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What's The Definition Of Comedy? Banana. - Addison Anderson

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/what-s-the-definition-of-comedy-banana-addison-anderson What makes us giggle and guffaw? The inability to define comedy is its very appeal; it is defined by its defiance of definition. Addison Anderson riffs on
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Introduction To Definition Of PH

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Introduction to definition of pH
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Arrhenius Definition Of Acids And Bases

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Arrhenius definition of acids and bases
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Parsec Definition

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Parsec Definition More free lessons at: http://www.khanacademy.org/video?v=6zV3JEjLoyE
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Finding Sum From Recursive Definition Of Sequence

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Finding sum from recursive definition of sequence
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Thermodynamic Entropy Definition Clarification

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Clarifying that the thermodynamic definition of Entropy requires a reversible system. More free lessons at: http://www.khanacademy.org/video?v=PFcGiMLwjeY
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Bronsted-Lowry Definition Of Acids And Bases

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Bronsted-Lowry definition of acids and bases. Conjugate acids and bases.
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The myth of Icarus and Daedalus - Amy Adkins

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View full lesson: ed.ted.com/lessons/the-myth-of-icarus-and-daedalus-amy-adkins In mythological ancient Greece, Icarus flew above Crete on wings made from wax and feathers, defying the laws of man and nature. To witnesses on the ground, he looked like a g
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Ultra High Definition (4K) View of Planet Earth

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NASA monitors Earth's vital signs from land, air and space with a fleet of satellites and ambitious airborne and ground-based observation campaigns. The International Space Station hosts a variety of payloads and experiments supporting climate research, w
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The myth of Prometheus - Iseult Gillespie

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-myth-of-prometheus-iseult-gillespie Before the creation of humanity, the Greek gods won a great battle against a race of giants called the Titans. M
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The myth of Oisín and the land of eternal youth - Iseult Gillespie

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-myth-of-oisin-and-the-land-of-eternal-youth-iseult-gillespie In a typical hero’s journey, the protagonist sets out on an adventure, undergoes great
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The myth of Hades and Persephone - Iseult Gillespie

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Dig into the Greek myth of Persephone, who is abducted by Hades and is only allowed to leave the underworld every spring.--One day, Persephone was frolicking in a meadow with the nymph, Cyane. As they admired a flower, they noticed it tremble in the groun
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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 left brain vs. right brain myth - Elizabeth Waters

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View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-left-brain-vs-right-brain-myth-elizabeth-waters The human brain is visibly split into a left and right side. This structure has inspired one of the most pervasive ideas about the brain: that the left side c
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The myth behind the Chinese zodiac - Megan Campisi and Pen-Pen Chen

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-myth-behind-the-chinese-zodiac-megan-campisi-and-pen-pen-chen What’s your sign? In Western astrology, it’s a constellation determined by when your birthday falls in the calendar. But according to the Chinese
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The myth of Loki and the deadly mistletoe - Iseult Gillespie

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Discover the Norse myth of Baldur, the most beloved being in Asgard, and how the trickster god Loki plotted his death. --Baldur was the gentlest and most beloved being in all of Asgard. But lately, he had been plagued by gruesome visions foretelling his o
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The myth of Zeus' test - Iseult Gillespie

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Dig into the myth of Baucis and Philemon, a couple who unknowingly showed the gods hospitality after their neighbors refused.--It was dark when two mysterious, shrouded figures appeared in a hillside village. The strangers knocked on every door in town, a
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The Irish myth of the Giant's Causeway - Iseult Gillespie

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-irish-myth-of-the-giant-s-causeway-iseult-gillespie On the coast of Northern Ireland, a vast plateau of basalt slabs and columns called the Giant’s
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The Mayan myth of the morning star

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Discover the Mayan myth of Venus, the morning star plotting revenge on his brother, the sun, and his allies. --Chak Ek, the morning star, rose from the underworld to the surface of the eastern sea and on into the heavens. His brother Kin Ahaw, the sun, fo
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The Japanese myth of the trickster raccoon - Iseult Gillespie

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Dive into the Japanese myth of the shape-shifting tanuki, as the raccoon-like creature rewards a traveling salesman for his kindness.--On the dusty roads of a small village, a traveling salesman was having difficulty selling his wares. As he wandered the
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The myth of Pegasus and the chimera - Iseult Gillespie

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Discover the myth of Bellerophon, the hero who battled and killed the Chimera monster atop the winged horse Pegasus.--Shielded from the gorgons stone gaze, Perseus crept through Medusas cave. When he reached her, he drew his sickle and brought it down on
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The myth of Gawain and the Green Knight - Dan Kwartler

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Dig into the myth of the Green Knight, who comes to King Arthurs court to challenge the honor and bravery of Camelots knights. --It was Christmas in Camelot and King Arthur was throwing a party. In the midst of the revelry, a towering knight proposed a ga
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The myth of Ireland's two greatest warriors - Iseult Gillespie

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Dive into the Irish myth of Tin B Cuailnge, where Queen Meadhbh of Connaught seeks to capture the fabled brown bull of Ulster. --C Chulainn, hero of Ulster, stood at the ford at Cooley, ready to face an entire army single handedly all for the sake of a si
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The tragic myth of Orpheus and Eurydice - Brendan Pelsue

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-tragic-myth-of-orpheus-and-eurydice-brendan-pelsue The marriage of Orpheus, the greatest of all poets and musicians, to Eurydice, a wood nymph, was
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The Irish myth of Diarmuids betrayal - Iseult Gillespie

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Dig into the Irish myth of lovers Grinne and Diarmuid, and follow their journey as they flee from her betrothed, Fionn.--Grinne, princess of Tara and bride-to-be, was furious. She had thought she was betrothed to a young soldier, bold and brilliant enough
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Cereal makers sold us a breakfast myth

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Is breakfast the most important meal of the day? Join the Video Lab! http://bit.ly/video-lab Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Cereal companies have perpetuated a big myth about breakfast: that the first meal of the day is crucial to good hea
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The Science Behind The Myth: Homer's

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-science-behind-the-myth-homer-s-odyssey-matt-kaplan Homer's "Odyssey" recounts the adventures of the Greek hero Odysseus during his journey home from the Trojan War. Though some parts may be based on real ev
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The Greek myth of Demeter's revenge - Iseult Gillespie

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Dig into the Greek myth of Mestra and her father King Erysichthon, who angered the gods and was cursed with insatiable hunger.--Mestra, princess of Thessaly, was far from home. She had watched her father, King Erysichthon, plunge into a ruin of his own ma
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The myth of the original star-crossed lovers - Shannon Zhao

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Get to know the myth of the weaver and the cowherd, a pair of star-crossed lovers banished to opposite sides of the Milky Way.--In the court of the Jade Emperor, a young princess had a special skill: she could pluck clouds from the sky and spin them into
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The Taino myth of the cursed creator - Bill Keegan

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Dive into the Taino myth of the sea, and watch as Deminan and his brothers accidentally create a new world from a giant gourd. --Before the world of humans began, there was the world of the gods. Four brothers wandered this celestial realm. One day, the b
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The Greek myth of Talos, the first robot - Adrienne Mayor

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Get to know the myth of Talos, a robot powered by ichor and created by Hephaestus to defend the island kingdom of Crete from intruders. --Hephaestus, god of technology, was hard at work on his most ingenious invention yet. He was creating a new defense sy
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The tragic myth of the Sun God's son - Iseult Gillespie

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Dive into the Greek myth of Helios and Phaethon, where the Sun God allows his mortal son to drive his chariot for a day.--Every morning, Helios unleashed his golden chariot, and set out across the sky. As the Sun God transformed dawn into day, he thought
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The Egyptian myth of Isis and the seven scorpions - Alex Gendler

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Dive into the Egyptian myth of Isis, a powerful goddess protecting her son from her murderous brother with the help of seven scorpions. --A woman in rags emerged from a swamp flanked by seven giant scorpions and approached a magnificent mansion to beg for
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The myth of Loki and the master builder - Alex Gendler

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Dive into the Norse myth of how Loki tricked a stranger into building the great wall of Asgard to keep the realm safe from giants. --Asgard, a realm of wonders, was where the Norse Gods made their home. There Odins great hall of Valhalla towered above the
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The Chinese myth of the meddling monk - Shunan Teng

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Will Bai Su Zhen, the white snake demon, and her love, Xu Xian, ever be free of the meddling monk? (Part Two of the myth of the white snake).--Xu Xian had just received an invitation to the opening ceremony of a new temple. His wife, Bai Su Zhen, warned h
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Enjoy 8 minutes of stunning ultra high-definition 4K video from the deep sea

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Celebrate World Ocean Day with eight minutes of stunning underwater video brought to you by MBARIs deep-sea robots. A dazzling diversity of creatures thrive in the largest living space on Earththe deep sea. Now, you can get an up-close and personal look a
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The Egyptian myth of the death of Osiris - Alex Gendler

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Dig into the Egyptian myth of Osiris, trapped by his brother, the warrior god Set, in a coffin and tossed into the Nile to die. --Long jealous of his older brother Osiris, the god who ruled all of Egypt, the warrior god Set plotted to overthrow him. Hosti
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The Aztec myth of the unlikeliest sun god - Kay Almere Read

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Discover the myth of how the weak and pimply Aztec god Nanahuatl sacrificed himself to become Lord Sun and created a new world. -- Nanahuatl, weakest of the Aztec gods, sickly and covered in pimples, had been chosen to form a new world. There had already
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The Amazonian myth of the goblins' revenge - Nathan D. Horowitz

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Discover the Siekopai myth of the air goblins, spirits who fly and control the winds, as they clash with the human world. --Deep in the Amazon rainforest in the river Neaocoy lived a school of particularly big and tasty fish. When the rains came and the w
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The myth of Jason, Medea, and the Golden Fleece - Iseult Gillespie

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Follow Jason as he attempts to steal the Golden Fleece from King Aeetes and enlists the help of the king's daughter, Medea. (Part Two of the myth of Jason and the Argonauts)--In Colchis, the hide of a mystical flying ram hangs from the tallest oak, guarde
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The myth of Narcissus and Echo - Iseult Gillespie

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Download a free audiobook version of Atlas of the Heart and support TED-Ed's nonprofit mission: https://www.audible.com/ted-ed--One day, Echo was drifting through the woods and fell in love with a handsome young hunter named Narcissus. Cursed by Hera to o
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Vampires: The Science Behind the Myth

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You’ve heard of vampires (pale, undead, sometimes sparkly), but did you know some of these myths have basis in scientific fact? We're conducting a survey of our viewers! If you have time, please give us feedback: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SciShowSurv
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Our Definition For “Moon” Is Broken (Collab. w/ MinutePhysics)

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Watch Henry’s MinutePhysics video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NucdlR9EGbA MinuteEarth & MinutePhysics are on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/minuteearth & http://www.patreon.com/minutephysics It’s becoming harder and harder to categorize moons as moo
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The myth of the boiling frog

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Explore how greenhouse gas emissions impact global warming and why its necessary to get emissions down to net zero. --Since 1850, global average temperatures have risen by 1 degree Celsius. That may not sound like a lot, but it is. Why? 1 degree is an ave
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The myth of Lokis monstrous children - Iseult Gillespie

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Download a free audiobook version of Where the Crawdads Sing and support TED-Ed's nonprofit mission: https://www.audible.com/ted-ed--Odin, the king of Asgard, was plagued by nightmares. Three fearsome figures haunted his dreams: a massive, writhing shadow
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Debunking the myth of the Lost Cause: A lie embedded in American history - Karen L. Cox

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Examine the myth of the Lost Cause: a campaign created by pro-Confederates after the Civil War to promote the lie that they seceded for state's rights.--In the 1860s, 11 southern states withdrew from the United States and formed the Confederacy. They sece
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The Norse myth that inspired The Lord of the Rings - Iseult Gillespie

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Download a free audiobook version of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring and support TED-Ed's nonprofit mission: https://www.audible.com/ted-ed--The dwarves were master craftspeople. One dwarf, Andvari, forged marvelous creations. He often t
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The Biggest Myth In Education

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You are not a visual learner learning styles are a stubborn myth. Part of this video is sponsored by Google Search.Special thanks to Prof. Daniel Willingham for the interview and being part of this video.Special thanks to Dr Helen Georigou for reviewing t
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Magpie_trades 3 bottle-caps for food. High definition

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This is current state of my experiment, trying to teach the magpies in our garden to pick up litter, and get paid with food. Right now, the birds pick-up bottle caps and trade them for peanuts in my machine. I plan to describe the evolution of his work to
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The Golden Ratio: Is It Myth or Math?

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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 The golden ratio. Some say its the most mythical number in the universe. Others say it unde
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The myth of Thor's journey to the land of giants - Scott A. Mellor

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Download a free audiobook and support TED-Ed's nonprofit mission: http://adbl.co/2om4O4Q Check out Neil Gaiman's "Norse Mythology": http://bit.ly/2opZptA View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-myth-of-thor-s-journey-to-the-land-of-giants-scott-a
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The Biggest Myth About Climate Change

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Check out America Outdoors Understory on @PBS : https://youtu.be/s-R1p89zHnk Were on PATREON! Join the community https://www.patreon.com/itsokaytobesmart More info and sources below Youve seen it in the comment section before: Climate change is natural. I
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The myth of Anansi, the trickster spider - Emily Zobel Marshall

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Follow the spider Anansi on his quest to complete a challenge from the Sky God in order to take ownership of the worlds stories.--Long ago, all stories belonged to Nyame, the all-seeing Sky God. But one creature, Anansi, was determined to bring the storie
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The myth of the Sampo an infinite source of fortune and greed - Hanna-Ilona Hrmvaara

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Download a free audiobook version of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" 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-recommen
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The myth of Sisyphus - Alex Gendler

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Download a free audiobook version of "Man's Search for Meaning" and support TED-Ed's nonprofit mission: https://adbl.co/2z7JGWx Check out our full book recommendation: https://bit.ly/2JYUn1y Sisyphus was both a clever ruler who made his city prosperous, a
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The Cambodian myth of lightning, thunder, and rain - Prumsodun Ok

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-cambodian-myth-of-lightning-thunder-and-rain-prumsodum-ok "Moni Mekhala Ream Eyso" is the most sacred dance drama in Cambodia. It is performed every
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The myth of Arachne - Iseult Gillespie

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-myth-of-arachne-and-athena-iseult-gillespie From sailors who were turned into pigs, nymphs that sprouted into trees, and a gaze that converted the b
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What Is Myth? Crash Course Mythology #1

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Welcome to Crash Course World Mythology, our latest adventure (and this series may be literally adventurous) in education. Over the next 40 episodes or so, we and Mike Rugnetta are going to learn about the world by looking at the foundational stories of a
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The myth of Pandora’s box - Iseult Gillespie

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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/the-myth-of-pandora-s-box-iseult-gillespie Pandora was the first mortal woman, breathed into being by Hephaestus, god of fire
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The myth of Jason and the Argonauts - Iseult Gillespie

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Download a free audiobook version of "Circe" 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/circe--Hercules, the strong
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The Myth of Hercules: 12 labors in 8-bits - Alex Gendler

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-myth-of-hercules-12-labors-in-8-bits-alex-gendler Hercules — son of Zeus and champion of humankind — stricken with a temporary curse of madness, has
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The Fijian myth of the greedy god - Raiana McKinney and Esther Wozniak

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Dig into the Fijian myth of Dakuwaqa, the shape-shifting shark god who is determined to take over all of Fiji's islands.--Long ago, the ancestral gods of Fiji settled on the Pacific archipelago. They eventually metamorphosed into various forms, with the g
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Hookworms And The Myth Of The

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The stereotype of the "lazy Southerner" may have been caused by widespread hookworm infections in the American South. Subscribe! http://bit.ly/1FkxVLb ‖ Twitter! https://twitter.com/gross_science ‖ Tumblr! http://grossscience.tumblr.com/ ↓Want more info?↓
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Talking Plants Mini-Myth

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Do plants grow better with sweet talk and classical music? Maybe yelling and constant heavy metal music does the trick. Stream Full Episodes: https://www.sciencechannelgo.com/science/shows/ For More: http://www.sciencechannel.com/tv-shows/mythbusters/abou
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The Myth of Washington's Teeth

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A War Secret: http://www.ripleys.com/weird-news/washingtons-teeth/ George Washington suffered from poor dental health his whole life, and his quest for comfortable dentures even became a war matter. FOLLOW US! http://www.ripleys.com https://www.facebook.c
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Biggest myth about sharks debunked

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That sharks represent a risk to swimmers and surfers isn't news to beachgoers. But these predators are not actually looking to feed on humans. To better understand why a tiny number of sharks do sometimes bite people, we interviewed George Burgess, direct
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A "Titanic" Myth: Would Jack Have Survived if Rose Had Shared the Door?

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#MythBusters | Wednesdays at 9/8c Full Episodes Streaming FREE on Science GO: https://www.sciencechannelgo.com/mythbusters-on-science/ Adam and Jamie get into character and figure out whether the buoyancy of a wooden board would allow for both Jack and Ro
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Myth-testing Christmas movies with SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS (ft. Vsauce3)

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Jake from Vsauce3 and I test scenes from Home Alone, Elf and A Christmas Story using only the Scientific Method... and some cow eyes.FREE Audio Book- http://bit.ly/AudibleMarkRober -American Sniper by Chris KyleJAKE'S VIDEO- https://youtu.be/5NhijmGTwwoTH
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Is The Lost City Of El Dorado A Myth Or True History? | Mysteries of the Missing

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Mysteries of the Missing | Saturdays at 10p Legends tell of an Incan city in Peru called Paititi where they hid their gold. El Dorado hunters believe they’ve found a clue to lead them to the city. Full Episodes Streaming FREE: https://www.sciencechannel.c
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What Percentage Of Your Brain Do You Use? - Richard E. Cytowic

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http://ed.ted.com/lessons/what-percentage-of-your-brain-do-you-use-richard-e-cytowic Two thirds of the population believes a myth that has been propagated for over a century: that we use only 10% of our brains. Hardly! Our neuron-dense brains have evolved
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The Scientific Origins Of The Minotaur - Matt Kaplan

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-scientific-origins-of-the-minotaur-matt-kaplan The myth of the Minotaur tells the story of an enraged beast forever wandering the corridors of a damp labyrinth, filled with a rage so intense that its deafeni
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Are sharks blind? | Nature Shorts | PBS

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Let's debunk a common myth.
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Buffer Capacity

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The definition of buffer capacity, and an example showing why it depends on the absolute concentrations of the conjugate acid and base.
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COVID-19 & Mask Myths DEBUNKED!

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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 Bottom line: Masks work. They are safe for almost everyone to wear, and the more people tha
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Why the US celebrates Columbus Day

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Should Columbus Day be Indigenous Peoples’ Day? Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO In past decades, Christopher Columbus has gone from unquestioned US hero to problematic figure. For centuries, the destruction and disease he ushered into the A
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More on Nash Equilibrium

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Looking more closely at the definition of Nash Equilibrium More free lessons at: http://www.khanacademy.org/video?v=ewu_7Dmj_18
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Preimage of a set

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Definition of preimage of a set More free lessons at: http://www.khanacademy.org/video?v=zVsGtU8lIWs
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Compositions of Linear Transformations 2

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Providing the motivation for definition of matrix products More free lessons at: http://www.khanacademy.org/video?v=BuqcKpe5ZQs
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Linear Algebra: Basis of a Subspace

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Understanding the definition of a basis of a subspace More free lessons at: http://www.khanacademy.org/video?v=zntNi3-ybfQ
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Pluto Could Be Made A Planet Again, Along With 102 Other Celestial Bodies

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

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Learn all about Cubism! Meet Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque, the artists who started this famous art movement. Watch this short introduction for kids. Read more about Cubism on #TateKids: https://bit.ly/3sX9P6QBreakdown of topics in the video00:00-00:44
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What Is a Molecule?

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Atoms, elements, molecules... What's the difference? This is part 3 in the Stated Clearly series: An Introduction to Chemistry. In it you will find a simplified definition of a molecule, you will learn how we model molecules, and you will see actual image
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What is Science?

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Brian Cox and Richard Feynman provide a definition of Science. Full lecture can be viewed here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enSXh4YY9Ws
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Preimage and Kernel Example

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Example involving the preimage of a set under a transformation. Definition of kernel of a transformation. More free lessons at: http://www.khanacademy.org/video?v=6yrPU8rYOhs
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How to Spot an Alien, According to NASA!

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We often think of aliens as space monsters or little green men with laser guns, but what might alien life actually be like? Here we take a look at NASA's definition of life, and see how it's being used in the exploration of the cosmos, as well as in the c
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Efficiency of a Carnot Engine

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Definition of efficiency for a heat engine. Efficiency of a Carnot Engine. More free lessons at: http://www.khanacademy.org/video?v=M_5KYncYNyc
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How Pocahontas Redefined How Europeans Saw Native Americans

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Prior to the arrival of Pocahontas in England, indigenous people of the Americas were viewed as cannibals, brutish, and non-Christian. Enter Pocahontas, who arrived in London, baptized and speaking English. From the show Pocahontas: Beyond the Myth: http:
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The Cold War Explained In One Minute

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The most basic definition this side of the Siberia on the Cold War. Be sure to watch the full length HipHughes lecture here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTk3dFC7t00 And subscribe at www.youtube.com/hiphughes
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How ninjas went mainstream

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Ninjas are overrat---just kidding, they’re amazing. But how did they become famous around the world? Check out Vintage Ninja to learn more: http://vintageninja.net/ Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO In this episode of Overrated, Vox’s Phil Ed
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im(T): Image of a Transformation

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Showing that the image of a subspace under a transformation is also a subspace. Definition of the image of a Transformation. More free lessons at: http://www.khanacademy.org/video?v=hZ827mfh1Jo
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Make Your Own Mysterious Creature Collage

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Welcome to "Fantastic Journeys: Myth, Magic, and Mysterious Monsters" presented by the Getty Museum! Kids and families are invited to enjoy tall tales performed by seasoned storytellers along with story-inspired, artmaking workshops and more. This episode
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Make Your Own Magical Moon Mobile

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Welcome to "Fantastic Journeys: Myth, Magic, and Mysterious Monsters" presented by the Getty Museum! Kids and families are invited to enjoy tall tales performed by seasoned storytellers, followed by story-inspired, art-making workshops. This episode featu
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What is a Force?

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Force is a central concept in physics. By analysing the forces on an object, its resulting motion can be determined. But what exactly is a force? The word force is used in everyday language in a variety of contexts, only some of which reflect the scientif
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Make Your Own Mythical Puppet Theater

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Welcome to "Fantastic Journeys: Myth, Magic, and Mysterious Monsters" presented by the Getty Museum! Kids and families are invited to enjoy tall tales performed by seasoned storytellers, followed by story-inspired, art-making workshops. This episode featu
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Should You Pee On A Jellyfish Sting? Debunked

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With some jellyfish stings proving fatal in minutes, it's good to know whether urinating on a sting is the right thing to do, or if it's a myth that been popularized through 'Friends' and movies. Find out the truth with Debunked. Why not check out How To
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Does The Size Of Your Brain Matter?

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If big brains were a gauge of intelligence, whales would be the smartest animals on earth. How do we measure intelligence, and how much does the size of your brain matter? Do Men and Women Have Different Brains? ►►►►http://dne.ws/1hhWkq0 Read More: Are Bi
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7 Scientifically Inaccurate Things They Show in Movies: Most Common Movie Mistakes and Myths

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Movie mistakes are an inherent part of any movie - its almost impossible to make movies without taking certain creative liberties to enrich and supplement the plot. In this video, well take a look at some common movie myths that dont hold up in real life.
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How Does Déjà Vu Work?

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Ever gotten the strange feeling that you’re repeating an experience? Researchers have over 40 theories about what’s going on in the brain during déjà vu, and Josh is here to explain the most popular ones. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.com: http://science.ho
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How Does Agoraphobia Work?

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Agoraphobia is a complicated and difficult psychological condition that is easily misunderstood. Learn about life with agoraphobia in this episode of BrainStuff. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.com: http://health.howstuffworks.com/mental-health/anxiety/panic-
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The World's Most Powerful Tidal Current: the Saltstraumen Maelstrom

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Near Bodø in Norway, there's the strongest tidal current in the world: Saltstraumen Maelstrom, a constantly-changing rush of whirlpools, boils and vortices. It might not be quite the whirlpools of myth and legend, but it's still an impressive sight to see
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Does Gum Really Stay in Your Stomach for 7 Years?

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Subscribe! http://bit.ly/ACSReactions It’s a legendary piece of playground lore: If you swallow a piece of gum, it stays stuck in your stomach forever. So was your elementary-school buddy right? This week, Reactions looks at the mechanics and chemistry of
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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/what-makes-a-poem-a-poem-melissa-kovacs What exactly makes a poem … a poem? Poets themselves have struggled with this question, often using metaphors to approximate a definition. Is a poem a little machine? A fi
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Vampires: Folklore, Fantasy And Fact - Michael Molina

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/vampires-folklore-fantasy-and-fact-michael-molina The myth of the bloodsucking vampire has stalked humans from ancient Mesopotamia to 18th-century Eastern Europe, but it has differed in the terrifying details. S
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I'm Batman - Amy Wray

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/i-m-batman-amy-wray What flies through the night, silently guarding and protecting our world from evil? Batman? Try...a bat. Like Batman, bats are widely misunderstood and vilified. Amy Wray disproves the myth t
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Does TV Resolution Matter?

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You’ve heard all the hype about high-definition TV, ultra-high definition and more. But does this mad race to jame more pixels on a screen actually matter? Tune in to learn more about the human eye and digital resolution. VIEW CARLTON BALE'S TV RESOLUTION
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What is Evolution?

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Support Stated Clearly on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/statedclearly Evolution is often considered a complex and controversial topic but it's actually a very simple concept to understand. Watch this short animation to see how evolution works. Share it
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The #1 way to strengthen your mind is to use your body | Wendy Suzuki

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Exercise gives your brain a bubble bath of neurochemicals, says Wendy Suzuki, a professor of neural science. Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvQECJukTDE2i6aCoMnS-Vg?sub_confirmation=1Up next, Forensic accountant explains
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What Causes Growing Pains?

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Growing Pains are real, but no one seems to know why exactly kids get them. Learn what we do know here on SciShow Quick Question! Support SciShow by becoming a patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scishow Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon
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Is TIME TRAVEL possible?

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Is time travel possible? Find out! Twitter; https://twitter.com/aly_channel ~~~~~~ Sources; A Bried History of Time, Stephen Hawking How to Teach Relativity to your Dog, Chad Orzel The Hidden Reality, Brian Greene http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/moslive/a
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Reversing Entropy and The Arrow Of Time

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In this video I show you water that flows backwards and talk about if it is possible to reverse entropy and what would it look like if you reverse entropy and the arrow of time. Are the physics in the movie Tenet realistic?Great video that goes into more
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Controlling An Airport From 80 Miles Away

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London City Airport's getting a new control tower: but it's just going to be a large mast with 14 high-definition cameras on it. The actual tower will be 80 miles away, in the headquarters of NATS near Swanwick. It feels questionable: but is it? Thanks to
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How Did Science Get Neanderthals So Wrong?

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New neanderthal research adds to the changing image of these early hominids, and they’re not at all what we thought. Ancient Humans & Neanderthals Had Sex, Here's How It Changed Us Forever - https://youtu.be/ifSv1jXUzn4 Get 20% off http://www.domain.com d
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How Optical Illusions Trick Your Brain

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Things are not at all as they seem... What are the different types of optical illusions and why are our eyes tricking us? How The Human Eye Evolved To Be So Complex - http://bit.ly/2canNZ2 Sign Up For The Seeker Newsletter Here - http://bit.ly/1UO1PxI Rea
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The Average Human Body Temperature ISNT 98.6F Anymore

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The average human body temperature is 37 degrees Celsius, or 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit... right? Well, new studies have uncovered that the average human body temperature is actually lower than that...and its dropping. Subscribe to Seeker! http://bit.ly/subs
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First Motion Picture Ever Made

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By definition, a motion picture is a series of pictures, projected onto a screen, creating the illusion of movement. By the 1800's humans had discovered photography, projection and motion. We just hadn't put them together. Then, in 1878 a guy called Edwar
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Yogurt Is More Unhealthy Than You Think

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Yogurt is a popular type of food due to its supposed health benefits. However, it might not be as healthy as it is advertised. An award-winning science journalist and the author of "I Contain Multitudes", Ed Yong, explains the myth around the benefits of
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Where Did Centaurs Come From? | COLOSSAL QUESTIONS

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One of the oldest and most beloved mythical creatures is the majestic half-horse, half- man, the Centaur! But, where did the strange centaur myth actually come from, and is there a chance it was based on REAL LIFE??Images used under license from Shutterst
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Stunning Ultra HD Video From Space

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This week NASA released a first look of ultra-high definition video shot on and from the International Space Station. Here, 60 seconds of the most breathtaking new footage. Still haven’t subscribed to WIRED on YouTube? ►► http://wrd.cm/15fP7B7 CONNECT WIT
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What Is Life? | Jeff Marlow | TEDxBeaconStreet

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What is life? Even as we send robotic explorers into space to look for signs of life and answer eternal questions of life beyond Earth, scientists lack a coherent definition of the phenomenon. A theoretical underpinning of life is needed, and expeditions
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Werewolves are one of the most popular mythical monsters today, but stories about monsters that are half- man and half-beast are ancient, and found all across the world in different civilizations. But why? Could it be that theres some truth to this age-ol
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Robert Smalls: How A Slave Became An American Hero

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The story of Robert Smalls’ escape from slavery and journey to American hero sounds so daring, you might think it a myth. Not only did he successfully steal a ship and sail to freedom, he freed his family, became a Civil War hero and served as a U.S. cong
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Is A 'Dog Year' Really 7 Years?

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You may have heard that dogs age differently than humans. But is it true? Get the facts on your pooch without having that ever-awkward “so… how old are you really?” conversation. Calculate your dog's age: http://goo.gl/oTca Learn more at HowStuffWorks.com
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What's the Difference Between Fruits and Vegetables?

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So we all know that fruits and vegetables are good for you but what makes a fruit a fruit and a vegetable a vegetable? It is actually quite simple to determine the difference because fruits have seeds and vegetables do not. But while by definition it is e
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Transhumanism: Will humans evolve to something smarter? | A-Z of ISMs Episode 20 - BBC Ideas

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What does transhumanism mean? What is the definition of transhumanism? Philosopher Julian Baggini explains the radical vision of transhumanism - where humans become part-machine... and are all the better for it. Feminism, Darwinism, capitalism, socialism,
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Men vs. Women: Who Really Gets Sicker?

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Do illnesses really affect men worse than women? As it turns out, they do! Why does this happen? Why Men Never Get Over A Breakup - https://youtu.be/lCSjuylaYUk Sign Up For The Seeker Newsletter Here - http://bit.ly/1UO1PxI Read More: Man flu is no myth a
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Teen Titans Go! | Robin Teaches Titans About Irony | Cartoon Network UK

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Robin is shocked to find out that his teammates don't know the definition of irony. Welcome to the official Cartoon Network UK YouTube channel! Watch funny cartoon videos from all your favourite shows: Teen Titans Go!, Adventure Time, The Amazing World of
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Machine Learning Explained

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Machine learning explained simply. In this video you'll learn what exactly machine learning is and machine learning basics. No knowledge of machine learning required to watch this video. Hi! I'm Jade. Subscribe to Up and Atom for new physics, math and com
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Get To Know A Dinosaur!

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Do you have any questions about dinosaurs, or anything else about nature, or outer space, or machines, then let us know by leaving a comment or emailing us at kids@thescishow.com. ---------- Like SciShow? Want to help support us, and also get things to pu
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Crazy Circle Illusion!

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Add me on Facebook. (click LIKE on Facebook to add me) "http://www.facebook.com/brusspup Download the song in this video: Song name "Monolith" iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/monolith-single/id596457486 Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Monolith-bru
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Sesame Street: Kunal Nayyar Helps Grover fix his Robot

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A robot is a machine that can do things by itself that are similar to what people can do. For example, a robot can tell you the definition of the word robot. OR it can attack Grover and Kunal Nayyar! Watch the clip to see which action the Robot performs.
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What happened when these 6 dictators took over - Stephanie Honchell Smith

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Examine the myth of the benevolent dictator, which is a leader who holds absolute power yet only uses it for the common good.--Under certain conditions, the idea of a dictator can sound appealing, like when a democracy isnt functioning as it should due to
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Is Success Luck or Hard Work?

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The Chinese legend of the butterfly lovers - Lijun Zhang

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Dig into the Chinese myth of Zhu Yingtai, who disguises herself as a boy in order to attend school, and her love Liang Shanbo.--Although only boys were allowed at the Confucius Academy, what Zhu Yingtai wanted was to go to school. She begged her parents t
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What's In A Candle Flame?

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MinuteEarth Explains: Stuff That...Isn't

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Help support COVID-19 relief efforts every time you surf the web. Download the Tab For A Cause extension today at http://tabforacause.org/minuteearth2In this collection of classic MinuteEarth videos, we find out that lots of what we thought we knew about
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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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50+ Myths You Grew Up Believing but Are False

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Many of us heard about the so-called "dark side of the moon". But what is it, really? Does it even exist? Or it's a myth that keeps on living in our minds? Just like the fact that there're "millions" of stars in the sky...Have you always thought that owls
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What is Slime Mold and is it Intelligent?

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How much brain do you need to be smart? Bees and ants perform marvels as colonies, though each insect has barely any brain. And plantswith no brain at allexhibit behaviors that, by any definition, count as intelligent. Brace yourself for a mind-bending ex
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The First Woman to Bicycle Around the World … Kind Of

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Annie Londonderry gained infamy for being the first woman to bicycle around the world—all in only 15 months. But the story is a little more complicated than that. During a time when very few women rode bicycles, legend has it that Annie accepted a wager t
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One of history's most dangerous myths - Anneliese Mehnert

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Examine the empty land theory, which was created by European colonizers in South Africa to support their claims to the region.--From the 1650s through the late 1800s, European colonists descended on South Africa. They sought to claim the region, becoming
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Sesame Street: Evan Lysacek teaches Elmo and Stinky about Confidence

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Stinky wants to tell you about the word confidence, but he's not confident that he can do it. Of course, confidence is about believing in yourself and your ability to do what you want to do. If only Stinky could learn to practice the very definition of th
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George Washington Carver: Bigger than peanuts

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Thanks to Skillshare for sponsoring this video! The first 1,000 people who click this link will get two free months of Skillshare Premium: https://skl.sh/adamragusea12***SOURCE TEXTS***"George Washington Carver: In His Own Words," Gary Kremer: https://boo
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Underwater robot may unearth climate mysteries

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Two hundred meters under the sunny waves of the ocean lies the mesopelagic zone, a cold, dark section of water where humans rarely venture. This area, dubbed the twilight zone houses animals like krill, squid, and jellyfish. Twilight zone animals play a m
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Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major, BWV 1048: Complete 4K UHD; Voices of Music

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Hey everyone~! Please consider a donation, https://www.voicesofmusic.org/donate.html and we will make more videos like this one :) For the first time in 4K Ultra High Definition video, Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major (BWV 1048), complete, per
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Leonardo DiCaprio & The Nature Of Reality: Crash Course Philosophy #4

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Today Hank gains insight from that most philosophical of figures...Leonardo DiCaprio. In this episode, we’re talking about the process of philosophical discovery and questioning the relationship between appearance and reality by taking a look at Plato’s f
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The Roots of Exploring Plant Intelligence

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Tune in and join the conversation during the premiere of "Intelligence Without Brains" on Friday, November 8th at 8pm EST.PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONHow much brain do you need to be smart? Bees and ants perform marvels as colonies, though each insect has barely a
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Can a Plant Remember?

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Tune in and join the conversation during the premiere of "Intelligence Without Brains" on Friday, November 8th at 8pm EST.PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONHow much brain do you need to be smart? Bees and ants perform marvels as colonies, though each insect has barely a
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What Happens To Child Prodigies When They Grow Up?

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Children who develop remarkable skills at an early age are often knowns at prodigies, but what happens to these kids once they grow up? Sign Up For The TestTube Newsletter Here ►►►► http://bit.ly/1myXbFG Can A Brain Injury Make You A Genius? ►►►► http://b
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An Actually Good Explanation of Moles

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The first 200 people to sign up at https://brilliant.org/stevemould/ will get 20% off an annual subscription that gives you access to the full archive of Daily Challenges and every single courseMoles (in chemistry) are really clever and useful. The defini
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The kilogram has changed forever. Here's why.

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In November, scientists from around the world met in Paris to do something remarkable: they redefined the kilogram. This standard of measure was once based on a hunk of metal under lock and key in France but in 2019, it will officially be defined by somet
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Motion In A Straight Line: Crash Course Physics #1

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In this, THE FIRST EPISODE of Crash Course Physics, your host Dr. Shini Somara introduces us to the ideas of motion in a straight line. She talks about displacement, acceleration, time, velocity, and the definition of acceleration. Also, how does a physic
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Introduction To Partial Pressure | Gases And Kinetic Molecular Theory | Chemistry | Khan Academy

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Definition of partial pressure and Dalton's law of partial pressure. Example of calculating partial pressure of a gas in a mixture from the total pressure and partial pressure of the other gases in the mixture. Chemistry on Khan Academy: Did you know that
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What is Evolution? A Simple and Brief Explanation

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Life is insanely diverse, and thats because of evolution. But there is much that people misunderstand about evolution and how it happens. So, heres a compressed crash course on evolution - from the mutations and recombinations in the DNA which create dive
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Fun Facts About Turkeys!

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Jessi and Squeaks learn some amazing turkey facts, from the sounds they make to what their poop looks like! Hi there! We at SciShow want to learn more about you and your opinions! If you have time, please take a moment to fill out this survey: https://www
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No, Vitamin C won't cure your cold

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Just because it's good for you doesn't mean more is better.Become a Video Lab member! http://bit.ly/video-labLots of people reach for the orange juice or Vitamin C supplements when they start to get a cold. It's a popular myth that began in the 1970s than
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Your Body's Real Age

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Do all of your cells get switched out for new ones every seven years or so? Does anything remain with you throughout your entire life? That's the question posed on the NPR podcast Invisibilia by co-host Lulu Miller. Listen to their episode (exploring the
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Is It Bad To Crack Your Knuckles? | COLOSSAL QUESTIONS

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Most of us have heard it before: if you crack your knuckles, youre going to get arthritis when youre older!! So, is there any truth to that, or is it just a myth that cracking your knuckles is bad for your you??Images used under license from Shutterstock.
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Freedom Of Speech: Crash Course Government And Politics #25

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Today, FINALLY, Craig is going to talk about Free Speech! Now, free speech is so important because it not only allows you to critique the government, but it also protects you from the government. But it's essential to remember that not ALL speech is prote
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BONUS VIDEO | Terminal Prepositions | Prepositions | The Parts Of Speech

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It's totally okay to end sentences with prepositions! David, Khan Academy's grammarian-in-chief, explains the history and the context behind this long-held grammar myth. Missed the previous lesson? Watch here: https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/gramma
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Thanksgiving Turkey Compilation

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Enjoy this compilation of Thanksgiving turkey chemical deliciousness! We’re celebrating the holiday with our favorite food science bits and pieces. More PBS Digital Studios Goodness here! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1mtdjDVOoOqKjV9WNrIXRphDssM
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Quantum Cryptography Explained Simply

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Quantum Cryptography explained simply. Regular encryption is breakable, but not quantum cryptography. Today we'll look at the simplest case of quantum cryptography, quantum key distribution. It uses the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle to prevent eavesdro
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Conjugate acid-base pairs | Acids and bases | Chemistry | Khan Academy

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Introduction to conjugate acid-base pairs. Definition and examples of conjugate acid-base pairs. Chemistry on Khan Academy: Did you know that everything is made out of chemicals? Chemistry is the study of matter: its composition, properties, and reactivit
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Who is Krampus the Christmas Monster? | COLOSSAL MYSTERIES

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There are tons of timeless transitions to celebrate around the holidays, but you may not be as familiar with Christmas most terrible tradition: the blood-curdling Christmas monster KRAMPUS. Could he be real? Or is he just a scary, strange holiday myth??Im
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What Is A Good Life?: Crash Course Philosophy #46

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In our final episode of Crash Course Philosophy, we consider what it means to live a good life. We’ll look at the myth of Sisyphus, Robert Nozick’s experience machine, Aristotle’s eudaimonistic picture of a good human life, and the existentialists’ view t
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Buffers, the Acid Rain Slayer: Crash Course Chemistry #31

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You can directly support Crash Course at http://www.subbable.com/crashcourse Subscribe for as little as $0 to keep up with everything we're doing. Also, if you can afford to pay a little every month, it really helps us to continue producing great content.
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Why old buildings use the same leaf design

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There’s a reason almost every column has the same leaves… Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Follow Phil Edwards on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/philedwardsinc1/ In this episode of Vox Almanac, Phil Edwards explores why columns look
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How To Escape Quicksand

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You probably won’t get stuck in quicksand. But if you do, you can use physics to get yourself out. ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow without them! Shout out to Justin Ove, John Szymakowski, Fati
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What is Symmetry in Physics? With Tara Shears

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Symmetry underlines our whole understanding of the universe. And the deeper we look, the more symmetries we find, reflecting our world in new and beautiful ways. Subscribe for weekly science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Symmetry is vital to understan
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World's Lightest Solid!

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Aerogels are the world's lightest (least dense) solids. They are also excellent thermal insulators and have been used in numerous Mars missions and the Stardust comet particle-return mission. The focus of this video is silica aerogels, though graphene aer
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Amazing Wave Illusion: Public Media Art #1 "WAVE"

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Public Media Art #1 "WAVE" with Anamorphic illusion APR. 2020 We, d'strict specializes in designing, making, and delivering breathtaking visual content on Digital Out of Home. In order to offer the world a new experience, we are proud to announce some exc
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COVID-19 Vaccine Myths Debunked

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There are A LOT of lies being circulated around the Covid-19 Vaccines. Let's dispel some of these coronavirus vaccines myths!https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/index.htmlCheck out Hollywood, Health and Society: https://hollywoodhealthandsociety.org/Mee
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The SAT Question Everyone Got Wrong

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How an SAT question became a mathematical paradox. Head to https://brilliant.org/veritasium to start your free 30-day trial, and the first 200 people get 20% off an annual premium subscription.I invented Snatoms, a molecule modeling kit where the atoms sn
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Why Are Healthy People Still Spreading Viruses?

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The Coronavirus is spreading quickly. Are some people spreading viruses without knowing it?Watch more: What Should You Do If You're Stuck Inside For Weeks? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkTvjvwO54MMeet The Team!Director/Voice - Pat Graziosi: http://twit
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3 Cool Things About Manatees

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Join Jessi and Squeaks to learn all about an amazing aquatic mammal you may not have heard of before: the manatee! ---------- Like SciShow? Want to help support us, and also get things to put on your walls, cover your torso and hold your liquids? Check ou
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So Rad | Teen Titans Go! | Cartoon Network

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Robin explains the definition of "rad" to his fellow Titans. CN GAMES: http://bit.ly/CNGames SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/109Y6wq WATCH MORE: http://bit.ly/VgnfHu About Teen Titans GO!: TEEN TITANS GO! is a comedy featuring the beloved DC heroes seen in a ske
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How to plan your ideal STUDY SCHEDULE! | Science of Study #3 | Maddie Moate

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NOTE: 90 MINUTE study sessions are the ultimate goal. If this feels too long then try the POMODORO TECHNIQUE (25 minute sessions) I talk about this in my procrastination video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tY1Cck0nVMI In the 3rd 'Science of Study' vide
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DAFFY DUCK HD 4K KIDS COLLECTION VOL. 1 | Looney Tunes & Merrie Melodies | Cartoons for Children

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Daffy Duck Vol. 1 Collection contains four classic Looney Tunes cartoons for children. All cartoons have been remastered and restored in high definition ultra HD 4K (2160p) and closed captioned. Daffy Duck is a crazy duck that many times revials Bugs Bunn
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The Importance of Staring Out Of The Window

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We are so busy and so obsessed with our phones, we rarely take a break to do that vital and rather philosophical thing: stare out of the window. Looking to achieve a better state of calm? Try our calm cards. http://bit.ly/29D6yiW If you like our films, ta
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The Genius Behind Karaoke

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Grab a mic, pick a song and unleash your inner singer. Thats all you need for a great time at a karaoke bar. Karaoke is everywhere, but have you ever wondered where it came from?Karaoke originated in 1968 in Osaka, Japan and by definition it literally des
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Does Turkey Make You Sleepy?

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The tryptophan in turkey gets a bad rap every Thanksgiving. Here's the real reason you're so tired. Following is a transcript of the video. Dr. Daniel Barone: So the myth is that turkey has a lot of a chemical known as tryptophan, which is actually the pr
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How Long Is A Day On The Sun?

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Thanks to everyone who supports MinutePhysics on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/minutephysics Link to Patreon supporters here: http://www.minutephysics.com/supporters.html This video is about the definition of a day, and how it applies (or not) on the su
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BUGS BUNNY HD 4K KIDS COLLECTION Vol. 1 | Looney Tunes & Merrie Melodies | Cartoons for Children

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Bugs Bunny Vol. 1 Collection contains four classic Looney Tunes cartoons for children. All cartoons have been remastered and restored in high definition ultra HD 4K (2160p) and closed captioned. Bugs Bunny is one of the most well known cartoon characters
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Teen Titans Go! | Shrimps And Prime Rib | Cartoon Network

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Beast Boy is tasked to "take out" the robot guard so that he and the other Titans can gain access to the building, but his definition of "take out" is a little different than what the other Teen Titans had in mind... CN GAMES: http://bit.ly/CNGames SUBSCR
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SpongeBob & Patrick = Friendship GOALS! | 20 Minute Compilation | SpongeBob

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SpongeBob and Patrick are the definition of goals when it comes to best friends. Whether they are hanging out and just walking around Bikini Bottom or living in their own imagination, these two just love each other's company. Check out some of their best
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Why It Is What Time It Is (The History of Time)

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A brief history of time… Don’t miss our next video! SUBSCRIBE! http://bit.ly/iotbs_sub ↓↓↓ More info and sources below ↓↓↓ How did we come up with our system of telling time? Why do we divide the day into 24 hour
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Why Do People Pull Out Their Own Hair?

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Between 2 and 4 percent of the population suffer from trichotillomania or hair pulling syndrome. What triggers this? Follow Ali on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AliMattu Read More: Trichotillomania: Hair-pulling Disorder http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-
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BUGS BUNNY & DAFFY DUCK KIDS COLLECTION 2 | Looney Tunes & Merrie Melodies | Cartoons for Children

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Bugs Bunny & Daffy Duck Kids Collection 2 is a compilation with 4 classic Looney Tunes (Merrie Melodies) cartoons for children. All cartoons have been remastered and restored in high definition ultra HD 4K (2160p) and closed captioned. Bugs Bunny & Daffy
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BUSTING 50 MYTHS IN 24 HOURS!!

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This was brutal See Hudson bust 24 more myths: https://youtu.be/6y-fZkRIfy4 See Most OUTRAGEOUS PRANKS In 24 HOURS! | Jordan Matter https://youtu.be/x8qlBzxHjwYThanks Airrack and Stokes Twins for the inspiration!Airrack Busting 100 Myths: https://youtu.be
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Happy Birthday, Sir Isaac Newton!

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There's a birthday party at the fort, for one of history's most important scientists, Isaac Newton! ---------- Love SciShow Kids and want to help support it? Become a patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scishowkids ---------- Looking for SciShow el
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The Meaning Of Knowledge: Crash Course Philosophy #7

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On today’s episode...CATS. Also: Hank talks about some philosophy stuff, like a few of the key concepts philosophers use when discussing belief and knowledge, such as what defines an assertion and a proposition, and that belief is a kind of propositional
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BUGS BUNNY & DAFFY DUCK KIDS COLLECTION 1 | Looney Tunes & Merrie Melodies | Cartoons for Children

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Bugs Bunny & Daffy Duck Kids Collection 1 is a compilation with 4 classic Looney Tunes (Merrie Melodies) cartoons for children. All cartoons have been remastered and restored in high definition ultra HD 4K (2160p) and closed captioned. Bugs Bunny & Daffy
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What's the Best Way to Rescue a Drowned Phone?

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To support SciShow and learn more about Brilliant, go to https://brilliant.org/SciShow. What should you do after your phone goes for a swim? We're conducting a survey of our viewers! If you have time, please give us feedback: https://www.surveymonkey.com/
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Why We Pick Our Skin

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Compulsive skin picking is a surprisingly common affliction. Understanding the psychology that underpins it is the first step towards learning how to heal.Sign up to our new newsletter and get 10% off your first online order of a book, product or class: h
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Experience Seven Minutes of Terror in New Perseverance Mars Rover Landing Video

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Last weeks pinpoint touchdown of NASAs Mars Perseverance rover in Jezero Crater was historic for many reasons, chief among them the epochal nature of the missions task of seeking signs of ancient lifeand caching relevant samples for eventual return to Ear
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Can You Break A Lock With Canned Air? (Movie Mythbusting)

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Random Nation! Get your limited edition TKOR Messy Logo shirt here: http://bit.ly/2JPgd8kToday we're testing out a movie myth of whether or not you can freeze a lock and break it with a can of compressed air. We'll also see how much air is inside of them,
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Music copyright: Understanding musicians like Ed Sheerans legal battles | CBC Kids News

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Why do some musicians get sued for music copyright violation?CBC Kids News contributor Ainara Alleyn explores the question of music ownership with help from a songwriter, a musicologist and a music clearance expert. Watch the video below to learn how musi
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What Does Metal REALLY Do In A Microwave?

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In today's video we''re putting a common myth to the test, that you should never put metal in a microwave. Today we'll be testing whether or not that's true.Check out the TKOR Shop: http://bit.ly/2UCNpEbSee What Else We're Up To:TKOR Discord: http://bit.l
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Food Theory: Can Brain Freeze KILL You?

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Get yourself The Quest Jacket and SOLVE our mystery! https://theorywear.com/Have you ever been eating something cold like ice cream or sipping on a slurpee when suddenly - BAM! Your head is full of icy pain. That's right, today we are talking about brain
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The Truth About Butterfly Metamorphosis (It's VERY WEIRD)

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Check out @crashcourse Botany! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2th5lAd-77A More info and sources below Does any other creature on Earth undergo a life transformation as dramatic as the butterfly? I think not. Unfortunately, children's books about very hun
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An Unusual Way To Prove Einstein's Theory Of Relativity

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When rockets misfire their payloads, scientists use the misplaced satellites to prove the Theory of Relativity. How do they do it? How GPS Works ►►►► http://dne.ws/1N6wX3V Sign Up For The TestTube Newsletter Here ►►►► http://dne.ws/1McUJdm Read More: Wayw
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NASA | Thermonuclear Art – The Sun In Ultra-HD (4K)

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It’s always shining, always ablaze with light and energy. In the ubiquity of solar output, Earth swims in an endless tide of particles. Every time half of the Earth faces the Sun, we experience the brightness of daytime, the Sun’s energy and light driving
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The real experiments that inspired Frankenstein

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When Mary Shelley published her iconic novel in 1818, raising the dead seemed to be the near-future. Join the Video Lab! http://bit.ly/video-lab Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein has been reimagined onscreen hundreds of times and is a staple of pop culture. The
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Visualization of Torques (Moments)

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This video demonstrates the concept of Torque, a.k.a. Moment or Moment of force. Visit my homepage, http://www.zutopedia.com/udia.html, or read about my latest book http://www.zutopedia.com Here are some notes: 1) Torques are often mentioned in context of
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How Do Fire Sprinklers Know There's A Fire?

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There's a big fire in the building and suddenly all the sprinklers turn on -- that's not really how works. Let science extinguish this myth. How Fire Burns in Space - http://bit.ly/1OqRB5b Sign Up For The Seeker Newsletter Here - http://bit.ly/1UO1PxI Rea

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