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History Vs. Napoleon Bonaparte - Alex Gendler

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/history-vs-napoleon-bonaparte-alex-gendler After the French Revolution erupted in 1789, Europe was thrown into chaos. Neighboring countries’ monarchs feared they would share the fate of Louis XVI and attacked th
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History vs. Cleopatra - Alex Gendler

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View full lesson: ed.ted.com/lessons/history-vs-cleopatra-alex-gendler She was the most notorious woman in ancient history, a queen who enraptured not one but two of Rome’s greatest generals. But was she just a skilled seductress – or a great ruler in her
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Napoleon Bonaparte: Crash Course European History #22

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We try not to get into too much great man history here at Crash Course, but we have to admit: Napoleon Bonaparte is a pretty big deal. Join us as we track the rise, further rise, fall, rise, fall, mortal fall, and posthumous rise of Napoleon. This guy cha
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The History Of Marriage - Alex Gendler

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-history-of-marriage-alex-gendler A white, puffy dress. Eternal love. A joint tax return. Marriage means something different to everyone and has changed over time and across cultures. Alex Gendler traces the
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History Vs. Genghis Khan - Alex Gendler

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/history-vs-genghis-khan-alex-gendler He was one of the most fearsome warlords who ever lived, waging an unstoppable conquest across the Eurasian continent. But was Genghis Khan a vicious barbarian or a unifier w
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History Vs. Richard Nixon - Alex Gendler

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/history-vs-richard-nixon-alex-gendler The president of the United States of America is often said to be one of the most powerful positions in the world. But of all the US presidents accused of abusing that power
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French Revolution (Part 4) - The Rise of Napoleon Bonaparte

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The rise of Napoleon Bonaparte More free lessons at: http://www.khanacademy.org/video?v=KYoB2mjNdr0
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History vs. Che Guevara - Alex Gendler

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/history-vs-che-guevara-alex-gendler His face is recognized all over the world – the young medical student who became a revolutionary icon. But was Che G
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History Vs. Christopher Columbus - Alex Gendler

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/history-vs-christopher-columbus-alex-gendler Many people in the United States and Latin America have grown up celebrating the anniversary of Christopher...
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All about Napoleon Bonaparte | Horrible Histories

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Subscribe for more Horrible History: http://bit.ly/HorribleHistoriesSubscribeVisit our website: horrible-histories.co.ukLearn all about Napoleon Bonaparte, a French military and political leader, with Horrible Histories!Get more episode of Horrible Histor
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History vs. Augustus - Peta Greenfield & Alex Gendler

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/history-vs-augustus-alex-gendler-and-peta-greenfield His reign marked the beginning of one of history’s greatest empires … and the end of one of its fir
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History vs. Henry VIII - Mark Robinson and Alex Gendler

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/history-vs-henry-viii-mark-robinson-and-alex-gendler He was a powerful king whose break with the church of Rome would forever change the course of Engli
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A brief history of chess - Alex Gendler

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Trace the storied history of the game of chess, from its origins in 7th century India to the computer software we use today. --The attacking infantry advances, their elephants already having broken the defensive line. The king tries to retreat, but the en
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One of the most epic engineering feats in history - Alex Gendler

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Dig into the history of the construction of the iconic Brooklyn Bridge and how John Roebling designed a hybrid suspension system to build it. --In the mid-19th century, suspension bridges were collapsing all across Europe. Their industrial cables frayed a
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How Languages Evolve - Alex Gendler

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-languages-evolve-alex-gendler Over the course of human history, thousands of languages have developed from what was once a much smaller number. How did we end up with so many? And how do we keep track of the
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Where Did Russia Come From? - Alex Gendler

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/where-did-russia-come-from-alex-gendler Russia is the biggest country in the world, spanning one-eighth of the earth’s landmass. But where did it all begin? Alex Gendler explores the epic history of the Kievan R
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How Did Hitler Rise To Power? - Alex Gendler And Anthony Hazard

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

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-tsunamis-work-alex-gendler The immense swell of a tsunami can grow up to 100 feet, hitting speeds over 500 mph -- a treacherous combination for anyone or anything in its path. Alex Gendler details the causes
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Plato’s Allegory Of The Cave - Alex Gendler

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/plato-s-allegory-of-the-cave-alex-gendler Twenty four hundred years ago, Plato, one of history’s most famous thinkers, said life is like being chained up in a cave forced to watch shadows flitting across a stone
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Why Elephants Never Forget - Alex Gendler

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/why-elephants-never-forget-alex-gendler It’s a common saying that elephants never forget. But the more we learn about elephants, the more it appears that their impressive memory is only one aspect of an incredib
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What We Know (and Don't Know) About Ebola - Alex Gendler

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/what-we-know-and-don-t-know-about-ebola-alex-gendler The highly virulent Ebola virus has seen a few major outbreaks since it first appeared in 1976 -- with the worst epidemic occurring in 2014. How does the viru
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Can you find the next number in this sequence? - Alex Gendler

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/can-you-find-the-next-number-in-this-sequence-alex-gendler 1, 11, 21, 1211, 111221. These are the first five elements of a number sequence. Can you figure out what comes next? Alex Gendler reveals the answer and
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Can You Solve The Bridge Riddle? - Alex Gendler

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View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/can-you-solve-the-bridge-riddle-alex-gendler Taking that internship in a remote mountain lab might not have been the best idea. Pulling that lever with the skull symbol just to see what it did probably wasn’t s
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How to recognize a dystopia - Alex Gendler

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

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/can-you-solve-the-three-gods-riddle-alex-gendler You and your team have crash-landed on an ancient planet. Can you appease the three alien overlords who rule it and get your team safely home? Created by logician
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Myths And Misconceptions About Evolution - Alex Gendler

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/myths-and-misconceptions-about-evolution-alex-gendler How does evolution really work? Actually, not how some of our common evolutionary metaphors would have us believe. For instance, it's species, not individual
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How does impeachment work? - Alex Gendler

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-does-impeachment-work-alex-gendler For most jobs, it’s understood that you can be fired – whether for crime, incompetence, or just poor performance.
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Why Do We Cry? The Three Types Of Tears - Alex Gendler

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/why-do-we-cry-the-three-types-of-tears-alex-gendler Whether we cry during a sad movie, while chopping onions, or completely involuntarily, our eyes are constantly producing tears. Alex Gendler tracks a particula
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What Is A Gift Economy? - Alex Gendler

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/what-is-a-gift-economy-alex-gendler What if, this holiday season, instead of saying "thank you" to your aunt for her gift of a knitted sweater, the polite response expected from you was to show up at her house i
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Can You Solve The Prisoner Hat Riddle? - Alex Gendler

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/can-you-solve-the-prisoner-hat-riddle-alex-gendler You and nine other individuals have been captured by super-intelligent alien overlords. The aliens think humans look quite tasty, but their civilization forbids
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Can you solve the pirate riddle? - Alex Gendler

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/can-you-solve-the-pirate-riddle-alex-gendler It’s a good day to be a pirate. Amaro and his four mateys – Bart, Charlotte, Daniel, and Eliza have struck gold – a chest with 100 coins. But now, they must divvy up
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The Wars That Inspired Game Of Thrones - Alex Gendler

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-wars-that-inspired-game-of-thrones-alex-gendler Beginning around 1377, medieval England was shaken by a power struggle between two noble families, which spanned generations and involved a massive cast of cha
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The Famously Difficult Green-eyed Logic Puzzle - Alex Gendler

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-famously-difficult-green-eyed-logic-puzzle-alex-gendler One hundred green-eyed logicians have been imprisoned on an island by a mad dictator. Their only hope for freedom lies in the answer to one famously di
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The Turing Test: Can A Computer Pass For A Human? - Alex Gendler

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-turing-test-can-a-computer-pass-for-a-human-alex-gendler What is consciousness? Can an artificial machine really think? For many, these have been vital considerations for the future of artificial intelligenc
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The Colossal Consequences Of Supervolcanoes - Alex Gendler

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-colossal-consequences-of-supervolcanoes-alex-gendler In 1816, Europe and North America were plagued by heavy rains, odd-colored snow, famines,...
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The woman who stared at the sun - Alex Gendler

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Get to know the legacy of Hisako Koyama, whose drawings of the suns surface helped scientists reconstruct 400 years of sunspot activity.--In 1944, amateur astronomer Hisako Koyamas latest endeavor was sketching the suns shifting surface. She spent weeks a
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What would it be like to live on the moon? - Alex Gendler

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This video was made in partnership with the Airbus Foundation. Find out more about their work here: http://bit.ly/2M262NF View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/what-would-it-be-like-to-live-on-the-moon-alex-gendler The European Space Agency is hopi
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Why are airplanes slower than they used to be? - Alex Gendler

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Why arent commercial flights getting faster? Dig into the technological and environmental problems facing supersonic flight. --In 1996, a British Airways plane flew from New York to London in a record-breaking two hours and fifty-three minutes. Today, how
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Why doesn't the Leaning Tower of Pisa fall over? - Alex Gendler

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Dig into the 800 year history and architecture of the Leaning Tower of Pisa and find out what gives the tower its infamous tilt. --In 1990, the Italian government enlisted top engineers to stabilize Pisas famous Leaning Tower. Thered been many attempts du
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Can you solve the multiplying rabbits riddle? - Alex Gendler

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Sign up for our newsletter and never miss an animation: http://bit.ly/TEDEdNewsletter View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/can-you-solve-the-multiplying-rabbits-riddle-alex-gendler After years of experiments, you’ve finally created the pets of the
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How do ventilators work? - Alex Gendler

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Take a journey into the respiratory system to see how ventilators bypass constricted airways and help damaged lungs send oxygen to the body. --In the 16th century, physician Andreas Vesalius described how a suffocating animal could be kept alive by insert
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Can you solve the monster duel riddle? - Alex Gendler

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Practice more problem-solving at https://brilliant.org/TedEd/ --Youve come a long way to compete in the great Diskymon league and prove yourself a Diskymon master. Now that youve made it to the finals, youre up against some tough competition. In round one
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Can you solve the Alice in Wonderland riddle? - Alex Gendler

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Practice more problem-solving at https://brilliant.org/TedEd/ --After many adventures in Wonderland, Alice has once again found herself in the court of the temperamental Queen of Hearts. Shes about to pass through the garden undetected, when she overhears
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Why should you read “Crime and Punishment”? - Alex Gendler

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Download a free audiobook version of "Crime and Punishment" and support TED-Ed's nonprofit mission: https://www.audible.com/ted-ed Check out our full book recommendation: https://shop.ed.ted.com/products/crime-and-punishment -- What drives someone to kill
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Which voting system is the best? - Alex Gendler

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Dive into four different voting systems: plurality, instant runoff, tactical, and the Condorcet method, and find out which is fairest. --Imagine we want to build a new space port at one of four recently settled Martian bases, and are holding a vote to cho
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The original ring of power - Alex Gendler

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Download a free audiobook version of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring and support TED-Ed's nonprofit mission: https://www.audible.com/ted-ed--More than 2,000 years ago, the Greek philosopher Plato recounted the legend of the Ring of Gyges
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How the worlds tallest skyscraper was built - Alex Gendler

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Discover the engineering innovations that made building Burj Khalifa, the worlds tallest skyscraper, possible.--In 2004, construction began on a new building in Dubai, promising a revolutionary design that would dwarf the rest of the worlds skyscrapers. F
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Can you outsmart this logical fallacy? - Alex Gendler

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Explore the psychology of the cognitive bias known as the conjunction fallacy, where we assume specific conditions are more probable than general ones. --Meet Lucy. She was a math major in college, and aced all her courses in probability and statistics. W
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The Myth of Hercules: 12 labors in 8-bits - Alex Gendler

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-myth-of-hercules-12-labors-in-8-bits-alex-gendler Hercules — son of Zeus and champion of humankind — stricken with a temporary curse of madness, has
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The Egyptian myth of Isis and the seven scorpions - Alex Gendler

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Dive into the Egyptian myth of Isis, a powerful goddess protecting her son from her murderous brother with the help of seven scorpions. --A woman in rags emerged from a swamp flanked by seven giant scorpions and approached a magnificent mansion to beg for
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Why should you read The Master and Margarita? - Alex Gendler

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Get to know the Russian classic The Master and Margarita, a genre-defying blend of political satire and occult mysticism about a visit from the Devil.--The Devil has come to town. But dont worry all he wants to do is stage a magic show. This absurd premis
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How the world's longest underwater tunnel was built - Alex Gendler

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Discover how the English Channel Tunnel was built and the engineering challenges of building a 200 kilometer long tunnel underwater.--Flanked by two powerful nations, the English Channel has long been one of the worlds most important maritime passages. Ye
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Can you solve the false positive riddle? - Alex Gendler

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Practice more problem-solving at https://brilliant.org/TedEd/ Solution to the bonus riddle mentioned at the end: https://brilliant.org/tededprobabilitypairs/ Mining unobtainium is hard work – the rare mineral appears in only 1% of rocks in the mine. But y
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Can you solve the death race riddle? - Alex Gendler

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Practice more problem-solving at https://brilliant.org/TedEd/ --The night before the Death Race across the Wastelands is set to begin, your uncle, the great inventor Slate Kanoli, got kidnapped by the ruthless No-Side gang. The only way to get him back is
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How one design flaw almost toppled a skyscraper - Alex Gendler

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Dig into the unique engineering of New York Citys Citicorp Center tower, and the design flaw that threatened to topple it.--In 1978, Diane Hartley was writing her undergraduate architecture thesis when she made a shocking discovery. After weeks of poring
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The myth of Loki and the master builder - Alex Gendler

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Dive into the Norse myth of how Loki tricked a stranger into building the great wall of Asgard to keep the realm safe from giants. --Asgard, a realm of wonders, was where the Norse Gods made their home. There Odins great hall of Valhalla towered above the
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The myth of Sisyphus - Alex Gendler

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Download a free audiobook version of "Man's Search for Meaning" and support TED-Ed's nonprofit mission: https://adbl.co/2z7JGWx Check out our full book recommendation: https://bit.ly/2JYUn1y Sisyphus was both a clever ruler who made his city prosperous, a
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Building the impossible: Golden Gate Bridge - Alex Gendler

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Explore the construction of Californias Golden Gate Bridge, and dig into the engineering innovations that made the structure possible.--Stretching 227 meters tall, two towers were assembled to support Californias Golden Gate Bridge. They were just one of
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Can you solve the dragon jousting riddle? - Alex Gendler

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Practice more problem-solving at https://brilliant.org/TedEd/ -- After years of war, the worlds kingdoms have come to an agreement. Every five years, teams representing the elves, goblins, and treefolk will compete in a grand tournament of dragon jousting
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Can you solve the secret sauce riddle? - Alex Gendler

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As a top spy trained in infiltration and safecracking, its up to you to steal the competitions secret sauce recipe. Can you figure out where it's hidden? --One of the top chefs from Pasta Palace has been kidnapped by operatives from Burger Bazaar hoping t
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Demolition, disease, and death: Building the Panama Canal - Alex Gendler

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Discover what it took to build the Panama Canal, and how this colossal construction project changed the region. --In the 19th century, the California gold rush brought thousands of settlers to America's west coast. But finding gold may have been easier th
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The Egyptian myth of the death of Osiris - Alex Gendler

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Dig into the Egyptian myth of Osiris, trapped by his brother, the warrior god Set, in a coffin and tossed into the Nile to die. --Long jealous of his older brother Osiris, the god who ruled all of Egypt, the warrior god Set plotted to overthrow him. Hosti
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What “Machiavellian” really means - Pazit Cahlon and Alex Gendler

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Download a free audiobook version of "The Art of War" and support TED-Ed's nonprofit mission: https://adbl.co/2CDGJi9 Check out our full book recommendation: https://shop.ed.ted.com/products/the-art-of-war -- From Shakespeare’s plays to modern TV dramas,
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Can you solve the rebel supplies riddle? - Alex Gendler

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Practice more problem-solving at https://brilliant.org/TedEd/ Solution to Bonus Riddle: https://brilliant.org/tededmislabelledboxes/ You’re overseeing the delivery of supplies to a rebel base in the heart of enemy territory. To get past customs, all packa
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Blood, concrete, and dynamite: Building the Hoover Dam - Alex Gendler

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Dig into the engineering of the Hoover Dam, a concrete arch-gravity dam on the Colorado River that supplies water to the US southwest.--In the early 20th century, the US had expanded from coast to coast, but many cities in the southwest still lacked relia
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Building the world's largest (and most controversial) power plant - Alex Gendler

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Explore the creation of Chinas Three Gorges Dam, and find out how the hydroelectric plant generates its power.--In 2018, a single power plant produced more energy than the worlds largest coal-powered and gas-powered plants combined. Chinas Three Gorges Da
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Can you solve the giant iron riddle? - Alex Gendler

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Practice more problem-solving at https://brilliant.org/TedEd/ Solution to bonus riddle: https://brilliant.org/TedEdGiantIron/ The family of giants you work for is throwing a fancy dinner party, but there’s a problem — the elder giant’s favorite shirt is w
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Everything changed when the fire crystal got stolen - Alex Gendler

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This riddle was created in partnership with Brilliant. Practice more problem solving here: https://brilliant.org/TedEd/ --Someone has tripped the magical alarms in the Element Temple. When you and the other monks arrive on the scene, you know you have a d
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A day in the life of a Cossack warrior - Alex Gendler

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Join the Cossack soldier Stepan as he tries to keep order in the battalion and help his people regain their independence. --The year is 1676, and a treaty has officially ended hostilities between the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and the Ottoman Empire.
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Napoleon's missing hand, explained

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Napoleon Bonaparte was often depicted concealing a hand inside his shirt. Why?Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjONapoleon Bonaparte is one of historys most famous figures and has been depicted in countless portraits. Often, paintings show him w
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Napoleon vs. A Swarm of Bunnies | WHAT THE PAST?

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Napoleon Bonaparte may have been the greatest ruler of his time, but that didnt save him from a swift surprise attack from an unlikely enemy: a swarm of bunnies!Images used under license from Shutterstock.comNarrated by: Kayla RosenbergWritten & Directed
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Napoleon and the War of the Third Coalition

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Napoleon leads France to become the dominant power in Europe. Napoleon I becomes Emperor of France. More free lessons at: http://www.khanacademy.org/video?v=yogD_-Op4Wc
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Napoleon Forced to Abdicate

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The Sixth Coalition forces Napoleon into exile on Elba More free lessons at: http://www.khanacademy.org/video?v=CH6FQhlZn6k
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Napoleon and the Wars of the First and Second Coalitions

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Overview of the first two coalitions against France and Napoleon's roles in them. More free lessons at: http://www.khanacademy.org/video?v=OzyH-1p9nAg
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Napoleon and the War of the Fourth Coalition

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Napoleon takes on Prussia and Russia and wins again More free lessons at: http://www.khanacademy.org/video?v=O3HxPDH-s7w
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Historical Figures Brought To Life (Catherine Parr, Queen Anne, Marie Antoinette, Bonaparte...)

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Historical Figures Brought To Life. The photos of the subjects in this video have been digitally manipulated and brought to life using various AI tools. Images have been manually enhanced, colorized and facial motion added (including smiling, ageing etc.)
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Napoleon | Teen Titans Go! | Cartoon Network

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Robin skews the story of Napoleon... along with his height. CN GAMES: http://bit.ly/CNGames SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/109Y6wq WATCH MORE: http://bit.ly/VgnfHu About Teen Titans GO!: TEEN TITANS GO! is a comedy featuring the beloved DC heroes seen in a skew
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My Grandfather, Who Raised Me, Met Napoleon: Bertrand Russell Interview 1952 - Restored Video/Audio

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Bertrand Russell, 3rd Earl Russell (18 May 1872 2 February 1970) was born in Trellech, Wales. His parents died when he was three years old. He is best known for being a British philosopher, logician, and social critic. Bertrand's grandfather, John Russell
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Europe's Largest Monument Marks Napoleon's Surrender

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Standing nearly 300 feet tall, Europe’s largest monument is a dedication to the army that defeated Napoleon. Named after the battle that took place in 1813, The Monument to the Battle of the Nations is located in Leipzig, Germany, at the very site where N
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‎2,000 Years of Chinese History! The Mandate of Heaven and Confucius: World History #7

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2,000 Years of Chinese History! The Mandate of Heaven and Confucius: Crash Course World History #7 In which John introduces you to quite a lot of Chinese history by discussing the complicated relationship between the Confucian scholars who wrote Chinese h
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Exploring Other Dimensions - Alex Rosenthal And George Zaidan

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/exploring-other-dimensions-alex-rosenthal-and-george-zaidan Imagine a two-dimensional world -- you, your friends, everything is 2D. In his 1884 novella, Edwin Abbott invented this world and called it Flatland. A
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How to Draw Alex Wassabi Easy Chibi | Famous Youtuber

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Follow along to learn how to draw Alex Wassabi easy, step by step. Chibi, cute Alex Wassabi drawing. Famous American Youtuber, vlogger and funny youtube creator with Wassabi Productions.
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Alex Honnold Solos The Phoenix (5.13) - Behind The Scenes

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One of the hardest pitches ever free soloed in Yosemite. An intimate look behind the scenes during Alex Honnold's historic 2011 ropeless ascent of The Phoenix (5.13) as told by filmmaker Peter Mortimer. Stream over 150 incredible climbing and adventure fi
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How small are we in the scale of the universe? - Alex Hofeldt

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-small-are-we-in-the-scale-of-the-universe-alex-hofeldt In 1995, scientists pointed the Hubble Telescope at an area of the sky near the Big Dipper. The location was apparently empty, and the whole endeavor wa
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RNAi: Slicing, Dicing And Serving Your Cells - Alex Dainis

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/rnai-slicing-dicing-and-serving-your-cells-alex-dainis RNA, the genetic messenger, makes sure the DNA recipe gives your cells exactly what they ordered. But sometimes that means inhibiting some other RNA that go
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History of the Holidays: Columbus Day | History

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How Columbus Day came to be celebrated. HISTORY®, now reaching more than 98 million homes, is the leading destination for award-winning original series and specials that connect viewers with history in an informative, immersive, and entertaining manne
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Napoleon's Peninsular Campaigns

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French forces get embroiled in the Iberian Peninsula More free lessons at: http://www.khanacademy.org/video?v=ALJGz4r_VF0
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How To Draw Alex From Minecraft

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Learn how to draw Alex from Minecraft!
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Saving Alex! | Totally Spies Official

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Sam and Clover have finally found Alex! They must be careful: if they open the door, Alex will fall from the building! Subscribe to Totally Spies! https://www.youtube.com/user/TotallySpiesChannel?sub_confirmation=1Every week, join teenage spies Sam, Alex
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How To Make Papercraft Alex From Minecraft

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Today we're learning how to make a papercraft Alex from Minecraft! You'll need a lot of supplies for this project, so be sure to gather those up first: scissors, glue, printable (download below), colored pencils - peach, pink, light green, green, dark gre
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The Case Of The Missing Fractals - Alex Rosenthal And George Zaidan

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-case-of-the-missing-fractals-alex-rosenthal-and-george-zaidan A bump on the head, a mysterious femme fatale and a strange encounter on a windswept peak all add up to a heck of a night for Manny Brot, Private
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ALEX HAS BEEN KIDNAPPED!!! | Totally Spies Official

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OH NO! Alex has been kdinapped! Sam and Clover need to find her, ASAP! If only the could get hold of Jerry... Subscribe to Totally Spies! https://www.youtube.com/user/TotallySpiesChannel?sub_confirmation=1Every week, join teenage spies Sam, Alex and Clove
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Japan in the Heian Period and Cultural History: Crash Course World History 227

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In which John Green teaches you about what westerners call the middle ages and the lives of the aristocracy...in Japan. The Heian period in Japan lasted from 794CE to 1185CE, and it was an interesting time in Japan. Rather than being known for a thriving
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The worlds largest organism - Alex Rosenthal

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Discover the worlds largest organism: Pando, an enormous and ancient quaking aspen, and find out how it became so huge.--The largest animal in the world is the blue whale, which weighs a massive 150 metric tons. Even so, its not remotely close to being th
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Ethical dilemma: Who should you believe? - Alex Worsnip

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Puzzle through the ethical dilemma of a spouse accused of murder and decide: do you believe your spouse or the evidence?--Youre sitting on the couch, when you hear a knock on the door. The police have arrived to arrest your spouse for murder. This accusat
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Can you solve the human cannonball riddle? - Alex Rosenthal

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Practice more problem-solving at https://brilliant.org/TedEd--They call you the human cannonball. Your act involves flying through rings of fire, bouncing through a trampoline course, and catching the trapezist in the grand finale. Todays pre-flight test
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Why It's Almost Impossible to Climb 15 Meters in 5 Secs. (ft. Alex Honnold) | WIRED

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In 2020 climbing will be an official Olympic sport with three events -- lead, bouldering and speed climbing. The fastest time up the standard 15 meter speed wall is 5.48 seconds. Could it be faster? WIRED's Robbie Gonzalez climbs with junior champion Jord
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Can you solve the magical maze riddle? - Alex Rosenthal

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Practice more problem-solving at https://brilliant.org/TedEd--Today is the annual wizard tournament featuring competitors from three schools, and youre in charge. The wizards have entered the maze and compete in your chosen events in utmost secrecy; only
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Can you solve the rogue submarine riddle? - Alex Rosenthal

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Practice more problem-solving at https://brilliant.org/TedEd--Smuggling yourself aboard the rogue submarine was the easy part. Hacking into the nuclear missile launch override a little harder. And youve got a problem: you dont have the override code. You
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How to Draw Alex InquisitorMaster | Famous YouTuber

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Learn How to Draw cute Alex InquisitorMaster easy, step by step drawing lesson tutorial. Alex is an American Roblox Famous YouTuber. Pretty anime girl with long pigtails and bows in her hair. How to Draw Famous YouTubers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f
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Alexander the Great and the Situation ... the Great? Crash Course World History #8

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In which you are introduced to the life and accomplishments of Alexander the Great, his empire, his horse Bucephalus, the empires that came after him, and the idea of Greatness. Is greatness a question of accomplishment, of impact, or are people great bec
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Which is better: Soap or hand sanitizer? - Alex Rosenthal and Pall Thordarson

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Dig into the science of how soap breaks down a coronavirus, and the effectiveness of hand sanitizer against a viral outbreak. --Your hands, up close, are anything but smooth. With peaks and valleys, folds and rifts, there are plenty of hiding places for a
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Can you solve the secret assassin society riddle? - Alex Rosenthal

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Practice more problem-solving at https://brilliant.org/TedEd--Your agent has infiltrated a life or death poker game in a hidden back room of a grand casino. Your team is on the trail of an elite society of assassins, each of whom carries a signature playi
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Sesame Street: Let's Celebrate Black History Song! | Black History Month

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Happy Black History Month! Gabrielle, Tamir, Elmo, and Abby are celebrating all the different ways that our Black and African American families, friends, and neighbors have changed the world! Sing along with these friends to the "Let's Celebrate Black His
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Can you solve the sorting hat riddle? - Dan Katz and Alex Rosenthal

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Practice more problem-solving at https://brilliant.org/TedEd/ -- It’s your first day at Magnificent Marigold’s Magical Macademy. But before you can learn your first spell you must get through the sorting ceremony. And the sorting hat has chose
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Sherlock Holmes and the case of the Red-Headed League - Alex Rosenthal

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Download the Audible Original podcast Moriarty: The Silent Order and support TED-Ed's nonprofit mission: https://www.audible.com/ted-ed --One day in the fall, you called upon your friend, Sherlock Holmes, and found him in conversation with Jabez Wilson. W
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Sam, Alex and Clover's Gadgets | Totally Spies: COMPILATION

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Subscribe to Totally Spies! https://www.youtube.com/user/TotallySpiesChannel?sub_confirmation=1Gadgets are the equipment with which the spies are given to help them in their various missions. They are assigned to the girls following the introductory detai
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Can't Believe How Far This Went!! | GIANT Liquid Nitrogen Rockets w/Alex Mandel

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Thank you Alex https://www.youtube.com/AlexMandelVlogFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickuhasShare This Video: https://youtu.be/m7Bo9YcmLIQNickipedia Live Show Booking: http://nickipedialive.com/about/DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME! This experi
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Khan Academy Live: AP US History

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Taking AP US History? Prep for the AP exam with our free live tutoring session. Kim, our history expert, will share tips and strategies for the exam. Study for AP US History on Khan Academy: https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/us-history/ap-us-history
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The French Revolution: Crash Course World History #29

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In which John Green examines the French Revolution, and gets into how and why it differed from the American Revolution. Was it the serial authoritarian regimes? The guillotine? The Reign of Terror? All of this and more contributed to the French Revolution
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The Spicy and Surprising History of Doritos

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Doritos history? I'll have a bag...Weird History Food is going to get your fingers nice and sticky red on this one because we're talking all about the history of one of the most beloved chips: Doritos. Weird History Food will take you through Doritos' sur
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History of the 4th of July: Crash Course US History Special

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In which John Green teaches you a bit about the 4th of July. In this special short Crash Course, John celebrates American Independence Day by teaching you how the holiday came to be on the 4th of July, and the many ways that Americans celebrate the day. T
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Thomas Jefferson&His Democracy: Crash Course US History #10

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In which John Green teaches you about founding father and third president of the United States, Thomas Jefferson. Jefferson is a somewhat controversial figure in American history, largely because he, like pretty much all humans, was a big bundle of contra
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TRUTH OR DARE w/ Alex Wassabi & Ben Simmons | Group Chat with Annie & Jayden

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Hayley has got a challenge for Annie, Jayden, and their guests Alex Wassabi and Ben Simmons! They're playing Cuptastrophe, which is basically a cup deciding your fate in Truth or Dare. Watch Group Chat with Annie & Jayden, Saturday nights on Nickelodeon!
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The Delicious History of TV Dinners

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Weird History Food is peeling back the foil on this history of TV Dinners. With its aluminum or microwaveable plate, with separate compartments for meat, vegetable, and dessert, the TV dinner has a special place in food history and culture in the belly of
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War&Expansion: Crash Course US History #17

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In which John Green teaches you about the Mexican-American War in the late 1840s, and the expansion of the United States into the western end of North America. In this episode of Crash Course, US territory finally reaches from the Atlantic coast to the Pa
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The Flame-Broiled History of the Whopper

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Weird History Food is taking you out for a Whopper. Burger King's highest-ranking burger, the Whopper, has a surprising history, making that delicious flame-broiled burger taste even better. Take a trip through Weird History Food's drive-thru for a delici
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The Thick and Tangy History of Ketchup

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Weird History Food will hit the "57" on the side of this video to give you the History of Ketchup. You might be surprised to learn ketchup's true origins and the fact that the first ketchup had no tomatoes in it at all. Let's pour this video out in a nice
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How to Draw ALEX from MADAGASCAR! | #CAMPDREAMWORKS DRAW-ALONG

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Follow along as a DreamWorks artist teaches you how to draw Alex the lion from Madagascar!Check back weekly all summer long for new #CampDreamWorks draw-along videos! Credits Produced and Directed by: Madeline SalazarExecutive Producer: Judy MeyersIllustr
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The complicated history of surfing - Scott Laderman

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-complicated-history-of-surfing-scott-laderman Today, surfing is a multi-billion-dollar global industry, with tens of millions of enthusiasts worldwi
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The Gooey History of Velveeta

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Weird History Food is getting cheesy, covering the history of Velveeta. Everyone's favorite party dip for tortilla chips has a longer history than one would expect. Coming from the dairy mind of Emil Frey, Velveeta has changed a lot over the years. How mu
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The History Of Tattoos - Addison Anderson

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-history-of-tattoos-addison-anderson If you have a tattoo, you’re part of a rich cultural history that dates back at least 8,000 years. Where did this practice of body modification come from, and how has its
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The Black Legend, Native Americans, and Spaniards: Crash Course US History #1

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In which John Green kicks off Crash Course US History! Why, you may ask, are we covering US History, and not more World History, or the history of some other country, or the very specific history of your home region? Well, the reasons are many. But, like
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Why Is Kubrick's "2001: A Space Odyssey" Significant? | History

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Take a journey through the history of science fiction and examine the cultural influences such as the Vietnam War, the Civil Rights Movement, and space exploration, that influenced Stanley Kubrick's 1968 visionary film "2001: A Space Odyssey". Subscribe f
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Why is Herodotus called “The Father of History”? - Mark Robinson

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/why-is-herodotus-called-the-father-of-history-mark-robinson 2,500 years ago, the writing of history as we know it didn’t exist. The past was recorded as
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The Congress of Vienna: Crash Course European History #23

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The end of the Napoleonic Wars left the great powers of Europe shaken. Judging from the destruction that had been wrought across the continent, it seemed to the powers that be that the Enlightenment had liberated the people, and led to disaster. So, every
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The History of the Microwave Oven

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Weird History Food is going to radiate you with the history of the Microwave Oven.The microwave was invented accidentally by an engineer named Percy Spencer, who was leading a defense radar project. His invention would change the way Americans would eat f
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The History of the Republican Party

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Heading into the 2016 Republican National Convention, we thought it would be a good time to do a quick history of the GOP, from its origins before the Civil War through the elections of Lincoln, Eisenhower and Reagan. And where does that elephant symbol c
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Why did England have a civil war? | History in a Nutshell | Animated History

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What caused a full-blown civil war during Charles I's reign? From religious opposition, the mishandling of money, to a king's unwavering belief he was chosen by God, this episode explores what happens when ruling England goes wrong. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANN
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The Surprising History of Taco Bell

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Weird History Food is heading for the border for the history of Taco Bell. Everyone's favorite late-night drive-thru destination, Taco Bell had some humble beginnings starting in Southern California. Get your order ready because we are getting some Taco B
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The History of the Sloppy Joe

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Weird History Food is going to get sloppy with this one talking about the history of the Sloppy Joe. Whether it came from Sioux City, Iowa, Key West, Florida or Havana, Cuba, the Sloppy Joe has left a deliciously large greasy imprint on the hearts of Amer
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Why Does Fall Smell So gOOd? (feat. @PBS Eons @Alex Dainis )

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Thank you to Target for supporting PBS. You can learn more at: https://target.com/communityShare your story today: https://to.pbs.org/3izZeXhWe asked people across the country What does fall mean to you?, and most of them couldnt stop talking about fall s
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The History of Keeping Time - Karen Mensing

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-history-of-keeping-time Where did time-telling come from? What are time zones and why are there so many of them? Get the answers to these questions and more in this journey through the history of time -- fro
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The History of the Frozen Pizza

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Weird History Food is taking frozen pizzas out of the freezer and into the storytelling oven to talk about everyone's favorite go to cheesy snack. Thanks to some innovations, frozen pizzas have become a staple in just about everyone's freezer. But how did
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A brief history of plastic

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Trace the history of the invention of plastic, and how the material ushered in what became known as the plastics century.--For centuries, billiard balls were made of ivory from elephant tusks. But when excessive hunting caused elephant populations to decl
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The Erie Canal Explained: US History Review

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Take a quick trip down the Erie Canal of Explaining as we look at how this revolutionary transportation system changed the course of United States History. Join me as we lay down the tracks of learning by covering the basics on the Transcontinental Railro
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Mouse Cursor History (and why I made my own)

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History of the computer mouse cursor, or pointer. And why I designed my own cursor... Link to downloads (free): http://www.michieldb.nl/other/cursors/ Tracklist: https://soundcloud.com/posy/sets/mouse-cursor-history-music Posy on Spotify: https://open.spo
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Stephen Fry: The History Of The First Printing Press | The Machine That Made Us | Timeline

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Stephen Fry takes a look inside the story of Johann Gutenberg, inventor of the world's first printing press in the 15th century, and an exploration of how and why the machine was invented. It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world
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The history of tea - Shunan Teng

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-history-of-tea-shunan-teng Tea is the second most consumed beverage in the world after water –– and from sugary Turkish Rize tea to salty Tibetan butter tea, there are almost as many ways of preparing the be
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The wacky history of cell theory - Lauren Royal-Woods

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-wacky-history-of-cell-theory Scientific discovery isn't as simple as one good experiment. The weird and wonderful history of cell theory illuminates the twists and turns that came together to build the found
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How the Normans changed the history of Europe - Mark Robinson

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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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The Modern Revolution: Crash Course Big History #8

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In which Hank and John Green teach you a Crash Course on the modern revolution, and the upside of the progress that humanity has made in the last 500 years or so. And while there are two sides to every history, and many of these changes haven't been great
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Sesame Street: Happy Black History Month! | Power of We Club

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Chris Jackson is celebrating Black History Month with the Power of We Club! Black History Month is a period in which we celebrate, learn, and understand the history and the contributions of African Americans to the United States. Learn about some amazing
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The History of Game Shows: Crash Course Games #25

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Today we're going to talk about game shows! Game shows have a long history going all the way back to the 1920s on the radio and then proliferating across media to the massive pop culture icons they are today. And they're different from most game genres we
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A brief history of graffiti - Kelly Wall

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/a-brief-history-of-graffiti-kelly-wall Spray-painted subway cars, tagged bridges, mural-covered walls – graffiti pops up boldly throughout our cities. And it turns out: it’s nothing new. Graffiti has been around
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The history of chocolate - Deanna Pucciarelli

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-history-of-chocolate-deanna-pucciarelli If you can’t imagine life without chocolate, you’re lucky you weren’t born before the 16th century. Until then, chocolate only existed as a bitter, foamy drink in Meso
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The Industrial Economy: Crash Course US History #23

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In which John Green teaches you about the Industrial Economy that arose in the United States after the Civil War. You know how when you're studying history, and you're reading along and everything seems safely in the past, and then BOOM you think, "Man, t
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What Happened Before History? Human Origins

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Use the URL: http://www.audible.com/nutshell to get a free audiobook and 30 days free trial and support this channel. Thanks a lot to Audible for supporting us! Humans. We have been around for a while now. When we think about our past we think about ancie
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A Brief History Of Religion In Art - TED-Ed

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/a-brief-history-of-religion-in-art-ted-ed Before we began putting art into museums, art mostly served as the visual counterpart to religious stories. Are these theological paintings, sculptures, textiles and ill
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Time: The History & Future of Everything – Remastered

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The first 1000 people to use this link will get their first 2 months of skillshare for free: http://skl.sh/kurzgesagt2 Thanks a lot to Skillshare for supporting this channel. Kurzgesagt Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/cRUQxz Support us on Patreon so we can
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A brief history of numerical systems - Alessandra King

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/a-brief-history-of-numerical-systems-alessandra-king 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9... and 0. With just these ten symbols, we can write any rational number imaginable. But why these particular symbols? Why ten of the
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Congo and Africa's World War: Crash Course World History 221

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In which John Green teaches you about the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which used to be Zaire, which used to be The Belgian Congo, which used to be the Congo Free State, which used to be the region surrounding the Congo River Basin in central Africa.
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Human History in a Marathon

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If every centimeter of human history is one year, then the timeline is the length of a full marathon.
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Battles of the Civil War: Crash Course US History #19

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Disclaimer: This is very different than the usual Crash Course US History episode. In which John Green lists a whole lot of the battles of the US Civil War in seven and a half minutes. We get a lot of requests for military history, so we offer a list of b
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A Visual History of Light

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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
Ancient & Medieval Medicine: Crash Course History of Science #9

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The history of medicine is about two of our big questions: one, what is life? What makes it so special, so fragile, so goopy!? Two, how do we know what we know? Why should I take my doctors advice? Why are deep-fried Oreos bad for me?It may be tempting to
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History Through The Eyes Of The Potato - Leo Bear-McGuinness

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/history-through-the-eyes-of-the-potato-leo-bear-mcguinness Baked or fried, boiled or roasted, as chips or fries; at some point in your life you’ve probably eaten a potato. But potatoes have played a much more si
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Musicians and Artists of History | Horrible Histories

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Subscribe for more Horrible History: http://bit.ly/HorribleHistoriesSubscribeVisit our website: horrible-histories.co.ukFrom sensational Shakespeare to Leonardo Da Vinci, let's take a brief look at some of the musicians and artists from Horrible Histories
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The Oozy History of SLIME | WHAT THEY GOT RIGHT

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Its a popular toy, stress reliever and money maker for crafty kids; but did you know Slime started as a botched WWII experiment? Today on WHAT THEY GOT RIGHT, Samantha traces the history of your favorite oozy science project.Follow Samantha on Instagram @
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The Deep Future: Crash Course Big History #10

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Finally, after what seems like eons and eons, the end is nigh. We're talking not only about the end of Crash Course Big History, but also the end of everything. The end of humanity and the end of the universe.John and Hank Green will teach you about what
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A History of Eastern Europe | The Great Courses

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https://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/show/a_history_of_eastern_europe?utm_source=US_SocialMedia&utm_medium=SocialMediaEditorialYoutube&utm_campaign=138569 Taught by Professor Vejas Gabriel Liulevicius, an award-winning professor at the University of Tennes
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The Hidden Worlds Within Natural History Museums - Joshua Drew

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-hidden-worlds-within-natural-history-museums-joshua-drew When you think of natural history museums, you might picture exhibits filled with ancient lifeless things, like dinosaurs or meteorites. But behind th
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How inventions change history (for better and for worse) - Kenneth C. Davis

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-inventions-change-history-for-better-and-for-worse-kenneth-c-davis Invented in 1793, the cotton gin changed history for good and bad. By allowing one field hand to do the work of 10, it powered a new industr
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An Economic History of the World Since 1400 | The Great Courses

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A brie(f) history of cheese - Paul Kindstedt

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/a-brie-f-history-of-cheese-paul-s-kindstedt Before empires and royalty, before pottery and writing, before metal tools and weapons – there was cheese. A
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How One Teenager Unearthed Baseball's Untold History - Cam Perron

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-one-teenager-unearthed-baseball-s-untold-history-cam-perron Teenager Cam Perron loved baseball, so he began writing letters to the veteran players on his baseball cards. He only wanted autographs, but eventu
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Incredible Discoveries Found Underground That Changed History

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Lots of amazing finds and discoveries are made every day, but some have the ability to change history and significantly alter human history. Suggest a topic here to be turned into a video: http://bit.ly/2kwqhuh Subscribe for more! https://goo.gl/pgcoq1 St
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Iran's Revolutions: Crash Course World History 226

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In which John Green teaches you about Iran's Revolutions. Yes, revolutions plural. What was the1979 Iranian Revolution about? It turns out, Iran has a pretty long history of unrest in order to put power in the hands of the people, and the most recent revo
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Let's Make History…by Recording It - StoryCorps & TED Prize

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/let-s-make-history-by-recording-it-storycorps-ted-prize Download the StoryCorps app here: http://ow.ly/UZarA What if Anne Frank hadn’t kept a diary? What if no one could listen to Martin Luther King’s Mountainto
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A Brief History Of Video Games (Part I) - Safwat Saleem

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/a-brief-history-of-video-games-part-i-safwat-saleem Video games are everywhere these days, but where did they actually come from? The history of video games is a complicated story that involves giant computers i
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The history of the Cuban Missile Crisis - Matthew A. Jordan

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

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Dinosaurs came in all sorts of shapes and sizes, but what was it about three curious prehistoric reptiles that made scientists in the 1840s think they might somehow be linked?Discover more about the history of dinosaur discoveries: https://www.nhm.ac.uk/d
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The Amazing Life and Strange Death of Captain Cook: Crash Course World History #27

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In which John Green teaches you about the life and death of one of history's great explorers, Captain James Cook of the British Navy. He charted large swaths of the Pacific ocean, laid claim to Australia and New Zealand, and died a bizarre death in the Sa
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Corruption, Wealth And Beauty: The History Of The Venetian Gondola - Laura Morelli

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/corruption-wealth-and-beauty-the-history-of-the-venetian-gondola-laura-morelli It’s hard to imagine Venice without the curious, banana-shaped gondolas that glide down the canals. How did these boats come to be t
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The Big Bang: Crash Course Big History #1

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In which John Green, Hank Green, and Emily Graslie teach you about, well, everything. Big History is the history of everything. We're going to start with the Big Bang, take you right through all of history (recorded and otherwise), and even talk a little
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The Rise of the West and Historical Methodology: Crash Course World History #212

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In which John Green talks about the methods of writing history by looking at some of the ways that history has been written about the rise of the West. But first he has to tell you what the West is. And then he has to explain the Rise of the West. And the
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Did King Arthur Really Exist? | Animated History

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King Arthur is one the best-known figures in English history, but also one of the most enigmatic. Did the legendary king really exist? And how did he come to be connected with Cornwall's Tintagel Castle? This short animated history investigates. Visit Tin
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History’s deadliest colors - J. V. Maranto

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/history-s-deadliest-colors-j-v-maranto When radium was first discovered, its luminous green color inspired people to add it into beauty products and jewelry. It wasn’t until much later that we realized that radi
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The Natives and the English - Crash Course US History #3

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In which John Green teaches you about relations between the early English colonists and the native people the encountered in the New World. In short, these relations were poor. As soon as they arrived, the English were in conflict with the native people.
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Hidden History of Virtual Reality

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✱ Introducing 'The Possible,' a new virtual reality series that explores groundbreaking technology. ✱ Watch now on the Within app ⇨ http://on.mash.to/2ihpohS Virtual Reality might be the hottest new thing in tech, but surprisingly, VR has a long history b
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The History of the Democratic Party

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This week, as America's attention is focused on the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, we bring you a quick overview of the history of the Democratic Party. 200+ years was hard to fit into 16 minutes, but we got most of the highlights, from J
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Decolonization and Nationalism Triumphant: Crash Course World History #40

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READ THIS: THERE ARE TWO MORE VIDEOS IN THE WORLD HISTORY SERIES. You should also turn on the captions. You'll like them. In which John Green teaches you about the post-World War II breakup of most of the European empires. As you'll remember from previous
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Christianity from Judaism to Constantine: Crash Course World History #11

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In which John Green teaches you the history of Christianity, from the beginnings of Judaism and the development of monotheism, right up to Paul and how Christianity stormed the Roman Empire in just a few hundred years. Along the way, John will cover Abram
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Morgan Freeman on Black History Month (HD)

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Morgan Freeman breaking down Black History month.
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KIDZ BOP Celebrates Black History Month!

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KIDZ BOP is celebrating Black History Month by highlighting Black musicians & entertainers that influencer the arts and inspire the minds of youth to follow their dreams! Listen to "KIDZ BOP Celebrates Black History Month" playlist here: https://link.kidz
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Obamanation: Crash Course US History #47

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You can directly support Crash Course at http://www.subbable.com/crashcourse Subscribe for as little as $0 to keep up with everything we're doing. Free is nice, but if you can afford to pay a little every month, it really helps us to continue producing th
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Buddha and Ashoka: Crash Course World History #6

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In which John relates a condensed history of India, post-Indus Valley Civilization. John explores Hinduism and the origins of Buddhism. He also gets into the reign of Ashoka, the Buddhist emperor who, in spite of Buddhism's structural disapproval of viole
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Ancient Egypt: Crash Course World History #4

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In which John covers the long, long history of ancient Egypt, including the Old, Middle and New Kingdoms, and even a couple of intermediate periods. Learn about mummies, pharaohs, pyramids and the Nile with John Green. Crash Course World History is now av
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The surprising history of sneakers | BBC Ideas

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A speedy look at the history of sneakers (or trainers) and the profound impact that they have had on our culture, economies and the environment, written by Nicholas Smith. This video is based on 'Sneakernomics' podcast from BBC Radio 4 https://www.bbc.co.
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Brief History Of The Royal Family

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The Royal Family from 1066 until today. Discuss this video: https://www.reddit.com/r/CGPGrey/comments/3k7i9m/brief_history_of_the_royal_family/ Research help from: Dr. Carolyn Harris, University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies, author of "Magna Ca
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A Brief History Of Melancholy - Courtney Stephens

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/a-brief-history-of-melancholy-courtney-stephens If you are a living, breathing human being, chances are you have felt sad at least a few times in...
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American Soul: The DuSable Museum of African-American History

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Founded in 1961, the DuSable is one of the first African-American museums in the U.S. It follows African-American history from its beginning on the shores of Africa to a celebration of African-American achievements including those of Bessie Coleman, the n
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The Seven Years War: Crash Course World History #26

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In which John teaches you about the Seven Years War, which may have lasted nine years. Or as many as 23. It was a very confusing was. The Seven Years War was a global war, fought on five continents, which is kind of a lot. John focuses on the war as it ha
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The history of the universe explained in 4 minutes | BBC Ideas

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What are planets made of? How old is Planet Earth? Historian David Christian runs through 13.8 billion years of history and looks at the biggest challenge for the future of humanity... all in 4 minutes! Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav This a
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The New Astronomy: Crash Course History of Science #13

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This week on Crash Course: History of the Scientific Revolutionastronomical anomalies accrued. Meanwhile, in Denmarkan eccentric rich dude constructed not one but two science castles! And his humble German assistant synthesized a lot of new, old, and bold
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Marco Polo Explained: World History Review

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A super quick overview lecture introducing students to Marco Polo and why he was so darn important in the context of World History. Be sure to check out www.hiphughes.com for access to hundreds of free and helpful overviews!
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The history of the world according to cats - Eva-Maria Geigl

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Sign up for our newsletter and never miss an animation: http://bit.ly/TEDEdNewsletter View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-history-of-the-world-according-to-cats-eva-maria-geigl In ancient times, wildcats were fierce carnivorous hunters. And u
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The Protestant Reformation Explained: World History Review

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A super fast, fun and focused look at the Protestant Revolution and role Martin Luther played in changing the history of the world. Subscribe to HipHughes to keep the universe aligned for free here https://www.youtube.com/user/hughesdv?
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The Incredible History Of China's Terracotta Warriors - Megan Campisi And Pen-Pen Chen

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-incredible-history-of-china-s-terracotta-warriors-megan-campisi-and-pen-pen-chen In 1974, farmers digging a well near their small village stumbled upon one of the most important finds in archaeological histo
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Sesame Street: Kermit Visits the First Classroom in History

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We take you now to Kermit the Frog with another fast breaking news story. Kermit is speaking to us from the worlds first school room on the very first school day in history. Meet the very first school teacher in history and the very first school students
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Deviled Bones - The History of Hot Wings

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For a limited time only, get your first 6-bottle box, a $150+ value,for just $55. Follow my link https://bit.ly/BrightCellarsTastingFeb to take the quiz and see your personalized wine matches.SIGNED COPIES OF TASTING HISTORY https://www.dieselbookstore.co
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History of The Universe in 13,799 Dominoes

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Follow me on twitter: www.twitter.com/kurtisbaute For a behind-the-scenes look at this video, check out my Podcast: http://dominouniverse.libsyn.com/01-the-domino-universe-starts-here If you set up a row of dominoes as a timeline of history from the Big B
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Where did History's Dentures Come From? | WHAT THE PAST

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In order to understand how strange and creepy the history of false teeth truly is, we have to go all the way back to the beginning...Images used under license from Shutterstock.comNarrated by: Kayla RosenbergWritten & Directed by: Matt LevyEdited & Animat
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The Big History of Civilizations | The Great Courses

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https://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/ What makes the Big History approach so unique? Whereas a traditional survey might take you through the major events of a period and introduce you to key dates and people (the “kings and battles” approach), Big History

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