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Fixing Daylight Saving Time Is THIS Easy

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Were on PATREON now! Join the community https://www.patreon.com/itsokaytobesmartSUBSCRIBE so you dont miss a video! http://bit.ly/iotbs_sub More info and sources below Every year, hundreds of millions of people voluntarily turn their lives upside down by
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How President Tyler, born in 1790, still has two living grandsons

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President John Tyler was born in 1790, but still has two living grandsons. We met with members of his family to find out how two generations managed to last through most of U.S. history. CBS News national correspondent Chip Reid explains. Subscribe to the
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Inside The Billion-Euro Nuclear Reactor That Was Never Switched On

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Zwentendorf Nuclear Power Plant, in Austria, was ready to go: it just needed starting up. But that never happened, and forty years later, it still sits mothballed. Here's why. Thanks to all the EVN team: you can find information on tours (in German) here:
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Why Are There Leap Years? | COLOSSAL QUESTIONS

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Just about every four years, calendars have one extra day tacked on to the shortest month of the year. Its called a leap year and its maybe the strangest thing we do on the calendar! But, why? Who came up with leap years, and why do we have them??Images u
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14 Songs That 'Rip Off' Classical Music

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The Bridge That's In Two Countries At The Same Time

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Schengen is a small town in Luxembourg, on the borders with France and Germany. But one of those borders is a little more complicated: the Mosel (or Moselle) river is a condominium, it belongs to both countries at the same time. And thus, so the bridges a
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Former Royal Chef Reveals Queen Elizabeth's Fave Meal And The One Thing She Hates

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Darren McGrady was the personal chef to Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, Princess Diana, and Princes William and Harry—a family with notoriously specific food needs—for 15 years. In this limited series, Chef McGrady will walk you through the
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What's inside of Buckingham Palace?

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Try dashlane for free: https://www.dashlane.com/jaredowenFor premium - use the code "jaredowen" for 10% offBuckingham Palace is in London and its the home to the Queen and to the Royal Family. In this video I show you as much as I can about the interior o
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What's Inside of the White House?

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The White House is full of lots of interesting rooms. A lot of people don't realize that this information is public! Please join me as we take a walk through the different rooms and what they are used for.Special thanks to my patrons for their support:-Ka
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Do politics make us irrational? - Jay Van Bavel

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Dig into the psychology of political partisanship, how to recognize it and what strategies can be used to combat it. --Can someones political identity actually affect their ability to process information? The answer lies in a cognitive phenomenon known as
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Sir Nicholas Winton "Saving the Children" during the Holocaust.

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Discover the inspiring true story of Sir Nicholas Winton in the award-winning film "Nicky's Family", now on DVD: http://www.menemshafilms.com/nickys-family
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Why So Many Chinese Students Come to America

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Russia, China, United States race to deploy blazingly fast hypersonic weapons

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In August 2018, high in the sky over northeastern China, the Xingkong-2 hypersonic cruise missile raced at Mach 6, or six times the speed of sound, bobbing and weaving through the atmosphere. This byproduct of the rapidly developing field of hypersonic we
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The US Military Gave Out Shark Repellent For Years. . . So Why Did They Stop?

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Download the PBS Video App: https://www.pbs.org/pbs-video-app/People have been developing different forms of shark repellent for decades--the military even issued a chemical shark repellent called Shark Chaser to pilots, sailors, and astronauts(!) from th
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Thank the Military for Tootsie Rolls and Chef Boyardee

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As well as you know history, you likely havent heard any of the war stories in this reel. They involve soup, a tiny dog, ravioli and Tootsie Rolls.SUBSCRIBE: https://goo.gl/vR6Acb#war #candy #chefThis story is a part of our Human Condition series. Come al
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Former Secret Service Agent Explains How to Detect Counterfeit Money | Tradecraft | WIRED

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Former Secret Service Agent Jonathan Wackrow explains how the Service keeps counterfeit currency out of circulation. The Secret Service was installed to combat counterfeit money during the Civil War, and the Service still to this day works tirelessly to s
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The mysterious life and death of Rasputin - Eden Girma

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Get to know the story of Rasputin, known as the Mad Monk, who was assassinated for his involvement with the Russian monarchy.--On a night in 1916, Russian aristocrats set a plot of assassination into motion. If all went as planned, a man would be dead by
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Liberty's Kids 140 - 4th of July Special! WE THE PEOPLE with Washington - Educational Cartoons

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Americas leaders meet at a convention in Philadelphia and decide to write a radical new Constitution. Ben Franklin, in his final moment on the world stage, helps forge the Great Compromise on legislative representation. James Madison writes much of the Co
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Liberty's Kids 114 - The First Fourth of July with Washington! | History Cartoons for Children

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As Hessians arrive off the coast of Staten Island (7/4/76), John Adams finally convinces Congress that independence is the only answer to the colonies problems. They ask Thomas Jefferson to write the first draft of a Declaration of Independence. Shortly a
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Liberty's Kids HD 132 - Benedict Arnold | History Videos For Kids

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Liberty's Kids HD 132 - Benedict Arnold | History Cartoons for Children Subscribe to Liberty's Kids : http://bit.ly/2ivIdi6 Benjamin Franklin enlists the help of young people to record the happenings leading up to and during the Revolution for his newspap
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Liberty's Kids 136 - Yorktown (with Lafayette and Washington) | American History Videos For Kids

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"I am not throwing away my shot, 'til the world turns upside down" - Hamilton the musical, Lin-Manuel Miranda. The climatic battle of the war. Moses brother Cato, a soldier on the British side, is sent into harms way by Cornwallis and is aided by a sympat
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Liberty's Kids | 137 - The Man Who Wouldn't Be King | History Cartoons for Children

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Subscribe to Liberty's Kids : http://bit.ly/2ivIdi6 Discover the history of George Washington for Kids!Benjamin Franklin enlists the help of young people to record the happenings leading up to and during the Revolution for his newspaper the Pennsylvania G
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Liberty's Kids HD 134 - Conflict in The South | History Videos For Kids

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Subscribe to Liberty's Kids : http://bit.ly/2ivIdi6 Benjamin Franklin enlists the help of young people to record the happenings leading up to and during the Revolution for his newspaper the Pennsylvania Gazette. First, there is a James Hiller, a patriot w
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Liberty's Kids 133 - Deborah Samson Soldier of the Revolution | History Videos For Kids

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Subscribe to Liberty's Kids : http://bit.ly/2ivIdi6 Benjamin Franklin enlists the help of young people to record the happenings leading up to and during the Revolution for his newspaper the Pennsylvania Gazette. First, there is a James Hiller, a patriot w
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Liberty's Kids 131 - Bostonians | History Cartoons for Children

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Sarah and Henri join the Adams family in Massachusetts just as John and his son John Quincy return from France and are reunited with Abigail (8/2/79). John is asked to write the Massachusetts Constitution (8/9/79). James travels to New York where he meets
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Liberty's Kids 102 - Intolerable Acts with Benjamin Franklin | History Videos For Kids

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In response to the Boston Tea Party, the British Parliament passes the Intolerable Acts, including "quartering." Subscribe to Liberty's Kids : http://bit.ly/2ivIdi6
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Liberty's Kids 130 - In Praise of Benjamin Franklin | History Cartoon

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Sarah returns to Philadelphia and is reunited with Moses, James and Henri. Henri gets into a scrape with a Tory boy when the Tory makes disparaging comments about Ben Franklin. Subscribe to Liberty's Kids : http://bit.ly/2ivIdi6Two teenage reporters cover
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Liberty's Kids 128 - Not Yet Begun to Fight | History Videos For Kids

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Subscribe to Liberty's Kids : http://bit.ly/2ivIdi6 In a long, desperate battle, John Paul Jones and his wildly outgunned Bonhomme Richard defeat the British Serapis off the coast of England (9/23/79).Sailing to England, Sarah is shipwrecked and saved by
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Liberty's Kids 127 - The New Frontier | History Cartoons for Children

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In the Ohio territory, Shawnee Chief Cornstalk and his people are caught between the Americans and the British, with tragic results (11/77). In Philadelphia, inflation makes life difficult for working people and leads to the Fort Wilson riot (10/79). Sara
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Liberty's Kids 126 - Honor and Compromise with Hamilton & Lee | History Videos For Kids

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"Lee, you will never agree with meBut believe me, these young men dont speak for meThank you for your service" - George Washington to Charles Lee, Hamilton the musical, Lin-Manuel MirandaThe States struggle to unite politically before the arrival of the F
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Liberty's Kids 125 - Allies At Last | History Cartoon for Kids

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News of the American victory at Saratoga helps pave the way for Ben Franklin to negotiate a treaty with France. The treaty obligates the French to help fight the Revolutionary War.
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Liberty's Kids 124 - Vally Forge

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James, Sarah and Henri are there as George Washington and his Continental Army endure a horrible winter at Valley Forge. Baron von Stueben drafts a training program for the army and helps Washington's troops become a professional fighting unit. Lafayette
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Liberty's Kids 121 HD - Sybil Ludington | History Cartoons for Children

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Liberty's Kids 121 HD - Sybil Ludington | History Cartoons for Children Subscribe to Liberty's Kids : http://bit.ly/2ivIdi6 Sixteen-year-old Sybil Ludington makes her own midnight ride in Westchester County, New York (4/26/77). Benedict Arnold fights for
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Liberty's Kids 122 - Lafayette Arrives | History Cartoons for Children

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Everyone give it up for America's favorite fighting frenchman: LAFAYETTE !SUBSCRIBE TO LIBERTY KIDS FOR MORE!The 19-year-old Marquis de Lafayette arrives after an eventful journey from France and offers his services to Congress (7/27/77). After at first b
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Liberty's Kids HD 120 - Alexander Hamilton | History Cartoons for Children

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Liberty Kids | 20 An American In ParisSubscribe to Liberty's Kids : http://bit.ly/2ivIdi6 Theres a million things I havent done, just you waitBenjamin Franklin enlists the help of young people to record the happenings leading up to and during the Revoluti
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Liberty's Kids 117 - Captain Molly with George Washington | History Cartoons for Children

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Subscribe to Liberty's Kids : http://bit.ly/2ivIdi6 Ben Franklin, appointed to a commission to negotiate a treaty with the French, sails for France aboard the Reprisal (10/24/76). Fort Washington surrenders, a catastrophe for the American cause (11/12/76)
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Liberty's Kids 116 - One Life to Lose | History Cartoon for Children

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The Kids, at first unimpressed with Nathan Hale, get deeply inspired by the mans words and deeds.Subscribe to Liberty's Kids : http://bit.ly/2ivIdi6 Two teenage reporters cover the events of the Revolutionary War for Ben Franklins newspaper, The Philadelp
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Liberty's Kids HD 115 - New York, New York | History Cartoons for Children

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Liberty's Kids HD 115 - New York, New York | History Cartoons for ChildrenSubscribe to Liberty's Kids : http://bit.ly/2ivIdi6 Benjamin Franklin enlists the help of young people to record the happenings leading up to and during the Revolution for his newsp
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Liberty's Kids 103 - First Continental Congress in 1774 - United We Stand | History Cartoons

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Subscribe to Liberty's Kids : http://bit.ly/2ivIdi6 Benjamin Franklin enlists the help of young people to record the happenings leading up to and during the Revolution for his newspaper the Pennsylvania Gazette. First, there is a James Hiller, a patriot w
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Liberty's Kids 109 - Bunker Hill | History Cartoon for Kids

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Sarah searches for a British officer who may know her fathers whereabouts. James, with Dr. Joseph Warren at Bunker Hill, witnesses the battle and learns firsthand the high price of freedom.Subscribe to Liberty's Kids : http://bit.ly/2ivIdi6 Two teenage re
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Liberty's Kids 112 - Common Sense | History Cartoons for Children

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Thomas Paine publishes his famous pamphlet. It is an instant best seller, read by everyone from General George Washington to the lowest private in the army. James, Sarah and Henri meet Thomas Paine and learn of his belief that the common man can rule hims
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Liberty's Kids 105 - The Midnight Ride with Paul Revere & William Dawes | History Cartoons for Kids

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Paul Revere and William Dawes spread the word that the "British are coming!" on the eve of "the shot heard 'round the world." Sarah and James travel to Boston to deliver a message to Patriot leader Dr. Joseph Warren and end up riding with the famous messe
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Liberty's Kids HD 111 - Postmaster General Franklin | History Cartoons for Children

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Liberty's Kids HD 111 - Postmaster General Franklin | History Cartoons for ChildrenSubscribe to Liberty's Kids : http://bit.ly/2ivIdi6 Ben Franklin is named the first Postmaster General of the colonies (7/26/75). When Patriot mail falls into the hands of
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Liberty's Kids HD 108 - The Second Continental Congress | History Cartoons for Children

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Liberty's Kids HD 108 - The Second Continental Congress | History Cartoons for ChildrenSubscribe to Liberty's Kids : http://bit.ly/2ivIdi6 Discover the history of George Washington for Kids!The colonies decide they need a national army. John Adams nominat
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Liberty's Kids HD 107 - Green Mountain Boys | History Videos For Kids

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Click here to subscribe to Liberty's Kids! : http://bit.ly/2ivIdi6 Liberty's Kids HD 107 - Green Mountain Boys | History Cartoons for ChildrenTrouble erupts in the New Hampshire Grants when settlers are forced from their homes (1770-1775). Ethan Allen and
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Liberty's Kids 101 - The Boston Tea Party (Pilot, Part I)

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Colonists in Boston rebel against "taxation without representation" by throwing a fortune in tea into the harbor (12/16/73). Moses, James and Henri travel to Boston in search of Sarah, who has arrived from England on a tea-laden ship.Liberty's Kids: Two t
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Liberty's Kids HD 104 - Liberty or Death | History Cartoons for Kids

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Liberty's Kids HD 104 - Liberty or Death | History Cartoons for ChildrenSubscribe to Liberty's Kids : http://bit.ly/2ivIdi6 Patrick Henry, the greatest speaker of his day, stirs the South to the cause of freedom with his famous "Give me Liberty or give me
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Liberty's Kids 106 - The Shot Heard 'Round the World | History Cartoons for Children

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The Revolutionary War begins with the battles of Lexington and Concord. Minutemen -- citizens taking up arms -- fight the powerful, experienced Red Coats. James, reporting on the minutemen, and Sarah, with the British army, witness the shot heard round th
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Why Electronic Voting Is Still A Bad Idea

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We still shouldn't be using electronic voting. Here's why. Sponsored by Dashlane for free on your first device @ https://www.dashlane.com/tomscottMORE BASICS: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL96C35uN7xGLLeET0dOWaKHkAlPsrkchaREFERENCES:Computerphile
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The mistake that toppled the Berlin Wall

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One of the Cold War's biggest moments began at a routine press conference.Become a Video Lab member! http://bit.ly/video-labThe fall of the Berlin Wall has a lot of memorable moments: US President Ronald Reagans declaration to tear down this wall; David H
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The Battle of Los Angeles | COLOSSAL MYSTERIES

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You may not know about the infamous Battle of Los Angeles, and yet it remains one of the most bizarre incidents on US soil during all of World War II. So, what exactly is The Battle of Los Angeles??Images used under license from Shutterstock.comWelcome to
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4 Stories About Lawyers Standing Up for Justice

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Meet the lawyers working tirelessly to defend everyones right to counsel, upholding justice under the law.SUBSCRIBE: https://goo.gl/vR6AcbThis story is a part of our Human Condition series. Come along and let us connect you to some of the most peculiar, s
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Larson Titan 1 Missle Silo | Mysteries of the Abandoned

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At the height of the Cold War, the United States constructed hundreds of nuclear missle silos across the country. They served as the first line of defense against a nuclear strike from a foreign power. Today, many of the sites lie abandoned and forgotten,
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Making Legal Wigs for British Courts

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If a barrister or a judge walked into a London courtroom without wearing a wig, well, everyone would wig out. Its a tradition to wear a legal wig in England. Ede & Ravenscroft, the oldest tailor in London, has been making these head coverings for over thr
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Are the illuminati real? - Chip Berlet

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What causes an economic recession? - Richard Coffin

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How 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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What if We Nuke a City?

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The first and last king of Haiti - Marlene Daut

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Dive into the life of Henry Christophe, a former slave and leader in the Haitian Revolution and the only king of Haiti. --The royal couple of Haiti rode into their coronation to thunderous applause. After receiving his ornate crown, Henry Christophe ascen
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Ugly history: Japanese American incarceration camps - Densho

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Dig into the historic injustice of Japanese American incarceration camps, also known as internment camps, during World War II. --On December 7, 1941, 16 year-old Aki Kurose shared in the horror of millions of Americans when Japanese planes attacked Pearl
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The secret student resistance to Hitler - Iseult Gillespie

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Learn the story of the WWII student resistance group, called the White Rose, fighting against Hitler in Nazi Germany. --In 1943, Allied aircraft rained tens of thousands of leaflets on Nazi Germany below. The leaflets urged readers to renounce Hitler, to
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Real-Life Men in Black | COLOSSAL MYSTERIES

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Theyre called the Men in Black: anonymous government officials all around the country who help suppress any info about alien encounters! Its a compelling conspiracy, to be sure, but is there any truth to it? Could the mysterious Men in Black be more than
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The Secret Codes that Printers Put on Every Paper

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The Country That Doesn't Exist - Transnistria

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Welcome to the post-soviet country in Europe that doesn't exist. On the border of Moldova and Ukraine sits the breakaway Republic of Transnistria - a country that isn't recognised by any sovereign state in the world. Thanks to Soviet Wastelands for the ep
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The US' Terrible Mistake of Selling $1 Coins for $1

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A day in the life of a Cossack warrior - Alex Gendler

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Join the Cossack soldier Stepan as he tries to keep order in the battalion and help his people regain their independence. --The year is 1676, and a treaty has officially ended hostilities between the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and the Ottoman Empire.
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Why Europe Doesn't Build Skyscrapers | The B1M

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Why have many major European cities not embraced the skyscraper? We explain. For more by The B1M subscribe now: http://ow.ly/GxW7y Read the full story on this video, including images and useful links, here: https://www.theb1m.com/video/why-europe-doesnt-b
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The TRUTH About the Illuminati | COLOSSAL MYSTERIES

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They are the secret society at the center of some of the worlds biggest conspiracy theories. People say they pull the strings behind the scenes of governments across the globe. I speak, of course, about the Illuminati. Could they be real, or are they just
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DoubleSpeak, How to Lie without Lying

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What Is (and Isn't) Medicare for All | WSJ

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Medicare for All has dominated the Democratic presidential campaign. Some candidates support Sen. Bernie Sanders' plan, but others have different ideas for how to get to universal coverage. WSJ explains what Medicare for All is, what it isnt, and how some
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How Illegal Items Are Found And Destroyed At JFK Airport

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At NYC's John F. Kennedy Airport, 1,000 bags an hour are checked for narcotics and illicit food. Customs and Border Patrol officials are tasked with stopping these goods from entering the United States. MORE AIRPORT CONTENT:How Emirates Makes 225,000 In-F
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Secrets You Didnt Know About 7 Famous Landmarks In Washington, DC

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Washington, DC is home to some of America's most historical landmarks. These landmarks attract thousands of visitors but also have secrets and interesting backstories.MORE BUSINESS INSIDER CONTENT:Why Lobster Is So Expensive | So Expensivehttps://www.yout
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How India runs the world's biggest election

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900 million eligible voters need access to polling booths.This season of Borders is presented by CuriosityStream. Watch thousands of documentaries for free for 31-days: https://www.curiositystream.com/BordersJoin the Video Lab to help us make more Vox Bor
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These photos ended child labor in the US

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Child labor was widely practiced until a photographer showed the public what it looked like.This video is presented by CuriosityStream: https://www.curiositystream.com/VoxBecome a Video Lab member! http://bit.ly/video-labThe 1900 US Federal Census reveale
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Why Do Countries Have Flags? | COLOSSAL QUESTIONS

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Have you ever looked up at a beautiful flag, flowing and whipping triumphantly in the wind and wondered... why do countries have flags in the first place??Images used under license from Shutterstock.comWelcome to COLOSSAL QUESTIONS, the show that answers
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What If The Internet Became A Country?

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The internet is an incredible (and scary) place! What happens if it becomes a digital country?To create your stunning website & support Life Noggin, go to https://www.wix.com/go/lifenogginSubscribe: https://bit.ly/SubLifeNoggin | Get your exclusive Life N
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Countries That No Longer Exist!

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The most interesting countries that no longer exist! These are history's most fascinating nations that you can't find on a modern map.What country gained independence from Mexico just to join another country? Which nation used to consist of nearly a third
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This photo almost started a nuclear war

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...after nearly starting one. Join the Video Lab! http://bit.ly/video-lab The Cuban Missile Crisis was the closest the world has ever come to all-out nuclear war, and it all started with a photo. On October 15th, 1962, Dino Brugioni, a senior analyst at t
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What is libertarianism? A simple guide | BBC Ideas

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What is libertarianism? And why do its proponents want the state kept at arm's length? Philosopher Julian Baggini explores this political philosophy. Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipavThis video was made by Somethin' Else. ---------------------
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Capitalism: Is it here to stay? | BBC Ideas

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How did capitalism start? How does it work? Is it here to stay? The Economist's Anne McElvoy tells the story of this economic system.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipavThis video was made by Somethin' Else.------------Do you have a curious mind?
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A brief history of socialism | BBC Ideas

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What exactly is socialism? And where is it heading? Stephen Bush, political editor at the New Statesman, shares his view.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipavThis video was made by Somethin Else. --------------------Do you have a curious mind? You
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1971 Nixon Shock: The End of US Dollars Convertibility to Gold

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On 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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Is the EU Democratic? Does Your Vote Matter?

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Sources:https://sites.google.com/view/sourceseu-elections/Playlist with all languages: https://bit.ly/2WFHNK5Thanks to all the YouTubers who supported us!!!Being a citizen of the European Union means that many aspects of our lives are regulated by a weird
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Turning The Titan Missile Key

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A suspenseful and detailed talk on the protocols needed to launch a Titan nuclear missile.
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Japan's new imperial era ushered in as new emperor enthroned

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Japan's Crown Prince Naruhito was enthroned on Tuesday in a ceremony that made him the new Japanese Emperor, a day after the abdication of his father Akihito. Naruhito is expected to be handed three sacred Japan's symbols at the ceremony. Japan’s ne
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Deepfake Videos Are Getting Terrifyingly Real I NOVA I PBS

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Artificially intelligent face swap videos, known as deepfakes, are more sophisticated and accessible than ever. PRODUCTION CREDITS Digital Producer Emily Zendt Production Assistance Rishya Narayanan Taylor White © WGBH Educational Foundation 2018 Add
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Why Russia is Shrinking Fast

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This Was the Day the World Almost Ended

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The Insane Secret German Plan to Invade America

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The Secret Soviet Plan to Crush NATO in 7 Days

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Why 2000 People Died Fighting Over a Bucket

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Nuclear blasts, preserved on film

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Beginning in 1945, and until atmospheric nuclear testing was banned, the United States conducted 210 above-ground nuclear tests, documented on film. Now, footage that has survived, now being preserved by the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, is bein
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An unsung hero of the civil rights movement - Christina Greer

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Learn about the life of Bayard Rustin, a leader in the Civil Rights Movement, a gay rights activist, and one of Martin Luther King’s closest advisors. -- In 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech at the March on Washington to n
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What if the French Empire Reunited Today?

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The Loss of Life in WWI Visualized

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What if the Ottoman Empire Reunited Today?

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How China Creates Cancer Refugees | NYT News

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A rural resident in China is 30 percent more likely to die after a cancer diagnosis than an urban resident. Three rural families trying to beat these odds — “cancer refugees” — share their stories of battling the disease far from home and the financial ru
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How Nancy Pelosi Became the Most Powerful Woman in U.S. Politics | NYT News

1 year ago / 153 views

For more than 15 years, Representative Nancy Pelosi has been a powerhouse fund-raiser for her party and a lightning rod for the right. Here’s how she’s done it. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/U8Ys7n More from The New York Times Video: http://nytimes.com/video -
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How one journalist risked her life to hold murderers accountable - Christina Greer

1 year ago / 143 views

Ida B. Wells was an investigative journalist, civil rights leader, and anti-lynching advocate who fought for equality and justice. -- In the late 1800’s, lynchings were happening all over the American South, often without any investigation or consequences
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How America fell in love with nuclear bombs - BBC

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SUBSCRIBE to the OFFICIAL BBC YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2IXqEIn LAUNCH BBC iPlayer to access Live TV and Box Sets: https://bbc.in/2J18jYJ In the 1950s, American's went crazy for the nuclear bomb, going as far as to travel out to Atomic hotels in Las
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Racing Against the Odds in a WWII Plane

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To say the Hintons love World War II-era fighter planes would be an understatement. The family runs a museum dedicated to these victorious war machines—handbuilt with slide rule, pencil and paper—and raised their kids around the planes. Back in the day, S
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Why Did NASA Cancel the Apollo Program? | Apollo

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NASA had grand plans for the Moon during the Apollo program, but those dreams were cut short a few years after the first landing. Apollo 17 would mark the last time humans ventured to the Moon. Check out the entire Apollo series here!: https://bit.ly/2ApS
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The Roman Pomerium

1 year ago / 192 views

Great video about the pomerium or pomoerium was a religious boundary around the city of Rome and cities controlled by Rome. In legal terms, Rome existed only within its pomerium; everything beyond it was simply territory (ager) belonging to Rome. Patreon:
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Ancient Rome in 20 minutes

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Caesar, The Colosseum, Republic, Nero, geese, plebeians, legions — everything that you once knew, but forgot, in a crash course video by Arzamas. Narrated by Brian Cox. "Ancient Rome in 20 minutes" is an English version of a Russian video by Arzamas
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Why We Destroyed the World's 4th Largest Lake

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The Crazy Plan to Recreate the Russian Empire in Africa

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The Pledge of Allegiance Was Written to Sell Magazines | Let's Talk | NPR

1 year ago / 229 views

A 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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The Somewhat Secret Subway System Under the US Capitol

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Do You REALLY Have a Permanent Record? | COLOSSAL QUESTIONS

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We’ve all heard it before: “If you keep that up, it’s going on your permanent record!!” But do you actually have a permanent record, or is it just something teachers say to scare students?? Welcome to COLOSSAL QUESTIONS, the show that answers all of life'
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Testing The Sound Mirrors That Protected Britain

1 year ago / 221 views

Over on the RAF Starrship channel, I'm talking about the history of radar: https://youtu.be/VDC_RCh0ws8 - but over here, we're testing a 90-year-old piece of technology that was meant to be part of Britain's air defence. The Sound Mirrors, on Romney Marsh
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China is erasing its border with Hong Kong

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How 156 years of British rule shaped Hong Kong

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How can you change someone's mind? (hint: facts aren't always enough) - Hugo Mercier

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-can-you-change-someone-s-mind-spoiler-facts-don-t-work-so-well-hugo-mercier Why do arguments change people’s minds in some cases and backfire in oth
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Sputnik - 60 years on from the Start of the Space Race

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That simple little beep, beep, beep was the sound that started the Space Race. It's been 60 years since they have first heard on October 4, 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1 into a low Earth orbit. It was only a metal ball, 22 inches or about 56 c
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Cold War Nuclear Fallout Is Still Affecting the Pacific, What Does That Mean for Us?

1 year ago / 170 views

Dr. Ken Buesseler and his team returned to remote Pacific nuclear testing sites to measure radioactive elements left over from the Cold War. Seventy years later, these sites remain uninhabitable—a fact that will only become more salient as sea levels rise
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The Mayor of a Ghost Town (Population: 1)

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Welcome to Ballarat, California, population one. Located in the heart of the unforgiving Death Valley, the former mining supply town has been abandoned for nearly 100 years. Were it not for Rock Novak, the town’s only resident, Ballarat would belong to th
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How Aristocracies Rule

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The American fairytale is far from enchanted. Power and wealth are concentrated in an anxious aristocracy, comprised of 10% of the population, that reigns by dividing the lower classes and pitting them against each other so that the poor turn against the
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WWII Carter Air Raid Siren

1 year ago / 350 views

Siren half way through restoration, this being a full speed test via 3 phase power. This was the first time it had operated for nearly twenty years and did so without fault! Motor manufacturer is Brook Motors of Huddersfield. Siren is Carter type 1H.
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Guam: Why America's Most Isolated Territory Exists

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The US President's Bulletproof Railcar

1 year ago / 196 views

US Car Number 1, the Ferdinand Magellan, sits in the Gold Coast Railway Museum in Miami. It's 120 tonnes of bulletproof, armoured railcar: a train carriage designed to move the President of the United States around the country in safety and style. At leas
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The History of North America: Every Year

1 year ago / 244 views

See how civilizations rose and fell in North America along with the colonization of the continent by Europe which would lead to the rise of the United States.
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Never-Before-Seen Footage Uncovers Antarctica’s First Scientific Missions

1 year ago / 202 views

During the Cold War, Antarctica was primed for conquest. Here’s how it became an international science laboratory. This NASA Mission Uses Cold War Planes to Map the World's Largest Island https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiQq9kWhGxI Subscribe! https://www.
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The rise and fall of the Assyrian Empire - Marian H Feldman

1 year ago / 243 views

Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-rise-and-fall-of-the-assyrian-empire-marian-h-feldman Before the sun never set on the British Empire; before Genghis Khan swept the steppe; before R
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US voting machines are failing. Here’s why.

1 year ago / 156 views

The greatest threat to American voting machines might not be hacking, but old age. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO In our latest collaboration with ProPublica, we take a look at US election security and the status of American voting machine
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What if Texas Was an Independent Country?

1 year ago / 189 views

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Why ships used this camouflage in World War I

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Diagramming how a bill becomes a law in the U.S.

2 years ago / 223 views

Diagramming how a bill becomes a law.
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Did George Washington Have Wooden Teeth? | COLOSSAL QUESTIONS

2 years ago / 985 views

There’s lots of famous myths and legends about George Washington! Did Washington cut down a cherry tree as a kid? No, he didn’t! Did he wear a powdery, white wig? Nope, he kept his own hair! But what about George Washington’s famous wooden teeth? Those ha
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Getting Presidential With Five Stories About American History

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In this reel, we're repping the stars and stripes in honor of Presidents' Day. We learn about the high schooler responsible for designing today's American flag, get a quick history lesson about the two-dollar bill and head to Virginia to meet the man who
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US Presidents Song For Kids | All the Presidents in Order | Updated for 2018 Presidents Day

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Why Puerto Rico is not a US state

2 years ago / 211 views

Nearly half of Americans don’t know that Puerto Ricans are US citizens. But they are, and have been since 1917. Watch why Puerto Rico won't have power for months: http://bit.ly/2DBCPVp Read about Puerto Rico's latest bid for statehood: http://bit.ly/2DGlz
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How is power divided in the United States government? - Belinda Stutzman

2 years ago / 230 views

View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-is-power-divided-in-the-united-states-government-belinda-stutzman Article II of the United States Constitution allows for three separate branches of government (legislative, executive, and judicial), along w
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The WWII Flying Ace with No Legs (Strange Stories)

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GULAGS (The Cold War)

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Please consider supporting our videos on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/simplehistory Gulags or ‘Main Administration of Corrective Labor Camps’ were forced labor camps in the Soviet Union, created under Vladimir Lenin after the Russian Revolution but mad
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First World War tech: Zeppelins

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First World War tech: Zeppelins When a German aristocrat Brigadier General Ferdinand Zeppelin retired from the army in 1891, he devoted himself to the study of aeronautics. His proposals to the government for a lighter-than-air flying machine were rejecte
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George Washington (1732-1799) President of the USA

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Figures in History: George Washington (1732-1799) George Washington was born on 22 February 1732 in Westmoreland County, Virginia, into a family of prosperous farmers. He began his career as a professional surveyor in 1749 at the age of 17 and was quickly
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The Cuban Missile Crisis (1962)

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The Cuban missile crisis was the moment during the Cold War when the two superpowers: the United States and the Soviet Union came close to nuclear war. Secret communications and miscommunications which played out between the White House and the Kremlin ma
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The Falklands War (1982)

2 years ago / 191 views

On the 2nd of April 1982, forces from Argentina invaded the British overseas territory of the Falkland Islands, the first invasion of British territory since World War II. British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, accused of neglecting the islands, assemb
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The Battle of the Bulge (1944-45)

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The French Resistance (World War II)

2 years ago / 249 views

Please consider supporting our videos on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/simplehistory Resistance soon took place in different ways after Charles de Gaulle encouraged the fight to continue after the impending German occupation. Groups such as the Maquis -
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Ice Ship (Secret Weapon of WWII)

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Does your vote count? The Electoral College explained - Christina Greer

2 years ago / 233 views

View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/does-your-vote-count-the-electoral-college-explained-christina-greer You vote, but then what? Discover how your individual vote contributes to the popular vote and your state's electoral vote in different ways--
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Gerrymandering: How drawing jagged lines can impact an election - Christina Greer

2 years ago / 272 views

View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/gerrymandering-how-drawing-jagged-lines-can-impact-an-election-christina-greer District lines, and the groups of voters within them, may seem arbitrary, but a lot of thought (and political bickering) is put into
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Lifelike Animatronic Abraham Lincoln!

2 years ago / 374 views

This incredibly lifelike animatronic Abraham Lincoln is the work of Garner Holt Productions, which has been making robots for theme parks, museums, and other attractions for 40 years. We get up close to this robot and chat with its creator, Garner Holt, a
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Lin-Manuel Miranda Performs 'Hamilton' in Under 3 Minutes

2 years ago / 319 views

In a way only he could... "Hamilton" star Lin-Manuel Miranda performs his award-winning musical in three minutes with the help of Ellen’s 7-year-old presidential expert, Macey Hensley. Win all of the prizes from Day 10 of 12 Days of Giveaways! Enter
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France’s Forgotten Castle

2 years ago / 235 views

Nestled in the countryside sits an abandoned castle that was once the hub of French aristocratic parties. The Château de la Mothe-Chandeniers was first built in the 14th century as a stronghold for French nobles. In the Middle Ages, it was conquered by th
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The Secret Protocol for When the Queen Dies

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Sophia the humanoid robot just became a 'robot citizen'

2 years ago / 475 views

Saudi Arabia granted Sophia the humanoid robot with 'robot citizenship' ahead of the Future Investment Initiative conference. Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/sai FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/techinsider TWITTER: https://twitter.com/techins
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All About America! Kids Independence Day Activities with Cool School! | Compilation

2 years ago / 217 views

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Find The Country Flag If Your Smart!! - Flag Test - Part 3

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How Geography Gave the US Power

2 years ago / 213 views

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The Story of the US National Anthem (and How it Became Part of the National Pastime)

2 years ago / 228 views

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Why we still need courtroom sketch artists

2 years ago / 234 views

In an age where everyone's phone has a camera, why do we still rely on sketch artists to document trials? Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Vox.com is a news website that helps you cut through the noise and understand what's really driving th
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This Is Why France Invaded Mexico

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In 1861, Mexico refused to pay back the sizable debt it owed to countries like France. It was a decision that would prompt France, under Napoleon III, to launch a full-scale invasion. From the show Last Emperor of Mexico: http://bit.ly/2xqoeLY
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How do executive orders work? - Christina Greer

2 years ago / 310 views

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Martin Luther King | "I Have A Dream" Speech

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One of the most famous speeches of the 20th century by Martin Luther King on Wednesday, August 28, 1963, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC. A heartfelt speech which reminds us our all our fundamental rights and values. "I Have A Dream" is the popul
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Europe's Largest Monument Marks Napoleon's Surrender

2 years ago / 221 views

Standing nearly 300 feet tall, Europe’s largest monument is a dedication to the army that defeated Napoleon. Named after the battle that took place in 1813, The Monument to the Battle of the Nations is located in Leipzig, Germany, at the very site where N
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Politics and native relations in the New England colonies

2 years ago / 218 views

Although the New England colonies differed from the Chesapeake colonies in their economies and environments, both regions shared forms of government that were unusually democratic for the time period, as well as a policy of excluding Native Americans from
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The History of the Democratic Party

2 years ago / 195 views

This week, as America's attention is focused on the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, we bring you a quick overview of the history of the Democratic Party. 200+ years was hard to fit into 16 minutes, but we got most of the highlights, from J
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United Kingdom vs Great Britain vs England primer

2 years ago / 221 views

A primer on the United Kingom vs Great Britain vs England.
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The History of the Republican Party

2 years ago / 230 views

Heading into the 2016 Republican National Convention, we thought it would be a good time to do a quick history of the GOP, from its origins before the Civil War through the elections of Lincoln, Eisenhower and Reagan. And where does that elephant symbol c
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How Do You Become A U.S. Citizen? | AJ+

2 years ago / 300 views

Birthright citizenship has become a point of contention in the debate about U.S. immigration. It's one of several ways to become a U.S. citizen, but it hasn't always been open to everyone, and some critics want to eliminate birthright citizenship altogeth
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Should Puerto Rico Become The 51st State?

2 years ago / 211 views

There 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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What If The US Budget Was Only $100 - How Would It Spend It?

2 years ago / 277 views

To 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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How does impeachment work? - Alex Gendler

2 years ago / 242 views

Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-does-impeachment-work-alex-gendler For most jobs, it’s understood that you can be fired – whether for crime, incompetence, or just poor performance.
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The rise and fall of the Berlin Wall - Konrad H. Jarausch

2 years ago / 248 views

Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-rise-and-fall-of-the-berlin-wall-konrad-h-jarausch On August 13, 1961, construction workers began tearing up streets and erecting barriers in Berlin
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The Cost of College Debt 360° | FRONTLINE

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[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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Declassified Nuclear Films Prove We Were Wrong About Their Explosive Power

2 years ago / 248 views

The U.S. detonated over 200 nuclear weapons to gather scientific data about their potential. That data was gospel for years, until a weapons physicist decades later found out the figures were off by huge margins. What Does Nuclear Fallout Do To Your Body?
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How the US Government Will Survive Doomsday

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Why the Northernmost Town in America Exists

2 years ago / 217 views

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Why Swans in England Get the Royal Treatment

2 years ago / 249 views

In the United Kingdom, you may eat ducks, chickens, geese, but NOT swans—NOT EVER. Why? Because all swans in the UK can belong to Queen Elizabeth II, and are officially protected. Every year in England since the 12th century, the queen’s swan marker and h
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What Is the Debt Ceiling? |Ron’s Office Hours | NPR

2 years ago / 208 views

It 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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The Moment Lincoln Realized the Military Power of Railroads

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Following victory for the South in the battle of Bull Run, President Lincoln reached an inescapable conclusion. Without an effective railway network to transport troops quickly, the North couldn’t win. From the Series: Combat Trains: The First Railroad Wa
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Why is the Statue of Liberty Green?

2 years ago / 367 views

Check out BrainCraft here: https://www.youtube.com/braincraft The Statue of Liberty is an iconic blue-green symbol of freedom. But did you know she wasn’t always that color? When France gifted Lady Liberty to the U.S., she was a 305-foot statue with reddi
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Why Yankee Doodle Called the Feather in His Hat Macaroni

2 years ago / 334 views

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Here's why the American flag is reversed on military uniforms

2 years ago / 336 views

Tim Marshall, the author of "Worth Dying for: The Power and Politics of Flags" explains why American flags are reversed on military uniforms. -------------------------------------------------- Follow BI Video on Twitter: http://bit.ly/1oS68Zs Follow BI on
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The First Presidential Wife to Be Called the First Lady

2 years ago / 310 views

Dolley Madison, the First Lady of president James Madison was a Jackie Kennedy of her time. Her refined taste and elevated social graces brought an unprecedented sense of style to the White House. From the Series: First Ladies Revealed: The Style of Power
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Trump: the Real Estate Empire Behind the President

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Footage of the Moment the Japanese Surrendered

2 years ago / 318 views

The 1945 Japanese surrender ceremony of WWII signaled a monumental end to a brutal conflict. And war correspondent William Courtenay was there to film it all. From: FALL OF JAPAN: IN COLOR http://bit.ly/1F4Gp3f
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The Secret Origins of Weird Holidays

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Territorial History of the USA: Every Month for 400 Years

2 years ago / 267 views

Animated map of the contiguous 48 States showing every country boundary change from 1629 onwards, and State border changes from 1784. Year and Month are shown in the top right hand corner. Note: Grey coloured areas are independent regions that would later
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How does money laundering work? - Delena D. Spann

2 years ago / 263 views

View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-does-money-laundering-work-delena-d-spann Money laundering is the term for any process that “cleans” illegally obtained funds of their “dirty” criminal origins, allowing them to be used within the legal econ
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Can the U.S. President Be ARRESTED?! | COLOSSAL QUESTIONS

2 years ago / 548 views

There’s all kinds of perks to being the president: you get a cool house, a state-of-the-art super-secure plane, a chef who cooks whatever you want, and yes, all the super top-secret alien files!! But can the President of the United States be ARRESTED for
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Is the European Union Worth It Or Should We End It?

2 years ago / 350 views

Should we double down or give up and go our separate ways? 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 here: http://bit.ly/1P1hQIH Get the music of the video her
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The Interesting Story Behind Lincoln's Beard

2 years ago / 283 views

→Subscribe for new videos every day! https://www.youtube.com/user/TodayIFoundOut?sub_confirmation=1 →The Fascinating Story of Lincoln's Bodyguard and Where He was on the Night Lincoln was Assassinated: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRAhnXugmU0 Never run
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Re: The Trouble With The Electoral College – Cities, Metro Areas, Elections and The United States

2 years ago / 352 views

Discuss this video: http://reddit.com/r/cgpgrey The Trouble with The Electoral College: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wC42HgLA4k How the Electoral College Works: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUS9mM8Xbbw This vlog is a bit of a mess, but as the sayin
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How a case gets to the US Supreme Court

2 years ago / 260 views

The only way is by surviving "the rule of four". Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Vox.com is a news website that helps you cut through the noise and understand what's really driving the events in the headlines. Check out http://www.vox.com t
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What is McCarthyism? And how did it happen? - Ellen Schrecker

3 years ago / 246 views

View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/what-is-mccarthyism-and-how-did-it-happen-ellen-schrecker In the 1950s, as part of a campaign to expose suspected Communists, thousands of individuals were aggressively investigated and questioned before governm
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The Doomsday Clock, explained

3 years ago / 274 views

The clock's ticking. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO The Doomsday Clock began as a graphic on the first edition of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists’ magazine. Since then, the Bulletin has used the clock as a symbol for their interpreta
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Learn About the Presidents w/ SpongeBob, TMNT & More! | Nick

3 years ago / 407 views

Have you ever noticed the similarities between former presidents and Nick characters? Learn what George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Abraham Lincoln have in common with Lincoln Loud, Henry Danger, and your favorite Nick characters. #TheThundermans #T
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What happened to trial by jury? - Suja A. Thomas

3 years ago / 229 views

View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/what-happened-to-trial-by-jury-suja-a-thomas In the United States today, juries decide less than 4% of criminal cases and less than 1% of civil cases filed in court. At the same time, jury systems in other count
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Do Robots Deserve Rights? What if Machines Become Conscious?

3 years ago / 282 views

What shall we do once machines become conscious? Do we need to grant them rights? Check out Wisecrack and their video: https://goo.gl/oaUbAF 'The Philosophy of Westworld': https://goo.gl/8Tn2m5 Support us on Patreon so we can make more videos (and get coo
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What Can A President Really Do? Hint: It Has A Lot To Do With Congress | Ron's Office Hours | NPR

3 years ago / 213 views

Presidents have a great deal of power, but they can't accomplish many of their goals without the support of Congress. In order for President Trump, or any president, to change a lot of existing policy they will need the support of Congress. --------------
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The Electoral College | Ron's Office Hours | NPR

3 years ago / 221 views

How Does The Electoral College Work, And Is It Fair? Here's what you need to know from NPR's Ron Elving. • Read "How Does The Electoral College Work, And Is It Fair?" at https://n.pr/2f1wlFG ------------------------------------------------------ Subscribe
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Where was Lincoln's Bodyguard on the Night He was Assassinated?

3 years ago / 293 views

→Subscribe for new videos every day! https://www.youtube.com/user/TodayIFoundOut?sub_confirmation=1 →How "Dick" came to be short for 'Richard': https://youtu.be/BH1NAwwKtcg?list=PLR0XuDegDqP2Acy6g9Ta7hzC0Rr3RDS6q Never run out of things to say at the wate
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How Did George Washington Die

3 years ago / 491 views

→Subscribe for new videos every day! https://www.youtube.com/user/TodayIFoundOut?sub_confirmation=1 →How "Dick" came to be short for 'Richard': https://youtu.be/BH1NAwwKtcg?list=PLR0XuDegDqP2Acy6g9Ta7hzC0Rr3RDS6q Never run out of things to say at the wate
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What a Broom Tied to a Periscope Means in the U.S. Navy

3 years ago / 252 views

On February 7, 1943, the USS Wahoo sailed proudly into Pearl Harbor, a broom tied to her periscope. It was a wink to an old Naval tradition signifying a clean sweep of her enemies. From: HELL BELOW: America Fights Back http://bit.ly/2aEfcBj
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The Future Of Warfare: Laser Cannons & Drone Armies

3 years ago / 218 views

Scientists recruited by the government have been developing some pretty crazy technology. What will weapons look like in the future? How Ex-Nazis & Jewish Scientists Got The U.S. To The Moon - https://youtu.be/VW2KTX0zg5g Sign Up For The Seeker Newsletter
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Cold War Bunker Serves as Chilling Reminder of the Past’s Future

3 years ago / 258 views

Nine hundred feet below ground, near the Bosnian town of Konjic, a once secret fallout shelter lies in wait. Welcome to Tito’s Bunker, a distilled version of the Cold War zeitgeist preserved in time. Created at the height of the Cold War by Josip Broz Tit
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Is the European Union a Country?

3 years ago / 255 views

Support Wendover Productions by signing up for Lootcrate: http://trylootcrate.com/wendover Go check out Real Life Lore's video on "Is the United States a Country?": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NZwK63tf60 Support Wendover Productions on Patreon: https
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Why the U.S. Army Guarded the 23 Remaining American Buffalo

3 years ago / 328 views

In 1882, General Philip Sheridan's expedition to the protected buffalo haven in Yellowstone National Park revealed a gruesome reality: Poachers were continuing to slaughter the last remnants of America’s big-game icon. He then called in the U.S. Army to i
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What happens when the Fed raises rates

3 years ago / 308 views

St. Louis Fed President James Bullard stopped by Business Insider to talk about the potential economic consequences of higher interest rates. Originally published on Business Insider on October 28, 2015. --------------------------------------------------
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The US is $19.9 trillion in debt — here's who we owe the most

3 years ago / 218 views

The Unites States has a massive monetary debt to the world, with China being one of the countries we owe the most. -------------------------------------------------- Follow BI Video on Twitter: http://bit.ly/1oS68Zs Follow BI on Facebook: http://bit.ly/1W