice from Bertrand
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When Did Sign Language Start? | COLOSSAL QUESTIONS

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Have you ever stopped and wondered who first invented sign language? How far back does it go??Images used under license from Shutterstock.comWelcome to Colossal Questions, the show that answers all of life's most pressing questions!Narrated by: Matt Schne
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Why Most Resolutions Fail & How To Succeed

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Common pitfalls of New Year's resolutions and how I plan to avoid them. Thanks Audible! Start listening with a 30-day trial and your first audiobook plus two Audible Originals free when you go to https://audible.com/veritasium or text veritasium to 500500
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BOO! 7 Spookiest Halloween Questions! | COLOSSAL QUESTIONS

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7 spine-chilling questions fit for a full moon on Halloween!0:00 Who Is The Grim Reaper?2:56 Could Zombies Take Over The World?5:45 Where Did Halloween Come From?8:06 Who Invented Jack-o'-lanterns?10:19 Why Do We Go Trick-or-Treating?12:26 Why Do We Have
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Why Is There An @ Symbol? | COLOSSAL QUESTIONS

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Have you ever stopped and wondered why theres a specific symbol just for the word at? Where does it come from, and why was it invented in the first place??Images used under license from Shutterstock.comWelcome to Colossal Questions, the show that answers
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What Was The First Sport? | COLOSSAL QUESTIONS

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Have you ever been the last kid left in dodgeball as a crew of kids prepare to pelt you with foam balls and wonder to yourself... who invented sports in the first place??Images used under license from Shutterstock.comWelcome to Colossal Questions, the sho
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Cupcakes | How It's Made

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#HowItsMade Mondays 9/8c on Science We don’t really know who invented them, but cupcakes have been around for more than a century. Watch full episodes: http://www.sciencechannelgo.com Subscribe to Science Channel: http://bit.ly/SubscribeScience Check out
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2012 Christmas Lectures - Burning a Diamond

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Dr Peter Wothers is assisted by Nobel prize winner Sir Harry Kroto. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibeThe Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_scienceand Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitutionand Tumblr: http://
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How Do Pain Relievers Work? - George Zaidan

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-do-pain-relievers-work Some people take aspirin or ibuprofen to treat everyday aches and pains, but how exactly do the different classes of pain relievers work? Learn about the basic physiology of how humans
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I Asked Bill Gates What's The Next Crisis?

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I got the chance to interview Bill Gates so I asked him: Will Covid-19 be the last pandemic? How does he deal with misinformation and conspiracy theories? And what is the next disaster? The Foundation Letter is here: https://ve42.co/BG21Special thanks to
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Magic Lantern Slides

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Magic lantern slides brought the world to life in pictures. The first lantern slides were created in the 1600s, around 200 years before photography was invented and they provided spectacular entertainment and education in the way that cinema does today. T
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Where Do Baby Carrots Come From?

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If you happen to like our videos and have a few bucks to spare to support our efforts, check out our Patreon page where we've got a variety of perks for our Patrons, including Simon's voice on your GPS and the ever requested Simon Whistler whistling packa
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The Unexpected Origin of the Michelin Star

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The Michelin Star system is a guide that rates restaurants out of three stars and the Michelin tire company sellsyou guessed it, tires! But how are these two companies linked to one another?The Michelin tire company was invented in 1889 by two French brot
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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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Matches | How It's Made

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#HowItsMade Mondays 9/8c on Science The first matches were used in 5th century China, but commercial safety matches were only invented in the 19th century. Subscribe to Science Channel: http://bit.ly/SubscribeScience Watch full episodes: http://www.scienc
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Who Made These Giant Desert Figures and Why?

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The three human figures and two animals that make up the Blythe Geoglyphs - or Blythe Giant Intaglios - are enormous. So big in fact, that they cant be fully appreciated from the ground. But the figures were carved into the earth long before air travel wa
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What Do You Mean Mass is Energy?

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As a kid I had no idea what it meant when I was told "Mass is Energy" and "Mass can be converted into energy". No matter how many times someone repeated that "They are just the same thing" it didn't click. Well hopefully this can clear things up to younge
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Glass Armonica an Amazing Musical Instrument

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The glass armonica is truly one of the strangest musical instruments in the world. Invented by founding father Benjamin Franklin, the concept is the same as rubbing the tip of your finger around a wine glass to make a sound. Franklin took that concept and
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The surprising pattern behind color names around the world

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Why so many languages invented words for colors in the same order. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO In 1969, two Berkeley researchers, Paul Kay and Brent Berlin, published a book on a pretty groundbreaking idea: that every culture in history
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The Deadly Irony Of Gunpowder - Eric Rosado

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-deadly-irony-of-gunpowder-eric-rosado In the mid-ninth century, Chinese chemists, hard at work on an immortality potion, instead invented gunpowder. They soon found that this highly inflammable powder was fa
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See the new Star Wars-like display that could revolutionize virtual reality

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Forget light sabers. Researchers on Earth have invented something far flashier: a Star Warslike 3D display that simultaneously projects video, sound, and even the sensation of touch. The new displays cant create holograms as complex as Princess Leias famo
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How glow-in-the-dark jellyfish inspired a scientific revolution

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What makes a jellyfish glow? For scientists, asking that simple question led to a powerful new tool that’s completely transformed medicine (and won the Nobel!) Basic research often leads to innovations that have had a significant impact on humanity. But f
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Julius Caesar's Code

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Not only was Julius Caesar a great leader, but also he was a clever inventor. He invented a simple code for sending secret messages.SUBSCRIBE NOWhttp://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=CuriosityShowCONNECT WITH CURIOSITYFacebook http://www.fac
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This thing is -270C and is EVERYWHERE

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Download the PBS Video App: https://www.pbs.org/pbs-video-app/The universe is microwaving itself. A mystery signal discovered in the 1960s led to a Nobel prize. In this video, Dianna explores one of the most mysterious discoveries in physics - a constant
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ctrl alt delete creator

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David Bradely, the inventor of CTRL-ALT-DEL was talking about why he created it during a panel celebrating the 20th anniversary of the IBM PC which included Bill Gates. Mr. Bradely said, 'I may have invented CTRL-ALT-DEL, but Bill Gates made it famous,' w
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Leonardo da Vinci Created a Satellite Map Without the Use of a Satellite

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Leonardo da Vinci most famous for his work Mona Lisa was so much more than a painter. He was a mathematician, writer, historian, engineer, and an amazing invento, just to name a few. He was a man truly and almost eerily ahead of his time. Actually, withou
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The Truth About 10 Famous Inventions

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Did Thomas Edison invent the lightbulb? I mean... kind of... but also... no. Every great, world-changing invention is the culmination of efforts by dozens or hundreds of people, spanning decades or centuries. Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Support SciSh
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Illuminating photography: From camera obscura to camera phone - Eva Timothy

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VIew full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/illuminating-photography-eva-timothy The origins of the cameras we use today were invented in the 19th century. Or were they? A millenia before, Arab scientist Alhazen was using the camera obscura to duplicate i
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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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Exploring Other Dimensions - Alex Rosenthal And George Zaidan

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/exploring-other-dimensions-alex-rosenthal-and-george-zaidan Imagine a two-dimensional world -- you, your friends, everything is 2D. In his 1884 novella, Edwin Abbott invented this world and called it Flatland. A
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I Bought The Worlds Most Futuristic Car *mind blowing*

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How To Mangle Your Clothes

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Before washing machines and spin dryers were invented, people would often use a MANGLE to dry their clothes. Deane shows how a mangle works, using a very old one in Alice Springs in Central Australia. SUBSCRIBE NOW http://www.youtube.com/subscription_cent
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Laser Expert Explains One Concept in 5 Levels of Difficulty | WIRED

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Donna Strickland, PhD, winner of the 2018 Nobel Prize in Physics and a professor at the University of Waterloo, is challenged to explain lasers to 5 different people; a child, a teen, a college student, a grad student, and an expert.Still havent subscribe
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Picture Perfect: George Eastman House

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Located on historic East Avenue in Rochester, New York, this special showcases the 12.5-acre museum site that was the urban estate of George Eastman, founder of Eastman Kodak Company. The Museum focuses on the 150-year history of the art, technology, and
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UPenn's magnetic, modular drones

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The University of Pennsylvania invented a network of drones that can magnetize themselves to each other and arrange themselves mid-flight to form patterns and structures. SUBSCRIBE: https://goo.gl/kdDpXu FOLLOW QUARTZ: Facebook: https://goo.gl/DsmLvx Twit
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Is Success Luck or Hard Work?

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In a competitive world, tiny advantages can make all the difference. Get 10% off Snatoms with code 'giveluck' in the US: https://ve42.co/USA or International: https://snatoms.comIf you would like to receive Snatoms, submit the form here: https://ve42.co/g
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Christmas Lectures 2012 - Worth your Weight in Gold

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Dr Peter Wothers weighs a volunteer from the 2012 Christmas Lectures audience with 24 carat pure gold. Finding himself a little short of the right amount, he calls in help from famous chemist Sir Harry Kroto and his gold Nobel Prize medal (awarded in 1996

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