Economics
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01:42
Inflation Explained in 1 Minute
/ 20 viewsAlways wondered is meant by inflation, that you hear in the news everywhere? well, in this video, I'll shortly be summarizing what inflation means, as well as how we can reduce it if it occurs.
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03:33
Christmas Lectures 2012 - Worth your Weight in Gold
/ 3 viewsDr Peter Wothers weighs a volunteer from the 2012 Christmas Lectures audience with 24 carat pure gold. Finding himself a little short of the right amount, he calls in help from famous chemist Sir Harry Kroto and his gold Nobel Prize medal (awarded in 1996
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12:55
How Americans Are Tricked Into Buying Fake Food
/ 115 viewsThe food in your kitchen cabinets may not be what it seems. Fraudsters motivated by economic gain secretly infiltrate the global food market through a variety of means, including counterfeits, dilutions, substitution and mislabeling, according to the Glob
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06:05
How do we create a better economy?
/ 50 viewsExplore the model known as doughnut economics, which aims to meet the needs of people without overshooting Earth's ecological limits.--Can we call any economy healthy in the face of dwindling resources and growing inequality? What if we cut off our addict
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06:50
Is inequality inevitable?
/ 58 viewsExplore how economic inequality can be measured and how it is impacted by different governmental policy choices.--Income and wealth inequality are not new. In fact, economists and historians who have charted economic inequality throughout history havent f
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05:43
These companies with no CEO are thriving
/ 43 viewsGet to know the different kinds of co-ops, how they work, and how they differ from traditional companies. --Co-ops are a big part of the global economy: they employ 10% of the worlds workforce and over two trillion dollars flow through their doors every y
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14:52
Financial Advisor Answers Money Questions From Twitter | Tech Support | WIRED
/ 98 viewsKevin L. Matthews II, author and financial educator, answers questions from twitter about money and spending. Are we going into a recession? How is a credit score calculated? How soon do you need to start saving for retirement? Is our tax system rigged fo
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05:38
What is a gig economy?
/ 67 viewsExplore the benefits and drawbacks of the gig economy, and find out the key factors of becoming a successful freelancer.--A 2016 survey of freelancers in six countries found that those who freelance by choice 70% of respondents were happier than people in
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06:04
Can the economy grow forever?
/ 47 viewsIs infinite economic growth possible on a planet with finite resources? Explore how countries can balance efficiency with sustainability.--Many economists think that an eternally growing economy is necessary to keep improving peoples lives, and that if th
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04:57
The true cost of gold - Lyla Latif
/ 82 viewsDig into how foreign corporations exploit African nations like Mali for their gold mining, and often rob them of proper compensation.--In 2020, Mali produced over 71 tons of gold an amount worth billions of dollars. But Mali saw only $850 million dollars
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07:27
This clock was famous, but the internet ruined it.
/ 90 viewsIt feels like no-one's told the world about this yet. AD: NordVPN's best deal is here: https://nordvpn.com/tomscott - with a 30-day money-back guarantee! More: Royal FloraHolland's flower auction in Aalsmeer had a famous clock: a literal Dutch aucti
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04:33
Maybe rich people should build weird fountains again
/ 82 viewsThe Wasserspiele of Bergpark Wilhelmshhe are 300 years old, powered entirely by gravity, and entertaining tourists. As legacies for rich people go, there are far worse ones. More about the Bergpark: https://museum-kassel.de/en/museums-parks-palaces/unesco
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29:28
But What Are NFTs Actually
/ 75 viewsGet started with Brilliant for free: https://brilliant.org/stevemould. The first 200 people get 20% off Brilliant's annual premium subscription.When you know the technical details of what NFTs are you realise that the way most people talk about them is co
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13:54
Food Theory: Are Double Stuf Oreos a SCAM?
/ 291 viewsGet Your Core TheoryWear NOW! https://theorywear.com/Have you ever wondered how STUFFED is a Double Stuf Oreo? Are you actually getting that much extra cream filling? That is what we aim to discover today! Are Oreos SCAMMING you out of that extra cream fi
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13:16
Food Theory: Coke's SECRET Plot To Kill Crystal Pepsi!
/ 182 viewsGet Your Core TheoryWear NOW! https://theorywear.com/Theorists, do you remember Crystal Pepsi? It was the clear soda no one really asked for and then it was brutally taken down by Coke. We all know about the epic, unending battle between Coca-Cola and Pes
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11:39
Food Theory: They're STEALING Your Food!
/ 213 viewsGet Your Core TheoryWear NOW! https://theorywear.com/Theorists, is our food getting SMALLER while we still pay the same price or even MORE? That is the topic of today's theory. Welcome to shrinkflation, the word that sounds made up but may actually be mak
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14:49
Food Theory: McDonalds WANTS It Broken! The Secret of McDonalds Ice Cream
/ 301 viewsSpecial thanks to Noom for sponsoring this video.Take your free 30-second quiz! https://noom.com/foodtheory Have you ever gone to McDonalds dreaming of some cold, satisfying ice cream only to find the machine is BROKEN? Theorists, I sense something is afo
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04:39
Does trickle-down economics actually work? - Jonathan Smith
/ 75 viewsDig into trickle-down economics, which claims that tax cuts for corporations and the wealthy stimulate the economy and improve people's lives.--In 1981, the US economy was struggling: unemployment rates were climbing and inflation had peaked at an all-tim
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08:35
Why LA Destroyed Its World-Class Transit System - Cheddar Explains
/ 98 viewsHeres a sentence that makes you think: Los Angeles used to have one of the best mass transit systems in the world. But today, the city of Angels is known for its terrible traffic and poor public transit. In the early 20th century, LA relied on streetcars:
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08:08
Why CVS Receipts Are Intentionally, Ridiculously Long - Cheddar Explains
/ 81 viewsEver walk into a CVS to pick up some gum, maybe some Chapstick, only to get hit with a ridiculously long receipt? Its no secret that most CVS purchases come with these comically long receipts. But what might surprise you is that these long receipts are pa
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14:19
Food Theory: Skip School! Own A Chick Fil A!
/ 171 viewsSpecial thanks to Noom for sponsoring this video. Take your free 30-second quiz! https://noom.com/foodtheory Theorists, are you planning to go or have you gone to college? Maybe you are dreaming of getting into that Ivy League school, like Harvard or Yale
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03:13
Does Money Make You Happy? Earl Nightingale
/ 89 viewsThe Rich Life is not just about money it's about helping you achieve your goals, creating good habits, and viable systems in your life. #Earlnightingale
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04:00
Meet Dubai's richest teenager, @Money Kicks BBC
/ 114 viewsSubscribe and to the BBC https://bit.ly/BBCYouTubeSubWatch the BBC first on iPlayer https://bbc.in/iPlayer-Home Money Kicks reveals his new Rolls Royce colour wrap #BBC #InsideDubai #BBCiPlayerWatch Inside Dubai on BBC iPlayerAll our TV channels and S4C a
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09:28
Stock Market Crash of 1929: The Great Depression
/ 362 viewsHistory and lessons from the 1929 stock market crash.
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11:54
HOW TO MAKE MONEY || Best Garage Sale Hacks! Genius Ways for Quick CASH by 123 GO! CHALLENGE
/ 437 viewsHow would you earn some quick cash if you were broke? Let us know in the comments! And dont forget to share this video with your friends and subscribe to our channel for more great videos like this one!#123go #money #challenge TheSoul Music: https://www.m
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03:28
There's a 100,000 coin buried under this London building
/ 137 viewsThe 1933 British penny is one of the most famous coins in the world. I'm not saying this is definitely a heist movie waiting to happen... but I do think someone should write it. Thanks to the team at Baldwin's, and the penny's owner, for letting me film i
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09:33
HOW TO MAKE MONEY || Who Can Make More Money In 24 Hours? Cool Startups by 123 GO!
/ 332 viewsWhat would you do to earn some fast cash? Let us know in the comments! And dont forget to share this video with your friends and subscribe to our channel for more great videos like this one!#123GO #challenge #comedyThis video is made for entertainment pur
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04:46
Why is it so hard to escape poverty? - Ann-Heln Bay
/ 145 viewsExplore the paradox of welfare programs, and learn how they inadvertently reinforce generational poverty, and what we can do to fix them.--Imagine that youve been unemployed for months. Government benefit programs have helped you cover your expenses, but
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05:05
How one of the most profitable companies in history rose to power - Adam Clulow
/ 107 viewsDiscover what happened when one company's attempt to dominate a key global trade ended in violence.--During the 17th century, the Dutch East India Company cornered the booming spice market and pioneered trade routes between Asia and Europe. It is widely c
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05:37
How To Buy A Stock
/ 106 viewsPresented by Fidelity0:00 Intro0:20 Choose a brokerage1:52 Research and choose stocks3:36 How to budget4:12 How to execute trades5:00 Tips for building your portfolioIn this video, were going to show you how to buy a stock, including how to choose a broke
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08:31
Why Steinway Grand Pianos Are So Expensive | So Expensive
/ 140 viewsFrom finishing each piece with a glossy shine to cutting down blocks of wood by hand it takes over 200 artisans to craft just one Steinway grand piano. Steinway is one of the most famous piano brands in the world, and depending on the model, it can be one
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06:55
How The Most Expensive Nannies In The World Train | So Expensive
/ 146 viewsWe go inside the most exclusive school for nannies in the world. They are not just trained to cook and sew, they also learn self-defense techniques and driving in dangerous conditions. Its Mary Poppins, with a little James Bond thrown in for good measure.
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06:42
Why Stetson Cowboy Hats Are So Expensive | So Expensive
/ 107 viewsStetson cowboy hats are an iconic American accessory. The popular Skyline style will cost you $245, while other premium varieties can set you back $5,000. Over the years, famous figures like President Ronald Reagan and Beyonce have worn Stetsons, further
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08:12
The Rise And Fall Of Milk | Rise And Fall
/ 107 viewsThe US is producing more milk than ever before. But consumption has been declining for the past 50 years. What's next for milk and the farmers who produce it?MORE RISE AND FALL VIDEOS:How Foie Gras Went From Luxury To Controversy | Rise And Fallhttps://ww
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07:15
Why Pine Nuts Are So Expensive | So Expensive
/ 107 viewsPine nuts have long been desired for their unique flavor, use in traditional recipes, and health benefits. They're also one of the most expensive nuts in the world, selling for upwards of $117 per kilogram. So what makes them so special? And why are they
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06:22
Rolex Oyster Cosmograph & Documentation, ca. 1971 | Best Moment | ANTIQUES ROADSHOW | PBS
/ 81 viewsThe appraisal that floored our guest, literally! See Peter Planes appraise a Rolex Oyster Cosmograph & documentation, ca. 1971, in Bonanzaville, Hour 1. See more Season 24 Best Moments and stream full episodes here: https://bit.ly/S24BestMoments. ANTI
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14:51
Food Theory: The Secret Dunkin Donuts DOESNT Want You To Find Out!
/ 250 viewsSpecial thanks to Skillshare for sponsoring this episode!The first 1000 people to use the link will get a one-month free trial of Skillshare Premium Membership: https://skl.sh/thefoodtheorists06211Help me host Jeopardy by signing the petition! https://www
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17:00
Food Theory: M&Ms Melt In Your Hand, LIE To Your Face!
/ 233 viewsSpecial thanks to Noom for sponsoring this episode!Take your FREE 30 second quiz & get started today! https://noom.com/foodtheory Help me host Jeopardy & sign the petition! https://www.change.org/p/jeopardy-make-matpat-the-next-jeopardy-hostYouve probably
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20:33
Why the Southern Hemisphere is Poorer
/ 110 viewsStart your day by learning what's going on in the world with the free Morning Brew newsletter: https://bit.ly/mbwendoverWatch Extremities at http://youtube.com/extremitiesBuy a Wendover Productions t-shirt: https://standard.tv/collections/wendover-product
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08:59
Inside the Largest Bitcoin Mine in The U.S. | WIRED
/ 120 viewsBitcoin hit 1 trillion market cap this year. This has inspired some bitcoin operations to expand. The ban on mining in China has caused a mass exodus, and some mining operations are moving their facilities to the United States. We go to Rockland, Texas to
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26:03
Turning $0.01 Into $1,000 in 24 Hours
/ 613 viewstoday I try to turn $0.01 into $1,000 in 24 hours no sponsor this week so plz enjoy this funny joke: What is brown and has a head and a tail, but no legs? A penny Watch another video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImjQjMCyJr4watch me react to most viewe
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11:11
How The Beanie Babies Frenzy Collapsed | Rise And Fall
/ 243 viewsBeanie Babies were once the hottest toys in the world, sometimes being flipped for thousands of dollars in the '90s. Now, they're nearly worthless. MORE RISE AND FALL VIDEOS: Why Lesbian Bars Are Disappearing | Rise And Fall https://www.youtube.com/watch?
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19:05
The Simple Genius of the Interstate Highway System
/ 119 viewsSign up for a CuriosityStream subscription and also get a free Nebula subscription (the streaming platform built by creators) here: http://CuriosityStream.com/wendoverWatch a Nebula-exclusive companion video to this here: https://nebula.app/videos/wendove
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16:50
The Incredible Logistics of Grocery Stores
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05:59
The unsolved math problem which could be worth a billion dollars.
/ 195 viewsNo one on Earth knows how to reverse one of the most popular computer algorithms. Yet it's really easy to compute one-way. You could make billions of dollars if you solved this mathematics problem, which is computed quintillions of times per second in the
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01:47
Cryptocurrencies like bitcoin explained | CBC Kids News
/ 129 viewsWhat exactly is bitcoin? Its the most popular kind of Cryptocurrency, a form of money that only exists digitally. Bitcoin uses something called blockchain to verify that its real and is owned by someone. Blockchain technology is a special kind of database
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04:55
Why can't governments print an unlimited amount of money? - Jonathan Smith
/ 151 viewsExplore the economic strategy of quantitative easing, where a central bank purchases bonds in order to boost the economy.--In March 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic rocked economies worldwide. Millions of people lost their jobs, and many businesses struggled t
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08:20
That's Why Fancy Restaurants Serve Such Tiny Portions
/ 216 viewsRock the coolest Bright Side MERCH (ships worldwide!): http://bit.ly/2OJubyAYou ever notice how the portions at fancy expensive restaurants are so tiny? I decided to do some digging why that is - maybe some tricks restaurants use to get you to spend more?
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08:11
The man who saved a Billion lives, Norman Borlaug: The Green Revolution
/ 198 viewsThis video is a tribute to Nobel prize winner, Norman Borlaug, a plant breeder who touched over a billion lives with his determination to stop world hunger. This story features the challenges and successes that Borlaug and his team faced as they developed
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10:52
Compound Interest
/ 198 viewsThis finance video tutorial explains how to calculate the compound interest on an annual, quarterly, and monthly basis.My Website: https://www.video-tutor.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/MathScienceTutorAmazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/theorg
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05:22
Why This Booming Vegan Ice Cream Business Struggles To Find Investors
/ 166 viewsThe founders of the vegan ice cream brand Kub need investors in order to meet soaring demand. Like many other Black entrepreneurs, they face systemic racism and other hurdles when trying to scale.Editor's note: This story was shot in August 2020. MORE BUS
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05:32
Why Coconut Oil Is So Expensive | So Expensive
/ 346 viewsCoconuts produce some of the most expensive cooking oil, selling for up to 12 times the price of canola oil in the United States. But the health benefits coconut oil devotees swear by are hotly contested, and the American Heart Association even recommende
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07:34
How Instant Ramen Became An Instant Success | Billion Dollar Breakthrough
/ 240 viewsIn 1958 Momofuku Ando developed a new food with the goal to help end hunger in Japan. You might be surprised to hear that that food was instant ramen. But every day, an estimated 290 million people eat instant noodles. Instant ramen and Cup Noodles have b
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11:30
The Rise And Fall Of Twinkies | Rise And Fall
/ 254 viewsHostess Twinkies rose to icon status in the mid-1900s, becoming a mainstay in lunchboxes across America. But a heavy debt load and two bankruptcies almost killed Twinkies. In 2012, Twinkies left shelves for good... Until two guys, Andy and Dean, came up w
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05:21
How museum gift shops decide what to sell
/ 188 viewsAnd how whats in a gift shop affects how we see art.Subscribe and turn on notifications ( ) so you don't miss any videos: http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Gift shops are like the final exhibit of an art museum. Theyre often located toward the exit and are unmissable
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18:50
How Amazon's Super-Complex Shipping System Works
/ 293 viewsBuy your custom domain or email for 10% off at http://Hover.com/wendoverListen to Extremities at http://ExtremitiesPodcast.comBuy a Wendover Productions t-shirt: https://standard.tv/collections/wendover-productions/products/wendover-productions-shirtSubsc
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01:46
How To Earn $50K A Year In Interest For Retirement
/ 189 viewsAn interest-only retirement plan can fund your retirement without draining your savings, but you will need to save a lot of money to make it possible. NerdWallet crunched the numbers, and we can tell you how much you need to save every month, broken down
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02:04
How To Save $1 Million On A $50K Salary
/ 213 viewsIf you are making $50,000 a year, the thought of racking up $1 million for retirement can seem daunting. Yet with a little dedication and a lot of time, you can get there. As a rule of thumb, most financial advisors suggest you save 10% to 15% of your ann
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10:09
How Pokmon Became A Multibillion-Dollar Industry
/ 211 viewsPokmon cards are making an incredible comeback since their heyday in 1999. Today, Pokmon is one of the largest media properties of all time. On December 12th 2020, one card broke the Pokmon collectible record for selling over $350,000. That record was bro
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09:20
How A Vest Turned Patagonia Into A Billion-Dollar Brand
/ 185 viewsThe Patagonia Better Sweater Fleece Vest is by far one of the brands most popular products. Its also one of its most divisive. Over the last five years, the vest became a must-have accessory for Wall Street workers in Manhattans financial district to tech
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08:24
How I Built A $75 Million Restaurant Empire
/ 207 viewsWhen Marcus Samuelsson was working as a chef in France, he was told that hed never own a restaurant because there werent any Black-owned businesses with the ambition that he had. This propelled him to move to America where he had seen Black excellence and
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05:21
The Man Who Drove McDonalds out of Iceland | Hungerlust S2
/ 465 viewsTommi Tomasson’s all-American burger joint is so legendary in Iceland, it ousted McDonald’s from the country. Experience a collision of traditions and tastes in Season 2 of Culture Trip’s award-winning series Hungerlust, as chefs serve u
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08:51
How Korean streamer opened her own convenience store
/ 383 viewsFollow HAchubby ♥ Watch HAchubby live at: Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/hachubby Hello everyone! This is a very special video that I've been preparing for a while! I've seen a lot of people asking about my convenience store: - Why did you decide t
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08:33 Popular
Funny Knock Off Brand Food My Mom Buys To Save Money
/ 908 viewsFunny Knock Off Brand Food My Mom Buys To Save Money! Leave a Like if you enjoyed!! Watch the last vid https://youtu.be/s_RePEASW28 Subscribe to join the Wolf Pack and enable notifications! http://bit.ly/SubSSSniperWolfTikTok: http://tiktok.com/@sssniperw
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15:02
Why Long-Haul Low-Cost Airlines Always Go Bankrupt
/ 282 viewsStart learning complex topics simple for 20% off by being one of the first 200 to sign up at http://Brilliant.org/WendoverListen to Extremities at http://ExtremitiesPodcast.comBuy a Wendover Productions t-shirt: https://standard.tv/collections/wendover-pr
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05:40
Why Lotus Silk Is So Expensive | So Expensive
/ 366 viewsLotus silk is one of the rarest fabrics in the world. Produced only in small scale across Cambodia, Myanmar, and more recently Vietnam, this natural fibre is only extracted by a few skilled craftspeople across the world. But making this "silk" isn’t
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05:02
How do investors choose stocks? - Richard Coffin
/ 279 viewsExplore the strategies investors use to choose stocks and learn whether its better to be an active or passive investor. --Every day, billions of stocks are traded on the New York Stock Exchange alone. But with over 43,000 companies listed on stock exchang
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05:51
How I Overcame Failure | Jack Ma | /
/ 340 viewsJack Ma is a Chinese billionaire, business magnate, investor and philanthropist. He is the co-founder of alibaba.com and former executive chairman of Alibaba Group. This is his story and this is a visual tribute to one of the world's grittiest businessmen
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03:20
The $12 trillion ripple effect of Covid-19
/ 296 viewsThe pandemic has hit everyone, but it has hit us all in different ways. Many lives have been lost, a number that just entered seven digits. Millions have lost jobs. Others have lost trust in their fellow citizens. Entire sectors of private industry have b
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04:33
What Exactly Is Blockchain?
/ 491 viewsBlockchain was built to revolutionize how we share data...but can it live up to the promises it has built? Subscribe to Seeker! http://bit.ly/subscribeseeker Watch more Elements! http://bit.ly/ElementsPlaylist Visit our shop at http://shop.seeker.comWhile
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04:21
Why Five Guys Always Gives You So Many Extra Fries
/ 284 viewsFive Guys is one of many quick-service chains that have swept across the country, and the restaurant's quirks are part of the reason why. The untold truth of Five Guys is that quality ingredients and a few marketing tricks elevated them to a level where t
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15:04
Food Theory: The TRUE Cost of Winning $1,000,000 at McDonald's (Monopoly)
/ 698 viewsSubscribeto become a Food Theorist! https://bit.ly/2CdCooVWho can BEAT Gordon Ramsay??https://youtu.be/tiyJzEegNDIHave you ever played McDonald's Monopoly competitionhoping to win the big $1,000,000? So have I but like most people who play, it hasn't happ
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15:11
Food Theory: You've Been SCAMMED...and Never Knew It!(Supermarket Secrets)
/ 634 viewsSubscribeto become a Food Theorist! https://bit.ly/2CdCooVHow to Hack Your McDonald's Fries! https://youtu.be/c_jnZkVlNtwGrocery shopping is somethingeveryone has to do. We all need to eat! Yet, I'm sure you wish that you could save some money on your tri
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09:52
Why American farmers are throwing out tons of milk
/ 247 viewsThe coronavirus supply chain problem, explained through milk.Become a Video Lab member! http://bit.ly/video-labCoronavirus continues to infect nearly every aspect of American life on US farms, its led to the widespread destruction of fresh food. Take milk
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03:25
China Is Launching Its Own Digital Currency, Here's Why
/ 300 viewsChina has officially started rolling out its new digital currency, and its got us thinking a lot about cash. More specifically, is a cashless society the new reality? Subscribe to Seeker! http://bit.ly/subscribeseeker Watch more Elements! http://bit.ly/El
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05:46
Ethical dilemma: The burger murders - George Siedel and Christine Ladwig
/ 475 viewsWhats the best way to handle a crisis in business? Dig into how different strategies can work when faced with an ethical dilemma.--You founded a company that manufactures meatless burgers that are sold in stores worldwide. But youve recently received awfu
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14:59 Popular
Food Theory: Never Order McDonald's Medium Fries!
/ 999 viewsSubscribeto become a Food Theorist! https://bit.ly/2CdCooVThe Kool-Aid Man is a Marvel character! https://youtu.be/CuZ14w_g3WAFries are one of the best foods, especially fast food fries. From McDonald's and Burger King to Wendy's and Arby's, there are TON
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08:07 Popular
Hidden Messages In Famous Logos
/ 1,091 viewsHidden Messages In Famous Logos! Leave a Like if you enjoyed and comment if you knew about these before! Watch the last vid https://youtu.be/_Qh5NaFvfBQ Subscribe to SSSniperWolf to join the Wolf Pack http://bit.ly/SubSSSniperWolfInstagram: http://instagr
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08:02
People who BEAT THE SYSTEM !
/ 393 viewsAzzyland - People who BEAT THE SYSTEM ! SUBSCRIBE and become part of the AzzyLand family :D SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/azzyland/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@azzylandFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/azzyland/Twitter: https://twi
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1:19:08
A Million Dollars vs A Billion Dollars, Visualized: A Road Trip
/ 266 viewsThere are lots of ways to compare a million to a billion, but most of them use volume. And I think that's a mistake, because volume just isn't something the human brain is great at. So instead, here's the difference between a million and a billion, in a m
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06:02
The Abandoned Hill With Two Members Of Parliament
/ 231 viewsOld Sarum, in Wiltshire, is a now-desolate hillfort run by English Heritage. But it was once one of the most important sites in southern England: so important that it had two members of Parliament. Then, it became a "rotten borough": and a warning about p
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00:54
Three Secret Facts About $1 Bills // Stess-Show Vol25// Learn 3 National Treasure Style Facts
/ 416 viewsThree Secret Facts About $1 Bills // Stess-Show Vol25// Learn 3 National Treasure Style Facts******* This is for education purposes only.#secret #money #NationalTreasure
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05:00
The Woman Who Made Van Gogh Famous
/ 304 viewsIf you liked this video you might like my newsletter - michaelthomas.substack.com Animation for this video was done by Marco Alma - marcoalma.com Footage from the Van Gogh museum is used under Creative Commons More about Jo Bonger here - https://www.vango
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16:34
Economic Depression and Dictators: Crash Course European History #37
/ 393 viewsWe're still leading up to World War II, but first we gotta talk about the rise of the dictators. Today we talk about the rise of militaristic dictatorships in Germany, the Soviet Union, Japan, and Spain, and the economic depression that set the stage for
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14:48
Post-World War I Recovery: Crash Course European History #36
/ 346 viewsIn which John Green looks at Europe's attempts to recover from the devastation of World War I and forge a lasting peace. The peace did not last. Today we're talking about the economic cultural recovery of the 1920s, and the economic depression of the 1930
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03:32
How The Rock Turned $7 Into $200,000,000 | WHAT THEY GOT RIGHT
/ 383 viewsOur favorite movie superstar started out with just $7 in his pocket. Want to know how he turned himself into a global phenomenon and a multi-millionaire? It's WHAT THEY GOT RIGHT with The Rock!Follow Samantha on Instagram @Samantha_KrullOn WHAT THEY GOT R
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03:22
Making Summer Camp Affordable for Everyone
/ 289 viewsErica Blues family couldnt afford to send her to overnight summer camp. Then a friend paid for her to go the summer between sixth and seventh grades. The experience was transformational. It changed my perspective on life, she says. So much so that today,
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08:46
Can Supercrops Feed 10 BILLION People?
/ 310 viewsThanks to Bill and Melinda Gates for sponsoring today's video. Check out their Annual Letter here: http://www.inflcr.co/SH1jPWere on PATREON now! Join the community https://www.patreon.com/itsokaytobesmart More info and sources below If you tried to sum u
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11:47
Why Is Caviar So Expensive?
/ 428 viewsWhat the heck even is caviar and why in the world is it so expensive? Well in today's video we're going to show you why you won't be able to afford caviar unless you are super rich, and once you know where the heck it comes from maybe then you will realiz
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06:56
How ads follow you around the internet
/ 326 viewsHint: Its why every site asks you to accept cookies.Join the Open Sourced Reporting Network: http://www.vox.com/opensourcednetworkYouve seen the pop-ups: This site uses cookies to improve your experience. Please accept cookies.Cookies do improve your expe
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10:14
How IKEA Became Swedens National Brand
/ 267 viewsWatch thousands of documentaries and get access to our new streaming service Nebula for just $19.99/year: https://curiositystream.com/polymatterSources: https://pastebin.com/tw2PeZGmTwitter: https://twitter.com/polymattersPatreon: https://patreon.com/poly
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02:18
The Soy Sauce Bottle Designed to Bring Happiness
/ 299 viewsBehind the Design is a series of sleek and concise videos about the design of everyday objects we take for granted. This episode tells the story about how a former Buddhist monk designed the soy sauce bottle seen in Japanese restaurants around the world.
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13:18
Why So Many Chinese Students Come to America
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11:01
Why In-N-Out Isn't Coming to a City Near You
/ 315 viewsFirst 200 get 20% annual premium membership of Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/PolymatterTwitter: https://twitter.com/polymattersPatreon: https://patreon.com/polymatterPins & T-Shirts: https://standard.tv/collections/polymatterReddit: https://reddit.com/
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10:37
Why the $5 Footlong Failed: How Franchising Works
/ 263 viewsTry Dashlane: https://www.dashlane.com/polymatter& get 10% off with my promo code: polymatterTwitter: https://twitter.com/polymattersPatreon: https://patreon.com/polymatterPins & T-Shirts: https://standard.tv/collections/polymatterReddit: https://reddit.c
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14:02
Is Amazon Too Big?
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06:55
Hollywood almost lost to this city
/ 380 viewsOne Florida city could have been the world's movie capital. Why did it reject the movies?Almanac Hollywouldn't is our miniseries on big changes to movies that came from outside Hollywood. Watch all of the episodes right here on YouTube.Episode 1: https://
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07:43
Overpopulation & Africa
/ 309 viewsSources and further reading:https://sites.google.com/view/sourcesoverpopulationandafricaFor most of our history, the human population grew slowly. Until new discoveries brought us more food and made us live longer. In just a hundred years the human popula
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11:04
The Monopolization of America
/ 294 viewsRobert Reich looks at antitrust laws and corporate giants. Watch More: 3 The Failure of Trickle Down Economics https://youtu.be/cABuFmA3nhY For more videos like these, be sure to subscribe. If you'd like to support our work, you can do so here: www.inequa
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03:24
Investing In Stocks : Explained like you are five years old !
/ 273 viewsHello future investors today I will explain how investing in stocks works Not only that but how the stock market works This video is voiced by Micky V : Micky209@aol.com We went over what a stock is actually about , what you call a long positions about ho
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08:26
Is NASA a waste of money?
/ 391 views5 reasons NASA is da best. Thanks to Bill and Melinda Gates for their support on this video. Check out the 2018 annual letter here: http://b-gat.es/2Cfph0jMy five reasons:1) Makes Earth a better place2) Extinction prevention3) Offshoot technology4) Econom
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05:05
What causes an economic recession? - Richard Coffin
/ 438 viewsHow can factors like inflation, supply and demand, and interest rates trigger recessions? Learn the economic basics of modern markets.--For millennia, the people of Britain had been using bronze to make tools and jewelry, and as a currency for trade. But
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10:57
Money Is A Technological Fiction (The Invention of $$$)
/ 437 viewsThanks to IBM Z for supporting PBS. To learn more about the annual student contest, go to https://ibm.co/2nVdMtD . To learn more about IBM Z go to https://ibm.co/2nVagPR More info and sources below Check out or friends from Two Cents for more great videos
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09:23
Why Planes Don't Fly Over the Pacific Ocean
/ 650 viewsWhy do airlines avoid the Pacific Ocean? You might think it was a safety issue. The Pacific is the largest and deepest of the world’s oceans. If a plane encounters a problem over a seemingly endless and bottomless pond of water, the pilots are going
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01:59
The Rise of Mobile. Global Ad Spending Comparison 2000-2020
/ 378 viewsData visualization showing the incredible rise of the internet/smartphone. This video shows global advertisement spending by medium from 2000-2020. Television and newspaper outlets used to be the top dogs for advertisers. With the rise of the internet, fo
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06:13
The US' Terrible Mistake of Selling $1 Coins for $1
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05:36
How This 25-Year-Old Started His Own Uber-Like Barber Business
/ 357 viewsTRIM-IT is a tech-enabled barber service that allows it's customers to order a haircut right to their doorstep. The Uber-like service was founded by Londoner and entrepreneur Darren Tenkorang, who started the business in 2018 after winning 10,000 from a b
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05:46
Why Oil Paint Is So Expensive | So Expensive
/ 382 viewsOil paint is simple. At its most basic, its just a mixture of oil and pigment.But depending on the color and quality, a liter of this paint could cost you $285 to $1,100.While the rise of oil paint is associated with the Renaissance, paintings using poppy
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07:01
Why Lobster Is So Expensive | So Expensive
/ 408 viewsLobster went from prison food to a well-known delicacy. Seafood was left out of rationed foods during WWII, and with the advent of railway transportation, lobster became known as an exotic delicacy. MORE SO EXPENSIVE CONTENT:Why Japanese Melons Are So Exp
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05:49
Why Bonsai Are So Expensive | So Expensive
/ 372 viewsBonsai is an artform that requires years of training, and centuries of dedication. At the 2012 International bonsai Convention a tree was on sale for one hundred million yen, just under a million dollars. And many more of these trees are considered comple
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07:52 Popular
Why Nike Air Jordans Are So Expensive | So Expensive
/ 1,382 viewsAir Jordans retail and resell at higher prices than the average basketball sneaker. The high prices come from how the company makes and markets its iconic sneakers. The brand has a rich history, and its Air Jordan 1 is widely credited as the catalyst for
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15:58
The Business Of Amazon Shipping Boxes
/ 357 viewsCardboard boxes are a really big deal in the U.S. Amazon alone shipped over 5 billion packages through Prime in 2017. But as Amazon moves to plastic mailers and paper mailers the corrugated box market is bracing for the fallout. There are other players in
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02:04
See What Europes Coins Looked Like Before the Euro | Short Film Showcase
/ 341 viewsBefore the euro was introduced, the continent featured a wide range of unique national currencies. This delightful animation shows what coins looked like before the eurozone. The imagery of pounds, marks, lira, and francs intertwines to create a visual na
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06:50
2lbs of Cheese For Every American | Planet Money | NPR
/ 439 viewsThere is an argument that our country has to be able to produce its own food because if our farmers go out of business and we become reliant on other countries for food, then that is a kind of national security risk.In 1976, Jimmy Carter made a single cam
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04:04
How Chick-fil-A Got Big by Keeping Its Menu Small | WSJ
/ 393 viewsChick-fil-A is expanding off the strength of its simple chicken sandwich. WSJ explains how its leaner menu helps the company avoid some of the pitfalls of its competitors. Photo Illustration: Carter McCall/The Wall Street JournalDont miss a WSJ video, sub
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04:47
How Plastic Made Things Too Cheap | Planet Money | NPR
/ 404 viewsThis is the story of the moldable, affordable, miracle product of the modern age - Plastic.The story starts with some frustrated electrical scientists and a clever chemist named Leo Baekeland. A century ago stuff was expensive. Back then, people relied on
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07:24
One-Touch Healing Device -- Mind Blow #113
/ 449 viewsWatch my newest video, "The Game You Win By Losing (Parrondo's Paradox)": https://youtu.be/PpvboBJEozMRead The Goalkeepers Report: http://gates.ly/2fb6CNHSpecial thanks to The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for supporting this episode.Mind Blow features
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02:38
1971 Nixon Shock: The End of US Dollars Convertibility to Gold
/ 491 viewsOn August 15th 1971 President Richard Nixon made a major announcement stating that the US Dollar would no longer be redeemable for gold. This meant that the Bretton Woods Monetary System was now over. This was a major shift in money and monetary policy. T
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07:40
How Starbucks Became An $80B Business
/ 410 viewsIn its 47-year history, Starbucks has transformed from a single coffee bean store in Seattle to a 30,000 cafe international coffee power house. But massive expansion hasn't come without growing pains. It's no secret that Starbucks has been struggling to g
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07:51
The Iconic Dollar Pizza Slice of NYC - Street Food Icons
/ 506 viewsEli and Oren Halali, the two brothers who founded 2 Bros Pizza, sell slices for a buck. They're known for getting their patrons in and out of the store within ten seconds, and for selling hundreds of pies a day. And they're certainly not the only people i
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06:24
Why is chicken so cheap? | The Economist
/ 519 viewsPeople eat 65 billion chickens every year. It is the fastest-growing meat product. Yet pound for pound the price of chicken has fallen sharply. How has this happened? Read more about Chickenomics here: https://econ.st/2Wtp04o Click here to subscribe to Th
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06:10
What Does One Trillion Dollars Look Like?
/ 443 viewsCheck out Corridor Cast Episode 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2HitUIXvwo&tGet our favorite science gear delivered to your door: http://www.curiositybox.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/DoOnlineNowGuysInstagram: http://instagr.am/doonlinenowguysVsauce
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04:18
Why drugs cost more in America
/ 354 viewsHow an EpiPen can cost $300 in the US and $38 in the UK. This video is presented by CuriosityStream: https://www.curiositystream.com/Vox Become a Video Lab member! http://bit.ly/video-lab Prescription drugs cost more in the United States than anywhere els
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04:30
How does the stock market work? - Oliver Elfenbaum
/ 375 viewsDownload a free audiobook version of "The Richest Man in Babylon" and support TED-Ed's nonprofit mission: https://adbl.co/2GVBdZF Check out our full book recommendation: https://shop.ed.ted.com/products/the-richest-man-in-babylon -- In the 1600s, the Dutc
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03:48
What If Companies Had to Pay to Pollute our Earth?
/ 358 viewsSince 1988, 71% of all the world’s carbon emissions have been produced by just 100 companies. Their operations are largely to blame for the climate crisis we now face. A crisis that costs the world economy roughly $4.7 trillion in medical and social costs
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08:49
The Insane Scale of Global Wealth Inequality Visualized
/ 480 viewsWatch anything on CuriosityStream for free by going to https://www.curiositystream.com/reallifelore and by using the code reallifelore during the sign up. Get RealLifeLore T-shirts here: http://standard.tv/reallifelore Please Subscribe: http://bit.ly/2dB7
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05:02
How to spot a pyramid scheme - Stacie Bosley
/ 466 viewsLearn the techniques and tricks that pyramid schemes use to recruit new members and how to avoid being fooled yourself. -- In 2004, a nutrition company offered a life-changing opportunity to earn a full-time income for part-time work. There were only two
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05:36
Low Inflation Haunts the Fed: Here's Why
/ 468 viewsInflation is among the most powerful forces in financial markets. It dictates the supply of money in the economy, and changes interest rates, which are the cost of borrowing money. Here's how it works, and how the Fed works to regulate it. Photo composite
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15:01
Top 10 RICHEST Families In The World
/ 377 viewsHere are the 10 richest families in the world. From old money, to new money, these families are some also some of the most powerful on the planet. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TopTrending Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TopTrend
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11:26
Why Are Diamonds So Expensive?
/ 350 viewsThe truth about the world's most sought after material. Is it really worth as much as it should be? Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TopTrending Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TopTrending Why Are Diamonds So Expensive?
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05:28
Who actually pays for your credit card rewards?
/ 338 viewsHere’s why you’re paying for credit card rewards — even if you use cash. Help us make more ambitious videos by joining the Vox Video Lab. It gets you exclusive perks, like livestream Q&As with all the Vox creators, a badge that levels up over time, and vi
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06:15
How Losing a Password Just Cost a Company $190 Million
/ 346 viewsStay safe online for free at http://www.dashlane.com/rll To get 10% off upgrading to premium, use the code "rll" at checkout Get RealLifeLore T-shirts here: http://standard.tv/reallifelore Please Subscribe: http://bit.ly/2dB7VTO Animations courtesy of Jos
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03:55
How to name a product, from the man behind Swiffer and BlackBerry
/ 392 viewsHave you ever wondered how products get their names? Swiffer, BlackBerry, Febreze, Dibs, Dasani– all these brands have one thing in common. They are products named by a small firm in Sausalito, California, called Lexicon Branding. The firm, founded by Dav
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04:39
Slowing Down A Stock Exchange With 38 Miles Of Cable
/ 535 viewsHigh-frequency traders have a few tactics on stock exchanges: but simply put, they gather price information faster than anyone else, sometimes even faster than the markets themselves, and use that to make a tiny profit many, many, many times. There are al
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03:59
Multi-millionaire at 19 - here are my 5 top tips | BBC Ideas
/ 478 views5 tips from the youngest person on the Sunday Times Rich List 2018, multi-millionaire Akshay Ruparelia, on how to succeed in business. Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav This video was made by BBC Studios and is part of a series called Habits o
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03:49
Re-thinking Progress: The Circular Economy
/ 345 viewsThere's a world of opportunity to re-think and re-design the way we make stuff. 'Re-Thinking Progress' explores how through a change in perspective we can re-design the way our economy works - designing products that can be 'made to be made again' and pow
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02:47
Mark Cuban’s Guide to Getting Rich | Vanity Fair
/ 457 viewsMark Cuban has had a remarkable career as a businessman, investor, and NBA owner of the Dallas Mavericks. Here are his 9 tips for saving money, getting a better return on your investments, building wealth, bitcoin and getting rich. Still haven’t sub
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04:16
Why advertisers are tracking your emojis
/ 395 viewsIt’s not just your Google keywords anymore. Advertisers are developing ads to target consumers based on the emojis they use. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Check out more of The Goods on Vox https://bit.ly/2qlIYQx With Twitter’s new emoji
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03:55
Why “Buy one, get one free” isn’t a great deal
/ 356 viewsFor a thrifty shopper, a “Buy one, get one” (BOGO) deal can sound like the best way to get more bang for their buck. But the appeal of BOGO is why it’s hard for consumers to see it for what it is. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Check out m
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08:25
The World's LARGEST Gold Market - in Dubai
/ 589 viewsA visit to the jewelry markets in Dubai, United Arab Emirates that house 10 tons of gold, plus a quick stop in the spice market and a peek at the Burj Khalifa - the tallest building in the world. Share this video: https://youtu.be/7xtHquv3zW8 Subscribe to
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04:12
Is There a Correlation Between Poverty and Heart Diseases? | Earth Lab
/ 479 viewsDeprived areas now suffer from higher heart diseases - and the causes might be linked to emotional stress. Subscribe to Earth Lab for more fascinating science videos - http://bit.ly/SubscribeToEarthLab All the best Earth Lab videos http://bit.ly/EarthLabO
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02:33
The Truffle Kingpin of New York City
/ 450 viewsAt first glance, 24-year-old Ian Purkayastha seems like any other entrepreneur: he's motivated, crafty, disciplined and personable. But behind the facade of a clever businessman lies a youthful energy and a passion for selling some of the rarest food on t
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04:50
How IKEA gets you to impulsively buy more
/ 522 viewsIKEA has mastered the “Gruen effect.” Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Researchers estimate that 50 percent of purchases are unplanned. These purchases, especially impulse buys, present an opportunity for retailers who can entice consumers t
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11:10
Top 30 Worst Branding Mistakes Companies Have Ever Made
/ 616 viewsIn any company, it’s the branding departments job to make the business look good. Literally, that is their only job. Here are my top 30 worst branding mistakes companies have ever made. Subscribe for more! ► https://goo.gl/pgcoq1 ◄ Stay updated ► https://
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06:27
Are diamonds still precious if we can make them in a lab?
/ 403 viewsDiamonds have always been extremely rare and valuable...but that might change soon. Over the past five years, the synthetic diamond industry has exploded, producing large and perfect diamonds to rival anything that comes out of the Earth. We look at the t
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06:30
How 2 Guys Stole $500 Million of Art in 81 Minutes
/ 349 viewsStart using Dashlane for free at http://Dashlane.com/rll then use the code "youtube2018" to get 10% off upgrading to premium Get RealLifeLore T-shirts here: http://standard.tv/reallifelore Please Subscribe: http://bit.ly/2dB7VTO Animations courtesy of Jos
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11:53 Popular
Top 15 RICHEST People In History
/ 792 viewsHere are the top 15 richest people to ever live. These billionaires and trillionaires put people like Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos to shame! Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TopTrending Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TopTrending Comme
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01:53
The Pledge of Allegiance Was Written to Sell Magazines | Let's Talk | NPR
/ 521 viewsA true American tale about how the need to sell more magazines Subscribe to NPR - http://bit.ly/NPRsubscribe EDITOR'S NOTE: Francis Bellamy’s first draft of the pledge did not include the word “to” before "the Republic.” He added &
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05:57
The Apple That Changed The World | Planet Money | NPR
/ 384 viewsThe mid-20th century was a bad time to be an apple lover. The produce section of supermarkets only had a few apples, and one stood tall above the rest: Mealy, and tough-skinned, it was the Red Delicious. Back in those days, apples were a commodity, and th
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03:46
Why The Price Of Coke Didn't Change For 70 Years | Planet Money | NPR
/ 501 viewsThe thing about prices is they tend to change. But for 70 years, between 1886 and the late 1950s, the price of a Coca-Cola was a shiny nickel. Think about how crazy that is: Between 1886 and the late '50s, you had two world wars, prohibition, the Great De
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03:14
The Price Tag Hasn't Always Existed, It Had To Be Invented | Planet Money | NPR
/ 429 viewsMost of us are used to prices that don’t change. You go into a store to buy some Quaker Oats, and they're going to cost the same for you as they will for whoever tries to buy them next. For most of human history, you had to haggle over prices before you c
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16:47
The Dark Past of Sea Monkeys
/ 472 viewsThis is the story of how a tiny, magical creature was transformed into a cultural phenomenon by inventor, marketing genius and complicated eccentric Harold von Braunhut. Full of fun facts (both charming and disturbing), Just Add Water is a colorful short
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12:17
How to detect bank fraud with maths
/ 676 viewsI chat to Daniel from the financial crime and security team at Monzo to talk about how they used maths to detect a data breach at Ticketmaster which exposed people to bank fraud. Here is their post about what happened: https://monzo.com/blog/2018/06/28/ti
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01:18
What If All Advertisement Disappears?
/ 439 views►Arnold's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/meet_arnold/ If you like this video - put Thumb Up button (please) and ►Subscribe to my channel! - goo.gl/zgx5Ew - - - Business e-mail: ► ArnoldAdvert@gmail.com
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07:34
Why people are buying cartoon cats on the blockchain
/ 634 viewsForget cryptocurrencies. These are cryptocollectibles. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Every time you send something on the internet, it’s a copy. But using new technology, can we make digital goods that are... rare? That’s the question beh
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02:37
Mutilated Money? This Place Will Give You a Fresh Stack
/ 370 viewsLet’s set the scene: you’ve just discovered your pup chewed away at your entire life savings. Or, last month’s rent was suddenly burned to a crisp after being left in the oven. Bizarre mistakes happen, but what can you do? Submit a claim over to the U.S.
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03:55
The Earth Is Running Out of Sand and It Could Cause a Global Crisis
/ 553 viewsMuch of the world’s construction is reliant on sand, and we’re running out of it. What could that mean next? Skyscrapers of the Future Will Be Engineered to Copy Nature - https://youtu.be/-OPGQ9EhDZM Read More: Construction: limit China's sand mining http
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03:14
Why So Many Fast Food Logos Are One Color
/ 494 viewsMcDonald's. Arby's. Wendy's. Burger King. Jack in the Box. In-N-Out and more all use the color red heavily in their logos, why? The answer goes back thousands of years. Tech Insider tells you all you need to know about tech: gadgets, how-to's, gaming, sci
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06:01
People living in tiny spaces - Hong Kong: World's Busiest Cities | BBC Two
/ 617 viewsProgramme website: http://bbc.in/2xfanJ3 Ade heads into the high rises to find people living in tiny spaces no larger than a cupboard.
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11:14
How Overnight Shipping Works
/ 490 viewsBuild your website with Squarespace for 10% off at http://squarespace.com/wendover Pre-order our new tshirt with the new logo: https://store.dftba.com/products/wendover-productions-logo-shirt Subscribe to Half as Interesting (The other channel from Wendov
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11:59
How Airlines Price Flights
/ 563 viewsGet 3 free meals from Blue Apron at http://cook.ba/2CdixUK Subscribe to Half as Interesting (The other channel from Wendover Productions): https://www.youtube.com/halfasinteresting Check out my podcast with Brian from Real Engineering: https://itunes.appl
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04:57
Why Airlines Sell More Seats Than They Have
/ 380 viewsGet 15 free days of knowing your data is safe by using this link with Backblaze: http://backblaze.com/wendover I started a brand new podcast with Brian from Real Engineering. In the first episode we talk with Hank Green of Crash Course, VidCon, SciShow, a
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03:11 Popular
Precious Commodities Worth (More Than) Their Weight In Gold
/ 1,083 viewsThe saffron war of 1374 lasted 14 weeks driven by a notion that the spice could cure plague. It can’t. But people lost their heads over it. It’s not just gold, diamonds, and oil we cherish and plunder. Seemingly benign commodities—whether it’s medicinal t
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03:18
What is Blockchain?
/ 440 viewsThe blockchain is a way to track and theoretically secure the movement of digital currency. Here's how and why it works. NOVA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NOVAonline NOVA on Twitter: @novapbs NOVA on Instagram: @novapbs PRODUCTION CREDITS Digital
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02:14
What is Bitcoin?
/ 415 viewsBitcoin and other cryoptocurrencies—the future of money or hype? Here's what they are and how they work. NOVA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NOVAonline NOVA on Twitter: @novapbs NOVA on Instagram: @novapbs PRODUCTION CREDITS Digital Production Bell
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05:04
Why Stradivarius violins are worth millions
/ 464 viewsMany musicians prefer these 300-year-old instruments, but are they actually worth it? Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Antonio Stradivari is generally considered the greatest violin maker of all time. His violins are played by some of the to
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05:49
The Real Origin of the Franchise - Sir Harold Evans
/ 423 viewsView full lesson on TED-Ed BETA: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-real-origin-of-the-franchise One of the most successful business models is the franchise, but it didn't originate with McDonald's. Sir Harold Evans, the author of They Made America, describes
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17:32
The Math (and money) of Soccer Stickers - Numberphile
/ 409 viewsCheck out Brilliant (and get 20% off) by clicking https://brilliant.org/numberphile Featuring Federico Ardila --- More links & stuff in full description below ↓↓↓ Extra footage (the 'beautiful math' bit): https://youtu.be/iMSitUaoS3I Extra footage (some f
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02:09
The Family Making Sure Your Bread Stays Fresh
/ 376 viewsTucked away in the town of Yakima, Washington is a factory producing an unassuming, yet wildly prolific global product, one that you’ve used your entire life—bread tags. The tiny piece of plastic keeping your bread fresh is all thanks to one family. Throu
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03:31 Popular
How Much Is The Human Body Worth?
/ 863 viewsSome body parts are worth more than others, but overall the human body is worth A LOT of money! Watch more: “What Happens After You Die?” ►► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdNhsji6rsQ&index=132&list=PL8L0MzSk_V6JtEDRfRMyb6rFd1acqYSlO&
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11:37
Top 10 Famous Logos With Huge Mistakes You Don't Notice
/ 673 viewsSome of the most famous logos have huge mistakes you probably didn't notice. Keep watching to find out which mistakes exist in famous logos! Subscribe for more! ► https://goo.gl/pgcoq1 ◄ Stay updated ► https://goo.gl/JyGcTt https://goo.gl/5c8dzr ◄ For cop
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04:55
Why Is Saffron So Expensive?
/ 443 viewsHarvesting saffron requires a lot of physical labor to get the flowers from the field to final packaging. The harvesting process plus its distinct flavor, smell, and color make it the most expensive spice in the world. It's used in kitchens across the wor
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03:56
Why eating healthy is so expensive in America
/ 465 viewsProduce helps your health and hurts your wallet, but some strategies may change that. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO The American dinner plate is deficient in nutritious produce, and part of the problem is cost. Because diets low in fruits
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07:15
A Selfish Argument for Making the World a Better Place – Egoistic Altruism
/ 542 viewsWhy should you care about the well-being of people half a globe away? Kurzgesagt Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/cRUQxz Support us on Patreon so we can make more videos (and get cool stuff in return): https://www.patreon.com/Kurzgesagt?ty=h Kurzgesagt merch
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02:43
We Asked Bill Gates: Do You Need To Be Rich To Be Healthy?
/ 492 viewsThis video is in collaboration with Bill and Melinda Gates. You can check out the Gates Annual Letter here: http://b-gat.es/2Cfph0j Thanks to Bill and Melinda Gates for their financial support. Thanks also to our supporters on https://www.patreon.com/Minu
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03:47
How Much Money Could We Sell The Earth For?
/ 520 viewsIf aliens came to Earth and offered to buy it, how much should we sell it for? Watch more: How Much Money Is Space Worth? ►► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lT11_2h6_LY&t=0s&list=PL8L0MzSk_V6JtEDRfRMyb6rFd1acqYSlO&index=57 Subscribe: https://bit.ly/SubLif
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05:13
Why Is Caviar So Expensive?
/ 573 viewsCaviar is one of the most expensive foods in the world. Selling for up to $35,000 per kilo, it's revered and relished by aristocrats across the globe. But it's an acquired taste. Turns out, caviar wasn't always so valuable. In the 19th century, sturgeon s
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04:10
Why do taxpayers pay billions for football stadiums?
/ 478 viewsCities want football teams. Owners want stadiums. Watch how NFL rule changes made linemen gigantic: http://bit.ly/2BSOf5n Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO In the past 20 years, over $7 billion in public money has gone towards financing the c
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04:07
Why do competitors open their stores next to one another? - Jac de Haan
/ 509 viewsView full lesson on ed.ted.com - http://ed.ted.com/lessons/why-do-competitors-open-their-stores-next-to-one-another-jac-de-haan Why are all the gas stations, cafes and restaurants in one crowded spot? As two competitive cousins vie for ice-cream-selling d
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03:01
The Surprising Plant Helping Kenyan Farmers Prosper
/ 503 viewsMany families in Kisumu, Kenya survive by making rope out of sisal—a fierce-looking plant with sharp, sword-like leaves. The rope can be used to make bags, floor mats and other craft items. Yet because processing sisal is difficult and time consuming, the
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08:13
These factory workers get paid to go to school
/ 526 viewsCan we make apprenticeships great again? In many cases, automation is changing the workforce faster than we can keep up. Manufacturers say they expect to have millions of unfilled positions. Adapting apprenticeship programs could help close the expanding
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17:50
Blockchain Expert Explains One Concept in 5 Levels of Difficulty | WIRED
/ 614 viewsBlockchain, the key technology behind Bitcoin, is a new network that helps decentralize trade, and allows for more peer-to-peer transactions. WIRED challenged political scientist and blockchain researcher Bettina Warburg to explain blockchain technology t
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03:33
Do SpaceX’s Reusable Rockets Actually Make Space Travel Cheaper?
/ 562 viewsElon Musk has established himself as a game changer for space travel, but has he actually succeeded in making it affordable? Where Does Space Actually Start? - https://youtu.be/gLf0dT3To4M Read More: Why Did NASA End The Space Shuttle Program? https://giz
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10:06
Universal Basic Income Explained – Free Money for Everybody? UBI
/ 566 viewsWhat is UBI? How would free money change our lives. Kurzgesagt Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/cRUQxz Support us on Patreon so we can make more videos (and get cool stuff in return): https://www.patreon.com/Kurzgesagt?ty=h Kurzgesagt merch: http://bit.ly/1P
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05:42
The real reason American health care is so expensive
/ 538 viewsHint: single-payer won’t fix America’s health care spending. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Americans don't drive up the price by consuming more health care. They don't visit the doctor more than other developed countries: http://internati
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03:41
Why Are Glasses so Expensive? | How to Make Everything: Eyeglasses
/ 451 viewsAfter making my own pair of glasses from scratch, I totaled it's over all price and did some research into why exactly glasses cost as much as they do. || In This Video || Our Camera Gear: - GH4: https://goo.gl/Kpgf9D - FS5: https://goo.gl/aPd428 || SUBSC
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05:30
The 50 Dollar Apple
/ 598 viewsWe rarely talk about how individual fruits spread around the world, but every time I come across these stories I'm always fascinated to see just how much deeper they go than I'd expected. From the mangoes of Hawaii to the apples of Aomori, the history of
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05:37
The environmental cost of free two-day shipping
/ 423 viewsWhat’s the environmental impact of online shopping and what are the solutions to make it more sustainable? Climate Lab is produced by the University of California in partnership with Vox. Hosted by conservation scientist Dr. M. Sanjayan, the videos explor
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11:23
What Happens if You Accidentally Damage or Destroy a Priceless Work of Art in a Museum
/ 595 viewsThanks to Skillshare for sponsoring this video! First 200 people will get a 2 month trial for free here: http://skl.sh/2xwnKCg If you happen to like our videos and have a few bucks to spare to support our efforts, check out our Patreon page where we've go
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07:04
Asteroid Mining: Our Ticket To Living Off Earth?
/ 528 viewsTry 23andMe at: http://www.23andme.com/okay Read “Soonish” by Kelly and Zach Weinersmith! https://smbc-comics.com/soonish/ ↓↓↓ More info and sources below ↓↓↓ Don’t miss our next video! SUBSCRIBE! ►► http://bit.ly/iotbs_sub Asteroid mining sounds like som
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10:22
Elon Musk's Basic Economics
/ 478 viewsElon Musk, the founder of Tesla and SpaceX has a very insightful view of economics. Animation by Josh Sherrington (https://www.youtube.com/heliosphere) Sound by Graham Haerther (http://www.Haerther.net) Thumbnail by Joe Cieplinski (http://joecieplinski.co
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10:20
How Geography Gave the US Power
/ 516 viewsBuild your web presence for 10% off with Squarespace: http://www.squarespace.com/wendover Check out my podcast with Brian from Real Engineering: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/showmakers/id1224583218?mt=2 (iTunes link) https://www.youtube.com/channel
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10:57
How the Post Office Made America
/ 432 viewsSupport Wendover Productions and get $20 off the perfect suitcase from Away using the code "Wendover" at http://awaytravel.com/wendover Check out my new podcast with Brian from Real Engineering: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/showmakers/id1224583218?
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06:47
How drug companies make you buy more medicine than you need
/ 597 viewsThey make eye drops too big -- and make you pay for the waste. This is our first installment in our collaboration with ProPublica. Check out the full piece at https://www.propublica.org/article/drug-companies-make-eyedrops-too-big-and-you-pay-for-the-wast
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08:47
How tax breaks help the rich
/ 593 viewsThe US has a problem with income inequality. The current tax code makes it worse. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/IZONyE Follow Vox on Twitter: http://goo.gl/XFrZ5H Or on Facebook: http://goo.
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03:58
The Centuries-Old Debt That's Still Paying Interest
/ 554 viewsIn the archives of Yale University, there's a 367-year-old bond from the water authority of Lekdijk Bovendams, in the Netherlands. And it's still paying interest. Thanks to: Prof. Geert Rouwenhorst for his time and explanation All the team at the Beinecke
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06:30
Why these all-white paintings are in museums and mine aren't
/ 530 viewsWhy do all-white paintings sell for millions of dollars and end up in museums? Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO So-called "white paintings" are in museums all across the world and Robert Ryman's all-white painting "Bridge" sold for a record
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02:20
Here's How Much Gas Really Costs (If You Account for Global Warming)
/ 514 viewsThe true cost of fossil fuels is hidden in subsidies, but a new study has estimated just how much they really are. And let's just say, fossil fuels are expensive. Which Power Source Is Most Efficient? - https://youtu.be/0c4xk5dB014 Sign Up For The Seeker
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06:32
Should Puerto Rico Become The 51st State?
/ 448 viewsThere are 3.5 million U.S. citizens currently facing one of the worst financial crises in this country - and they're all in Puerto Rico. The U.S. government has an almost 120-year-long relationship with Puerto Rico – which is a territory, not the 51st sta
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06:23
What If The US Budget Was Only $100 - How Would It Spend It?
/ 682 viewsTo simplify how the budget is apportioned, today we’ll imagine it’s just a small household allowance. Follow us on the money trail, in this episode of the Infographics Show, If the United States' budget was only $100, how would it be spending it? ⭐SUBSCRI
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06:04 Popular
What a Dollar ($1) Gets You Around the World
/ 792 viewsWhat could you buy with $1 around the world? Which places are far cheaper than the other? Today we take a look at What a Dollar ($1) Gets You Around the World. ⭐SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/2glTFyc ⭐ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL —► http://bit.ly/TheInfographicsSh
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03:57
The Cost of College Debt 360° | FRONTLINE
/ 463 views[EDITOR'S NOTE: This story was originally published on September 30, 2016.] Right now, over 40 million people have student debt. Subscribe on YouTube: http://bit.ly/1BycsJW College affordability was one of the hottest topics of the past election season. B
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03:22
What Is the Debt Ceiling? |Ron’s Office Hours | NPR
/ 464 viewsIt keeps on coming back like a bad penny: Congress’ fight over whether to raise the “debt ceiling.” That’s the limit on how much Congress can borrow to run the federal government. Where did the idea come from and how big is the debt now? NPR senior politi
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11:41 Popular
The Rise of the Machines – Why Automation is Different this Time
/ 794 viewsAutomation in the Information Age is different. Books we used for this video: The Rise of the Robots: http://amzn.to/2sFQTed The Second Machine Age: http://amzn.to/2szATee Support us on Patreon so we can make more videos (and get cool stuff in return): ht
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