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Bonsai: the Endless Ritual | Extraordinary Rituals | Earth Unplugged

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The repetitive rituals of watering, pruning and shaping minute trees is a life of devotion, giving Bonsai master Chiako Yamamoto a serene connection to nature and time itself. Watch Extraordinary Rituals Friday on BBC Two: http://bit.ly/exrituals Subscrib
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Big Wave Surfing: The New Ritual | Extraordinary Rituals | Earth Unplugged

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In Nazare, Portugal, extreme big wave surfers ride some of the greatest waves on the planet with the help of a new ritual. Watch Extraordinary Rituals: http://bit.ly/exrituals Subscribe: http://bit.ly/SubscribeToEarthUnplugged Animal Slow Motion: http:/
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The End of Civilization (In the Bronze Age): Crash Course World History 211

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In which John Green teaches you about the Bronze Age civilization in what we today call the middle east, and how the vast, interconnected civilization that encompassed Egypt, The Levant, and Mesopotamia came to an end. What's that you say? There was no su
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Rethinking Civilization - Crash Course World History 201

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In which John Green returns to teaching World History! This week, we'll be talking about the idea of civilization, some of the traditional hallmarks of so-called civilization, and why some people would choose to live outside the civilization model. It tur
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Could human civilization spread across the whole galaxy? - Roey Tzezana

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/could-human-civilization-spread-across-the-whole-galaxy-roey-tzezana Could human civilization eventually spread across the whole Milky Way galaxy? Could we move beyond our small, blue planet to establish colonie
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Rituals Of A Rocket Launch

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Why do astronauts pee on the wheel of a bus before they take off? Do superstitious traditions really help astronauts about to fire into space? Kevin Fong investigates. Day 15 of A Place Called Space, our 2015 advent calendar: http://rigb.org/advent As Tim
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Sesame Street: The Letter H with Maya Angelou and Herry

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Maya Angelou and Herry Monster are playing a game where they name any word that starts with the letter H, like Herry and hug. Maya loves giving hugs! What other words start with H? How many can you name? Subscribe to the Sesame Street Channel here: http:/
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Indus Valley Civilization: Crash Course World History #2

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In which John Green teaches you about the Indus Valley Civilization, one of the largest of the ancient civilizations. John teaches you the who, how, when, where and why of the Indus Valley Civilization, and dispenses advice on how to be more successful in
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Maya Makes the Baseball Team | Craig of the Creek | Cartoon Network

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Coach Booger is brought to tears over Maya's insane baseball skills! Watch Craig of the Creek on Cartoon Network on MaxEpisode: A League of Maya's Own SUBSCRIBE: http://cartn.co/subscribeAbout Craig of the Creek:Follow the adventures of Craig, Kelsey and
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The twins who tricked the Maya gods of death - Ilan Stavans

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Dive into the Maya myth of twins Junajpu and Ixbalanke as they descend into the underworld to play the gods in a ballgame.--One day, twin brothers Junajpu and Ixbalanke discovered their fathers hidden ballgame equipment and began to play. Hearing their vi
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The rise and fall of the Maya Empires most powerful city - Geoffrey E. Braswell

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Trace the rise and fall of the Maya city Chichen Itza, and how Yucatns unpredictable environment contributed to its demise.--During the 8th century CE, warfare and failing agriculture forced Maya people to move north, to hotter, drier Yucatn. Because of i
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War and Civilization: Crash Course World History 205

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In which John Green investigates war, and what exactly it may or may not be good for. Was war a result of human beings organizing into larger and more complex agricultural social orders, or did war maybe create agriculture and "civilization?" It's hard to
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MASH-UP: Kelsey vs Maya | Craig of the Creek | Cartoon Network

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Kelsey sure knows how to fight, and with her trusty sword by her side, she can face anyoneeven Maya.Watch Craig of the Creek on Cartoon Network on Max.Episodes: The Other Side, Camper on the Run, Sugar Smugglers, Capture the Flag Part 5: The Game SUBSCRIB
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1000 People Simulate Civilization!

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We simulated civilization with 1000 players on the same Minecraft server! After 24 Hours they will battle for $30,000! SUBSCRIBE OR YOU'LL HAVE BAD LUCKNew Merch - https://shopmrbeast.comJoin our discord server for your chance to compete in future Minecra
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Some truly absurd ancient beliefs | BBC Ideas

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The Greeks and Romans gave us so much, but not everything they thought has stood the test of time. Classicist Daisy Dunn unpicks five nonsensical pearls of wisdom from the past. Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav--------------------------------
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Minecraft's Best Players Simulate Civilization

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Minecraft's Best Players have 2 weeks to build the most insane and successful civilization they possibly can, and at the end they fight to see who wins the glory. HELP ME HIT 1.5 MILLION SUBSCRIBERS BEFORE THE END OF THIS YEAR! My Twitter: https://twitter
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Sesame Street: Maya Angelou's Name Song

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Maya Angelou was very proud of her name and you should be proud of yours. Sing along with Dr. Angelou and don't forget to be proud of your name and be proud of who you are. Subscribe to the Sesame Street Channel here: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_c
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Maya's Feelings | Craig Of The Creek | @cartoonnetworkuk

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Maya is having discussion with her mom and reveal something about the cube she found.Subscribe to watch more awesome videos - https://goo.gl/hRAVDf Play free Craig of the Creek games on the Cartoon Network UK website - https://www.cartoonnetwork.co.uk/sho
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Sesame Street: Maya Angelou's Favorite Things

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Some of Maya Angelou's favorite things were mangoes and marshmallows and moose. She also liked writing memoirs. Mangoes, marshmallows, moose, and memoir all start with the letter M. Subscribe to the Sesame Street Channel here: http://www.youtube.com/subsc
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The Rise and Fall of Maya | Craig of the Creek | Cartoon Network

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Maya may be one of the Creek's toughest fighters, but there's more to her story than being Xavier's fierce BFF. Follow her journey and her redemption story as she climbs her way to the top of the Creek leadership.About Cartoon Network: Welcome to Cartoon
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Maya The Bee - Bee Kite Craft | Crafts For Kids With Crafty Carol At Cool School

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Queen Bee of crafting, Crafty Carol, shows you how to craft a Maya the Bee inspired bee kite! Buy Maya the Bee on DVD here: MayaTheBeeMovie.net SUBSCRIBE! http://bit.ly/18enloo Like us on Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1EFNxXE Follow us on Twitter: http://bit.
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Is Civilization on the Brink of Collapse?

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What We Owe The Future is available now you can get it wherever you get your (audio)books or here: https://www.amazon.com/What-Owe-Future-William-MacAskill/dp/1541618629This video was sponsored by the author, Will MacAskill. Thanks a lot for the support.S
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The Amazing Rituals of the Welsh Shepherd Dogs | BBC Earth

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It's not easy to control sheep in the Welsh countryside, but these dogs are up to the task. Subscribe to BBC Earth for more amazing animal videos - http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub Watch more videos from BBC Earth: Planet Earth http://bit.ly/PlanetEarthPlaylist
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What if Humans Are NOT Earth's First Civilization? | Silurian Hypothesis

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Fractions 4: Our First Two Beliefs about Fractions

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This is the fourth in a series of videos on "FRACTIONS For All Those Who Never Really Got Them and Want to Get Them!"
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I simulated a LEGO MINECRAFT civilization...

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I give myself 3 days to create a giant Lego Minecraft World. Here's what went down... Go watch Sacred's Minecraft world: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_BLSHb9uhI Thank you Emix Music for producing a lot of the beats in this video: https://www.youtube.c
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Are We Alone? Galactic Civilization Challenge | Space Time | PBS Digital Studios

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The Drake Equation tells us the likelihood that there are other advanced technological civilizations waiting for us among the stars. In this episode of Space Time we challenge you to use the Drake Equation to help us determine how near or far these alien
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Could a solar storm destroy modern civilization? - Fabio Pacucci

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Explore the science of solar storms, and find out why they occur and just how prepared we are for a major event. --In September 1859, miners following the Colorado gold rush woke up to another sunny day. Or so they thought. To their surprise, they soon di
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Could Solar Storms Destroy Civilization? Solar Flares & Coronal Mass Ejections

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Water and Classical Civilizations: Crash Course World History 222

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In which John Green teaches you about water! So, we talk about resources a lot on Crash Course, and today is no exception. It turns out people can't live without water, which means it's absolutely necessary for civilization. Today John talks about water i
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Trainor & Corey Fogelmanis take you inside MonkeyKingdom

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Tenzing Norgay Trainor & Corey Fogelmanis take you inside the world of #MonkeyKingdom! See the film April 17th! Life is an adventure for Maya, the clever and resourceful blonde-bobbed monkey in “Monkey Kingdom,” Disneynature’s new fe
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Decoding the Secrets of Egyptian Heiroglyphs | The Great Courses

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https://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/show/decoding_the_secrets_of_egyptian_hieroglyphs?utm_source=US_SocialMedia&utm_medium=SocialMediaEditorialYoutube&utm_campaign=138569 Ancient Egyptian civilization is undoubtedly one of the most fascinating chapters in
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The Persians&Greeks: Crash Course World History #5

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In which John compares and contrasts Greek civilization and the Persian Empire. Of course we're glad that Greek civilization spawned modern western civilization, right? Maybe not. From Socrates and Plato to Darius and Xerxes, John explains two of the grea
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H.H. DALAI LAMA Is there only one true religion? BEYOND BELIEF

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The documentary film BEYOND BELIEF, directed by Jim Lemkin, explores the nature, uses and limits of beliefs and the consequences of unexamined beliefs. This heart-centered movie investigates real-life stories of people who, when they dared to question, di
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Detectable Civilizations in our Galaxy 2

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Why do we even care about the Drake Equation. Thinking about the fraction of a planet's life when a civilization might be detectable. More free lessons at: http://www.khanacademy.org/video?v=jN03g05TSWM
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Could a Dyson Sphere Harness the Full Power of the Sun?

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Space colonization and traveling through deep space require lots of energy. Could Dyson Spheres offer humanity a nearly unlimited power source? Watch More Space Crafts! | https://bit.ly/2GqH0aO Read More: The Kardashev Scale Type 0: Why Earth is a Level Z
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The fascinating history of cemeteries - Keith Eggener

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-fascinating-history-of-cemeteries-keith-eggener Spindly trees, rusted gates, crumbling stone, a solitary mourner: these things come to mind when we
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The Origins Of Ballet - Jennifer Tortorello And Adrienne Westwood

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-origins-of-ballet-jennifer-tortorello-and-adrienne-westwood Can you imagine a party where every movement and every visual detail were governed by a complex system of rules and procedures? For centuries, such
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How To Defend Earth From Asteroids - Phil Plait

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What's six miles wide and can end civilization in an instant? An asteroid -- and there are lots of them out there. With humor and great visuals, Phil Plait enthralls the TEDxBoulder audience with all the ways asteroids can kill, and what we must do to avo
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Seeing Inside the Sun

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Dr. Robert Stein, professor of Physics and Astronomy at Michigan State Universe has long envisioned a day when he could use supercomputer programs to "see" through the roiling surface of the sun and glimpse its dynamic interior. He describes his quest and
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Ancient Earthquake And Flood May Have Led To China's Earliest Empire

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One of the largest floods in human history might have started a civilization. It begins with an earthquake 4,000 years ago in what is now China. Learn more: http://scim.ag/2aW7D9W Read the research (free): http://scim.ag/2aoxvWt JOIN AAAS: http://scim.ag/
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Invisible London with Near Infrared Camera

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What would the world look like if you could see beyond the the rainbow? Filmed using an infrared camera, this is London as you’ve never seen it before. # Written and narrated by Dr Andrew Steele https://andrewsteele.co.uk/ https://twitter.com/statto
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Inside Out 2 | Team

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Make some noise Disney and Pixar's #InsideOut2 is coming to theaters June 2024 with brand new emotions! The little voices inside Riley’s head know her inside and out—but next summer, everything changes when Disney and Pixar’s “Insi
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Inside Out 2 | Teaser Trailer

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Things are getting messy Disney and Pixar's #InsideOut2 is coming to theaters June 2024 with brand new emotions! The little voices inside Riley’s head know her inside and out—but next summer, everything changes when Disney and Pixar’s &l
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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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Anti-Vaxxers, Conspiracy Theories & Epistemic Responsibility: Crash Course Philosophy #14

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Today we explore what obligations we hold with our personal beliefs. Hank explains epistemic responsibility and the issues it raises with everything from religious belief, to ship owning, to vaccinations. -- Images via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under Cr
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Can You Solve The Prisoner Hat Riddle? - Alex Gendler

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/can-you-solve-the-prisoner-hat-riddle-alex-gendler You and nine other individuals have been captured by super-intelligent alien overlords. The aliens think humans look quite tasty, but their civilization forbids
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Where we get our fresh water - Christiana Z. Peppard

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/where-we-get-our-fresh-water-christiana-z-peppard Fresh water accounts for only 2.5% of Earth's water, yet it is vital for human civilization. What are our sources of fresh water? In the first of a two part seri
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Where Did Russia Come From? - Alex Gendler

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/where-did-russia-come-from-alex-gendler Russia is the biggest country in the world, spanning one-eighth of the earth’s landmass. But where did it all begin? Alex Gendler explores the epic history of the Kievan R
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Sesame Street: Happy Hanukkah from Elmo and his friends!

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Charlie, Elmo, and their friends are learning about Hanukkah! Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, is a Jewish holiday that lasts eight days and nights and celebrates joy and pride in your beliefs. And of course, they get to enjoy some yummy tr
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History Through The Eyes Of The Potato - Leo Bear-McGuinness

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/history-through-the-eyes-of-the-potato-leo-bear-mcguinness Baked or fried, boiled or roasted, as chips or fries; at some point in your life you’ve probably eaten a potato. But potatoes have played a much more si
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Mummification (How an Ancient Egyptian Mummy was Made)

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Please consider supporting our videos on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/simplehistory The Ancient Egyptians believed in several rituals in order to reach the afterlife into the next world and achieve immortality. Please do not reupload our content! SIMPL
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A Visual History of Sports

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The first recorded sport in history was spear throwing, which arose in 70,000 BC out of a need for ancient hunters to practice their skills. Bowling was the first known ball game, appearing in Egypt in 3,200 BC; later, there was Pitz, played by the ancien
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How does an Induction Motor work ?

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Please support us at https://www.patreon.com/LearnEngineering so that we can add one more member to the team and will be able to release 2 educational videos/month. The invention of induction motors permanently altered the course of human civilization. Th
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Homeopathy, quackery and fraud | James Randi

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http://www.ted.com Legendary skeptic James Randi takes a fatal dose of homeopathic sleeping pills onstage, kicking off a searing 18-minute indictment of irrational beliefs. He throws out a challenge to the world's psychics: Prove what you do is real, and
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Are Handshakes Gone for Good?

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Like this video about the future of the handshake and subscribe here: https://freeth.ink/youtube-subscribe-handshakesUp next- This Pen Makes Hand Washing Fun For Kids: https://youtu.be/y3EuGIOLpAUThe rapid spread of COVID-19 over recent months has turned
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This Is How Aliens Might Contact Us

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Could Aliens Be Trying To Contact Earth Without Us Knowing? To create your stunning website & support Life Noggin, go to https://www.wix.com/go/lifenoggin Subscribe: https://bit.ly/SubLifeNoggin | Get your exclusive Life Noggin merch: http://keeponthinkin
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Boxing Match: Watch Female Hare Punch Her Suitors | National Geographic

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These hares can pack a punch. Filmed just north of Cairngorn National Park in Scotland, these mountain hares are likely tussling over a mate. But unlike other mammals where the males battle it out for a female, mountain hare fights are nearly always betwe
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Baby jaguar's very first swim - BBC

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Subscribe and to OFFICIAL BBC YouTube https://bit.ly/2IXqEIn Stream original BBC programmes FIRST on BBC iPlayer https://bbc.in/2J18jYJ Maya needs to learn how to use her back legs properly and Giles takes her to a dog hydrotherapy centre for her first sw
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Origami Tropical Flower on a Stem

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How to make a paper flower step by step. Not just any flower... In this video I show how to fold an origami tropical flower on a stem from a single square of paper no cutting! Most origami flowers with stems are super difficult to fold ... Not this one! T
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Mantis Shrimp Punch at 40,000 fps! - Cavitation Physics

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The mantis shrimp punch is fast enough to boil water! How much force do they create, and how is physics preventing them from being any faster? Find out how mantis shrimp cause cavitation! Deep Look talks about crazy Mantis Shrimp eyes → https://www.youtub
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Transistors, How do they work ?

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Dear friends, Please support us at Patreon, so that we can continue our free educational service https://www.patreon.com/LearnEngineering The invention of transistors revolutionized human civilization like no other technology. This video demonstrates work
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When is Thanksgiving? Colonizing America: Crash Course US History #2

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In which John Green teaches you about the (English) colonies in what is now the United States. He covers the first permanent English colony at Jamestown, Virginia, the various theocracies in Massachusetts, the feudal kingdom in Maryland, and even a bit ab
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The myth of the moon goddess - Cynthia Fay Davis

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Dig into the Maya myth of the moon goddess, Ix Chel, and follow her story as she falls in and out of love with the sun god. --The sun god was in love with the moon goddess, Ix Chel. But the goddess grandfather was very possessive, and would not let the su
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The Monkey Whisperer

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Behold, the François’ leaf monkey! These rare, adorable (and nationally protected) beings live in Guizhou Province’s Mayang River National Nature Reserve, where forest ranger Xiao Zhijin has been lucky enough to work with them for more than 20 years. Ever
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Why New York's Skyline Has a Distinct Look

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Why do so many of New York's older skyscrapers have a similar design? The answer can be traced back to a monumental 1916 zoning law, which established “setback” requirements for buildings above a certain height. In the heart of the Financial D
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What happened to the lost Kingdom of Kush? - Geoff Emberling

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Trace the rise and fall of the Kingdom of Kush, an overlooked ancient African civilization which fought off both the Egyptians and Romans. --Along the Nile River, in what is now northern Sudan, lay the ancient civilization of Kush. Though they were once c
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The Truth About my Autistic Son

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Now that you've met my son, please consider sharing and donating to impact his life and so many others like him. Livestream link (April 30th- MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW!)- https://youtu.be/5J3peD8LZ5o Learn more about the charity NEXT for Autism here- https:/
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The Agricultural Revolution: Crash Course World History #1

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Crash Course World History is now available on DVD! Visit http://dft.ba/-CCWHDVD to buy a set for your home or classroom. You can directly support Crash Course at http://www.subbable.com/crashcourse Subscribe for as little as $0 to keep up with everything
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Could we harness the power of a black hole? - Fabio Pacucci

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Download a free audiobook version of "Children of Time" and support TED-Ed's nonprofit mission: https://www.audible.com/ted-edCheck out our full book recommendation: https://shop.ed.ted.com/collections/ted-ed-book-recommendations/products/children-of-time
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Myths and Facts About Superintelligent AI

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Join the AI conversation: http://AgeofAI.org This video was based on Max’s book "Life 3.0”, which you can find at: http://amzn.to/2iEwe6w Support MinutePhysics on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/minutephysics Link to Patreon Supporters: http://www.minutep
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How Much Money Would It Take? | Brain Games

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In the marketplaces of Jerusalem, Jason Silva is playing a game to see which beliefs are considered more sacred by our brains than others. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe About Brain Games: Using a series of experiments, illusions and man-on-th
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When You Live in the Swiss Alps, You Can Paraglide to Work

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Nestled in the Swiss Alps, the geography and climate make it possible to paraglide all year long in Vercorin. Which is why the tiny village in Switzerland is known as a paragliders paradise. Some people even commute to work attached to their gliders. We t
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An Economic History of the World Since 1400 | The Great Courses

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https://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/show/an_economic_history_of_the_world_since_1400?utm_source=US_SocialMedia&utm_medium=SocialMediaEditorialYoutube&utm_campaign=138569 Economics has, in many regards, created the world. Not only is it the process through
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What Will Happen During the Solar Eclipse?

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There's an Eclipse coming on August 21st, and Jessi and Squeaks are PUMPED! Today, they'll show you where in the world you'll be able to see the eclipse, what happens during an eclipse, and tell you how you can watch the eclipse safely! Check out this sit
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Is DNA the future of data storage? - Leo Bear-McGuinness

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/is-dna-the-future-of-data-storage-leo-bear-mcguinness In the event of a nuclear fallout, every piece of digital and written information could all be los
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Sesame Street: Season 43 Highlights!

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Check out Elmo, Abby, Grover, Cookie Monster and all of your favorite Muppets in some of the best moments from Sesame Street's 43rd season! With appearances by Donald Glover, Bobby Moynihan, Maya Rudolph, Matt Kemp, Jon Hamm, Dax Sheppard, Joseph Gordon-L
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What Are Alien Megastructures?

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Did scientists find a giant alien structure around KIC 8462852? Probably not, but if they did, what would these structures look like? Support us at: http://www.patreon.com/universetoday More stories at: http://www.universetoday.com/ Follow us on Twitter:
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The ancient city designed to track time

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Keeping time was challenging for ancient civilizations, so this one built a city to do it. Follow Johnny on Instagram: https://goo.gl/CduwlO and Facebook: https://goo.gl/l0x5cA The first Vox Borders documentary is releasing on Youtube and Facebook on Octo
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You Know I'm All About that Bayes: Crash Course Statistics #24

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Today were going to talk about Bayes Theorem and Bayesian hypothesis testing. Bayesian methods like these are different from how we've been approaching statistics so far, because they allow us to update our beliefs as we gather new information - which is
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Electronic Computing: Crash Course Computer Science #2

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So we ended last episode at the start of the 20th century with special purpose computing devices such as Herman Hollerith’s tabulating machines. But as the scale of human civilization continued to grow as did the demand for more sophisticated and powerful
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The Atlantic Slave Trade: Crash Course World History #24

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In which John Green teaches you about one of the least funny subjects in history: slavery. John investigates when and where slavery originated, how it changed over the centuries, and how Europeans and colonists in the Americas arrived at the idea that peo
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The Big History of Civilizations | The Great Courses

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https://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/ What makes the Big History approach so unique? Whereas a traditional survey might take you through the major events of a period and introduce you to key dates and people (the “kings and battles” approach), Big History
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Are you a body with a mind or a mind with a body? - Maryam Alimardani

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Download a free audiobook and support TED-Ed's nonprofit mission: http://www.audible.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/are-you-a-body-with-a-mind-or-a-mind-with-a-body-maryam-alimardani Our bodies – the physical, biological parts of u
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Why should you read Virgil's "Aeneid"? - Mark Robinson

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/why-should-you-read-virgil-s-aeneid-mark-robinson In 19 BC, the Roman poet Virgil suffered heatstroke and died on his journey back to Italy. On his deat
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Exploring Guatemalas Mayan Ruins

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You can walk among the remnants of a Mayan empire in Guatemalas Tikal National Park. Here, in the midst of 142,000 acres of a lush jungle stand the beautiful ruins of an ancient civilization that thrived from 600 BCE until its destruction in 900 CE. This
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What If All The World's Supervolcanoes Erupted At Once

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If all 12 or so supervolcanoes on Earth erupted at once, civilization would likely collapse. The volcanoes would spew thousands of tons of ash and toxic gas into the atmosphere, which would linger for months and block out sunlight. This could set off a vo
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What If All Insects Disappeared?

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Although its impossible to say exactly what would happen if all insects on Earth suddenly vanished, its likely that civilization if not most ecosystems throughout the planet would be in serious trouble. Without dung beetles and other poop-eaters, nitrogen
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Early Computing: Crash Course Computer Science #1

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Hello, world! Welcome to Crash Course Computer Science! So today, we’re going to take a look at computing’s origins, because even though our digital computers are relatively new, the need for computation is not. Since the start of civilization itself, hum
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Fact-Checking this Viral Bottle Trick

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Breaking the bottom out of a glass bottle by hitting the top is a challenging trick, but involves a ton of physics. The explanation is related to cavitation - a process seen in the Mantis Shrimp attack, head injuries and pouring honey!Creator/Host/Writer:
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These Hybrid Metallic Crystals Are Chemistry’s New Miracle Materials

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This chemistry experiment conducted 4200 meters above Melbourne, Australia, could revolutionize how we scrub greenhouse gases or deliver targeted drugs. Why Do Rocks the Size of Cars Suddenly Break From Cliffs? - https://youtu.be/8WIAYqU2r9s _____________
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The Impacts of Social Class: Crash Course Sociology #25

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This week we are building on last week’s outline of American stratification to explore how class differences affect people’s daily lives. We’ll explore variations in everything from values & beliefs to health outcomes, and look at how these things can per
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Who decides what art means? - Hayley Levitt

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Find out how students can share their ideas as TED Talks here: http://bit.ly/2zpAQUc View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/who-decides-what-art-means-hayley-levitt There is a question that has been tossed around by philosophers and art critics for
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How Do Robots Dismantle Bombs?

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Over 100 million unexploded bombs hide around the globe. These robots help the U.S. Air Force dispose of them remotely. What Happens When an Aircraft Catches Fire? - https://youtu.be/MEoYNHDUKMQ ____________________ Science In The Extremes ventures to the
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The Dangers Of Ice Fishing | Earth Unplugged

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WARNING: Contains strong language Every moment fishing on ice has a hidden danger.Subscribe: http://bit.ly/SubscribeToEarthUnplugged Animal Slow Motion: http://bit.ly/EarthUnpluggedSlowMotionTimelapse Expeditions: http://bit.ly/EarthUnpluggedExpeditionsAn
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What DNA ancestry tests can — and can’t — tell you

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I took a DNA ancestry test. It didn’t tell me where my ancestors came from… Subscribe to our channel! http://bit.ly/video-lab At-home DNA ancestry tests have become hugely popular in recent years. More than 26 million have taken one of these tests. If the
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The complicated history of surfing - Scott Laderman

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-complicated-history-of-surfing-scott-laderman Today, surfing is a multi-billion-dollar global industry, with tens of millions of enthusiasts worldwi
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Summer Craft Compilation | Patriotic Pinwheel, Spongebob & More | Arts & Crafts With Crafty Carol

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There's nothing better than multiple Craft Carol crafts! In this compilation video, follow as Crafty Carol teaches you how to craft a patriotic pinwheel, a Spongebob Squarepants inspired 'ocean in a bottle', a Star Wars inspired 'star jar', and a Maya the
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Do Animals Understand Death?

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Many species move as a group, but when a member passes, do they grieve their loss? Their communal behavior just might warm your human heart. Explore The Building That Holds Millions Of Dead Animals - http://bit.ly/28Lvdk2 Sign Up For The Seeker Newsletter
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What Are We Doing to Prepare for the Next Big Oil Spill?

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Unfortunately it's only a matter of time before we're faced with the next oil spill disaster. That's why first-response teams like the Oiled Wildlife Care Network focus on what we can learn from past spills, and evaluate long-term impacts of oil and chemi
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This 360-Degree Theater Lets You Experience VR Without A Headset

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This theater takes VR to a whole new level. Space 360 is a spherical projection theater. It creates a small universe around viewers. This eliminates the need for VR headsets. The theater is located next to Lucerium National Science Museum in Gwangju, Sout
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Ancient Games: Crash Course Games #2

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From the ancient Egyptian game of Senet to the Aztec’s Patolli, games have been played since the beginning of civilization. Today, your host Andre Meadows is going to take a look at a few of these games, including some that are actually still played today
25 Levels of Soccer Juggling & Freestyle Football Skills: Easy to Complex | WIRED

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Freestyle Soccer World Champion Caitlyn Schrepfer demonstrates and explains her freestyle soccer skills in 25 levels of difficulty, from the easiest to most complex.Director: Sean DacanayDirector of Photography: Dominik CzaczykEditor: Jordan CaligExpert:
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Do politics make us irrational? - Jay Van Bavel

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Dig into the psychology of political partisanship, how to recognize it and what strategies can be used to combat it. --Can someones political identity actually affect their ability to process information? The answer lies in a cognitive phenomenon known as
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What are mini brains? - Madeline Lancaster

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/can-we-grow-human-brains-outside-our-bodies-madeline-lancaster Shielded by our thick skulls and swaddled in layers of protective tissue, the human brain
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How robots made this food commercial look effortless

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Creating the perfect food commercial isnt just a matter of great styling and a mouth-watering dish. Sometimes, you need a robot.Steve Giralt is a visual engineer. Check out his Instagram for more:https://www.instagram.com/stevegiralt/?hl=enOr explore his
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This AI Doesn’t Need Any Help from Humans

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Scientists have developed a new AI that can teach itself how to be the master of an ancient board game. We're conducting a survey of our viewers! If you have time, please give us feedback: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SciShowSurvey2017 Hosted by: Stefan
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Are the illuminati real? - Chip Berlet

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Download a free audiobook version of "The Pillars of the Earth" and support TED-Ed's nonprofit mission: https://www.audible.com/ted-ed Check out our full book recommendation: https://shop.ed.ted.com/collections/ted-ed-book-recommendations/products/illumin
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Do Animals Mourn Their Dead? (ft. BrainCraft And Gross Science!)

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This episode is brought to you by Dropbox https://www.dropbox.com/ Follow me to Gross Science: https://youtu.be/kRUt9pqMCSg and BrainCraft: https://youtu.be/Joalg73L_gw ↓ More info and sources below ↓ Tweet ⇒ http://bit.ly/OKTBSmourn Share on FB ⇒ http://
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Why should you read "Don Quixote"? - Ilan Stavans

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded Mounting his skinny steed, Don Quixote charges an army of giants. It is his duty to vanquish these behemoths in the name of his beloved lady, Dulcinea. There’s only one problem: the giants are mere
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Why We Should NOT Look For Aliens - The Dark Forest

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Getting something from the kurzgesagt shop is the best way to support us and to keep our videos free for everyone. Thank You! https://kgs.link/shop. (Worldwide Shipping Available)Sources & further reading:https://sites.google.com/view/sources-darkforest/T
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Top 10 Most Incredible Time Capsule Findings

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Whilst time machines don't exist (yet), time capsules are the closest thing we have in reality to them, so lets find out the most incredible time capsules! Subscribe for more! ► https://goo.gl/pgcoq1 ◄ Stay updated ► https://goo.gl/JyGcTt https://goo.gl/5
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Streets Around the World

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Thanks to everyone who submitted what their streets look like around the world! Look below for credits! CREDITS IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE ● Sandra Kao from Houston, Texas, USA (Youtube video link: https://youtu.be/fTzjpLW637I, Youtube Channel: https://www.yo
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Buddha and Ashoka: Crash Course World History #6

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In which John relates a condensed history of India, post-Indus Valley Civilization. John explores Hinduism and the origins of Buddhism. He also gets into the reign of Ashoka, the Buddhist emperor who, in spite of Buddhism's structural disapproval of viole
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This tool will help improve your critical thinking - Erick Wilberding

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Explore the technique known as the Socratic Method, which uses questions to examine a persons values, principles, and beliefs. --Socrates, one of the founding fathers of Western philosophical thought, was on trial. Many believed he was an enemy of the sta
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Is there any truth to the King Arthur legends? - Alan Lupack

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/is-there-any-truth-to-the-king-arthur-legends-alan-lupack King Arthur has risen again and again in our collective imagination, along with his retinue of
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How To Learn Faster

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Get smart with Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/asapscience Subscribe: http://bit.ly/asapsci The 9 BEST Scientific Study Tips: https://youtu.be/p60rN9JEapg Created by: Mitchell Moffit and Gregory Brown Written by: Rachel Salt & Mitch Moffit Illustrated by
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The Golden Record Decoded (360 Video)

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NOTE: This is a 360/VR video but you do not a VR viewer to experience the 360 viewpoint- just click around the video! In 1977, NASA launched Voyager 1 and 2 to explore and document our solar system and the interstellar space beyond. The craft will drift f
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All the Engineering in a Driverless Car | WIRED

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If an automated car was only designed to transport goods, what would that look like? In theory, it wouldn't need windows, or steering wheels, or seats. Nuro is doing just that, they've engineered a vehicle that's sole purpose is delivering things. How did
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What really happened to the Library of Alexandria? - Elizabeth Cox

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/what-really-happened-to-the-library-of-alexandria-elizabeth-cox 2,300 years ago, the rulers of Alexandria set out to fulfill a very audacious goal: to c
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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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What is imposter syndrome and how can you combat it? - Elizabeth Cox

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View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/what-is-imposter-syndrome-and-how-can-you-combat-it-elizabeth-cox Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded Even after writing eleven books and winning several awards, Maya Angelou couldn’t esca
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Starting the Stone Age

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Crafting Humanity's First Metal

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Download The Walking Dead: No Mans Land and get a FREE Legendary Bayonet Musket! https://spons.org/howtomakeeverythingI learn how to collect and work the first metal used my humanity: native copper, as I continue my ongoing quest to build my own civilizat
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21 Levels of Ballet: Easy to Complex | WIRED

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Professional ballerina Joy Womack explains ballet turns in 21 levels of difficulty, from the easiest to most complex. Director: Maya Dangerfield; Katherine WzorekDirector of Photography: Francis BernalEditor: Richard TrammellExpert: Joy WomackCreative Pro
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Levels of Knot Tying: Easy to Complex | WIRED

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J.D. Lenzen, the inventor of fusion knotting, explains knot tying in 15 levels of difficulty, from easy to complex. J.D. starts from the very beginning, with overhead, bowline, and square knots, and moves all the way into more advanced knots that are crea
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My Daughter Survives WORLD'S STRICTEST SCHOOL

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Can Salish survive a full day at the world's strictest high school, or will she quit and I'll FINALLY win the Matter Cup? Shout out to my son Hudson Matter for starting this trend, and to Brent Rivera for finding this crazy school! Watch both of their awe
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How do leafcutter ants cut leaves off of trees? #TeamTrees

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Visit https://teamtrees.org to dontate to #TeamTreesSpecial thanks to Leaf House Scientific (https://www.leafhousescientific.com/) for supplying the ants and to Dr. Fred Larabee (https://twitter.com/bugbiter) for the microCT images of Atta internal head m
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Why a Diving Robot Can Replace Scuba Divers | WIRED

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A robotic diving system that looks like a Transformer? OceanOneK can go to depths that would kill a human diver. It can also handle delicate objects without breaking them. Using a haptic system, humans can use OceanOneK as an avatar, allowing humans to di
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How exactly does binary code work? - José Américo N L F de Freitas

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-exactly-does-binary-code-work-jose-americo-n-l-f-freitas Imagine trying to use words to describe every scene in a film, every note in a song, or eve
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Can you solve the giant iron riddle? - Alex Gendler

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Practice more problem-solving at https://brilliant.org/TedEd/ Solution to bonus riddle: https://brilliant.org/TedEdGiantIron/ The family of giants you work for is throwing a fancy dinner party, but there’s a problem — the elder giant’s favorite shirt is w
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X-Men: Apocalypse Official Trailer #1 (2016) - Jennifer Lawrence, Michael Fassbender Action HD

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Subscribe to TRAILERS: http://bit.ly/sxaw6h Subscribe to COMING SOON: http://bit.ly/H2vZUn Like us on FACEBOOK: http://goo.gl/dHs73 Follow us on TWITTER: http://bit.ly/1ghOWmt X-Men: Apocalypse Official Trailer #1 (2016) - Jennifer Lawrence, Michael Fassb
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These 70 writers are actually all the same person - Ilan Stavans

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Get to know the life of enigmatic poet and writer Fernando Pessoa, who wrote not as himself but as other people he invented.--On November 30th, 1935, dozens of writers passed away. They came from different backgrounds, espoused divergent beliefs, and wrot
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How These Never Before Seen Dinosaurs Were Brought to Life | WIRED

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The scientific understanding of dinosaurs has never been better, and in the new nature documentary, "Prehistoric Planet," we see dinosaurs in a way we've never seen them before. Dr. Darren Naish and Tim Walker sit down with WIRED to explain what went into
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Kitchens Around the World

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Take a kitchen tour around the world! Submit your Video: http://www.lifewhereimfrom.com/share-your-video/ Special thanks to all those who contributed! Jesse from Edmonton, Canada, Social Media: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdnb4eR0YaTJr1H17Ndf-jg Marí
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Can animals be deceptive? - Eldridge Adams

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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/can-animals-be-deceptive-eldridge-adams A male firefly emits a series of enticing flashes. He hopes a female will respond an
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What would it be like to live on the moon? - Alex Gendler

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This video was made in partnership with the Airbus Foundation. Find out more about their work here: http://bit.ly/2M262NF View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/what-would-it-be-like-to-live-on-the-moon-alex-gendler The European Space Agency is hopi
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When will the next ice age happen? - Lorraine Lisiecki

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Can you survive nuclear fallout? - Brooke Buddemeier and Jessica S. Wieder

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The rise and fall of the Inca empire - Gordon McEwan

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-rise-and-fall-of-the-inca-empire-gordon-mcewan It was the western hemisphere's largest empire ever, with a population of nearly 10 million subjects.
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A brie(f) history of cheese - Paul Kindstedt

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/a-brie-f-history-of-cheese-paul-s-kindstedt Before empires and royalty, before pottery and writing, before metal tools and weapons – there was cheese. A
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This Is Your Brain On Extreme Weather

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Thanks to http://www.audible.com/ for supporting this video. Download your free audiobook at https://www.audible.com/minuteearth Thanks also to our Patreon patrons: - @AntoineCoeur - salar tel - @TodayIFoundOut1 - @82abhilash - Emil Kampp and our Subbable
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Why Our Favorite Crops Live Fast and Die Young

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To start using Tab for a Cause, go to: http://tabforacause.org/r/minuteearth2 We mostly grow annual plants because they reliably produce energy-rich seeds, which we like to eat. Thanks to our Patreon patrons https://www.patreon.com/MinuteEarth and our You
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Can you solve the Mondrian squares riddle? - Gordon Hamilton

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Practice more problem-solving at https://brilliant.org/TedEd/ Dutch artist Piet Mondrian’s abstract, rectangular paintings inspired mathematicians to create a two-fold challenge. Can you solve the puzzle and get to the lowest score possible? Gordon
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Should We Contact Uncontacted Peoples?

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How Do Animals Find Their Way Home Without GPS?

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Animals travel hundreds of kilometers without GPS, but how? Understanding the earth's magnetic field might be the ultimate travel tip. How GPS Works - http://bit.ly/1UyXfmp Sign Up For The Seeker Newsletter Here - http://bit.ly/1UO1PxI Read More: How dogs
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Overpopulation – The Human Explosion Explained

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In a very short amount of time the human population exploded and is still growing very fast. Will this lead to the end of our civilization? Check out https://ourworldindata.org by Max Roser! Support us on Patreon so we can make more videos (and get cool s
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Could You Survive In The Middle Ages?

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Mathematician Explains Infinity in 5 Levels of Difficulty | WIRED

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While the concept of infinity may seem mysterious, mathematicians have developed processes to reason the strange properties of infinity. Mathematician Emily Riehl has been challenged to explain infinity to 5 different people; a child, a teen, a college st
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Your Brain Changes All the Time, but Being a Mom Changes It Forever

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Mother's bodies go through tons of changes before and after giving birth, but so do their brains! What really makes a mom's brain different? How Hard Is It To Get Pregnant? - https://youtu.be/H9ySBfbGkU4 Sign Up For The Seeker Newsletter Here - http://bit
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This Massive Asteroid Is Headed for Earth…. What Now?

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This is how NASA intends to stop an asteroid before it slams into our planet, potentially ending civilization as we know it. Watch More Space Crafts! | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fW-YrNaxJFU&list=PL6uC-XGZC7X62DlXwags4wik2cK8k6FrM Read More: Planetar
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How do our brains process speech? - Gareth Gaskell

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Learn how to identify, develop, and share your best ideas with TED Masterclass: http://bit.ly/tedmasterclass -- The average 20-year-old knows between 27,000 and 52,000 different words. Spoken out loud, most of these words last less than a second. With eve
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Will there ever be a mile-high skyscraper? - Stefan Al

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Would a mile-high skyscraper ever be possible? Explore the physics behind some of the tallest buildings and megastructures in the world. -- In 1956, architect Frank Lloyd Wright proposed a mile-high skyscraper, a building five times as high as the Eiffel
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What makes TB the world's most infectious killer? - Melvin Sanicas

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Learn why tuberculosis, TB, is the worlds most infectious disease and how medical advancements are improving treatment. --In 2008, two 9,000-year old skeletons were found with their bones infected by an all too familiar bacterium. The ancient Greeks knew
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Can you solve the riddle and escape Hades? - Dan Finkel

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Practice more problem-solving at https://brilliant.org/TedEd/--The underworld is overcrowded, and Zeus has ordered Hades to let some spirits out. Hades arranges all the souls of the dead in a line before Cerberus. When one of his three heads bites down on
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Why is Herodotus called “The Father of History”? - Mark Robinson

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/why-is-herodotus-called-the-father-of-history-mark-robinson 2,500 years ago, the writing of history as we know it didn’t exist. The past was recorded as
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Are we living in a simulation? - Zohreh Davoudi

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Is our reality a detailed computer simulation? And how can we know for sure? Explore the scientific and philosophical theories surrounding this debate. --All life on Earth living and inanimate, microscopic and cosmic is governed by mathematical laws with
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How do blood transfusions work? - Bill Schutt

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Dive into the history of the life-saving procedure of blood transfusions and how it has evolved since the 17th century. --In 1881, doctor William Halsted rushed to help his sister Minnie, who was hemorrhaging after childbirth. He quickly inserted a needle
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40,000 years of music explained in 8 minutes | Michael Spitzer

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The history of music from bone flutes to Beyoncé. Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/bigthink Up Next The science of music: why your brain gets hooked on hit songs https://youtu.be/gwmijEZ5sbM The evolution of music over mi
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The tale of the doctor who defied Death - Iseult Gillespie

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Dive into the German tale of Godfather Death and his godson, the doctor who tries to master mortality.--A husband and wife were in despair. The woman had just given birth to their 13th child, and the growing family was quickly running out of food and mone
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How the Monkey King escaped the underworld - Shunan Teng

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Meet Sun Wukong, the Monkey King, and follow his journey to the Realm of the Dead and his fierce battle to escape the underworld.--The Monkey King, a legendary troublemaker hatched from stone and schooled in divine magic, had stolen the Dragon Lords most
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How Different Are Different Types of Dogs?

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How to 3D print human tissue - Taneka Jones

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Explore the science of bioprinting, a type of 3D printing that uses bioink, a printable material that contains living cells. --There are currently hundreds of thousands of people on transplant lists, waiting for critical organs like kidneys, hearts and li
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The dangers of mixing drugs - Celine Valery

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Explore the science of why mixing drugs and drug interactions with other substances can lead to dangerous health complications.--Which of the following is risky behavior: a person taking cholesterol medicine with grapefruit juice? Or a person taking Aceta
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DC League of Super-Pets - Batman Trailer | Cartoon Network UK

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Dwayne Johnson stars as the voice of Krypto the Super-Dog in DC League of Super-Pets, in cinemas this year.The film also stars the voices of Kevin Hart (the Jumanji and Secret Life of Pets films), Kate McKinnon (the Magic School Bus Rides Again films, Fer
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Commerce, Agriculture, and Slavery: Crash Course European History #8

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We've been talking a lot about kings, and queens, and wars, and religious upheaval for most of this series, but let's take a moment to zoom out, and look at the ways that individuals' lives were changing in the time span we've covered so far. Some people'
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Can we create the "perfect" farm? - Brent Loken

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Explore the innovative ways countries are revolutionizing farming to ensure we can feed humanity in a way that works with the environment.--About 10,000 years ago, humans began to farm. This agricultural revolution was a turning point in our history and e
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What really happened during the Salem Witch Trials - Brian A. Pavlac

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Dig into how the infamous Salem Witch Trials began and why they remain a cautionary tale of the dangers of groupthink and scapegoating.--Youve been accused of a crime you did not commit. Its impossible to prove your innocence. If you insist that youre inn
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What's so special about Viking ships? - Jan Bill

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Explore the history and technology of Viking longships, which helped the Scandinavians conquer trade routes and new territories.--As the Roman Empire flourished, Scandinavians had small settlements and no central government. Yet by the 11th century, they
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Why should you read Sylvia Plath? - Iseult Gillespie

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Explore the haunting and intimate works of poet Sylvia Plath, who digs into issues of mental health, trauma and sexuality in works like “The Bell Jar.” -- Under her shrewd eye and pen, Sylvia Plath turned everyday objects into haunting images: a “new stat
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Harvard Professor Explains Algorithms in 5 Levels of Difficulty | WIRED

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From the physical world to the virtual world, algorithms are seemingly everywhere. David J. Malan, Professor of Computer Science at Harvard University, has been challenged to explain the science of algorithms to 5 different people; a child, a teen, a coll
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The Japanese folktale of the selfish scholar - Iseult Gillespie

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Dive into the Japanese folktale of a scholars quest to purify his body and mind, and the spiritual secret he discovers along the way.--In ancient Kyoto, a Shinto scholar found himself distracted from his prayers and sought to perform a purification ritual
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How this disease changes the shape of your cells - Amber M. Yates

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Dig into the science of how a single genetic mutation alters the structure of hemoglobin and leads to sickle-cell disease. -- What shape are your cells? Squishy cylinders? Jagged zig-zags? You might not spend a lot of time thinking about the bodies of the
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The mysterious origins of life on Earth - Luka Seamus Wright

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Where on Earth did life begin? Explore the hydrothermal vents in Earths crust as simple compounds gave way to complex life. --Billions of years ago, simple organic compounds assembled into more complex coalitions that could grow and reproduce. At the time
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Get to know how a healthy marine ecosystem functions, and what creates the lethal conditions that lead to dead zones. --For most of the year, the Gulf of Mexico is teeming with marine life, from tiny crustaceans to massive whales. But every summer, disast
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Best of Big Things and Small Things at Cool School - Compilation | Chicken Little, Dragons, & More!

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From big to little, tall to short, we love all kinds of creatures and people at Cool School! Watch 59 minutes of kids videos! Jack and the Beanstalk - Story Time with Ms. Booksy (Cool School) - 0:28 Jack and the Beanstalk - w/ ItsJudysLife - Story Circle
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A day in the life of an ancient Peruvian shaman - Gabriel Prieto

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Follow Quexo, a Peruvian shaman, as he searches for cinnabar to complete a special ritual that will protect his village from winter storms.--The year is 1400 BCE. At the temple of the fisherman, the morning is unusually still and this is just the latest i
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Will Supercomputers Create Virtual Maps of Your Body in the Future?

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Dr. Larry Smarr has been collecting 3D visualizations and detailed data on his body for almost a decade, amassing it all into a VR medical avatar of himself fondly known as "Transparent Larry." What could this mean for the future of personalized medicine?
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Crazy Facts That Will Shatter Your Concept Of Time!

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Facts that will change your perception of time! These are the surprising facts that you wont believe and crazy facts that will shatter your concept of time!7. Moon Landing Before Wheeled SuitcasesMaybe you've heard the phrase, "We can put a man on the moo
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What if every satellite suddenly disappeared? - Moriba Jah

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Explore what would happen if all of humanitys satellites disappeared and the real-life scenarios that could lead to such a catastrophe. --What would happen if one day all of humanitys artificial satellites suddenly disappeared? Within hours, most of the p
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Can you solve the alien pyramid riddle? - Henri Picciotto

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You and your team of scientists are trapped on Mars. Can you figure out how to survive on the desert planet?--Today is the anniversary of the best-worst day of your life. The best part was discovering a subterranean city on Mars. The worst part was when y
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Could Black Holes Made Of Light Power Our Spaceships?

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What exactly would it take to create our very own Swartzchild Kugelblitz? Could a Dyson Sphere Harness the Full Power of the Sun? - https://youtu.be/jOHMQbffrt4 Read More: Kugelblitz! Powering a Starship With a Black Hole https://www.space.com/24306-inter
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What “Machiavellian” really means - Pazit Cahlon and Alex Gendler

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Download a free audiobook version of "The Art of War" and support TED-Ed's nonprofit mission: https://adbl.co/2CDGJi9 Check out our full book recommendation: https://shop.ed.ted.com/products/the-art-of-war -- From Shakespeare’s plays to modern TV dramas,
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How do steroids affect your muscles and the rest of your body? - Anees Bahji

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Dig into the science of how anabolic steroids and their recreational use can affect your body, organs and brain. --Steroids. Theyve caused global scandals. Theyre banned in most athletic competitions. Yet the same properties that help elite athletes and b
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Could underwater farms help fight climate change? - Ayana Johnson and Megan Davis

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Dive into the world of aquaculture and see how restorative ocean farming could play a vital role in helping our coastal communities, our oceans and our climate.--For billions of people, seafood provides a significant source of protein and nutrition, but o
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What If Aliens Make Contact With Earth?

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Aliens are definitely out there, but what happens when we finally make contact with them? What are humans supposed to do?Learn more about the quest to message extraterrestrials at METI from our friends at Lifespan.io - https://youtu.be/6t8crootK-0Script:H
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How do you know what's true? - Sheila Marie Orfano

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Explore the Rashomon effect, where individuals give significantly different but equally believable accounts of the same event. --A samurai is found dead in a quiet bamboo grove. One by one, the crimes only known witnesses recount their version of the even
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Can you solve Dongle's Difficult Dilemma? - Dennis E. Shasha

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Practice more problem-solving at https://brilliant.org/TedEd--According to legend, three galactic terraformers shaped your planet into a paradise. When their work was done, they left the source of their power behind: three golden hexagons, hidden in dunge
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Enlightened Monarchs: Crash Course European History #19

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Last time we learned about the Enlightenment, and the philosophers and thinkers whose ideas would shape governance for hundred of years. This week, we're learning how monarchs across Europe were influenced by those ideas. Adoption of Enlightenment ideas a
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Medieval Europe: Crash Course European History #1

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Our European history is going to start around 1500 with the Renaissance, but believe it or not, that is not the actual beginning of history in the continent. So, today, we're going to teach you the broad outlines of the so-called Middle Ages, and look at
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The secret society of the Great Dismal Swamp - Dan Sayers

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Uncover the history of the hidden communities that inhabited the Great Dismal Swamp in North America. --Straddling Virginia and North Carolina is an area that was once described as the most repulsive of American possessions. By 1728, it was known as the G
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The 4 greatest threats to the survival of humanity

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Dig into the 4 biggest existential risks that threaten the survival of humanity, and explore how we can safeguard our future.--With the invention of the atomic bomb, humanity gained the power to destroy itself for the first time in our history. Since then
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Why Do Rocks the Size of Cars Suddenly Break From Cliffs?

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Random rockfalls are still one of the biggest mysteries in geology - and figuring out what triggers them is an urgent quest in an area with millions of annual visitors. Will Supercomputers Create Virtual Maps of Your Body in the Future? - https://youtu.be
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This Is Not a Real Explosion, Here’s How Physics Made It Happen

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The fireballs that light up the big screen are rooted in physics, careful calculations, and computer-generated algorithms. These Hybrid Metallic Crystals Are Chemistry’s New Miracle Materials - https://youtu.be/K2u3jn3CuEA Read More How Hollywood Pulled O
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Betelgeuse Is Destined to Explode as a SupernovaBut When?

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Long considered one of the brightest stars in the night sky, Betelgeuse has begun to dramatically fade then brighten again for reasons we cant quite pin down. And its caused some people to wonder if it's about to explode. Catch up on Constellations! https
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Rare Footage Of Extinct Animals

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I dare you to watch this and not get the feels. Rare and moving footage of six extinct animals taken before they were wiped out. It also features an eye watering list of every animal that has gone extinct since 1900. 1. Heath Hen - Extinct 1932 Heath hens
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First person vs. Second person vs. Third person - Rebekah Bergman

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Discover how point of view can transform a story, and find out how to choose between first, second, and third person in your writing.--Who is telling a story, and from what perspective, are some of the most important choices an author makes. Told from a d
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For These Tiny Spiders, It's Sing or Get Served | Deep Look

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Male jumping spiders perform courtship dances that would make Bob Fosse proud. But if they bomb, they can wind up somebody's dinner instead of their mate. SUBSCRIBE to Deep Look! http://goo.gl/8NwXqt DEEP LOOK is a ultra-HD (4K) short video series created
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How the COVID-19 vaccines were created so quickly - Kaitlyn Sadtler and Elizabeth Wayne

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Discover how mRNA vaccines help your immune system fight viral infections and how this decades-old technology was used to create COVID-19 vaccines.--In the 20th century, most vaccines took over a decade to research, test, and produce. But the vaccines for
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The hidden history of Hand Talk

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The hidden history of an ancient language.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss any videos: http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Centuries before we had American Sign Language, Native sign languages, broadly known as Hand Talk, were thriving across North
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How The Modern World Tricks Our Bodies Into Hurting Themselves

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Thanks to the University of Minnesota for sponsoring this video! http://twin-cities.umn.edu/The same enzyme that used to save us is now killing us because the body reactions it catalyzes now cause more harm than good.Thanks also to our Patreon patrons htt
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The rise and fall of the Kingdom of Man - Andrew McDonald

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Discover the medieval empire of the Isle of Man and the Hebrides, and how a dynasty of sea kings rose to power.--On a small island in the Irish Sea, fortresses preside over the rugged shores. This unlikely location was the birthplace of a medieval empire
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DC League of Super Pets | Official Trailer

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Dwayne Johnson stars as the voice of Krypto the Super-Dog in Warner Bros. Pictures animated action adventure feature film DC League of Super-Pets, from director Jared Stern.The film also stars the voices of Kevin Hart (the Jumanji and Secret Life of Pets
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Whats in the air you breathe? - Amy Hrdina and Jesse Kroll

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Together, nitrogen, oxygen and argon make up 99.93% of our air. So whats the other .07%? Find out what makes up the air you breathe.--Take a deep breath. In a single intake of air, your lungs swell with roughly 25 sextillion molecules, ranging from days-o
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