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What Causes Economic Bubbles? - Prateek Singh
1,052 views / 0 likes - addedView full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/what-causes-economic-bubbles-prateek-singh During the 1600’s, the exotic tulip became a nationwide sensation; some single bulbs even sold for ten times the yearly salary of a skilled craftsman. Suddenly, though,
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How Do $50k Movie Camera Lenses Work?
652 views / 0 likes - addedVideo camera lenses are the perfect combo of modern technology and old fashioned craftsmanship. 8 overlapping stainless steel pieces control the amount of light that is let into the camera. MACHINES: HOW THEY WORK http://www.sciencechannel.com/tv-shows/ma
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In Korea, Setting the Table With Tradition
535 views / 0 likes - addedSeoul may be a glitzy high-tech capital, but honoring dining tradition is central to Korean culture. Ceramicist Yi Yoon-Shin and carpenter Sol Yi-Hwan create stunning porcelain dishes and wood furniture, respectively, that combine old materials and crafts
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70 Years of Ferrari: How Craftsmen and High-Tech Robots Build the World’s Most Famous Cars | WIRED
757 views / 0 likes - addedTo mark the 70th anniversary of Ferrari, Ferrari and the Design Museum in London invited WIRED inside Ferrari's car factory in Maranello, Italy to see how it builds iconic cars like the 488 GTB and LaFerrari using a combination of high-tech, autonomous ma
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Building Ancient Robots in Switzerland
685 views / 0 likes - addedIn a country known for their intricate watchmaking, one man is taking the mastery of machinery to another level—and to another era. Meet François Junod, a craftsman bringing back the ancient art of automata. Building automata dates back to ancient Egypt a
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Making $35,000 Bonsai Scissors
525 views / 0 likes - addedWhen 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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The myth of Pandora’s box - Iseult Gillespie
831 views / 2 likes - addedFind out how students can share their ideas as TED Talks here: http://bit.ly/2zpAQUc View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-myth-of-pandora-s-box-iseult-gillespie Pandora was the first mortal woman, breathed into being by Hephaestus, god of fire
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Medieval wood riving – An attempt to recreate craftsmanship
669 views / 0 likes - addedThe movie describes an attempt to split a thirteen meter long log of pine tree. The riving was done by radial cuts. The original was founded in the spire of the church of Hardemo southwest of Örebro city in the province of Närke. The church was
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Crafting Indias 120-Foot-Long Snake Boats
446 views / 0 likes - addedFour hundred years ago, the snake boats of India were warships, used by battling kings along the backwaters of Kerala. Today, the long, canoe-like boats are used exclusively for racing. Reaching up to 120 feet in length, each snake boat can accommodate 10
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Parmigiani Fleurier - Piece of Exception "Hippologia"
314 views / 0 likes - addedTo discover more about Parmigiani Fleurier and its pieces of exception visit: https://www.parmigiani.com/en/pieces-of-exception The inspiration In the past the prestige watch brand has already created luxury table clocks decorated with dynamic sculptures.
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This Mirror Reflects Your Truest Self
297 views / 0 likes - addedYou havent really seen yourself until youve gazed into an Aranmula kannadi. These mysterious mirrors have been made in India, for centuries, and are said to reflect your truest self. Unlike plane mirrors, Aranmula kannadi are front-reflecting, meaning the
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How the Blind Woodsman Crafts Wooden Works of Art
865 views / 0 likes - addedJohn Furniss is a master craftsman who turns gorgeous wooden bowls on his lathe. The only thing that separates him from other fine woodworkers? He's blind. After surviving a suicide attempt as a teenager, Furniss lost his sight. Then he discovered woodwor
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What Wedding Dresses Around the World Look Like
367 views / 0 likes - addedYou are cordially invited to the wedding dress episode of Around the World. Great Big Story senior producer Beryl Shereshewsky talks to seven dressmakers in seven countries to learn about the special dresses they make for brides in their communities. The
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The Tiny Doors in the U.S. Capitol
347 views / 0 likes - addedHave you ever wondered what these tiny doors at the #USCapitol are for? Watch to find out. More of the story is at https://www.aoc.gov/blog/meigs-miniatures-story-tiny-doors-us-capitol. ----- ABOUT US The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is rooted in a trad
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Virtual U.S. Capitol Tour
383 views / 0 likes - addedUntil you can visit us in person, take this virtual tour featuring some of our favorite aspects of the U.S. Capitol. Tour stops include: U.S. CAPITOL VISITOR CENTER 0:47 EMANCIPATION HALL 1:01 STATUE OF FREEDOM 1:17 U.S. CAPITOL CRYPT 1:53 U.S. CAPITOL RO
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How This Craftsman Weaves Huge Wooden Sculptures | Obsessed | WIRED
185 views / 0 likes - addedCharlie Baker is an artist and builder who weaves materials found in nature to make astonishing and beautiful wooden structures. Charlie's creations are made so they look like they could've grown that way, and this ethos permeates the majority of his work
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The Peacock Clock
126 views / 0 likes - addedFor more than two centuries now the Hermitage has been adorned by a unique exhibit that never fails to evoke the enchanted admiration of visitors - the famous Peacock Clock. The figures of a peacock, cockerel and owl that form part of this elaborate timep
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How They Make the FIFA World Cup Trophy
135 views / 0 likes - addedEver wondered where some of the worlds most prestigious sports awards are created? This week we take you behind the scenes to explore the headquarters of GDE Bertoni, a small family-run firm located on the outskirts of Milan, Italy.We introduce you to the
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Cute Animal themed cakes | Easy Cake Decor By Hoopla Recipes
90 views / 0 likes - addedIndulge in the sweetness of "Cute Animal Themed Cakes" in this delightful video that will satisfy your cravings and warm your heart! In this video, we showcase a fantastic collection of cakes inspired by adorable animals. From pandas to penguins, these co
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The World's Oldest Hat Shop That Fitted James Bond
11 views / 0 likes - addedStep inside the world's oldest hat shop, Lock & Co. Hatters, and meet Roger Stephenson, the Deputy Chairman and seventh-generation family member who takes immense pride in being part of such a longstanding business. Nestled in the heart of London, we sent
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The 2,000 Year-Old City of Mosaics
17 views / 0 likes - addedIt's the heartbeat of the mosaic world! Dating back to the Byzantine era, Ravenna in Italy has been filled with a rich tapestry of mosaic craftsmanship, from the walls to the floors and the ceilings of its architectural marvels. From grand basilicas to in
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