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Will Humans Survive the Next Great Epidemic? | Earth Lab

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With technology having helped us defeating diseases, will this make future generations more vulnerable to them due to lack of natural selection? Best of Earth Lab: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos Th
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The Story of Physics: Extended Version - Dara O Briain's Science Club - Episode 2 - BBC Two

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Subscribe and to OFFICIAL BBC YouTube https://bit.ly/2IXqEIn Stream original BBC programmes FIRST on BBC iPlayer https://bbc.in/2J18jYJ More about this programme: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01p014h Balls, pendulums, apples and magnets all played the
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Pink for girls, blue for boys - why do we gender toys? | BBC Ideas

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Pink and sparkles for girls... blue and diggers for boys. Why do we still have so many gendered toys? And what impact does this have on our children?Made by Flock London.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav-----------------------------------Do yo
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5 ways you can demolish creative blocks | BBC Ideas

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From colouring in to the 'vomit draft', actor and writer Kayode Ewumi shares tips for unleashing your inner creativity. Here are five ways you can demolish creative blocks...Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav------------------------------------
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5 "Impossible" Things That Can Happen On Other Planets

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A lot of things happen on Earth, but there are still some things that just don't ever happen here. But, that doesn't mean that what's impossible here is impossible everywhere else in the universe. Whether it's clouds that rain rocks or glass, wind that's
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An army of spider crabs shed their shells - Blue Planet II: Episode 5 - BBC One

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SUBSCRIBE to the OFFICIAL BBC YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2IXqEIn LAUNCH BBC iPlayer to access Live TV and Box Sets: https://bbc.in/2J18jYJ Programme website: http://bbc.in/2jXxliV Spider crabs congregate in massive numbers to find some space to grow.
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Im autistic heres why I decided to stop masking | BBC Ideas

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Flo has spent much of her life camouflaging or masking who she really is in order to fit into the non-autistic world. Here's why she decided to stop.Made by BBC Studios.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipavFind more mini docs in our playlist https
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Ion-Powered Rockets Could Take Us to Distant Planets in a Fraction of the Time

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Chemical rockets got us to the moon, but we'll need something with a little more oomph to catapult us into deep space. Here are our options so far. How NASA Engineers Use Origami to Design Future Spacecraft - https://youtu.be/Ly3hMBD4h5E Read More NASA -
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Five tips to get a new habit to stick | BBC Ideas

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Why are new habits so hard to stick to? Dr Radha Modgil explains what's going on in our brains when we try to make new habits or break bad ones. And she has five tips for how to succeed in making a new habit.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav--
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How Nature Recycles Individual Atoms | Earth Lab

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Decomposition allows nature to break down everything back to its most basic components. Best of Earth Lab: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos The Doctors Are In The House: http://bit.ly/TheDoctorsAreIn
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How Important Is Your Diet For Your Health? | Earth Lab

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Your diet can increase your health... but just how much? Best of Earth Lab: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos The Doctors Are In The House: http://bit.ly/TheDoctorsAreInTheHouse Horizon - Eat, Fast An
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Where Did Earth's Water Come From?

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This video sponsored by our Subbable supporter Tab for a Cause: http://www.tabforacause.org?r=3 Please support MinuteEarth on Subbable - https://subbable.com/minuteearth Earth didn't have water when it formed, but it does now! How did it get wet? Created
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How a space suit is the world's smallest space craft | Horizon: Space Junk | Earth Lab

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Learn how complex a space suit needs to be in order to keep an astronaut alive in space. Subscribe to Earth Lab for more fascinating science videos - http://bit.ly/SubscribeToEarthLab All the best Earth Lab videos http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of B
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How to stay cool...without warming the planet | BBC Ideas

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As the world warms and heatwaves become more frequent, we turn up the AC. But air conditioning contributes to climate change. What's the solution?Animated by Adam Proctor and made in partnership with @oxforduniversity. Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.i
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How did an Asteroid Drive the Dinosaurs to Extinction? | Earth Unplugged

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How did asteroids and meteors really kill the dinosaurs? Watch Deadly Dinosaurs Wednesday August 8th 2018, at 5.25pm, on CBBC. Find out more: http://bit.ly/deadlydinosaurs Subscribe: http://bit.ly/SubscribeToEarthUnplugged Deadly Dinos (2018) Wildlife p
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The tragic story of the man who invented diesel - and why he would turn in his grave | BBC Ideas

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The tragic tale of Rudolf Diesel, the man who invented diesel engines - and how things could have turned out very differently.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav------------------Do you have a curious mind? Youre in the right place.Our aim on BB
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How fractals can help you understand the universe | BBC Ideas

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What is a fractal, and how can fractals help us understand the universe? Classic examples of fractals in nature are broccoli and snowflakes. They can offer a fascinating explanation for how the world works!Written by Brandon Pestano, animated by Christoph
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Athlete’s Paralympic Journey Inspired by Prosthetic Tail Dolphin | Our Blue Planet | Earth Unplugged

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When quadruple amputee Ellie Challis met Winter the dolphin at Clearwater Aquarium in Florida it changed her life. Winter lost her tail as a calf and has adapted to life with a prosthetic. Elie was so inspired she decided to learn to swim and now dreams o
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88 Piano Keys Control 500,000 Christmas Lights! I Saw Three Ships - The Piano Guys

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Stoffel, the honey badger that can escape from anywhere! - BBC

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Subscribe and to OFFICIAL BBC YouTube https://bit.ly/2IXqEIn Stream original BBC programmes FIRST on BBC iPlayer https://bbc.in/2J18jYJ Honey badgers escape from their enclosure using anything from mud balls to rakes. Record books describe the honey badge
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Surprising Chimp hand washing and cleaning routine! | Animals with Cameras | Earth Unplugged

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Animals with Cameras airs in the States on PBS: 7th February at 8pm and in the UK on BBC One: 8th February 2018. This chimp collar camera reveals the secret self-grooming routine of a female, from the hand-washing, to the teeth cleaning and even the delic
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Sideburns: A hairy history | BBC Ideas

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Ever wondered where we get the word sideburns from? Here's a short animation dedicated to the man who gave his name to the creeping facial whiskers which became a fashion phenomenon.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipavThis video was made by Daygl
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Charles Darwin's theory of evolution explained | BBC Ideas

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What is Darwinism? And how much impact did Charles Darwin's theory of evolution have on the world? Philosopher Nigel Warburton explores. Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipavThis video was made by Somethin' Else. --------Do you have a curious mind
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The extraordinary power of kindness | BBC Ideas

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Every day for a year Bernadette Russell did a random act of kindness for a stranger. How did it change her? And what happens to your brain when you're kind?Made by Daniel Nils RobertsBased on The Kindness Test, the world's largest study of kindness, launc
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Can Slime Mould Solve Mazes? | Earth Lab

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We think of mould as a simple organism, but it's a fungus that can perform cleaver tricks to get to its objectives. Best of Earth Lab: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos The Doctors Are In The House: h
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Why smart people make stupid mistakes | BBC Ideas

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Some people are smart, but make all sorts of mistakes in their lives. Is that you? According to author David Robson, we're not always as smart as we think we are. Here are four thinking traps clever people fall into.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2
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5 things ants can teach us about management | BBC Ideas

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They may be tiny, but here's why us humans could learn a thing or two from ants about leadership and life...Made by Big Deal films.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav----------------------------Do you have a curious mind? Youre in the right plac
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My journey from rock bottom to the top | BBC Ideas

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Computer scientist Sue Black shares the story of her incredible life - and shares a few tips she has learned along the way for success.This is the latest in our Habits of the Highly Successful series. Here's another one ' I saved an innocent man from deat
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How to write a perfect speech | BBC Ideas

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Cody Keenan, speechwriter to Barack Obama, shares his top tips for how to deliver a speech that will be remembered. He says a great speech is authentic, speaks to something bigger and if you can get some jokes in there, great!Subscribe to BBC Ideas https:
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What crows can teach us about getting ahead | BBC Ideas

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From money management to problem solving, us humans could learn a thing or two about success from these "feathered apes".Made by Big Deal FilmsIf you found this interesting, you might like this video too! What elephants can teach us about life https://www
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3 surprising things you may not know about Queen Victoria | BBC Ideas

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She despised young babies but was passionately in love with her husband Albert. Comedian Russell Kane shares 3 surprising things you may not know about Queen Victoria.You can download all the episodes of Russell's fantastic podcast series Evil Genius here
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Sea Turtle Hatchlings Released into the Ocean 360 | Our Blue Planet | Earth Unplugged

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A group of turtle hatchlings is safely released, watch their first steps towards the sea in this 360 video! Subscribe to Earth Unplugged: http://bit.ly/SubscribeToEarthUnplugged This video was filmed with Project Biodiversity, an NGO in Cape Verde who r
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See how Fur Seals use Dolphins for free meals! | Animals With Cameras | Earth Unplugged

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Discover how Fur Seals utilise Dolphin pods to gain a free meal. Subscribe to Earth Unplugged for more amazing animal videos - http://bit.ly/SubscribeToEarthUnplugged Watch more videos from Earth Unplugged: Animals In Slow Motion And Stunning Time-lapse P
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Did house, techno and grime music start with these women? | BBC Ideas

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When an electronic music studio was established in Maida Vale, London, few at the BBC knew why it was there. But experiments in sound in that very studio completely changed how music was composed. Daphne Oram and Delia Derbyshire's research paved the way
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How commuting by rail changed our daily lives | BBC Ideas

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Sick of your daily commute? There was a time when rail commuting could be seen as magical and marvellous. Here is a brief history of rail commuting. Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav------------------------------Do you have a curious mind? You
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What we found when we went looking for another Earth

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In the last few years, scientists have discovered thousands of exoplanets - and a lot of them are surprisingly weird.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss any videos: http://goo.gl/0bsAjOWatch part 2, How to find a planet you can't see, he
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5 Latin phrases that are still meaningful today | BBC Ideas

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Classicist Daisy Dunn unpicks the Latin phrases that have stood the test of time. Famous Latin phrases such as "in vino veritas", meaning "in wine is truth" from historian Pliny the Elder, are definitely still relevant today!Subscribe to BBC Ideas https:/
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A brief history of memes | BBC Ideas

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Where do memes come from? Why do some memes become popular? This video looks at the evolution and history of memes - and how and why they spread. In the mood for more? Have a watch of this Why I quit social media https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ij_xXZAhJP
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What happens to humans when we can't touch? | BBC Ideas

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Touch is how we first communicate as babies. Touch is fundamental to human wellbeing. So what happens when we can't touch - for example during the coronavirus pandemic?Enjoyed this? You might like to watch this video next How limits can boost your creativ
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Do we think differently in different languages? | BBC Ideas

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There are more than 7,000 languages in the world so does that mean there are more than 7,000 ways of seeing it? The Whorfian hypothesis is the idea that the language we speak affects the way we think and even how we see and structure the world around us.
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Sarcosuchus: the Dinosaur Killing Crocodile | Deadly Dinosaurs | Earth Unplugged

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Steve Backshall needs the most powerful jaw in the dinosaur kingdom... the giant croc Sarcosuchus might have what he's looking for. Watch Deadly Dinosaurs on CBBC: http://bit.ly/deadlydinosaurs Subscribe: http://bit.ly/SubscribeToEarthUnplugged Deadly D
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Eva Kor: The Holocaust survivor who forgave the Nazis | BBC Ideas

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In this beautiful animation, Holocaust survivor Eva Kor tells the powerful story of her time in Auschwitz, and why many years later she decided to forgive those responsible.Made by Studio Panda.Animated by Anna Humphries and Amelia Chiew.Subscribe to BBC
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The Cannibal Dinosaur: Majungasaurus | Deadly Dinosaurs | Earth Unplugged

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Steve Backshall looks at the Majungasaurus, the only know dinosaur to eat others from its own species. Watch Deadly Dinosaurs Wednesday August 1st 2018, at 5.25pm, on CBBC. Find out more: http://bit.ly/deadlydinosaurs Subscribe: http://bit.ly/SubscribeToE
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Why is there no cure for hair loss? | BBC Ideas

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Why is it so hard to find a treatment for hair loss? Every year people spend billions trying to prevent hair loss. So why haven't we found a cure for going bald? Science writer Stephen Buranyi explains hair loss.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ip
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How to Make Your Face More Likable | Earth Lab

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A program can work out how trustworthy and likeable you seem based on your features, and how to improve them.Best of Earth Lab: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos The Doctors Are In The House: http://b
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What if robots were in charge of the world? | BBC Ideas

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Could artificial intelligence do a better job at governing than humans? What is the future of AI? How does artificial intelligence compare to human intelligence? Will AI one day take over the world? A thought experiment, made with the help of Haydn Belfie
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The Army Sandwich that Lasts for Years | Earth Lab

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Can a food scientist devise a clever way to make a sandwich moist but not soggy? Best of Earth Lab: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos The Doctors Are In The House: http://bit.ly/TheDoctorsAreInTheHous
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Finding the Super Tasters | Horizon: The Truth about Taste | Earth Lab

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Counting tastebuds may seem like a tedious job to many, but to some it's driven by a passion for the science of taste.Best of Earth Lab: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos The Doctors Are In The House:
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Three black scientists you need to know | BBC Ideas

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Space scientist and broadcaster Maggie Aderin-Pocock selects three unsung heroes who are all pioneers in their fields.Made in partnership with The Open University.Made by Team Sass productions.Did you enjoy this video? You might also like 'Three pioneers
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Why anger is overrated | BBC Ideas

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Is anger really a useful and healthy emotion? Historian Thomas Dixon thinks it would be better if we embraced our inner Stoic and kept our anger under control. Anger explained - including how anger works, what anger does, and why anger is (often) bad. Try
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How to keep calm under pressure | 3 quick tips | BBC Ideas

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Exam stress? Deadlines? Job interview? They can all make you feel like a nervous wreck. So here's how to literally keep calm and carry on - with a little help from neuroscience and these three easy techniques from Dr Radha Modgil.Subscribe to BBC Ideas ht
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Are you the eldest child? Youngest? Are birth order stereotypes true? | BBC Ideas

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There are lots of stereotypes about the eldest child, youngest child and middle child... But are there really birth order characteristics? And what if you are an only child? Dr Radha Modgil explores some of the evidence.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.
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'Mental toughness is the secret to success' | BBC Ideas

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British gold medal-winning sprinter and former gymnast Asha Philip tells the story of her success - and her tough journey along the way.Want to watch more like this? Four secrets from sports psychology you can use in everyday life https://www.youtube.com/
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Giant Candiru's Feeding Frenzy.... Faster than Piranhas | Deadly 60 | Earth Unplugged

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Steve Backshall finds a fish scarier than a piranha... The catfish like deadly Candiru. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/SubscribeToEarthUnplugged Animal Slo-Mo: http://bit.ly/EarthUnpluggedSlowMotionTimelapse Expeditions: http://bit.ly/EarthUnpluggedExpeditionsA
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Why water is one of the weirdest things in the universe | BBC Ideas

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Science journalist Alok Jha explains why water is so incredibly strange. Prepare to have your mind blown.. Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav Animation by Oliver Smyth. --------------------------------- Do you have a curious mind? You’re in the
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The Corona Effect: SEE it! | Richard Hammond's Invisible Worlds | Earth Lab

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Death-defying aerial repairmen in the United States use ultraviolet cameras to seek out an invisible force that lurks unseen on power lines. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/SubscribeToEarthLab Best of Earth Lab: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals The Doctors Are In
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This Warthog took a trip to the Mongoose Spa | Banded Brothers - BBC

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Subscribe and to OFFICIAL BBC YouTube https://bit.ly/2IXqEIn Stream original BBC programmes FIRST on BBC iPlayer https://bbc.in/2J18jYJ The 'banded brothers' family of mongooses own the best territory in Uganda's Queen Elizabeth National Park, but other m
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How to burn emotional burnout | BBC Ideas

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What is emotional burnout? And how can you avoid it? Dr Radha Modgil shares her top tips for making sure you don't feel overwhelmed and burnt out.Subscribe and to BBC Ideas and https://bbc.in/2F6ipavIf you found this video helpful, have a watch of this on
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The Dangers Of Ice Fishing | Earth Unplugged

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WARNING: Contains strong language Every moment fishing on ice has a hidden danger.Subscribe: http://bit.ly/SubscribeToEarthUnplugged Animal Slow Motion: http://bit.ly/EarthUnpluggedSlowMotionTimelapse Expeditions: http://bit.ly/EarthUnpluggedExpeditionsAn
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Why do humans laugh? | BBC Ideas

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We all love ao good laugh. But it's not just a laughing matter - laughter benefits our minds, our relationships and our bodies. It also has a dark side - some people have actually died whilst laughing. Neuroscientist and stand-up comedian Sophie Scott exp
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How to Draw the Earth Happy Earth Day

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Happy Earth Day Cuties! Learn How to Draw a cute Earth with a wreath of flowers to celebrated our beautiful Earth. Easy, step by step planet Earth Drawing. #drawsocuteearth Draw So Cute Merchandise: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3dEvA1is6-0_yuei9iCdEw
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The curious world of blood | BBC Ideas

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Did you know that we are all made from star dust and seawater? And that your blood travels 20,000 km in your veins every day? Discover some truly fascinating facts about blood with author Rose George.From noses to belly buttons - watch more videos about y
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The real reason there's no cure for your cold | BBC Ideas

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Scientists have been studying cold viruses for 70 years - so why haven't we found a cure yet? Even if there was a cure, would you pay for an expensive vaccine just to avoid a few days with a runny nose? Science writer Stephen Buranyi takes a look.Subscrib
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Why your ears are unique (and amazing!) | BBC Ideas

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You might take your ears for granted, but the human ear is quite an extraordinary feat of evolution and design. Each of our lugholes is as individual as a fingerprint and weve found 14 different ways to pierce our ears, making our ears even more unique! W
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The science behind why doughnuts are so hard to resist | BBC Ideas

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Why are some foods so much more tempting to us that others? What is going on inside our brains? And what role does the culture around us play? Why do we make the food choices that we do?Made in partnership with the Royal Society. If you liked this, you mi
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Should we count in 12s rather than 10s? | BBC Ideas

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Is there a better way to count? We use a decimal system - based on the number 10, but some people think it would be easier to live in a dozenal world. Here is the case for counting in 12s. Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav This video was made
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What elephants can teach us about life | BBC Ideas

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Elephants are more like us humans than we might think. From staying connected to dealing with grief, here's why we could learn a thing or two about life from elephants. Made by Big Deal Films.Learn more from the animal kingdom: What whales can teach us ab
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Multi-millionaire at 19 - here are my 5 top tips | BBC Ideas

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5 tips from the youngest person on the Sunday Times Rich List 2018, multi-millionaire Akshay Ruparelia, on how to succeed in business. Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav This video was made by BBC Studios and is part of a series called Habits o
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Severn Cullis-Suzuki: The child who tried to save the world... in 1992 | BBC Ideas

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In 1992, when she was just 12, Severn Cullis-Suzuki warned the world about the environmental crisis. She tells her story, and reflects on the power of young people - like Greta Thunberg - who are sounding the alarm now over climate change. Animation by Pe
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How half a degree could change the world forever | BBC Ideas

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In this viewpoint, environment activist and author Mark Lynas explores how our planet could be impacted by 1.5C of warming - and by 2C - and what a devastating effect an extra half a degree of climate change could have.Animated by Aslan Livingstone-RaSubs
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How metaphors shape the way you see the world | BBC Ideas

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What exactly are metaphors? Where are metaphors used? Our everyday language is full of metaphor - often without us even noticing. Metaphors are also tied up with power. This video helps explore and explain metaphors.Have you been getting a phrase wrong al
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Why IQ is not the same as intelligence | BBC Ideas

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Does IQ really measure how smart you are? Is it possible to accurately assess intelligence through a test? And does who is setting the test, and why, make a difference? Will humans keep getting smarter? Or are the limits to our intelligence? Watch more ab
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Can Fast Food Affect Brain Diseases? | Earth Lab

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Could our diet also affect our brains? Experiments on mice suggest that Alzheimer's could be affected by our food. Best of Earth Lab: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos The Doctors Are In The House: ht
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What if everyone in the world went vegan? | BBC Ideas

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More and more people are eating vegan foods and living a vegan lifestyle. But what would happen if everyone in the world switched to a plant-based diet and cut out meat and dairy? What impact could it have on the planet and on climate change? Made by Maia
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What It Would Be Like To Live On A Super Earth

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The discovery of several Earth-like planets outside the solar system has opened the possibilities of expanding our horizons and establish out first interstellar colonies. What would life be like on these 'super-Earths'? And if we ever got there... would w
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Right or left-handed? 5 facts about you | BBC Ideas

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Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bit.ly/2PrmLhW Here are five facts you probably don't know about yourself, courtesy of handedness expert Prof Chris McManus, from UCL. This video was made by BBC Scotland and Touzie Tyke. Do you have a curious mind? You’re i
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Experience a Thrilling Hunt From a Cheetah's perspective | Earth Unplugged

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View what a hunt looks like from the perspective of a cheetah, and find out if these siblings were successful. Subscribe to Earth Unplugged for more amazing animal videos - http://bit.ly/SubscribeToEarthUnplugged Watch more videos from Earth Unplugged: An
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Why wasps are just as wonderful as bees | BBC Ideas

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Unlike bees, wasps are not exactly the most-loved creatures, but they are hugely important to the eco-system - and all of us. As well as being apex predators, eating their way through millions of kilograms of insects each year, they are also important pol
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What whales can teach us about living our best life | BBC Ideas

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Whales are more like us humans than we might think. From knowing your roots to making time for fun, here's why us humans can learn a thing or two from whale culture.Made by Big Deal Films.Watch more videos about our natural world in our playlist: https://
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How to get seriously good at reading | Episode 4 | BBC Ideas

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Are you a slow reader? Or a fast reader? Either way, here's some tips to help you get better at reading and speed reading - and take more in.Made by Objekt Films.Reading, tying your shoelaces, going to the toilet... this playlist looks at the little thing
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How to win at... cryptic crosswords | Episode 4 | BBC Ideas

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Perplexed by cryptic crosswords? Then this video is for you. Become a genius at them in three minutes.Made by Splinter Design.And if you want to find out how to win at more stuff then check out our playlist with quick and easy tips on how to triumph at ga
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From celebrities to influencers: A brief history of celebrity | BBC Ideas

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Have we always had celebrities? And are we more obsessed with celebrity culture now than in the past? A brief cultural history of celebrity - from Oscar Wilde, to Andy Warhol to Kim Kardashian and social media influencers today on YouTube, Instagram and e
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The ancient secrets revealed by deciphered tablets | BBC Ideas

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Cuneiform is the earliest known form of writing. For thousands of years, no one was able to translate it. When it was finally cracked, it gave us some astonishing insights into the ancient world...Made by Jist Studios.Made in partnership with The Open Uni
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The curious history of filming the sneeze | BBC Ideas

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It turns out our fascination with capturing the act of sneezing goes right back to the very early days of film...Made by The Derek Jarman Lab with the help of the Healthy Scepticism project. For more info go to https://www.healthyscepticism.com/announceme
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Can you Eat Mouldy Food? | After Life: The Science of Decomposition | Earth Lab

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Fungi and bacteria all try to conquer a piece of rotting bread. Which mould will come out a winner between penicillium and the toxic aspergillus? And most importantely - can it be dangerous for us to eat mould? Best of Earth Lab: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOri
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Will humans keep getting smarter? | BBC Ideas

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Is there a limit to human intelligence? Are humans getting smarter? What can IQ tests tell us? Where does emotional intelligence fit in? And what's the future of intelligence - will our brainpower be eclipsed by artificial intelligence? We asked some of t
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Pistol Shrimp's Cavitation Bubble | Richard Hammond's Invisible Worlds | Earth Lab

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Slow motion images allow us to see the real strenght of the bubble a tiny pistol shrimp can produce! Cavitation explained by Richard Hammond. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/SubscribeToEarthLab Best of Earth Lab: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth
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Could Predator X Bite Through Metal? | Deadly Dinosaurs | Earth Unplugged

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Pliosaurus Funkei, also known as Predator X, was one of the deadliest dinosaurs to ever swim in our oceans. Steve Backshall looks at whether its jaws could destroy a car. Watch Deadly Dinosaurs Wednesday 18th July 2018, at 5.25pm, on CBBC. Find out more:
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Billion Dollar Space Tracking System | Horizon: Space Junk | Earth Lab

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Discover NASA's Space Fence, a billion-dollar system designed to prevent collisions and monitor space junk. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/SubscribeToEarthLab Best of Earth Lab: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthV
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What would a world without prisons be like? | BBC Ideas

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We take prisons, or jails, for granted - but how effective are they? And are there better alternatives? In this viewpoint, OU Senior Lecturer in Criminology, Dr David Scott, explores what a world without prisons might be like. For another perspective on p
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How will artificial intelligence change the cities we live in? | BBC Ideas

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How would you feel if every moment of your daily routine was tracked, from what you buy, where you go and who you're with? Welcome to the smart city of the future, where AI is recording your every move...Made with the help of Theo Tryfonas from Bristol Un
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Brian Cox explains why time travels in one direction - Wonders of the Universe - BBC Two

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How the & sign got its name | BBC Ideas

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Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bit.ly/2PrmLhW Everything you might want to know about the & sign - aka the ampersand. This video was made by Dayglow Media & Pencil & Pepper. Do you have a curious mind? You’re in the right place. Our aim on BBC Ideas is to
How to ride a pterosaur, according to science - BBC REEL

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During the Late Cretaceous, winged prehistoric creatures called pterosaurs dominated the air. They were the first vertebrates to master flight. They were not dinosaurs but closely related. Some were tiny, but some were the biggest creatures ever to have f
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Four secrets from sports psychology you can use in everyday life | BBC Ideas

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From talking to yourself to rehearsing to your mind, here are five secrets from the world of sports psychology that you can apply to your own life to help you achieve your goals.Want to boost your resilience? Have a watch of this https://www.youtube.com/w
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What would alien life actually look like? | BBC Ideas

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Spock? Predator? The classic humanoid body shape with big eyes? We don't think so. Biologist Adam Hart and illustrator Memo Kosemen combine their skills to predict how natural selection could see alien life evolve on a variety of alien worlds.Made by Clea
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Ellie Goulding - Lights

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Brand new album DELIRIUM out now, including LOVE ME LIKE YOU DO and the new single ON MY MIND. Buy now: iTunes: http://ell.li/DELIRIUMiTyt Amazon: http://ell.li/DELIRIUMAMZyt Official Store: http://ell.li/DELIRIUMD2Cyt Stream now: Spotify: http://ell.li/D
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Spinosaurus and Caiman Share Super Senses! | Deadly Dinosaurs | Earth Unplugged

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Steve Backshall looks at the amazing senses that allowed the Spinosaurus to hunt underwater, and at its modern heir... The caiman! Watch Deadly Dinosaurs Wednesday 25th July 2018, at 5.25pm, on CBBC. Find out more: http://bit.ly/deadlydinosaurs Subscribe:
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Why do we use a qwerty keyboard? | Episode 5 | BBC Ideas

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Qwerty isn't the best keyboard layout if you want to type fast... So why do we use a qwerty keyboard? A quirky look at how we came to use qwerty.Made by Objekt Films.Reading, tying your shoelaces, going to the toilet... this playlist looks at the little t
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What is plant blindness (and are you suffering from it)? | BBC Ideas

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"Plant blindness" is the inability to appreciate - or sometimes even notice - the plant life around us. And it's a surprisingly common phenomenon. But more and more studies show that spending time in nature is good for our wellbeing. Made in partnership w
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"Miracle Berry" Taste Powder | Horizon: The Truth about Taste | Earth Lab

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Making even the blandest food taste sweet, could this new powder be a chemical food revolution?Best of Earth Lab: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos The Doctors Are In The House: http://bit.ly/TheDocto
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Why are people homophobic? | What's Behind Prejudice? Episode 2 | BBC Ideas

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In the latest in our series about prejudice - and the underlying reasons behind it - we speak to LGBT activist Richard Beaven about some of the reasons behind homophobia. And he shares his own personal story of coming out as gay when he was almost 40. Wan
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The story of the killer disease humanity eradicated | BBC Ideas

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Smallpox was one of the biggest killers in the history of humanity. This is the story of how we eradicated it. Are there lessons for us now as we battle the Covid-19 pandemic?This video was made in partnership with The Royal Society.Made by Angel Sharp Me
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Brian Cox Builds a Cloud Chamber - Wonders of Life - Series 1 Episode 3 Preview - BBC Two

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The language with 400 words for snow (and it's not Inuit) | BBC Ideas

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Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bit.ly/2PrmLhW The Scots language has an incredible 421 different snow-related words and expressions. Here are just a few of them. This video was made by BBC Scotland. Do you have a curious mind? You’re in the right place. O
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'Plants FIGHT one another, plants STRANGLE one another!' The Green Planet BBC

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Subscribe and to the BBC https://bit.ly/BBCYouTubeSubWatch the BBC first on iPlayer https://bbc.in/iPlayer-Home Sir David Attenborough discusses the new landmark natural history series, The Green Planet, with executive producer Michael Gunton. They explai
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Swim with a school of Rays: See pup 'kicking' inside mother | Animals with Cameras | Earth Unplugged

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Gordon Buchanan follows a school of devil rays gathering near the Azores archipelago for breeding. Watch the exclusive scene of an unborn baby devil ray kicking inside its mother! Subscribe to Earth Unplugged: http://bit.ly/SubscribeToEarthUnplugged Wat
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The story of the @ sign | BBC Ideas

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Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bit.ly/2PrmLhW Everyone uses it, but not many know its official name, so here's a brief history of the asperand. Made by Dayglow Media & Pencil & Pepper, Do you have a curious mind? You’re in the right place. Our aim on BBC
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Childhood Taste Test | Horizon: The Truth about Taste | Earth Lab

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Horizons explores the science of taste, asking why do brussel sprouts taste bad to children? And how can you stop your child from being a fussy eater?Best of Earth Lab: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVide
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The science of snowflakes with Brian Cox | BBC Ideas

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How do snowflakes form? Why do they have six sides? Is it true that each snowflakes is unique? Here's some serious snowflake trivia courtesy of physicist Prof Brian Cox.Made by Studio Panda with paper artwork by Sam Pierpoint, in partnership with the @roy
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Can Body Language Reveal When Someone Likes You?

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What you do with your body says just as much as what comes out of your mouth. How important is body language in flirting? Slang And Where Languages Come From? ►►►► http://bit.ly/1WbiWqH Sign Up For The TestTube Newsletter Here ►►►► http://bit.ly/1myXbFG R
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What Can Giant Telescopes Reveal About Our Universe?

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Most of what we know about space has been observed through telescopes. Trace takes a deeper look at one of the biggest telescopes in the U.S. the Discovery Channel Telescope. Don't miss Telescope, premiering Feb. 20 at 9/8c on Discovery! Sign Up For The T
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This Surprising Test Will Reveal the Truth About You

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This simple personality test can every tiny thing you probably want to conceal or save for yourself. Do you want to know your true personality? Subscribe to Bright Side : https://goo.gl/rQTJZz --------------------------------------------------------------
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This Family Owns the Lights of Hollywood

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Step into the neon world of 'God's Own Junkyard', where words come to life in vibrant, dazzling and electrifying ways! Nestled in an unsuspecting warehouse in East London, this neon haven is more than just a workshopit's a shrine to the art of imagination
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Whale-cams reveal how much they really eat

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Tagging whales with cameras and sensors has allowed researchers to calculate how much food these huge creatures are consuming. Its the most accurate estimate yet and reveals an even more significant impact of whales on ocean ecosystems than was previously
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How to be more productive | Productivity tips and hacks | BBC Ideas

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Want to be more productive and organised - whether that's at work or studying? From "Deep Work" to the "Pomodoro Technique", here are some simple productivity tips and productivity hacks to help you make the most of your time and get more done. And p.s. i
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5 reasons why you should sleep more | BBC Ideas

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Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bit.ly/2PrmLhW Neuroscientist and author Matthew Walker explains how proper sleep will help us live longer, healthier, and more creative lives. Do you have a curious mind? You’re in the right place. Our aim on BBC Ideas is t
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RAINBOW SNOWCONES, PUPPY HICCUPS & COLOR REVEAL MERMAIDS! | Barbie Magical DreamCamper | @Barbie

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Barbie, Skipper and Chelsea are playing with their puppies when suddenly, the puppies start hiccuping bubbles! Barbie suggests they take the DreamCamper to find the puppies a magical distraction to cure their hiccups! The girls go to Rainbow Fields in sea
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What if everyone planted a tree? | BBC Ideas

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Around 30% of our planet is covered in trees - that's approximately 3 trillion trees. As well as helping with biodiversity, they can also help combat climate change. But we're cutting our trees down at an alarming rate - 4.1 million a day. So what would h
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How to make better decisions | 3 quick tips | BBC Ideas

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Do you ever feel that life is just one decision after another? What to wear? What to eat? When you're faced with a big decision, it can be hard to know where to start. So here's Dr Radha Modgil and three of her favourite decision-making tips, along with a
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What's the point of pain? | BBC Ideas

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We all know what pain is. But why does it exist? And what's it like to live with chronic pain?Animation by Gemma Green-Hope.Made in partnership with the @royalsociety Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav0:26 Intro to the three types of pain0:30 D
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The extraordinary power of poo! | BBC Ideas

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Amazingly, the average adult flushes away 730 litres of urine and around 91kg of faeces every year. But could our number twos be the answer to some of the worlds biggest problems?From modern treatment plants able to convert our never-ending supply of poo
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How to win at arm-wrestling #shorts | BBC Ideas

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Want to win at arm-wrestling? Here's a top tip to give you the edge Watch the full film with more tips https://youtu.be/KUXl-qP7iZ0?list=PLMrFM-P68Wh7CbvUNmeHqFDvJ2DKQdFkMFind how to win at more stuff in our playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=
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Inside my autistic mind | BBC Ideas

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Murray is autistic - he's also non-speaking. He made and starred in this short film, in order to share what he's really feeling.Watch Inside Our Autistic Minds on BBC iPlayer (UK only) https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0bbnh47Made by BBC Studios.Subscribe
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'Losing a parent made me more resilient' | BBC Ideas

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Losing a parent in childhood is incredibly tough. But can the experience help set someone up for success later in life - helping to make them more resilient? Why do so many people who lose a parent when young go on to become leaders?Made by Silverfish Fil
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What If There Was Another Earth in Our Solar System?

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Twin siblings, twin peaks, twin cities, twin planets... Two earths, one solar system. How would that work? Where would it have to be located? Can two planets share an orbit? Would people on another Earth be the same as us? Would we be in touch? Transcript
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Are young people discriminated against for being young? | BBC Ideas

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Poet and campaigner Ife Grillo argues that 'youngism' is all around us. Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipavThis video was made by Somethin Else. ----------------------Do you have a curious mind? Youre in the right place.Our aim on BBC Ideas is t
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How to win at rock, paper, scissors #shorts | BBC Ideas

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Check out these tips for how to triumph at that all-important game, rock-paper-scissors.Watch the full film https://youtu.be/eXQNi8hA_yM?list=PLMrFM-P68Wh7CbvUNmeHqFDvJ2DKQdFkMFind how to win at more stuff in our playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?
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A brief history of salt and pepper | Edible Histories Episode 7 | BBC Ideas

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Some things just go together. Like salt and pepper. But how did salt and pepper get on (almost) every table, asks food historian Annie Gray.Made by Somethin' Else.Next, get your teeth into... A brief history of the humble sandwich: https://www.youtube.com
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Wing Windows Reveal Insect Origami

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Ladybird beetles fold their hindwings into a tidy, Z-shaped package under their bright spotted shell. Scientists made a clear plastic window to peek in at how the wing folds upon itself. Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/SciAmerican Find t
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12 BEST TESTS TO REVEAL YOUR PERSONALITY TYPE

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Minecraft Xbox - Bright Lights [626]

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Welcome to my Let's Play of the Xbox 360 Edition of Minecraft. These videos will showcase what I have been getting up to in Minecraft and everything I have built. In this episode I start building my bingo hall. Twitter - @stampylongnose Instagram - https:
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Synchronized Screen Juggling (Hand Reveal)

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I've synchronized the motion of 5 balls across 7 videos playing at the same time across 7 devices. Thanks for watching! Subscribe for more chaotic doodles. Where do I even begin. I always expect complications to arise in my videos, but this one had a lot
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[OFFICIAL VIDEO] Blinding Lights - Pentatonix

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18 Riddles Reveal How Much You Pay Attention

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British Guards Reveal Secrets About Their Job

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The bizarre flashing lights on a smartwatch

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Get your first month of KiwiCo free: https://kiwico.com/stevemouldSmart watches use a flashing green light to measure your heart rate and a red and infarred light to measure your oxygen saturation. The way it works is really clever.Check out Andrew Steele
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Why morning light is so crucial to your health | BBC Ideas

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Sunlight is powerful stuff - probably more powerful than you might realise. Light affects all of our most important body functions - from sleep, to our mental wellbeing, even our immune system. Here's an illuminating look at why morning light can help reg
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A brief history of sausages | Edible Histories Episode 8 | BBC Ideas

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What are sausages made of? And where do sausages come from? From saveloys to toad-in-the-hole, food historian Annie Gray chews over the history of this ever-popular food - the sausage.Made by Somethin' ElseLooking for more to sink your teeth into? Find ou
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A Strange Grid Pattern in the Gobi Desert | What On Earth? (Full Episode)

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Images of earth from space reveal an intimate portrait of human activity. Cities glow bright while the wilderness remains dark. Why then is the Australian outback, lit up like a series of vast cities? Also, what's behind a strange grid pattern in the midd
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The true story of Mary Anning: The girl who helped discover dinosaurs | BBC Ideas

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The story of Mary Anning, a fossil collector and palaeontologist who changed scientific thinking worldwide – but didn’t get recognition for her work at the time. Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav This beautiful animation was made using sand fr
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Why are people sexist? | What's Behind Prejudice? Episode 3 | BBC Ideas

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What's really behind sexism? The founder of the Everyday Sexism Project Laura Bates explores some of the root causes of sexism and sexist behaviour.Why are people racist? Or homophobic? Watch more like this in our What's Behind Prejudice playlist: https:/
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Why do we eat turkey for Christmas (and Thanksgiving)? | BBC Ideas

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Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bit.ly/2PrmLhW A whole load of fascinating facts about our (least favourite?) Christmas dish, from food historian Annie Gray. This video was made by Something Else. Do you have a curious mind? You’re in the right place. Our
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The story behind the Christmas food no-one really likes | BBC Ideas

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Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bit.ly/2PrmLhW Our modern, sweet pudding was once served more like a chutney, as an accompaniment to roast beef. But is it in decline? Food historian Annie Gray explains why. This video was made by Something Else. Do you hav
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Did Earth Always Have Water?

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In the developing days of planet Earth, the environment was not ideal for creating water. How did Earth’s water get here? There’s Water On Mars Here’s Everything You Need To Know ►►►► http://dne.ws/1MVmzQf Sign Up For The TestTube Newsletter Here ►►►► htt
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Would George Orwell have had a smartphone? | BBC Ideas

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George Orwell's novel Nineteen Eighty-Four was published more than 70 years ago in 1949. 1984 imagines a society controlled by Big Brother, where people are monitored by the state using advanced technology. If George Orwell were alive today would he be wo
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WHAT ALL OF THE PLANETS SOUND LIKE IN SPACE!! #Shorts

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‘Blindfolded’ ants reveal clues to insect navigation

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Tiny parrots reveal how dinosaurs may have learned to fly

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If you’ve ever watched a bird hop from branch to branch in search of food, you’ve caught a glimpse at how prehistoric flying dinosaurs foraged among forest trees. Learn more - http://scim.ag/2rfCIMp Read the paper (free): http://scim.ag/2rfCzs8
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New Fossil May Reveal Clues to Dinosaurs' Final Days

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Watch scientists uncover what might be the first dinosaur fossil ever found from the day the dinosaurs died."Dinosaur Apocalypse," a two-hour NOVA special, premieres on WED MAY 11 at 9/8c on PBS. Watch it online here: https://to.pbs.org/3EtpE9g
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16 MAGICAL DIY LIGHTS AND LAMP IDEAS

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Are you tired of boring lamps and night stands? Let's bring some colors into the old stuff! These tips will make your room look really magical! Subscribe to 5-Minute Crafts GIRLY: https://goo.gl/fWbJqz Subscribe to 5-Minute Workouts: https://goo.gl/67owiQ
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The Moiré Effect Lights That Guide Ships Home

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I'd never heard of moiré effect beacons until I got an email asking me about them. It seemed like a really clever idea - but it was really hard to research. Or at least it was, until I stumbled upon one magic phrase that revealed its history. It tu
Birds gliding through bubbles reveal aerodynamic trick

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An owl bursting through a cloud of bubbles is helping researchers better understand the aerodynamics of flight. Researchers in London have discovered a new way in which birds use their tail to provide lift and so reduce drag while gliding. They tracked th
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Winter Lights | Adventure Time | Cartoon Network

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Pro Chefs Reveal Their Best Fast Food Hacks

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Lights are Fireflies' Love Language | #DeepLook #Shorts

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Most firefly flashes are pure romance, a sexy form of skywriting Watch the full episode here https://youtu.be/oWdCMFvgFbo
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Reveal Invisible Motion With This Clever Video Trick

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The first 500 people to use this link will get 2 free months of Skillshare Premium Membership: https://skl.sh/stevemould8Motion Amplification and Video Magnification are techniques that find subtle changes in a video that are invisible to the naked eye an
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The ancient history of the modern hamburger | Edible Histories Episode 4 | BBC Ideas

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We tend to think of the burger a quintessentially American invention - the fastest of fast food. But the story of the hamburger goes back further than you might think - right back to the Romans. Food historian Annie Gray gets stuck in.Made by Somethin' El
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Transhumanism: Will humans evolve to something smarter? | A-Z of ISMs Episode 20 - BBC Ideas

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What does transhumanism mean? What is the definition of transhumanism? Philosopher Julian Baggini explains the radical vision of transhumanism - where humans become part-machine... and are all the better for it. Feminism, Darwinism, capitalism, socialism,
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Why Does the Moon Orbit Earth?

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It takes the moon about 27 days to orbit the Earth. What makes it go round? It is the gravitational attraction of the Earth on the moon. Due to the moon's velocity, the Earth keeps pulling the moon towards it without the moon actually getting closer to th
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Was John Lennon a visionary or a bully... or both? | BBC Ideas

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Was John Lennon a visionary or a bully... or both? Comedian Russell Kane shares a side of the musical legend you might not have been aware of.You can download all the episodes of Russell's fantastic podcast series Evil Genius here:https://www.bbc.co.uk/pr
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Monitoring Human Impact on Earth with Landsat 8

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Tune in and join the conversation during the premiere of "Eyes in the Skies: Bringing the Universe Down to Earth" on Friday, December 20th at 8pm EST.For the last half century we have slipped the surly bonds of earth with landers, rovers and spacecraft th
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The Alligators taking over America's golf courses - BBC

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SUBSCRIBE to the OFFICIAL BBC YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2IXqEIn LAUNCH BBC iPlayer to access Live TV and Box Sets: https://bbc.in/2J18jYJ On the east coast of America, alligators and humans have learned to co-exist together, most dramatically in som
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The Tests to become a Taste Tester | Horizon: The Truth about Taste | Earth Lab

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To enter the world of professional taste testers, you need a palate able to detect everything from bitterness to umami Best of Earth Lab: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos The Doctors Are In The House
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Roy Hackett: 'Why I'm still fighting racism at 90' | BBC Ideas

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In this moving interview, anti-racism pioneer Roy Hackett - who is now in his 90s - reveals the extraordinary level of racism he faced when he first arrived in the UK in the 1950s. Following the Black Lives Matter protests and the removal of the statue of
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Lotte Reiniger: The animation genius you've probably never heard of | BBC Ideas

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We’ve all heard of Walt Disney. But what about Lotte Reiniger? Meet the unsung heroine of early animation. Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bit.ly/2PrmLhW This video was made by Infocandy. Do you have a curious mind? You’re in the right place. Our aim on BB
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What happens when Space Junk collides? | Horizon: Space Junk | Earth Lab

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The Kessler Syndrome - the equation to measure what happens when space junk collides and litters our upper atmosphere with space debris. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/SubscribeToEarthLab Best of Earth Lab: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: htt
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Food stories: A brief history of the humble sandwich | BBC Ideas

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Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bit.ly/2PrmLhW From the Earl of Sandwich to the ubiquitous quick lunch, food historian Annie Gray tells the story of the sandwich. This video was made by Somethin' Else. Do you have a curious mind? You’re in the right place.
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Do you have what it takes to be a spy? | BBC Ideas

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What qualities are the UK security services looking for when they recruit? (Spoiler alert: James Bond wannabes need not apply.)Made by Costanza Gambarini in partnership with @TheOpenUniversity Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav0:00 Introduction
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Zombie Starfish | Nature's Weirdest Events - BBC

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Subscribe and to OFFICIAL BBC YouTube https://bit.ly/2IXqEIn Stream original BBC programmes FIRST on BBC iPlayer https://bbc.in/2J18jYJ Once again Nature's Weirdest Events has trawled the internet, raided their contact book and scoured the scientific worl
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What would happen if you flew an airplane on all 8 planets

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In the book "What if?: Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions" by Randall Munroe, it is possible to picture some unpractical scenarios by using science. According to the book, we are able to understand what would happen to an ordinary
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Why algorithms are called algorithms | BBC Ideas

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Why are algorithms called algorithms? It's thanks to Persian mathematician Muhammad al-Khwarizmi who was born way back in around AD780.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipavThis video was made by Dayglow Media & Pencil & Pepper. --------------Do yo
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Chocolate: A short but sweet history | Episode 3 | BBC Ideas

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Chocolate, food of the gods! Its history goes back thousands of years so heres a quick look at how we came to eat chocolate in the first place - where its originally from (Central and South America), when it was invented, and how its made. Is chocolate an
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15 Cooking Tricks Chefs Reveal Only at Culinary Schools

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Bright Side found out 15 simple but effective cooking tips every foodie should know. These secrets will help you to make your dishes taste just as great as Gordon Ramsay's (or even better!). Subscribe to Bright Side : https://goo.gl/rQTJZz ---------------
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Dark asteroids reveal secrets of the early solar system

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Researchers believe newly discovered asteroid group could show how the objects formed. Learn more: http://scim.ag/2unZoaF Read the research: http://scim.ag/2u8atRW
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These Lost Apollo Tapes Reveal How Astronauts Changed the Moon

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For years, scientists have been trying to explain a mysterious rise in lunar temperature. Now, thanks to recovered tapes from the Apollo missions, we finally have an answer. We Could Live in Caves on the Moon, Here’s Everything You Need to Know - https://
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Star Wars Eclipse Official Cinematic Reveal Trailer

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Star Wars Eclipse™ is the newest adventure in the High Republic era, now early in development by Quantic Dream. Learn more on www.StarWarsEclipse.com. Set during the High Republic era, Star Wars Eclipse™ is an intricately branching action-adve
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New sonar images may reveal location of Amelia Earharts plane

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The founder of a deep sea exploration company believes he has uncovered a major clue about what happened to Amelia Earhart after her plane disappeared nearly 90 years ago: sonar images that show a plane-shaped object resting at the bottom of the Pacific O
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How to win at rock-paper-scissors with 3 simple strategies | BBC Ideas

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Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bit.ly/2PrmLhW Three simple, but effective, game strategies to help you triumph at that all-important game, rock-paper-scissors. This video was made by Splinter Design. Do you have a curious mind? You’re in the right place.
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Rich Kid Makes POOR KID Set Up CHRISTMAS LIGHTS, What Happens Is Shocking | Dhar Mann

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Life On Other Planets: Crash Course Kids #45.1

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Have you ever wondered if there is anyone (or anything) else out there in the universe? Well, you're not alone. But what would alien life look like? And what would their food chains and food webs look like? In this episode of Crash Course Kids, Sabrina gi
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This Particular Gas Might be the Key to Finding Life on Alien Planets

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And its not oxygen.
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20 AMAZING KIDS TOYS MADE FROM MIRRORS AND FAIRY LIGHTS

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Are you a Star Wars fan? Or maybe you always wanted to become a spy? We got you! In this video you'll find out how to create super cool light sword and moreover a whole bunch of awesome spy stuff is waiting for you! Have fun! Subscribe to 5-Minute Crafts
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KIDZ BOP Live in Concert - Blinding Lights (Full Performance)

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Watch our performance of #BlindingLights from KIDZ BOP Live in Concert!Watch the full concert on SKY Kids on demand!Listen to the LIVE album NOW: https://found.ee/KBLiveinConcertPurchase "KIDZ BOP All-Time Greatest Hits": https://found.ee/KBATGH Shop all
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Inside the Big Reveal of the Milky Way's Supermassive Black Hole

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More than three years after the release of the first-ever image of a black hole, scientists from the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) shared an image of Sagittarius A* (pronounced A-star) the supermassive specimen sitting at the center of our own Milky Way g
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Spectacular crustacean light shows reveal biodiversity on Caribbean reefs

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Read the story: https://www.science.org/content/article/sea-fireflies-caribbean-shining-new-light-evolution
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How curry from India conquered Britain | Edible Histories Episode 6 | BBC Ideas

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Going for an Indian or having a curry is almost as stereotypically British as roast dinners or fish and chips. So how did curry - a dish from India - come to dominate British cuisine? Here's food historian Annie Gray.Made by Somethin' Else.Hungry for more
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The Wonders of Tortoise Tunnel | BBC

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In Florida, Sir David Attenborough uses a remotely controlled camera to follow a Gopher Tortoise into a burrow. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/BBCStudios WATCH MORE: Hiroshima: http://bit.ly/BBCHiroshima Horizon: http://bit.ly/BBCHorizon Best of Alan Partridge:
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Why Does The Earth Have Layers?

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…or why we live on an onion made of magma. Subscribe to It’s Okay To Be Smart: http://bit.ly/iotbs_sub ↓ More info and sources below ↓ Follow on Twitter: http://twitter.com/jtotheizzoe Follow on Tumblr: http://www.itsokaytobesmart.com Follow on Instagram:
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Why you're emailing wrong | You're Doing it Wrong! Episode 3 | BBC Ideas

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Billions of emails are sent worldwide every day, but are you emailing wrong? Here are some easy pointers to make sure yours are actually read - and don't end up straight in the trash.Made by Objekt Films.Find other things you've probably been getting wron
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Why (almost) all world maps are wrong | You're Doing it Wrong! Episode 6 | BBC Ideas

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Here's how maps were drawn in the past, why so many maps of the world are wrong and distorted. In short... maps of the world explained (and exposed)!Made by Objekt Films.Reading, tying your shoelaces, going to the toilet... this playlist looks at the litt
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What Would It Take For Earth To Explode?

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The Death Star could destroy a planet, but what are some realistic ways it could happen. Watch more: Could We Build A Planet From Scratch? ►► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fUO3Xjlohc&index=75&list=PL8L0MzSk_V6JtEDRfRMyb6rFd1acqYSlO&t=0s Sub
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Three pioneers who predicted climate change | BBC Ideas

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We've known about climate change and the warming impact of CO2 for a very long time... Here are three key figures in the history of climate change science - Eunice Foote, Guy Stewart Callendar and Charles Keeling. Not all of them them got the recognition
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Revealing the Secrets of the Deep Ocean | Our Blue Planet | Earth Unplugged

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Profile of scientist Mandy Joye, who has dedicated her life to explore the ocean ecosystems and uncover its secrets. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/SubscribeToEarthUnplugged Watch more videos from Earth Unplugged: Stunning Animal Slow Motion Time-lapses: http
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Will a Levitating Earth Spin Forever in a Vacuum Chamber? The Earth in Space Experiment

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Amazon link to globe: https://goo.gl/nJXuJM Amazon es link:https://goo.gl/Bj1ATC In this video I talk about maglev technology and put a levitating globe in the vacuum chamber and see if it will spin forever or if there is something else that will slow it
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New 3D scanning campaign will reveal 20,000 animals in stunning detail

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NSF funds a plan to CT scan museum specimens representing most genera. Read more: http://scim.ag/2v90U5I
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HARRY POTTER RPG - OFFICIAL REVEAL TRAILER PS5 (Hogwarts Legacy)

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IT FREAKING HAPPENED!!!! THE PS5 TRAILER FOR HARRY POTTER GAME! It is called Hogwarts Legacy, and it is coming to PS5, Xbox Series X and PC! (PS4, Xbox One too!) Like my page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mathchief/ Get partnered with Empire Colle
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Who censored Marie-Antoinettes letters? X-rays reveal a surprise

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In late 1791 and early 1792, on the eve of the French Revolutionary Wars, queen Marie-Antoinette engaged in a secret correspondence with her confidant and rumored lover, Swedish count Axel von Fersen. Nearly 50 letters from that exchange survive at the Fr
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35 year old who lives in 1946 - BBC News

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Subscribe to BBC News www.youtube.com/bbcnews Ben Sansum is 35. But he lives in 1946. His clothes, his house, the music he listens to - all come from an era before he was even born. BBC News went to meet Ben at home in Cambridgeshire Subscribe http://www.
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How Old Is The Earth?

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The Earth is clearly old, but exactly how old was difficult to work out. People long believed the Earth had only existed for several thousand years. Then, in the 1800's, a study of geological features (including fjords) led scientists to the conclusion th
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Meet the 26-year-old Aerospace Engineer Searching for Life on Other Planets

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The universe is full of mystery. Its riddled with questions that challenge us to go further than weve ever gone before. But in order to reach the answers that pique our curiosity, we need to leave the familiar behind. For Elio Morillo and his mother, leav
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The incredible secret life of London's bees - BBC

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SUBSCRIBE to the OFFICIAL BBC YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2IXqEIn LAUNCH BBC iPlayer to access Live TV and Box Sets: https://bbc.in/2J18jYJ With enormous open spaces available, London's bee population is thriving, discovering innovative and new ways t
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TWIN GIRLS Reveal Ryan ToysReview Newborn Baby Sisters New Family Members

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Ryan and his family from Ryan ToysReview like to introduce newborn twin girls Emma and Kate! They were born at 36weeks, Emma weight was 4lb 12oz, and Kate was 5lb 2oz. They were both in the NICU for 10 days. It was very hard on our family but glad they ar
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Watch Elon Musk reveal SpaceX's most detailed plans to colonize Mars

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Elon Musk wants to build a metropolis on Mars starting in 2024. Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/sai FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/techinsider TWITTER: https://twitter.com/techinsider INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/tech_insider/

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