Social Science

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I Have No Eyebrows and No Eyelashes

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Don’t Make Fun of Me Because I Stutter

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The Insane Plan to Build a Mountain in the Netherlands

5 years ago / 473 views

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Why We Destroyed the World's 4th Largest Lake

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Could a Battle Royale Game Happen in Real Life?

5 years ago / 519 views

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The Crazy Plan to Recreate the Russian Empire in Africa

5 years ago / 522 views

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Why Hundreds of Uncontacted Tribes Still Exist in South America

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How 2 Guys Stole $500 Million of Art in 81 Minutes

5 years ago / 431 views

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How the Geography of the US is Weirder Than You Think

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Story behind the Banksy that sold for $1.4 Million, Then Immediately Self-Destructed

5 years ago / 456 views

The iconic image of a girl reaching out for a red, heart-shaped balloon, sold for $1.4 million and moments later, a shredder hidden inside the "artist's frame" started its work, and the art "self-destructed."
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KOREAN McDonald's VS. Burger King in Seoul South Korea

5 years ago / 818 views

Many of you guys asked me to try out the McDonald's in South Korea and I was super excited as well. With burgers such as the Shanghai burger, I was expecting great things. After eating at McDonald's I also stopped at Burger King in Seoul and tried out som
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How Much Tea Would it Take to Turn the Boston Harbor into Tea?

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We wanted to know if enough tea was dumped in Boston harbor during the Boston tea party to turn the entire thing to tea. So we did some math. Subscribe! http://bit.ly/ACSReactions Facebook! http://facebook.com/ACSReactions Twitter! http://twitter.com/ACSR
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I Want You To Stop Recycling

5 years ago / 833 views

You heard correctly; I want you to stop recycling. Credits: https://www.buzzfeed.com/bfmp/videos/49994 Check out more awesome videos at BuzzFeedVideo! https://bit.ly/YTbuzzfeedvideo https://bit.ly/YTbuzzfeedblue1 https://bit.ly/YTbuzzfeedviolet GET MORE B
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Why New York's Skyline Has a Distinct Look

5 years ago / 403 views

Why do so many of New York's older skyscrapers have a similar design? The answer can be traced back to a monumental 1916 zoning law, which established “setback” requirements for buildings above a certain height. In the heart of the Financial D
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Stan's Quick and Dirty: How Stenography Works

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Ever wonder how court reporters can keep up with blazingly fast dialogue in the courtroom and get every word no matter how fast the testimony whips by? Or maybe while watching the news at the gym, wondered how live closed captioning works. Is there really
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Is 7 Really a “Lucky” Number? | COLOSSAL QUESTIONS

5 years ago / 1,308 views

In different cultures all across the world, the number 7 is considered to be a little extra lucky! But when did people start calling 7 lucky, and why did it catch on?? Welcome to COLOSSAL QUESTIONS, the show that answers all of life's most pressing questi
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Christian the Kid (He's Just Like You)

5 years ago / 590 views

Christian is a kid who likes football, silly sounds and wresting with his brother. He is diagnosed with a rare genetic condition that makes him look different, but on the inside he is just like most seven year olds. Watch our first interview from two year
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My Friend with Diprosopus (Two Faces)

5 years ago / 748 views

Tres was born with Diprosopus, which is Greek for "Two Faces". He may look different on the outside, but Tres still likes to make friends just like most people. Follow Tres on IG at https://www.instagram.com/diprosopusdiaries/. SBSK's Socials: https://www
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Brock the Star (He's Literally 1 in 50 Million)

5 years ago / 623 views

Brock is diagnosed with Hallermann-Streiff syndrome and is literally 1 in 50 million. Inside he is just a normal kid who wants to play with his friends and have pretend pirate battles. SBSK's Socials: https://www.instagram.com/specialbooksbyspecialkids ht
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Sweet Sophia (Never Underestimate Her)

5 years ago / 873 views

Sophia is a 9 year old girl who likes to make new friends. She is diagnosed with Rett syndrome and lives with a facial deformity. Sophia hopes others will understand that inside she is just like everyone else. Follow Sophia's family on Twitter at https://
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Living Without Body Movement and Supported by a Caregiver (Nemaline Myopathy)

5 years ago / 478 views

Priscilla is diagnosed with nemaline myopathy and is supported by a caregiver. She wants others to know that behind the ventilator and wheelchair is a person just like you. Connect with Priscilla: Her blog: https://priscillajanae927.wixsite.com/stillirise
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A Little Person with Huge Ideas (Living with Dwarfism)

5 years ago / 428 views

Brandon is diagnosed with rare form of dwarfism known as metatropic dysplasia. At 18 years old he is 45 inches tall. After experiencing bullying Brandon made the decision to fully embrace his identity and celebrate his differences. Now he is encouraging o
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One of a Kind Lizzie (The Lizzie Velasquez Story)

5 years ago / 540 views

Lizzie is one of only a few people to ever be diagnosed with neonatal progeroid syndrome. Instead of pity, she wants you to understand her abilities. Lizzie's Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/lizzitachickita Insta: https://www.instagram.com/
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Beth's Journey (Pfeiffer Syndrome)

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Beth is diagnosed with Pfeiffer syndrome. Although she can't yet talk, we quickly became friends. SBSK Insta: http://www.instagram.com/specialbooksbyspecialkids Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/chrisulmer Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/specialbooksbysp
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An Autistic Teenager (Self-Proclaimed "Aspie")

5 years ago / 569 views

Garrett is autistic and hopes that others will see him as normal. He just wants to fit in. Garrett's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKu7IPWlVbsEdvlG31lJsUA SBSK Insta: http://www.instagram.com/specialbooksbyspecialkids Twitter: http://www.Twitt
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Living with Three Disabilities (Hydrocephalus, Arthrogryposis, Crouzon syndrome)

5 years ago / 506 views

Madina is diagnosed with hydrocephalus, arthrogryposis and crouzon syndrome. She simply wants everyone to have a "chill vibe" around her. SBSK Insta: http://www.instagram.com/specialbooksbyspecialkids Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/chrisulmer Facebook: h
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A Day in the Life of Peyton (The World's Sweetest Girl)

5 years ago / 961 views

Peyton is one of less than fifty people to ever be diagnosed with Bixler syndrome. She is also Deaf. Join her as she goes through a typical day at school. Subscribe to Peyton's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQPrBZ-S15y_caD_SpXd0Zg SBSK
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Living with OCD and Emetophobia (Phobia of Vomiting)

5 years ago / 489 views

Jess is diagnosed with OCD and emetophobia (the fear of vomiting). Although her intrusive thoughts can be debilitating, Jess is learning to cope with mental illness with the support of her husband. Jess's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/jesspaulsonart/ S
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The Girl Born Without a Nose (BAM Syndrome)

5 years ago / 1,175 views

Tessa was born without a nose and is 1 of less than 100 people in the world to be diagnosed with BAM syndrome. She wants the world to know that she is beautiful with or without a nose. FB: http://www.facebook.com/specialbooksbybyspecialkids IG: http://www
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A Day in the Life of Timmy

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Timmy was born blind and found abandoned on a bridge as an infant. Join him as he goes through his typical day. SBSK Insta: http://www.instagram.com/specialbooksbyspecialkids Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/chrisulmer Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sp
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Breathtaking Look at the Man Who Climbed Everest 21 Times | Short Film Showcase

5 years ago / 741 views

Every spring, Mount Everest draws in people from around the world to conquer its peak. Despite the riches surrounding the highest point on Earth, the Sherpa people who live in its shadow remain poor with few educational opportunities. One man hoping to ch
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More Than 800 Ancient Egyptian Tombs Mapped for First Time | National Geographic

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More than 800 Egyptian tombs have been mapped for the first time in an ancient necropolis. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe #NationalGeographic #AncientEgypt #Tombs About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world's premium destinatio
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Donald Duck--What's My Line

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Hidden Secrets of the New York Public Library | Architectural Digest

5 years ago / 528 views

Noted historians serve as your personal audio guide through a virtual walking tour of the New York Public Library. Find out about hidden details of the famed NYC building as these expert reveal the history behind the Winnie the Pooh toys, the Rose Main Re
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The "End of History" Illusion - Bence Nanay

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-end-of-history-illusion-bence-nanay Time and time again, we’ve failed to predict that the technologies of the present will change the future. Recent
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What Will Continents Look Like in the Future?

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It’s been 250 million years since the supercontinent Pangea, but the tectonic plates that formed it are still very much active. Could entire continents be splitting in half? The Earth’s Spin Is Slowing Down! What Happens If It Stops? - https://youtu.be/VS
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BEFORE YOU GO TO SCHOOL, WATCH THIS || WHAT IS SCHOOL FOR?

5 years ago / 663 views

EVERY STUDENT NEEDS TO SEE THIS! Check out the Innovation Playlist http://www.innovationplaylist.org Directed by Valentina Vee Produced by Lixe Hernandez Shot by Andrey Misyutin Motion Design by Hodja Berlev (Neonbyte) Music by Raul Vega (Instrumental tra
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The Art of Canning the Sea

5 years ago / 406 views

Canned fish has been around for over a century and has been enjoyed around world. Still, no one loves their fish more than Portugal, where old traditions of fishing, canning and trading have come together to create an art form. What first began as a metho
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This 101-Year-Old Tattoo Artist Is the Last of Her Kind

5 years ago / 641 views

Whang-Od is the last remaining mambabatok—a tattoo artist in the Philippines using traditional hand-tap methods. At 101 years old, she is the last master of the thousand-year-old trade that first began as a way to honor warriors in battle. Using a hammer
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Why Are There Different Languages? | COLOSSAL QUESTIONS

5 years ago / 838 views

Have you ever stopped and wondered: why are there so many different languages on Earth?? Welcome to COLOSSAL QUESTIONS, the show that answers all of life's most pressing questions! → Credits ← Narrated by: Matt Schneck Written & Directed by: Matt Levy Edi
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Celebrating Mister Rogers

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On this date, September 21, 1967, 51 years ago, Fred Rogers walked into the television studio at WQED in Pittsburgh to tape the very first episode of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, which would premiere nationally on PBS in February 1968. He became kno
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The Art Of Homemade Ice Cream

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Follow Vaughn on Instagram @vaughn Follow Mikey Likes It: @mikeylikesiticecream https://mikeylikesiticecream.com/ Follow Gelato Giusto: @gelatogiustonyc http://www.gelatogiustony.com/ Check us out on Facebook! - facebook.com/buzzfeedtasty Credits: https:/
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How Eddie Van Halen Invented Tapping

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Watch the entire interview here: http://www.zocalopublicsquare.org/2015/02/14/necessity-is-the-source-of-eddie-van-halens-inventions/events/the-takeaway/ At a What It Means to Be American event at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History, leg
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10 Most Expensive Foods In The World

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Here are the top 10 most expensive foods and dishes in the world. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TopTrending Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TopTrending Commentator: http://www.youtube.com/user/BaerTaffy 10 Most Expensive Foods In
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Top 15 RICHEST People In History

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Here are the top 15 richest people to ever live. These billionaires and trillionaires put people like Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos to shame! Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TopTrending Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TopTrending Comme
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How a Troop of Grade School Girls Are Fighting for Justice

5 years ago / 425 views

Back in fourth grade, Lupita Martinez wanted to join her local scouting troop. Her mom, Anayvette, worried the group wouldn’t speak to Lupita’s lived experience, so she started one that would. Radical Monarchs is a progressive scouting troop for young gir
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A Festival Full of Twins in Twinsburg

5 years ago / 549 views

Welcome to Twins Days, the largest annual festival for biological twins in the world. Every summer since 1976, thousands of pairs of twins have convened in Twinsburg, Ohio, to celebrate the uniqueness of twinship. Read more: https://www.theatlantic.com/vi
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Amy Krouse Rosenthal's Thought Bubble: Kindness

5 years ago / 716 views

We teamed up with New York Times best-selling author Amy Krouse Rosenthal, to create this Thought Bubble on the power of kindness. Winner of Best Animation at the Peace On Earth Film Festival 2011. For more information on Amy, visit: http://www.whoisamy.c
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Could Bigfoot Be Real? | COLOSSAL QUESTIONS

5 years ago / 1,869 views

We’ve all heard tall tales of a colossal creature lurking deep in the wilderness of North America, the elusive Bigfoot!! But, is there any chance that Bigfoot could actually be real?? Welcome to COLOSSAL QUESTIONS, the show that answers all of life's most
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This Cartoonist Is Drawing Her Way up the Pacific Coast

5 years ago / 366 views

Kendra Allenby likes the messy stuff. Her cartoons,which frequently appear in The New Yorker, explore the absurdity of human life wherever it unfolds—cramped apartments, crowded bars and now, the Pacific Crest Trail. Watercolors in hand and husband by her
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How a Swamp Helped Runaway Slaves Find Freedom

5 years ago / 441 views

The Great Dismal Swamp is a vast area straddling the border of eastern Virginia and North Carolina. An unforgiving environment, it played an important role in the history of slavery in the United States. Runaway slaves are believed to have lived in the Di
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The Last of the Stilt Fishers in Sri Lanka

5 years ago / 314 views

Anura Wijewikrama fishes two hours each morning and two hours each evening. And like his grandfather and father before him, he does so on handmade stilts driven into the sand. He is one of the few still carrying on the practice, which is exclusively found
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Making $35,000 Bonsai Scissors

5 years ago / 521 views

When it comes to Japanese craftsmanship, knives often get all the glory. But in the city of Sakai, where traditional metalwork goes back centuries, there is one man who has built his legacy on something a little different. Master blacksmith Yasuhiro Hirak
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She’s Bringing Ballet to the Streets of New York

5 years ago / 652 views

Aesha Ash fought negative stereotypes about African-American women all the way to the New York City Ballet and the world’s most prestigious stages. These days, you can find her—tutu and all—pirouetting around her native inner-city Rochester, New York. Thr
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She Voiced Characters on Rugrats, Tiny Toons, Atlantis and More

5 years ago / 411 views

Cree Summer is a lot of things. She’s a mother, an artist, an actress—and, she’s the voice of your childhood. As the vocal force behind characters like Penny from “Inspector Gadget,” Susie Carmichael from “Rugrats,” and Elymyra from “Tiny Toon Adventures,
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Titanic's First Class Dinner- First Class Dining on RMS Titanic

5 years ago / 644 views

Head chef Conor McClelland, from Rayanne House Guesthouse Belfast, cooks us through the mouth-watering nine course feast that would have been enjoyed, devoured and celebrated by first-class passengers on the RMS Titanic. For more information, go to http:/
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What would happen if every human suddenly disappeared? - Dan Kwartler

5 years ago / 1,597 views

If you enjoy this lesson, we highly recommend reading "The World Without Us." A discounted e-book version is available here: https://amzn.to/2QwSPyH Check out our book rec page to learn more: https://shop.ed.ted.com/products/the-world-without-us View full
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Why we say “OK”

5 years ago / 459 views

How a cheesy joke from the 1830s became the most widely spoken word in the world. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO OK is thought to be the most widely recognized word on the planet. We use it to communicate with each other, as well as our te
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Why the Ouija board became so famous

5 years ago / 446 views

This is where Ouija boards came from. And it might surprise you. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO In this episode of Overrated, Vox’s Phil Edwards explores what Ouija means, from a historical and cultural perspective. The Ouija game an
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What Does It Take To Be A Duchess? Inside A Royal Etiquette Class

5 years ago / 423 views

I took an etiquette class to find out what Meghan Markle has to learn before becoming a duchess. I learned that becoming a royal is very hard.
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$1 Street Food Around The World

5 years ago / 460 views

From taiyaki to pav bhaji to pan-fried pork buns, experience these different types of $1 street food around the world - POV style! Credits: https://www.buzzfeed.com/bfmp/videos/62900 Check out more awesome videos at BuzzFeedVideo! https://bit.ly/YTbuzzfee
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Donuts Recipe || Easy Homemade Donuts Recipe By Our Grandpa || Grandpa Kitchen

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Ancient soldering technique: Antikythera Fragment #7 - Precision Soft Soldering

5 years ago / 518 views

Antikythera Fragment #7 - Precision Soft Soldering Continuing on with the investigation of what it was like inside the ancient workshop, here's a closer look at another of the demonstrated techniques: The precise joining of metal using soft solder. If you
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How Japan’s Bullet Trains Changed Travel

5 years ago / 636 views

Today high-speed trains are comparable to air travel in price and door-to-door speed for shorter journeys. But decades ago locomotives faced fierce competition from air planes and private cars. Then came Japan’s bullet trains. Then This Happened is
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How Some Words Get Forgetted

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It’s the Great American Read! Vote for America's favorite novel: https://to.pbs.org/2Jes2X5 ↓↓↓ More info and sources below ↓↓↓ English is a confusing language for many reasons. But the irregular verbs might be the most confusing part. Why is “told” the p
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Why Do Disney Princesses All Look Like Babies?

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Thanks to Wix for supporting PBS Digital Studios. To learn more: https://Wix.com/go/OKAY Help us out and complete the 2018 PBS Digital Studios survey! https://to.pbs.org/2018YTSurvey ↓↓↓ More info and sources below ↓↓↓ I noticed something weird about Disn
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Why Do We Cry Sad Tears?

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To learn more about Brilliant, check out https://brilliant.org/BeSmart/ You might cry if you don’t SUBSCRIBE! ►► http://bit.ly/iotbs_sub ↓↓↓ More info and sources below ↓↓↓ Why do we cry? It’s weird. Humans leak water out of their faces when they get sad.
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The Surprising Reason We Eat Spicy Food

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Check out Nourish from PBS! https://www.youtube.com/PBSNourish SUBSCRIBE to It's Okay To Be Smart! ►► http://bit.ly/iotbs_sub ↓↓↓ More info and sources below ↓↓↓ People who live near the equator use more spices per recipe than people who live far from the
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Is there any truth to the King Arthur legends? - Alan Lupack

5 years ago / 690 views

Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/is-there-any-truth-to-the-king-arthur-legends-alan-lupack King Arthur has risen again and again in our collective imagination, along with his retinue of
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Rare Things You’d Be Lucky To See Once In Your Life

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Our world is full of wonders and sights to see but some things are so rare that only a few people have ever seen them. Here are some rare things you may never get the opportunity to see in person. Subscribe for more! ► https://goo.gl/pgcoq1 ◄ Stay updated
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Meet the Voice of Winnie the Pooh … and Tigger, Too!

5 years ago / 664 views

What do the lovable Winnie the Pooh and the ferocious Tasmanian Devil have in common? Voice actor Jim Cummings! He’s brought the honey-obsessed bear (and sidekick Tigger) to life for the last 30 years. And that’s not to mention some 400 other credits, inc
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Go Behind the Mic With These Five Voiceover Artists

5 years ago / 353 views

Meet the voice actors who made after-school afternoons and Saturday mornings so much fun. SUBSCRIBE: https://goo.gl/vR6Acb This story is a part of our Human Condition series. Come along and let us connect you to some of the most peculiar, stirring, extrao
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Four Stories About Cool Jobs (We Promise)

5 years ago / 379 views

In observance of Labor Day, we’re taking you … to work? Don’t worry, this won’t be boring. SUBSCRIBE: https://goo.gl/vR6Acb This story is a part of our Human Condition series. Come along and let us connect you to some of the most peculiar, stirring, extra
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Eating (and Breathing) Dragon’s Beard in Singapore

5 years ago / 537 views

For years, dragon’s beard candy—aka, the cotton candy of the East—was not readily available in Singapore. That is, until Auntie Lili came onto the scene. In 1988, she brought the sweet treat over to Singapore, using a centuries-old technique that requires
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Six Stories to Kick-Start Your Morning

5 years ago / 457 views

This reel is all about that most important meal of the day. We travel to 1895 to learn about the guy behind brunch, visit Harlem for a little bit of sweet and savory, and find out why the British love their tea. SUBSCRIBE: https://goo.gl/vR6Acb This story
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5 Cool Dance Moves from the 1920s

5 years ago / 2,068 views

5 Rare films with some cool dance moves from the 1920s - the Black Bottom, Waltz, Salsa, Charleston and Foxtrot - popular dance styles in the Jazz Age. The roaring twenties! The age of the flapper! The Black Bottom - became popular in the 1920s, which cou
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Oldest Footage Of Paris Ever

5 years ago / 542 views

English: The Oldest Footage Of Paris Ever Historical film production company Yestervid have released their latest video, 'The Oldest Footage of Paris'. It features a stunning collection of the oldest footage of various places around the great city of Pari
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First Alice In Wonderland film ever made (1903) - With new soundtrack

5 years ago / 557 views

We put a new soundtrack to the first ever Alice In Wonderland film from 1903. This rare film, of which only one copy exists, is the first movie adaptation of Lewis Carroll's book 'Alice's Adventures In Wonderland'. It was directed by Cecil Hepworth and Pe
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Oldest Footage of London Ever

5 years ago / 509 views

https://www.facebook.com/yestervid https://twitter.com/yestervid INCREDIBLE! This is the oldest footage of London ever. Includes amazing old footage, plus modern shots of the same location today. Also features maps carefully researched to show where the c
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Oldest footage of New York City ever

5 years ago / 713 views

The oldest and most incredible footage of New York City ever, including where the WTC would be built. With added maps carefully researched to show where the camera was. 28 shots of classic footage with a new twist and a new soundtrack. For more videos see
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An incredible ancient mousetrap

5 years ago / 364 views

Whoever built this engineering marvel was pretty clever but, as Rob shows, the mice were probably even smarter as you don't see these things around today.
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The decline of Hong Kong's iconic neon glow

5 years ago / 485 views

Neon is fading. Follow Johnny on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnnywharris/ Follow the Vox Borders watch page: https://www.facebook.com/VoxBorders/ With original music by Tom Fox: https://m.soundcloud.com/user-416166523 Explore neon culture throu
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Why protected bike lanes are more valuable than parking spaces

5 years ago / 374 views

America's first parking-protected bike lane came to New York City in 2007. Here's what happened next. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO When Janette Sadik-Khan was hired as chief transportation official for New York City in 2007, she took a p
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Pro wrestling is an art form

5 years ago / 467 views

The best part of pro wrestling isn’t the wrestling. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO You might think people watch wrestling for the bodyslams and the pile drivers, but it's actually what happens outside of the ring that makes wrestling fun t
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How Pakistan's cricket superstar became prime minister

5 years ago / 415 views

Why the world is watching Imran Khan. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Imran Khan was sworn in as Pakistan’s new prime minister on August 18, but he is no ordinary politician. Before rising to power, he was a dashing cricket superstar. He le
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Animal Sounds in Japanese

5 years ago / 578 views

Please check out! HANAFUBUKI’s playlist “Exploration” https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4EE43EDF11700BE4 YouTube Channels featuring me ↓ ▶ HANAFUBUKI Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/HANAFUBUKI ▶ Yoko Shibata Channel: htt
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Who Invented School? | COLOSSAL QUESTIONS

5 years ago / 2,274 views

Sharpen your #2 pencil and pull out your notebook because today we’re taking a pop quiz: who invented school?? Welcome to COLOSSAL QUESTIONS, the show that answers all of life's most pressing questions! → Credits ← Narrated by: Matt Schneck Written & Dire
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The 1950s Science Kit That Had Real Uranium

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The Gilbert U-238 Atomic Energy Lab was meant to let kids experiment with nuclear physics in the comfort of their own home! Read more: http://bit.ly/2wNN0ER FOLLOW US! http://www.ripleys.com https://www.facebook.com/RipleysBelieveItorNot https://www.twitt
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New Guinean Finger Chopper Used To Mourn The Dead

5 years ago / 348 views

Grieving widows of the Danai tribe in Papua New Guinea would sometimes used a stone finger chopper to remove a digit at the knuckle in a display of grief. Read more: http://bit.ly/2NKWhnB FOLLOW US! http://www.ripleys.com https://www.facebook.com/RipleysB
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This Visually Impaired Artist Paints By Touch

5 years ago / 514 views

Jeff Hanson is a visually impaired artist, but that hasn't stopped him. He makes incredibly textured paintings to raise millions for charity. Read more: http://bit.ly/2NTXuIY Enter Deviant Art's Unconventional Art Contest: http://bit.ly/2O0Nr58 Get Odd Is
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The 1960s Android Abandoned By NASA

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Designated Project K6501, NASA's android was used to test spacesuits for upcoming missions to the lunar surface and beyond. Read more: https://goo.gl/YjqtWf FOLLOW US! http://www.ripleys.com https://www.facebook.com/RipleysBelieveItorNot https://www.twitt
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Astrology isn’t science, but it’s more real than you think

5 years ago / 434 views

Astrology isn't real science, but there's more to the zodiac than ancient superstition. Before it was popularly debunked, astrology drove scientific discoveries for thousands of years. And researchers say that astrology still has a lot to contribute today
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The Fable of the Dragon-Tyrant

5 years ago / 855 views

Stories about aging have traditionally focused on the need for graceful accommodation. The recommended solution to diminishing vigor and impending death was resignation coupled with an effort to achieve closure in practical affairs and personal relationsh
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Getting dressed in the 18th century - Gentleman

5 years ago / 622 views

A gentleman gets dressed in the fashion of 18th century. He puts on his clothes, with help in a particular order, including a full shirt with voluminous sleeves, stockings, breeches, waistcoat, cravat, shoes, neck stock, coat, wig and accessories. Discove
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How Is the Declaration of Independence Preserved?

5 years ago / 516 views

The National Archives and Records Administration uses science and technology to keep one of America's most important historic documents safe.
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Urban planners aim to eliminate slums—with a mathematical approach

5 years ago / 564 views

Researchers are testing a tool based on a "topological view" of cities and slums to improve the design of growing urban areas Read the story: https://scim.ag/2Nv8Gw1 Read the paper (free): http://advances.sciencemag.org/content/4/8/eaar4644 CREDITS ------
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How Tom Cruise Learned to Fly a Helicopter Stunt for Mission: Impossible - Fallout | WIRED

5 years ago / 681 views

Tom Cruise is famous for doing his own stunts, and he's back in Mission: Impossible - Fallout with what might just be the most dangerous one yet--spinning a helicopter around while diving down over a waterfall. Cruise learned to fly at Airbus's base in Te
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Chop Suey With Beans And Rice: A Mexican-Chinese-American fusion. I NPR Hot Pot

5 years ago / 560 views

Joaquin "Jocko" Fajardo makes a spicy Mexican version of chop suey, a classic Chinese-American dish. He tells us how his great-aunt learned to make the dish from the Asian employees at her Mexican restaurant in Los Angeles. -------------------------------
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Oreshki: A Rich, Nutty Cookie From The Soviet Era | NPR Hot Pot

5 years ago / 536 views

NPR journalist Alina Selyukh makes oreshki, a cookie from the former Soviet Union. The walnut-shaped cookies, which have a rich, nutty filling, were popular during a time when people had to make do with limited ingredients. Selyukh tells us about her memo
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The Pledge of Allegiance Was Written to Sell Magazines | Let's Talk | NPR

5 years ago / 596 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 Apple That Changed The World | Planet Money | NPR

5 years ago / 477 views

The mid-20th century was a bad time to be an apple lover. The produce section of supermarkets only had a few apples, and one stood tall above the rest: Mealy, and tough-skinned, it was the Red Delicious. Back in those days, apples were a commodity, and th
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Why The Price Of Coke Didn't Change For 70 Years | Planet Money | NPR

5 years ago / 603 views

The thing about prices is they tend to change. But for 70 years, between 1886 and the late 1950s, the price of a Coca-Cola was a shiny nickel. Think about how crazy that is: Between 1886 and the late '50s, you had two world wars, prohibition, the Great De
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For Kids, How Much Screen Time is Too Much? | Let's Talk | NPR

5 years ago / 617 views

There's so much information -- and anxiety -- out there about how much time your kids should spend using devices. Here's our video guide to balancing the need for limits with the potential benefits. • Read "5 Things To Know About Screen Time Right Now" at
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The Price Tag Hasn't Always Existed, It Had To Be Invented | Planet Money | NPR

5 years ago / 514 views

Most of us are used to prices that don’t change. You go into a store to buy some Quaker Oats, and they're going to cost the same for you as they will for whoever tries to buy them next. For most of human history, you had to haggle over prices before you c
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Kids Try Cereal from Around the World | Kids Try | HiHo Kids

5 years ago / 799 views

Come play with us! Sign up at http://bitly.com/hihofans to get updates on HiHo, special offers, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content with your favorite kids. SUBSCRIBE to HiHo Kids: http://bit.ly/HiHoYouTube Watch More Kids Try: https://www.youtube.com
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Kids Try French Pastries | Kids Try | HiHo Kids

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Kids Try Swedish Food | Kids Try | HiHo Kids

5 years ago / 851 views

SUBSCRIBE to HiHo Kids: http://bit.ly/HiHoYouTube Watch More Kids Try: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJic7bfGlo3pjYhhc7c2xAhMOMIhhTlfT About Kids Try: Adventurous and adorable kids give us an entree into the world’s array of foods and snacks. Don
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Kids Try Instant Noodles from Around the World | Kids Try | HiHo Kids

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Kids Try Ancient Recipes | Kids Try | HiHo Kids

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Kids Meet A Woman with Alzheimer's (Crystal) | Kids Meet | HiHo Kids

5 years ago / 1,062 views

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Kids Try Snacks from China | Kids Try | HiHo Kids

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Kids Try Soda from Around the World | Kids Try | HiHo Kids

5 years ago / 891 views

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Get in Motion With These Five Animated Stories

5 years ago / 392 views

Find out what a little motion can do in five of our finest animated offerings. SUBSCRIBE: https://goo.gl/vR6Acb This story is a part of our Human Condition series. Come along and let us connect you to some of the most peculiar, stirring, extraordinary, an
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The Dark Past of Sea Monkeys

5 years ago / 664 views

This is the story of how a tiny, magical creature was transformed into a cultural phenomenon by inventor, marketing genius and complicated eccentric Harold von Braunhut. Full of fun facts (both charming and disturbing), Just Add Water is a colorful short
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Watch This 1940s Robotic Tortoise Navigate A Room By Itself | Impossible Engineering

5 years ago / 600 views

Impossible Engineering | Thursdays at 9/8c The "Tortoise" was built by William Grey Walter in 1948 and used sensors for light and movement to form a simple nervous system. Full Episodes Streaming FREE on Science Channel GO: https://www.sciencechannelgo.co
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How to smile without looking like a creep

5 years ago / 444 views

How much teeth should you show when you smile? How wide should your grin be, and what if it's crooked? Using a variety of computer-animated faces, researchers from the University of Minnesota have done their best to isolate the traits of a winning smile.
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Kids Try Potato Dishes From Around the World | Bon Appétit

5 years ago / 620 views

Everybody likes potatoes and every country has their own way of preparing them! Kids react to exotic potato dishes from all over the world, including sui-to-poteto from Japan, rewena paraoa from New Zealand, poutine from Canada, chipsi mayai from Tanzania
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The Crazy Time When the US Delivered Mail by Missile

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The Time China Had a 12 Day Long Traffic Jam

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The Country That Used to Exist Between the US and Canada

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The Somewhat Secret Subway System Under the US Capitol

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Why Wifi is Illegal in Green Bank, West Virginia

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The 53 Second, 22 Dollar Shortest Flight in the World

5 years ago / 498 views

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How an Island Lost Its Fortune Making a Terrible Musical

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Why There Are Thousands of Giant Arrows Across the US

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How to Make an Emoji

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Head to http://Squarespace.com/HAI for a free trial and when you’re ready to launch, use the offer code "HAI" to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Get a Half as Interesting t-shirt: http://bit.ly/2xjHuw4 Suggest a video and get a fr
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What is imposter syndrome and how can you combat it? - Elizabeth Cox

5 years ago / 520 views

View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/what-is-imposter-syndrome-and-how-can-you-combat-it-elizabeth-cox Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded Even after writing eleven books and winning several awards, Maya Angelou couldn’t esca
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Bruce Lee screen test in 1964 shows amazing Karate skills

5 years ago / 679 views

Bruce Lee screen test at age 24, the beginning of the legend, discusses #Karate vs. #KungFu
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Pimped Up Custom Wheelchairs: Meet The Designers

5 years ago / 435 views

Sisters Izzy and Ailbhe want to encourage a positive attitude towards wheelchairs and have come up with a range of colourful patterned wheel cover designs. -- Click here to subscribe to BBC Three: http://bit.ly/BBC-Three-Subscribe Did you know that we&rsq
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Internet Safety Hip-Hop Song

5 years ago / 2,256 views

This video explains essential internet security and safety, how to create strong usernames and passwords, when to ask a trusted adult for help and how to keep smartphones and computers safe from viruses. Check out all the educational videos from Flocabula
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Do You REALLY Have a Permanent Record? | COLOSSAL QUESTIONS

5 years ago / 832 views

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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The hidden science of Harry Potter

5 years ago / 1,474 views

Meet the real-life sorcerers featured in Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald. Subscribe to Science Magic Show Hooray! https://bit.ly/2LLNAci The National Library of Medicine has a whole Harry Potter exhibit with way more examples
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When lead pencils were silver and gold.

5 years ago / 614 views

We write with lead pencils that are really carbon but, as Rob shows, drawings used to be done with silverpoint - and you can still make such drawings today if you know how to prepare the paper well.
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Maps, States & Borders

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Deane challenges Rob with a mathematical problem concerning maps, states and borders. SUBSCRIBE NOW http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=CuriosityShow CONNECT WITH CURIOSITY Facebook ➤ http://www.facebook.com/CuriosityShow Twitter ➤ https:/
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Ancient Arabic Digital Display

5 years ago / 612 views

You wouldn't think that the modern digital display on calculators had much to do with ancient Arabic number, but Rob shows how close the link really is.
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Bertrand Russell's Advice for Future Generations

5 years ago / 752 views

Bertrand Arthur William Russell (18 May 1872 – 2 February 1970) was a British philosopher, logician, mathematician, historian, writer, social critic, political activist, he was a prominent anti-war activist and a Nobel laureate. Advice from Bertrand
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Town in Iceland Paints 3D Zebra Crosswalk To Slow Speeding Cars

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Town in Iceland Paints 3D Zebra Crosswalk To Slow Down Speeding Cars Video Copyright ©Gústi Productions - for media and news usage please go to http://goo.gl/DPsa7H ---- Vídeó gert fyrir Vegamálun GÍH. Þr&iacu
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We're Hot Then We're Cold For These Four Stories

5 years ago / 630 views

Temperatures will fluctuate in this reel. SUBSCRIBE: https://goo.gl/vR6Acb This story is a part of our Human Condition series. Come along and let us connect you to some of the most peculiar, stirring, extraordinary, and distinctive people in the world. Go
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How the Emperor’s New Toy Gave Way to Your Car

5 years ago / 632 views

While many in history lay claim to inventing the first “self-propelled vehicle,” Beijing’s Forbidden City may be the birthplace of the world’s first automobile, an ancient steam-powered precursor to modern day cars. Even better? It was designed to be a to
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We Learned That [These Five Amazing Things Happened]

5 years ago / 622 views

A horse inspires the moving-picture camera. A high school student refabs the American flag in hopes of passing history class. A world-famous virtuoso inadvertently creates the paint-by-number system. We present: things you didn’t even know you didn’t know
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Why Plastic Straws Suck

5 years ago / 646 views

For years, the world has been relying on the ocean as a dumping ground for our plastic waste. This video of a sea turtle having a plastic straw pulled out of its nose sparked a public outcry to ban the use of straws. There are those who require plastic st
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Why Did Sailors Swab The Deck? - Naval History Animated

5 years ago / 445 views

This video is going to answer one simple question: Why did sailors swab the deck? This is one of the first videos in an animated naval history series I'm doing. Sailors swabbed the deck for several reasons, the first being to clean and preserve the deck.
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Artist Makes Henna Crowns for Chemo Patients

5 years ago / 562 views

Sarah Walters visits hospitals to give chemotherapy patients beautiful henna tattoos. She continues doing it because it's such a rewarding experience for both the patient and herself. The INSIDER team believes that life is an adventure! Subscribe to our c
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8 Artists Who Create LEGO-Inspired Art

5 years ago / 891 views

These artists take their LEGO creations to the next level. From LEGO Master Model Builders, to sculptors, inventors, and designers, these works are inspired by the world of LEGO. See how these artists build replicas of cities, make costumes inspired by LE
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This Family Tries To Not Make Trash

5 years ago / 566 views

Learn more about trash-free living and follow the Forcella Yorks on instagram @mamaeatsplants Credits: https://www.buzzfeed.com/bfmp/videos/14448 Check out more awesome videos at BuzzFeedVideo! https://bit.ly/YTbuzzfeedvideo https://bit.ly/YTbuzzfeedblue1
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David Berglas - Mystery of the Vanishing Piano

5 years ago / 727 views

1954 - The secret, finally explained ! EPISODE 17 www.DavidBerglasScrapbooks.com www.MartinHartFilms.com
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How to detect bank fraud with maths

5 years ago / 771 views

I chat to Daniel from the financial crime and security team at Monzo to talk about how they used maths to detect a data breach at Ticketmaster which exposed people to bank fraud. Here is their post about what happened: https://monzo.com/blog/2018/06/28/ti
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How Iceberg Lettuce TRANSFORMED the Way We Eat

5 years ago / 554 views

We all take iceberg lettuce for granted — but it utterly transformed the way we eat salad today. And not in the way you think! HELP US MAKE THESE VIDEOS: http://bit.ly/2qte8HK ______________________________________ WEBSITE: http://www.truefood.tv/ FACEBOO
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Who Invented Ice Cream? | COLOSSAL QUESTIONS

5 years ago / 1,901 views

Ice cream is maybe the most delicious desert ever devised, so it it’ll be extra sweet when we try to discover: who invented ice cream?? Welcome to COLOSSAL QUESTIONS, the show that answers all of life's most pressing questions! → Credits ← Narrated by: Ma
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Spinning Silk from the Sea

5 years ago / 787 views

For over a thousand years, Chiara Vigo’s family has been keeping up an ancient tradition, spinning silk from the sea. Creating the sea silk, or byssus, involves an intricate process shrouded in secrecy. Living on the Sardinian coast, Chiara follows in her
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This Man Can Pronounce Every Word in the Dictionary

5 years ago / 533 views

Pop quiz. Try pronouncing the following. Ready? Go. Elucubrate. Smaragdine. Scherenschnitte. Head scratchers, huh? Not for Jacques Bailly. As the official pronouncer of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, he can tackle any word thrown at him. He started hi
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Five Back-To-School Stories To Make Summer’s End A Little Less Sad

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Dust off those books, sharpen your pencils and … iron your tablecloths? From the premiere academy for butlers to ice cream science 101, we’re headed back to school. SUBSCRIBE: https://goo.gl/vR6Acb This story is a part of our Human Condition series. Come
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The Grandmas Leading Africa’s Solar Revolution

5 years ago / 509 views

Not having access to electricity, life in Ambakivao, Madagascar was dark. A group of grandmothers decided to change that, bringing light to their community by becoming the village’s first solar engineers. With the help of the World Wildlife Fund, they swa
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Inside Hong Kong’s cage homes

5 years ago / 651 views

When houses are the size of parking spaces. Follow Johnny on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnnywharris/ Follow the Vox Borders watch page: https://www.facebook.com/VoxBorders/ Sign up for the Borders newsletter: http://www.vox.com/borders-email W
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Why Do We Get Mad?

5 years ago / 636 views

Everyone feels angry sometimes, and anger is a natural way that our bodies keep us safe from danger! Jessi and Squeaks are here to tell you all about why we feel angry, and how to control it when getting in mad isn't the right choice! ---------- Love SciS
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Your Private Messages Might Travel Under This Beach

5 years ago / 407 views

In Porthcurno, Cornwall, there's an old telegraph cable landing station. It's how Britain talked to the Empire -- and it's now a museum. But the technology here isn't quite as obsolete as you might think. Thanks to Steve and all the team at the Porthcurno
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A group of French individuals are building a 13th century Castle with period-appropriate tools and m

5 years ago / 551 views

Watch as a group in France attempts to build an authentic 13th century castle using only the tools and materials they had at that time period.
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Dancing With Fire in Sri Lanka

5 years ago / 588 views

In Sri Lanka, celebrations get fiery hot. Troupes of dancers spin blazing rings of fire, lighting up parades and festivals across the country. For Sumedha Somaweera, it’s the thrill and joy of the art that keeps him going. He’s been fire dancing for seven
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In France, This Chapel Rises From a Volcano

5 years ago / 809 views

If you want to visit the Chapel of Saint-Michel d'Aiguilhe, aka, “Saint Michael of the Needle,” you’ll have to climb up—way up. Located in France, the chapel is perched atop a distinct volcanic plug rising nearly 300 feet in the air. Dedicated to Michael
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The Inventor of Cruise Control Couldn’t See

5 years ago / 396 views

Ralph Teetor was an engineer and an all-around amazing guy. He lost his vision as a child, but that didn't slow him down. What did get in his way, however, was his lawyer’s driving. He’d break, then quickly accelerate—all in the name of obeying a conserva
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The Chili Cutters of China

5 years ago / 511 views

Affectionately known as China Chili City, Xiazi is home to the nation’s largest chili market. There, hundreds of workers pick, cut and sort chilies before the peppery delights are exported around the world. Meet the people keeping Guizhou Province spicy.
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The Unlikely Story of America’s Best New Restaurant | Bon Appétit

5 years ago / 527 views

How did Oklahoma City's Nonesuch, a 22-seat tasting-menu spot from three chefs whom no one has ever heard of, in a city that no national critic has ever paid attention to, become America's best new restaurant? Read the full story here: https://bonappetit.
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Back To School Survival Guide with The KIDZ BOP Kids

5 years ago / 572 views

Get #Back2School ready with The KIDZ BOP Kids & comment of some of your own school survival tips!
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What really happened to the Library of Alexandria? - Elizabeth Cox

5 years ago / 556 views

Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/what-really-happened-to-the-library-of-alexandria-elizabeth-cox 2,300 years ago, the rulers of Alexandria set out to fulfill a very audacious goal: to c
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Zen kōans: unsolvable enigmas designed to break your brain - Puqun Li

5 years ago / 462 views

Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/zen-koans-unsolvable-enigmas-designed-to-break-your-brain-puqun-li How do we explain the unexplainable? This question has inspired numerous myths, relig
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Ancient Japanese Archer Squad - Koshiya Kumiyumi Demonstration

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The Third World Kyudo Taikai (Tokyo) 2018 Demonstration 第3回世界弓道大会演武薩摩日置流腰矢指矢保存会 #弓道 #Kyudo
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In the Key of Genius: Derek Paravicini and Adam Ockelford at TEDxWarwick 2013

5 years ago / 415 views

Born prematurely at just 25 weeks, Derek Paravicini has suffered from blindess, learning impairment and severe autism for his entire life. Despite his impairment, Derek has the unique gift of perfect pitch, and is able to play any piece of music after hea
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Why is Hollywood in Hollywood?

5 years ago / 542 views

The climate and landscape of southern California make the perfect canvas for movie magic. Subscribe to Anna's Science Magic Show Hooray! https://bit.ly/2LLNAci Do you have a science question? Let me know! I’d love to answer it in a future video. Drop it i
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I Hit 3,000-Year-Old Art with a Hammer

5 years ago / 537 views

The White Horse, in Uffington, is one of the oldest surviving works of art in Britain: carved into a hillside in Oxfordshire 3,000 years ago. Every year, it's rechalked by volunteers co-ordinated through the National Trust, a line of maintenance going bac
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How reliable is fingerprint analysis?

5 years ago / 392 views

Fingerprinting is used by law enforcement all over the world, but it may not be as reliable as you think. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Fingerprinting has been a vital tool in forensic science since 1911 when the first conviction was hand
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Escape to These Six Extraordinary Gardens

5 years ago / 445 views

In this reel, we're exploring six pockets of natural wonder. We travel to Japan to visit an abandoned sculpture garden, test our luck at a poison garden in London and get a glimpse of our future in a tarot garden in Tuscany. SUBSCRIBE: https://goo.gl/vR6A
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Five Stories to Cool Down Your Summer

5 years ago / 370 views

It's summertime! In this reel, we're cooling off our hot heels with swimming lessons from an Olympic gold medalist, a class dedicated to ice cream, and a surfer saving the ocean. SUBSCRIBE: https://goo.gl/vR6Acb This story is a part of our Human Condition
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How Japan Keeps Millions of Residents Safe From Floods

5 years ago / 562 views

The Metropolitan Area Outer Underground Discharge Channel is the largest underground water facility in the world. Built to protect residents from constant flooding, the system drains rainwater to a massive tunnel underground that then redirects the flow t
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How a Former CIA Agent Became Portland’s Soup Master

5 years ago / 592 views

In Portland, Oregon, Vietnamese food is a staple, with restaurants on every corner dishing out phở and bánh mì. But among the food scene, Rose VL Deli stands apart from the rest. That’s all thanks to the man behind the meal, William Vuong. Born in South V
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In Tokyo, These Trains Jingle All the Way

5 years ago / 420 views

While most train stations alert passengers with basic dings and dongs, metro riders in Japan are treated to uniquely crafted melodies. Minoru Mukaiya is the mastermind behind these jingles—he’s made around 200 distinct chimes for over 110 stations. For Mi
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My Daily Life in the SLUMS OF MUMBAI (Life-Changing 5 Days)

5 years ago / 540 views

Two and a half years ago, during my first visit in India, I spent 2 days walking all around the slums of Mumbai. Even though I got to learn quite a bit about the life in the slums, I didn’t have the chance to live inside the slums and because of tha
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Billie Eilish – Documentary | Up Next

5 years ago / 1,004 views

Listen to “dont smile at me” on Apple Music: http://smarturl.it/dontsmileatme/applemusic Follow Billie Eilish: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/billieeilish Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wherearetheavocados Twitter: https://twitter.co
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THE FUTURE FOREST - 3 Tons of plastic waste turned into a colorful forest.

5 years ago / 535 views

Filmmaker Alexander Kaiser @akaiserlauritzen made this film about my latest project The Future Forest: As a tribute to all of the awesome people around the world working hard to collect and sort the huge amounts of waste we generate everyday, I made The F
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How the Normans changed the history of Europe - Mark Robinson

5 years ago / 597 views

Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-the-normans-changed-the-history-of-europe-mark-robinson In the year 1066, 7,000 Norman infantry and knights sailed in warships across the English Ch
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Testing The Sound Mirrors That Protected Britain

5 years ago / 644 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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Kids Meet a Woman with Down Syndrome | Kids Meet | HiHo Kids

5 years ago / 1,104 views

Learn more about Down Syndrome and the Special Olympics! https://www.specialolympicsusagames.org/ https://www.ndss.org/about-down-syndrome/down-syndrome/ SUBSCRIBE to HiHo Kids: http://bit.ly/HiHoYouTube Watch More Kids Meet: https://www.youtube.com/playl
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China is erasing its border with Hong Kong

5 years ago / 864 views

The border has an expiration date. Follow Johnny on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnnywharris/ Follow the Vox Borders watch page: https://www.facebook.com/VoxBorders/ Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO With original music by Tom Fox h
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How 156 years of British rule shaped Hong Kong

5 years ago / 832 views

Hong Kong has British DNA. Follow Johnny on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnnywharris/ Follow the Vox Borders watch page: https://www.facebook.com/VoxBorders/ Sign up for the Vox Borders newsletter: https://www.vox.com/borders-email Subscribe to
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We produce 13 tons of hazardous waste every second [Advertiser content from MailChimp]

5 years ago / 592 views

Most homes across America have a stash of chemical cleaners under the sink that becomes hazardous waste as soon as you’re done using them. And some of the household products don’t even make it out of the store, as retailers often get rid of sticky, dented
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Did ancient Troy really exist? - Einav Zamir Dembin

5 years ago / 552 views

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How do you make street art for the blind?

5 years ago / 581 views

A new project in Santiago, Chile is making the city's street art accessible to the blind for the first time ever. The city created tactile versions of outdoor artworks throughout so people with visual impairments can touch and feel the art. The “Hands on
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A 20 cent tool could save lives and transform health care

5 years ago / 650 views

Scientists at Princeton University invented a low-cost medical device that could save lives and revolutionize health care. The paperfuge is centrifuge made of paper, string, and plastic that can separate blood cells with no electricity. And it only costs
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How Will We Save the Apollo & Other Lunar Landing Sites?

5 years ago / 564 views

With the advent of private and foreign space agencies revisiting the moon probably within the next decade, how will the U.S. and NASA protect the Apollo landing sites from accidental damage and treasure hunters. Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/curiousdr
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Who invented Emojis? | COLOSSAL QUESTIONS

5 years ago / 1,724 views

Have you ever been texting your friends and wondered: who invented emojis?? Welcome to COLOSSAL QUESTIONS, the show that answers all of life's most pressing questions! → Credits ← Narrated by: Matt Schneck Written & Directed by: Matt Levy Edited & Animate
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Japan's Biggest Gaming Obsession Explained | Pachinko

5 years ago / 559 views

Pachinko is Japan's biggest game. And yet many people overseas have never even heard of it. ► Many thanks to the Ebisu Cafe in Takayama! http://bit.ly/ebistakayama ► Learn more about Pachinko: http://bit.ly/ebistakayama_odigo NOTE: Winning is not guarante
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How can you change someone's mind? (hint: facts aren't always enough) - Hugo Mercier

5 years ago / 643 views

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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The breathtaking courage of Harriet Tubman - Janell Hobson

5 years ago / 1,100 views

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What Would Happen if a Meteor Hit Earth? | COLOSSAL QUESTIONS

5 years ago / 1,075 views

Get in your bunker and stock up on water and canned goods, because today we’re tackling a truly terrifying question: what would happen if a giant meteor hit Earth?? Welcome to COLOSSAL QUESTIONS, the show that answers all of life's most pressing questions
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Hungarian singer shows how performers get touched up in videos. BOGGIE : PARFÜM

5 years ago / 563 views

In this video we see how aHungarian singer uses her music video to show how fake performers are in videos. iTunes: http://apple.co/23JJ842 Spotify: http://bit.ly/2nqqM53 Deezer:http://bit.ly/2nqwDHA Googleplay: http://bit.ly/1XIwpqY Music video by BOGGIE
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Sputnik - 60 years on from the Start of the Space Race

5 years ago / 460 views

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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The TV cameras Apollo left on the Moon

5 years ago / 717 views

The TV camera's Apollo left on the Moon Apollo 17 was the last mission to the moon but if no one else is there, who’s operating the TV camera as it pans up and follows the ascent module when it returned to Earth? here's a clue... it's not Stanley Kubrick
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Cold War Nuclear Fallout Is Still Affecting the Pacific, What Does That Mean for Us?

5 years ago / 534 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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Why Do American Schools Have Such Long Hours?

5 years ago / 663 views

The structure of America’s school calendar may seem counterintuitive—and in many ways, it is. In this episode of School Myths by The Atlantic, we investigate some pressing questions, such as why American students have long summer breaks betwee
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A Visual History of Ancient Hairdos (and Don'ts)

5 years ago / 457 views

The documented history of hairstyles begins prior to 3200 BC, when braided wigs were in vogue. In this short animation, we've condensed hairstyles from over 50 centuries into a single video. From the chignon of 9th century BC, to horned buns that peaked i
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Housing Through the Centuries

5 years ago / 367 views

Throughout human existence, homes have varied drastically in scope, size, and design. Cob houses originated in the eleventh century, are made from straw and earth, and last for hundreds of years. In fact, people still make them today. We've come a long wa
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The Mayor of a Ghost Town (Population: 1)

5 years ago / 649 views

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

5 years ago / 433 views

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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A Visual History of Sports

5 years ago / 465 views

The first recorded sport in history was spear throwing, which arose in 70,000 BC out of a need for ancient hunters to practice their skills. Bowling was the first known ball game, appearing in Egypt in 3,200 BC; later, there was Pitz, played by the ancien
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A Visual History of Light

5 years ago / 527 views

400,000 years ago, humans and Neanderthals created fire. This ignited a relationship between people and photons that changed the course of mankind—and continues to evolve to this day. Take a tour through the visual history of light. For a detailed t