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  • 02:48 United Kingdom vs Great Britain vs England primer

    United Kingdom vs Great Britain vs England primer

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    A primer on the United Kingom vs Great Britain vs England.

  • 11:27 The History of the Republican Party

    The History of the Republican Party

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    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

  • 07:18 How Do You Become A U.S. Citizen? | AJ+

    How Do You Become A U.S. Citizen? | AJ+

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    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

  • 06:32 Should Puerto Rico Become The 51st State?

    Should Puerto Rico Become The 51st State?

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    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

  • 06:23 Popular What If The US Budget Was Only $100 - How Would It Spend It?

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

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    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

  • 05:13 Popular How does impeachment work? - Alex Gendler

    How does impeachment work? - Alex Gendler

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    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.

  • 06:26 The rise and fall of the Berlin Wall - Konrad H. Jarausch

    The rise and fall of the Berlin Wall - Konrad H. Jarausch

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

  • 03:57 The Cost of College Debt 360° | FRONTLINE

    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

  • 05:30 Declassified Nuclear Films Prove We Were Wrong About Their Explosive Power

    Declassified Nuclear Films Prove We Were Wrong About Their Explosive Power

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    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?

  • 10:35 How the US Government Will Survive Doomsday

    How the US Government Will Survive Doomsday

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    Get 10% off your custom domain or email from Hover at http://www.hover.com/wendover This video was partially based on the book, "Raven Rock" by Garrett Graff: http://a.co/23ud2fa Check out my new podcast with Brian from Real Engineering: https://itunes.ap

  • 09:59 Why the Northernmost Town in America Exists

    Why the Northernmost Town in America Exists

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    Build your custom website with Squarespace by going to http://www.Squarespace.com/Wendover Real Life Lore's video on Barrow: https://youtu.be/JOJtqENVX7A Second Thought's video on Barrow: https://youtu.be/g1JLTa173As Check out my new podcast with Brian fr

  • 02:29 Why Swans in England Get the Royal Treatment

    Why Swans in England Get the Royal Treatment

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    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

  • 03:22 What Is the Debt Ceiling? |Ron’s Office Hours | NPR

    What Is the Debt Ceiling? |Ron’s Office Hours | NPR

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    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

  • 01:59 The Moment Lincoln Realized the Military Power of Railroads

    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

  • 04:06 Popular Why is the Statue of Liberty Green?

    Why is the Statue of Liberty Green?

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    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

  • 01:31 Popular Here's why the American flag is reversed on military uniforms

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

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    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

  • 03:17 The First Presidential Wife to Be Called the First Lady

    The First Presidential Wife to Be Called the First Lady

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    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

  • 02:40 Footage of the Moment the Japanese Surrendered

    Footage of the Moment the Japanese Surrendered

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    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

  • 00:56 The Secret Origins of Weird Holidays

    The Secret Origins of Weird Holidays

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    Read more: http://www.ripleys.com/weird-news/weird-holidays/ Chocolate Cake Day? Argyle Day? Kid's Yoga Day? Where do all of these weird holidays come from? We looked into the history of people's obsession with celebrating each and every possible occasion

  • 02:39 Territorial History of the USA: Every Month for 400 Years

    Territorial History of the USA: Every Month for 400 Years

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    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

  • 04:47 How does money laundering work? - Delena D. Spann

    How does money laundering work? - Delena D. Spann

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    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

  • 02:20 Popular Can the U.S. President Be ARRESTED?! | COLOSSAL QUESTIONS

    Can the U.S. President Be ARRESTED?! | COLOSSAL QUESTIONS

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    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

  • 07:42 Popular Is the European Union Worth It Or Should We End It?

    Is the European Union Worth It Or Should We End It?

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    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

  • 04:33 Popular The Interesting Story Behind Lincoln's Beard

    The Interesting Story Behind Lincoln's Beard

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    →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

  • 04:43 Re: The Trouble With The Electoral College – Cities, Metro Areas, Elections and The United States

    Re: The Trouble With The Electoral College – Cities, Metro Areas, Elections and The United States

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    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

  • 05:10 How a case gets to the US Supreme Court

    How a case gets to the US Supreme Court

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    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

  • 05:43 What is McCarthyism? And how did it happen? - Ellen Schrecker

    What is McCarthyism? And how did it happen? - Ellen Schrecker

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    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

  • 05:12 The Doomsday Clock, explained

    The Doomsday Clock, explained

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    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

  • 01:54 Popular Learn About the Presidents w/ SpongeBob, TMNT & More! | Nick

    Learn About the Presidents w/ SpongeBob, TMNT & More! | Nick

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    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

  • 04:12 What happened to trial by jury? - Suja A. Thomas

    What happened to trial by jury? - Suja A. Thomas

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    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

  • 06:35 Popular Do Robots Deserve Rights? What if Machines Become Conscious?

    Do Robots Deserve Rights? What if Machines Become Conscious?

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    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

  • 02:30 What Can A President Really Do? Hint: It Has A Lot To Do With Congress | Ron's Office Hours | NPR

    What Can A President Really Do? Hint: It Has A Lot To Do With Congress | Ron's Office Hours | NPR

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    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. --------------

  • 04:30 The Electoral College | Ron's Office Hours | NPR

    The Electoral College | Ron's Office Hours | NPR

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    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

  • 07:50 Popular Where was Lincoln's Bodyguard on the Night He was Assassinated?

    Where was Lincoln's Bodyguard on the Night He was Assassinated?

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    →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

  • 09:22 Popular How Did George Washington Die

    How Did George Washington Die

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    →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

  • 01:48 What a Broom Tied to a Periscope Means in the U.S. Navy

    What a Broom Tied to a Periscope Means in the U.S. Navy

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    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

  • 04:15 The Future Of Warfare: Laser Cannons & Drone Armies

    The Future Of Warfare: Laser Cannons & Drone Armies

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    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

  • 01:37 Cold War Bunker Serves as Chilling Reminder of the Past’s Future

    Cold War Bunker Serves as Chilling Reminder of the Past’s Future

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    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

  • 11:01 Is the European Union a Country?

    Is the European Union a Country?

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    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

  • 02:38 Popular Why the U.S. Army Guarded the 23 Remaining American Buffalo

    Why the U.S. Army Guarded the 23 Remaining American Buffalo

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    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

  • 01:27 What happens when the Fed raises rates

    What happens when the Fed raises rates

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    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. --------------------------------------------------

  • 02:13 The US is $19.9 trillion in debt — here's who we owe the most

    The US is $19.9 trillion in debt — here's who we owe the most

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    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

  • 01:38 What is the Electoral College? America 101

    What is the Electoral College? America 101

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    Ebro Darden describes how it’s not the popular vote, but the Electoral College that officially elects the president. SUBSCRIBE to ABC NEWS: https://www.youtube.com/ABCNews/ Watch More on http://abcnews.go.com/ LIKE ABC News on FACEBOOK https://www.faceboo

  • 08:56 Popular How America became a superpower

    How America became a superpower

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    From a colony to a superpower in 200 years. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO 2:07 Correction: Cuba seceded from the US in 1902. With over 800 military bases around the globe, the US is easily the most powerful nation on earth. But it wasn't

  • 05:56 Popular How to recognize a dystopia - Alex Gendler

    How to recognize a dystopia - Alex Gendler

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    View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-to-recognize-a-dystopia-alex-gendler The genre of dystopia – the ‘not good place’– has captured the imaginations of artists and audiences alike for centuries. But why do we bother with all this pessimism? Al

  • 04:26 How do US Supreme Court justices get appointed? - Peter Paccone

    How do US Supreme Court justices get appointed? - Peter Paccone

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    View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-do-us-supreme-court-justices-get-appointed-peter-paccone There’s a job out there with a great deal of power, pay, prestige, and near-perfect job-security. And there’s only one way to be hired: get appointed

  • 08:47 How to Check Election Results (feat. Pólya's Urn) - Numberphile

    How to Check Election Results (feat. Pólya's Urn) - Numberphile

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    Professor Ron Rivest discusses a technique for post election audits - taking small samples and using Pólya's Urn. See our other election video with Prof Rivest: https://youtu.be/BYRTvoZ3Rho Perils of e-Voting on Computerphile: https://youtu.be/w3_0x6oaDmI

  • 08:34 Was YOUR vote counted? (feat. homomorphic encryption) - Numberphile

    Was YOUR vote counted? (feat. homomorphic encryption) - Numberphile

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    How to be sure your vote was counted ---- "End to End Verifiable Voting" with cryptopgraphy expert Professor Ron Rivest. See our other election video with Professor Rivest: https://youtu.be/ZM-i8t4pMK0 Problems with e-Voting via Computerphile: https://you

  • 04:17 Why Can't We Vote Online?

    Why Can't We Vote Online?

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    Voting online would create a new level of convenience during elections, so why haven't we been taking advantage of it? Does Your Vote Really Matter? - https://youtu.be/5_Ig6oPD_bM Sign Up For The Seeker Newsletter Here - http://bit.ly/1UO1PxI Election 201

  • 06:05 From white supremacy to Barack Obama: The history of the Democratic Party

    From white supremacy to Barack Obama: The history of the Democratic Party

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    The party completely flipped. Watch the history of the Republican Party: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8VOM8ET1WU Correction: A previous version of this video incorrectly indicated that the republican candidate in 1912 was James K. Polk. It was William

  • 03:57 Want to rig the US presidential election? Good luck.

    Want to rig the US presidential election? Good luck.

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    Here’s why it’s nearly impossible. 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 to get up to sp

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  • 11:35 Six Stories Of All-American Awesomeness

    Six Stories Of All-American Awesomeness

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    Great Big Reel 127: New to our channel, or don't have time to look through our back catalog? This video is part of a series of Great Big Reels we've put together for a blast through our world. In this reel, we delve into some of the most weirdmazing parts

  • 02:35 Popular Civil War Tails: 5,000 Mini Cats Recreate American History

    Civil War Tails: 5,000 Mini Cats Recreate American History

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    Rebecca and Ruth Brown are twin sisters who run a museum about the Civil War in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The twist? Their scale model dioramas are filled with thousands of miniature cats depicting key moments from the war. That’s right: tiny cat soldiers

  • 03:37 Sal teaches Grover about the electoral college

    Sal teaches Grover about the electoral college

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    Sal helps our favorite Sesame Street character understand how we elect the president of the United States. Check out more lessons about American civics on Khan Academy at http://www.khanacademy.org. And vote November 8 if you’re eligible!

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  • 05:33 Popular What caused the French Revolution? - Tom Mullaney

    What caused the French Revolution? - Tom Mullaney

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    View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/what-caused-the-french-revolution-tom-mullaney What rights do people have, and where do they come from? Who gets to make decisions for others, and on what authority? And how can we organize society to meet peopl

  • 04:32 What Is The Science Behind Polls?

    What Is The Science Behind Polls?

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    Why shouldn't we always trust polls? Trace tackles this question here. Are We The Only Species That Votes? - https://youtu.be/-XOis9RTROs Sign Up For The Seeker Newsletter Here - http://bit.ly/1UO1PxI Read More: The National Council on Public Polls (NCPP)

  • 07:17 Why the Lincoln Memorial was almost never built

    Why the Lincoln Memorial was almost never built

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    Today, it's iconic. But for a long time, the Lincoln Memorial was incredibly controversial. Vox's Phil Edwards looked into the full story. Read more here: http://www.vox.com/2016/10/3/13124866/lincoln-memorial-joe-cannon Subscribe to our channel! http://g

  • 04:52 Popular The history of the Cuban Missile Crisis - Matthew A. Jordan

    The history of the Cuban Missile Crisis - Matthew A. Jordan

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    View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-history-of-the-cuban-missile-crisis-matthew-a-jordan Imagine going about your life knowing that, at any given moment, you and everyone you know could be wiped out without warning at the push of a button. Thi

  • 04:30 How to use rhetoric to get what you want - Camille A. Langston

    How to use rhetoric to get what you want - Camille A. Langston

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    View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-to-use-rhetoric-to-get-what-you-want-camille-a-langston How do you get what you want, using just your words? Aristotle set out to answer exactly that question over two thousand years ago with a treatise on r

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  • 05:53 Why red means Republican and blue means Democrat

    Why red means Republican and blue means Democrat

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    The major party color schemes, and the terms “red state” and "blue state" are actually a recent phenomenon. Subscribe to our channel! https://goo.gl/0bsAjO Vox.com is a news website that helps you cut through the noise and understand what's really driving

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  • 03:45 Can Your Face Get You Elected?

    Can Your Face Get You Elected?

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    Studies indicate that facial features can convey many traits of a person. Might politics even be based on looks rather than qualifications? Why Unlikable Candidates Get Elected - http://bit.ly/2ariTt7 Sign Up For The Seeker Newsletter Here - http://bit.ly

  • 00:45 Elephant Or Donkey? How Animals Became U.S. Political Symbols

    Elephant Or Donkey? How Animals Became U.S. Political Symbols

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    How did an elephant and a donkey come to represent Republicans and Democrats, the biggest political parties in the United States? Watch: Not Just Fiction: This 'Game of Thrones' Animal Actually Existed https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hx-MPp3NiVE

  • 05:17 Popular How Much Does It Cost To Run For President?

    How Much Does It Cost To Run For President?

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    There’s a big difference between running for President and actually winning the election. So how much money will you need to have a decent shot at being Commander-in-Chief? Learn more at HowStuffWorks.com: http://people.howstuffworks.com/president.htm Sha

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  • 15:15 Popular Michelle Obama praises Hillary Clinton at the DNC 2016 (Full speech)

    Michelle Obama praises Hillary Clinton at the DNC 2016 (Full speech)

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    First Lady Michelle Obama addressed the crowd and delegates during her primetime speech on day one of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia.

  • 06:58 Brexit, Briefly

    Brexit, Briefly

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    Britain is leaving the European Union... or maybe not? Let's place some odds on what might or might not happen with Brexit. Discuss this video: https://www.reddit.com/r/CGPGrey/comments/4sygwf/brexit_briefly/ Sponsor: http://squarespace.com/grey

  • 02:22 Popular The Gold Rush Was California's Shortcut To Statehood

    The Gold Rush Was California's Shortcut To Statehood

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    In 1848, pioneer John Sutter and a carpenter named James Marshall discovered gold in a local stream, prompting a major gold rush. Just a year later, California would become America's 31st state. From: AERIAL AMERICA: Northern California http://bit.ly/29Ug

  • 03:52 The Stealthy U-Boat Attack That Crippled Britain

    The Stealthy U-Boat Attack That Crippled Britain

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    Under the cover of night in October 1940, German U-99 submarines ambushed an Allied convoy en route to Britain with supplies. Beyond the tragic aftermath, this stealthy strategy had a lasting impact on nautical warfare. From: HELL BELOW: Wolf Pack http://

  • 03:23 Popular How Did A Grizzly Bear Get On California's Flag?

    How Did A Grizzly Bear Get On California's Flag?

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    As more and more settlers began to pour into California throughout the 1840s, the local Mexican authorities regarded them with suspicion. This would set off a chain of events culminating in the Bear Flag Revolt. From: AERIAL AMERICA: Northern California h

  • 03:25 Popular How Los Angeles Got Water

    How Los Angeles Got Water

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    In 1898, the mayor of Los Angeles, Fred Eaton, came up with an audacious plan to drive up the value of local real estate. He would secretly divert the water from an entire river valley in the north to the city. From: AERIAL AMERICA: Southern California ht

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  • 05:37 Popular How Did Hitler Rise To Power? - Alex Gendler And Anthony Hazard

    How Did Hitler Rise To Power? - Alex Gendler And Anthony Hazard

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    View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-did-hitler-rise-to-power-alex-gendler-and-anthony-hazard Decades after the fall of the Third Reich, it feels impossible to understand how Adolf Hitler, the tyrant who orchestrated one of the largest genocide

  • 04:57 How To Turn Protest Into Powerful Change - Eric Liu

    How To Turn Protest Into Powerful Change - Eric Liu

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    View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-to-turn-protest-into-powerful-change-eric-liu We live in an age of protest. On campuses, in public squares, on streets and social media, protestors around the world are challenging the status quo. But while

  • 04:54 Popular How Does Diplomatic Immunity Work?

    How Does Diplomatic Immunity Work?

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    Join Josh as he explains the intricacies of diplomatic immunity, a tradition dating back at least 4,000 years. Listen to the Stuff You Should Know podcast: http://www.stuffyoushouldknow.com/podcasts/deal-diplomatic-immunity/ Share on Facebook: Share on Tw

  • 02:13 Sweet Salute: In Berlin, He Dropped Candy Not Bombs

    Sweet Salute: In Berlin, He Dropped Candy Not Bombs

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    At the end of World War II, Germany was divided. Berlin, its capital, was in crisis. The city was partially controlled by the Soviets, who held it under a siege. In order to save millions from starvation, the United States and England devised a plan: They

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  • 02:08 Britain Is Leaving The EU. Here's What That Means.

    Britain Is Leaving The EU. Here's What That Means.

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    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 to get up to speed on everything from Kurdistan to

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  • 01:27 Popular How LBJ's Family Home Influenced His Landmark Legislation

    How LBJ's Family Home Influenced His Landmark Legislation

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    Many of president Lyndon B. Johnson's most important policies--from the Civil Rights Act to Medicare--were influenced by his modest upbringing in Central Texas. From: AERIAL AMERICA: Trailblazers http://bit.ly/1RZkUqk

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    Globalization And Trade And Poverty: Crash Course Economics #16

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  • 10:11 Popular Imports, Exports, And Exchange Rates: Crash Course Economics #15

    Imports, Exports, And Exchange Rates: Crash Course Economics #15

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    Political Campaigns: Crash Course Government And Politics #39

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  • 07:36 Popular How Voters Decide: Crash Course Government And Politics #38

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  • 13:41 The 1948 Election Explained

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  • 08:38 The 1940 Election Explained

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    Gerrymandering: Crash Course Government And Politics #37

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  • 08:46 Popular Election Basics: Crash Course Government And Politics #36

    Election Basics: Crash Course Government And Politics #36

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    Political Ideology: Crash Course Government And Politics #35

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  • 16:55 How Economic Inequality Harms Societies - Richard Wilkinson

    How Economic Inequality Harms Societies - Richard Wilkinson

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  • 05:20 Popular Where Did Russia Come From? - Alex Gendler

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  • 08:13 The Speaker Of The House Explained: GOP Crisis

    The Speaker Of The House Explained: GOP Crisis

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  • 07:21 Shaping Public Opinion: Crash Course Government And Politics #34

    Shaping Public Opinion: Crash Course Government And Politics #34

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  • 09:25 Popular What's All The Yellen About? Monetary Policy And The Federal Reserve: Crash Course Economics #10

    What's All The Yellen About? Monetary Policy And The Federal Reserve: Crash Course Economics #10

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    Public Opinion: Crash Course Government And Politics #33

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  • 18:23 We The People, And The Republic We Must Reclaim - Lawrence Lessig

    We The People, And The Republic We Must Reclaim - Lawrence Lessig

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  • 17:15 Popular The Generation That's Remaking China - Yang Lan

    The Generation That's Remaking China - Yang Lan

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  • 04:31 The Fight For The Right To Vote In The United States - Nicki Beaman Griffin

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