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The myth of Prometheus - Iseult Gillespie

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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-prometheus-iseult-gillespie Before the creation of humanity, the Greek gods won a great battle against a race of giants called the Titans. M
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The myth of Oisín and the land of eternal youth - Iseult Gillespie

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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-oisin-and-the-land-of-eternal-youth-iseult-gillespie In a typical hero’s journey, the protagonist sets out on an adventure, undergoes great
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The myth of Hades and Persephone - Iseult Gillespie

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Dig into the Greek myth of Persephone, who is abducted by Hades and is only allowed to leave the underworld every spring.--One day, Persephone was frolicking in a meadow with the nymph, Cyane. As they admired a flower, they noticed it tremble in the groun
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The myth of Loki and the deadly mistletoe - Iseult Gillespie

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Discover the Norse myth of Baldur, the most beloved being in Asgard, and how the trickster god Loki plotted his death. --Baldur was the gentlest and most beloved being in all of Asgard. But lately, he had been plagued by gruesome visions foretelling his o
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The Irish myth of the Giant's Causeway - Iseult Gillespie

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-irish-myth-of-the-giant-s-causeway-iseult-gillespie On the coast of Northern Ireland, a vast plateau of basalt slabs and columns called the Giant’s
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The myth of Zeus' test - Iseult Gillespie

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Dig into the myth of Baucis and Philemon, a couple who unknowingly showed the gods hospitality after their neighbors refused.--It was dark when two mysterious, shrouded figures appeared in a hillside village. The strangers knocked on every door in town, a
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The Japanese myth of the trickster raccoon - Iseult Gillespie

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Dive into the Japanese myth of the shape-shifting tanuki, as the raccoon-like creature rewards a traveling salesman for his kindness.--On the dusty roads of a small village, a traveling salesman was having difficulty selling his wares. As he wandered the
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The myth of Pegasus and the chimera - Iseult Gillespie

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Discover the myth of Bellerophon, the hero who battled and killed the Chimera monster atop the winged horse Pegasus.--Shielded from the gorgons stone gaze, Perseus crept through Medusas cave. When he reached her, he drew his sickle and brought it down on
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The Irish myth of Diarmuids betrayal - Iseult Gillespie

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Dig into the Irish myth of lovers Grinne and Diarmuid, and follow their journey as they flee from her betrothed, Fionn.--Grinne, princess of Tara and bride-to-be, was furious. She had thought she was betrothed to a young soldier, bold and brilliant enough
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The Greek myth of Demeter's revenge - Iseult Gillespie

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Dig into the Greek myth of Mestra and her father King Erysichthon, who angered the gods and was cursed with insatiable hunger.--Mestra, princess of Thessaly, was far from home. She had watched her father, King Erysichthon, plunge into a ruin of his own ma
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The myth of Narcissus and Echo - Iseult Gillespie

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Download a free audiobook version of Atlas of the Heart and support TED-Ed's nonprofit mission: https://www.audible.com/ted-ed--One day, Echo was drifting through the woods and fell in love with a handsome young hunter named Narcissus. Cursed by Hera to o
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The myth of Arachne - Iseult Gillespie

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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-arachne-and-athena-iseult-gillespie From sailors who were turned into pigs, nymphs that sprouted into trees, and a gaze that converted the b
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The tragic myth of the Sun God's son - Iseult Gillespie

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Dive into the Greek myth of Helios and Phaethon, where the Sun God allows his mortal son to drive his chariot for a day.--Every morning, Helios unleashed his golden chariot, and set out across the sky. As the Sun God transformed dawn into day, he thought
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The myth of Ireland's two greatest warriors - Iseult Gillespie

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Dive into the Irish myth of Tin B Cuailnge, where Queen Meadhbh of Connaught seeks to capture the fabled brown bull of Ulster. --C Chulainn, hero of Ulster, stood at the ford at Cooley, ready to face an entire army single handedly all for the sake of a si
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The myth of Jason, Medea, and the Golden Fleece - Iseult Gillespie

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Follow Jason as he attempts to steal the Golden Fleece from King Aeetes and enlists the help of the king's daughter, Medea. (Part Two of the myth of Jason and the Argonauts)--In Colchis, the hide of a mystical flying ram hangs from the tallest oak, guarde
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The myth of Pandora’s box - Iseult Gillespie

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Find 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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The myth of Lokis monstrous children - Iseult Gillespie

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Download a free audiobook version of Where the Crawdads Sing and support TED-Ed's nonprofit mission: https://www.audible.com/ted-ed--Odin, the king of Asgard, was plagued by nightmares. Three fearsome figures haunted his dreams: a massive, writhing shadow
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The Norse myth that inspired The Lord of the Rings - Iseult Gillespie

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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--The dwarves were master craftspeople. One dwarf, Andvari, forged marvelous creations. He often t
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The myth of Jason and the Argonauts - Iseult Gillespie

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Download a free audiobook version of "Circe" and support TED-Ed's nonprofit mission: https://www.audible.com/ted-edCheck out our full book recommendation: https://shop.ed.ted.com/collections/ted-ed-book-recommendations/products/circe--Hercules, the strong
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Everything you need to know to read "Frankenstein" - Iseult Gillespie

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/everything-you-need-to-know-to-read-mary-shelley-s-frankenstein-iseult-gillespie In 1815, Lord Byron proposed a challenge to a few literary guests he had gathered in his house on Lake Geneva: Who could write the
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Why should you read Virginia Woolf? - Iseult Gillespie

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Download a free audiobook and support TED-Ed's nonprofit mission: http://www.audible.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/why-should-you-read-virginia-woolf-iseult-gillespie How best can we understand the internal experience of alienatio
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Who is the fastest creature in mythology? - Iseult Gillespie

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Witness the clash of mythologys speediest supernaturals in an epic race and find out which creature is the fastest.--Its time for the Myth Olympics: the eternal arena in which creatures and deities compete for glory. Almost every mythical tradition claims
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Why should you read "Waiting For Godot"? - Iseult Gillespie

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/why-should-you-read-waiting-for-godot-iseult-gillespie Two men, Estragon and Vladimir, meet by a tree at dusk to wait for someone named “Godot.” So begi
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Everything you need to know to read “The Canterbury Tales” - Iseult Gillespie

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/everything-you-need-to-know-to-read-the-canterbury-tales-iseult-gillespie A portly Miller, barely able to sit on his horse, rambles on about the flighty
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Why should you read “Fahrenheit 451”? - Iseult Gillespie

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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/why-should-you-read-fahrenheit-451-iseult-gillespie Ray Bradbury’s novel imagines a world where books are banned- and posses
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Why should you read "Hamlet"? - Iseult Gillespie

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Explore William Shakespeares classic tragedy, Hamlet, a play about conspiracy, deception and the tragic consequences of indecision.--Whos there? Whispered in the dark, this question begins a tale of conspiracy, deception and moral ambiguity. And in a play
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The largest river on Earth is actually in the sky - Iseult Gillespie

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Explore the Amazon rainforests flying rivers, and dig into why these invisible waterways are essential to life on Earth.--The largest rainforest in the world, the Amazon, exists between two rivers but not in the way you might think. At ground level, the A
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Why should you read "A Midsummer Night's Dream"? - Iseult Gillespie

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/why-should-you-read-a-midsummer-night-s-dream-iseult-gillespie By the light of the moon, a group sneaks into the woods, where they take mind-altering su
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Frida Kahlo: The woman behind the legend - Iseult Gillespie

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Learn about the life and art of Mexican surrealist painter Frida Kahlo, who explored disability, relationships and Mexican culture in her work. -- In 1925, Frida Kahlo was on her way home from school in Mexico City when the bus she was riding collided wit
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Why should you read Kafka on the Shore? - Iseult Gillespie

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Follow the entwined destinies of Kafka and Nakata in Haruki Murakamis mind-bending novel Kafka on the Shore.--Desperate to escape his tyrannical father and the family curse he feels doomed to repeat, Haruki Murakamis teenage protagonist renames himself Ka
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Why should you read Shakespeare’s “The Tempest”? - Iseult Gillespie

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Explore William Shakespeare’s play “The Tempest”, a story of shipwreck, magic and a fight for power. -- Claps of thunder and flashes of lightning illuminate a swelling sea, as a ship buckles beneath the waves. It is no ordinary storm, but a violent and ve
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Why should you read Sylvia Plath? - Iseult Gillespie

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Explore the haunting and intimate works of poet Sylvia Plath, who digs into issues of mental health, trauma and sexuality in works like “The Bell Jar.” -- Under her shrewd eye and pen, Sylvia Plath turned everyday objects into haunting images: a “new stat
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The tale of the doctor who defied Death - Iseult Gillespie

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Dive into the German tale of Godfather Death and his godson, the doctor who tries to master mortality.--A husband and wife were in despair. The woman had just given birth to their 13th child, and the growing family was quickly running out of food and mone
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Savitri and Satyavan: The legend of the princess who outwitted Death - Iseult Gillespie

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Dig into the tale of Princess Savitri and her one true love, Satyavan, and the tragic prophecy that entwined their fates forever.--Princess Savitri was benevolent, brilliant, and bright. Her grace was known throughout the land, and many princes and mercha
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The Japanese folktale of the selfish scholar - Iseult Gillespie

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Dive into the Japanese folktale of a scholars quest to purify his body and mind, and the spiritual secret he discovers along the way.--In ancient Kyoto, a Shinto scholar found himself distracted from his prayers and sought to perform a purification ritual
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How to see more and care less: The art of Georgia O'Keeffe - Iseult Gillespie

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Get to know the life and works of painter and sculptor Georgia OKeeffe, whose art became a cornerstone of American Modernism. --Feeling disconnected from creating art within classical conventions, artist Georgia OKeeffe began experimenting with abstract d
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Why should you read Flannery O’Connor? - Iseult Gillespie

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Find out why Flannery O’Connor, an American novelist, is known as a master of the grotesque in Southern Gothic literature. -- Flannery O’Connor scribbled tales of outcasts, intruders and misfits staged in the world she knew best: the American South. She w
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The wicked wit of Jane Austen - Iseult Gillespie

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English novelist Jane Austen’s beloved works, like “Pride and Prejudice,” explored the dependence of women on marriage in British high society. -- Whether she’s describing bickering families, quiet declarations of love, or juicy gossip, Jane Austen’s writ
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The meaning of life according to Simone de Beauvoir - Iseult Gillespie

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Explore the life and works of Simone de Beauvoir, the author of The Second Sex and existentialist philosopher who influenced early feminist theory. --At the age of 21, Simone de Beauvoir became the youngest person to take the philosophy exams at Frances m
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The secret student resistance to Hitler - Iseult Gillespie

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Learn the story of the WWII student resistance group, called the White Rose, fighting against Hitler in Nazi Germany. --In 1943, Allied aircraft rained tens of thousands of leaflets on Nazi Germany below. The leaflets urged readers to renounce Hitler, to
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The tale of the boy who tricked the Devil - Iseult Gillespie

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Discover the tale of the lovestruck boy sent into Hell to steal 3 hairs from the Devil to appease his true love's father, the king.--In a small town, a proud mother showed off her newborn son. Upon noticing his lucky birthmark, townsfolk predicted he woul
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Why should you read Midnights Children? - Iseult Gillespie

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Dive into Salman Rushdies masterpiece, Midnights Children, a work of magical realism that deals with Indias transition from British colonialism to independence.--It begins with a countdown. A woman goes into labor as the clock ticks towards midnight. Acro
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A tour of the ancient Greek Underworld - Iseult Gillespie

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Download a free audiobook version of The Song of Achilles" and support TED-Ed's nonprofit mission: https://www.audible.com/ted-ed --Achilles, just slain in the Trojan War, arrives in the Underworld and is greeted by Sibyl of Cumae a prophetess and also th
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How one person saved over 2,000 children from the Nazis - Iseult Gillespie

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Get to know the story of Irena Sendler, a social worker who saved over 2,000 Jewish children from the Warsaw Ghetto during WWII.--In 1943, Irena Sendler and Janina Grabowska froze when they heard Gestapo pounding on the front door. Knowing she was minutes
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The legend of Annapurna, Hindu goddess of nourishment - Antara Raychaudhuri & Iseult Gillespie

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Follow the legend of Parvati, the Hindu mother of the natural world, as she disappears from Earth and reemerges as Annapurna, the goddess of food. --Historically, the union between Shiva and Parvati was a glorious one: a sacred combination which brought f
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Why should you read Charles Dickens? - Iseult Gillespie

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/why-should-you-read-charles-dickens-iseult-gillespie The starving orphan seeking a second helping of gruel. The spinster wasting away in her tattered we
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The myth of Icarus and Daedalus - Amy Adkins

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View full lesson: ed.ted.com/lessons/the-myth-of-icarus-and-daedalus-amy-adkins In mythological ancient Greece, Icarus flew above Crete on wings made from wax and feathers, defying the laws of man and nature. To witnesses on the ground, he looked like a g
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The myth of the moon goddess - Cynthia Fay Davis

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Dig into the Maya myth of the moon goddess, Ix Chel, and follow her story as she falls in and out of love with the sun god. --The sun god was in love with the moon goddess, Ix Chel. But the goddess grandfather was very possessive, and would not let the su
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The left brain vs. right brain myth - Elizabeth Waters

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View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-left-brain-vs-right-brain-myth-elizabeth-waters The human brain is visibly split into a left and right side. This structure has inspired one of the most pervasive ideas about the brain: that the left side c
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The myth behind the Chinese zodiac - Megan Campisi and Pen-Pen Chen

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-myth-behind-the-chinese-zodiac-megan-campisi-and-pen-pen-chen What’s your sign? In Western astrology, it’s a constellation determined by when your birthday falls in the calendar. But according to the Chinese
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The Mayan myth of the morning star

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Discover the Mayan myth of Venus, the morning star plotting revenge on his brother, the sun, and his allies. --Chak Ek, the morning star, rose from the underworld to the surface of the eastern sea and on into the heavens. His brother Kin Ahaw, the sun, fo
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The myth of Gawain and the Green Knight - Dan Kwartler

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Dig into the myth of the Green Knight, who comes to King Arthurs court to challenge the honor and bravery of Camelots knights. --It was Christmas in Camelot and King Arthur was throwing a party. In the midst of the revelry, a towering knight proposed a ga
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The tragic myth of Orpheus and Eurydice - Brendan Pelsue

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-tragic-myth-of-orpheus-and-eurydice-brendan-pelsue The marriage of Orpheus, the greatest of all poets and musicians, to Eurydice, a wood nymph, was
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Cereal makers sold us a breakfast myth

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Is breakfast the most important meal of the day? Join the Video Lab! http://bit.ly/video-lab Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Cereal companies have perpetuated a big myth about breakfast: that the first meal of the day is crucial to good hea
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The Science Behind The Myth: Homer's

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-science-behind-the-myth-homer-s-odyssey-matt-kaplan Homer's "Odyssey" recounts the adventures of the Greek hero Odysseus during his journey home from the Trojan War. Though some parts may be based on real ev
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The myth of the original star-crossed lovers - Shannon Zhao

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Get to know the myth of the weaver and the cowherd, a pair of star-crossed lovers banished to opposite sides of the Milky Way.--In the court of the Jade Emperor, a young princess had a special skill: she could pluck clouds from the sky and spin them into
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The Taino myth of the cursed creator - Bill Keegan

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Dive into the Taino myth of the sea, and watch as Deminan and his brothers accidentally create a new world from a giant gourd. --Before the world of humans began, there was the world of the gods. Four brothers wandered this celestial realm. One day, the b
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The Greek myth of Talos, the first robot - Adrienne Mayor

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Get to know the myth of Talos, a robot powered by ichor and created by Hephaestus to defend the island kingdom of Crete from intruders. --Hephaestus, god of technology, was hard at work on his most ingenious invention yet. He was creating a new defense sy
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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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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 Chinese myth of the meddling monk - Shunan Teng

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Will Bai Su Zhen, the white snake demon, and her love, Xu Xian, ever be free of the meddling monk? (Part Two of the myth of the white snake).--Xu Xian had just received an invitation to the opening ceremony of a new temple. His wife, Bai Su Zhen, warned h
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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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The Aztec myth of the unlikeliest sun god - Kay Almere Read

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Discover the myth of how the weak and pimply Aztec god Nanahuatl sacrificed himself to become Lord Sun and created a new world. -- Nanahuatl, weakest of the Aztec gods, sickly and covered in pimples, had been chosen to form a new world. There had already
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The Amazonian myth of the goblins' revenge - Nathan D. Horowitz

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Discover the Siekopai myth of the air goblins, spirits who fly and control the winds, as they clash with the human world. --Deep in the Amazon rainforest in the river Neaocoy lived a school of particularly big and tasty fish. When the rains came and the w
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Vampires: The Science Behind the Myth

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You’ve heard of vampires (pale, undead, sometimes sparkly), but did you know some of these myths have basis in scientific fact? We're conducting a survey of our viewers! If you have time, please give us feedback: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SciShowSurv
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The myth of the boiling frog

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Explore how greenhouse gas emissions impact global warming and why its necessary to get emissions down to net zero. --Since 1850, global average temperatures have risen by 1 degree Celsius. That may not sound like a lot, but it is. Why? 1 degree is an ave
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Debunking the myth of the Lost Cause: A lie embedded in American history - Karen L. Cox

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Examine the myth of the Lost Cause: a campaign created by pro-Confederates after the Civil War to promote the lie that they seceded for state's rights.--In the 1860s, 11 southern states withdrew from the United States and formed the Confederacy. They sece
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The Biggest Myth In Education

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You are not a visual learner learning styles are a stubborn myth. Part of this video is sponsored by Google Search.Special thanks to Prof. Daniel Willingham for the interview and being part of this video.Special thanks to Dr Helen Georigou for reviewing t
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The Golden Ratio: Is It Myth or Math?

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Were on PATREON! Join the community https://www.patreon.com/itsokaytobesmartSUBSCRIBE so you dont miss a video! http://bit.ly/iotbs_sub More info and sources below The golden ratio. Some say its the most mythical number in the universe. Others say it unde
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The myth of Thor's journey to the land of giants - Scott A. Mellor

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Download a free audiobook and support TED-Ed's nonprofit mission: http://adbl.co/2om4O4Q Check out Neil Gaiman's "Norse Mythology": http://bit.ly/2opZptA View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-myth-of-thor-s-journey-to-the-land-of-giants-scott-a
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The Biggest Myth About Climate Change

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Check out America Outdoors Understory on @PBS : https://youtu.be/s-R1p89zHnk Were on PATREON! Join the community https://www.patreon.com/itsokaytobesmart More info and sources below Youve seen it in the comment section before: Climate change is natural. I
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The myth of Anansi, the trickster spider - Emily Zobel Marshall

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Follow the spider Anansi on his quest to complete a challenge from the Sky God in order to take ownership of the worlds stories.--Long ago, all stories belonged to Nyame, the all-seeing Sky God. But one creature, Anansi, was determined to bring the storie
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The myth of the Sampo an infinite source of fortune and greed - Hanna-Ilona Hrmvaara

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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-edCheck out our full book recommendation: https://shop.ed.ted.com/collections/ted-ed-book-recommen
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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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The Cambodian myth of lightning, thunder, and rain - Prumsodun Ok

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-cambodian-myth-of-lightning-thunder-and-rain-prumsodum-ok "Moni Mekhala Ream Eyso" is the most sacred dance drama in Cambodia. It is performed every
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What Is Myth? Crash Course Mythology #1

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Welcome to Crash Course World Mythology, our latest adventure (and this series may be literally adventurous) in education. Over the next 40 episodes or so, we and Mike Rugnetta are going to learn about the world by looking at the foundational stories of a
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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 Fijian myth of the greedy god - Raiana McKinney and Esther Wozniak

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Dig into the Fijian myth of Dakuwaqa, the shape-shifting shark god who is determined to take over all of Fiji's islands.--Long ago, the ancestral gods of Fiji settled on the Pacific archipelago. They eventually metamorphosed into various forms, with the g
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Hookworms And The Myth Of The

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The stereotype of the "lazy Southerner" may have been caused by widespread hookworm infections in the American South. Subscribe! http://bit.ly/1FkxVLb ‖ Twitter! https://twitter.com/gross_science ‖ Tumblr! http://grossscience.tumblr.com/ ↓Want more info?↓
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Talking Plants Mini-Myth

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Do plants grow better with sweet talk and classical music? Maybe yelling and constant heavy metal music does the trick. Stream Full Episodes: https://www.sciencechannelgo.com/science/shows/ For More: http://www.sciencechannel.com/tv-shows/mythbusters/abou
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The Myth of Washington's Teeth

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A War Secret: http://www.ripleys.com/weird-news/washingtons-teeth/ George Washington suffered from poor dental health his whole life, and his quest for comfortable dentures even became a war matter. FOLLOW US! http://www.ripleys.com https://www.facebook.c
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Biggest myth about sharks debunked

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That sharks represent a risk to swimmers and surfers isn't news to beachgoers. But these predators are not actually looking to feed on humans. To better understand why a tiny number of sharks do sometimes bite people, we interviewed George Burgess, direct
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A "Titanic" Myth: Would Jack Have Survived if Rose Had Shared the Door?

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#MythBusters | Wednesdays at 9/8c Full Episodes Streaming FREE on Science GO: https://www.sciencechannelgo.com/mythbusters-on-science/ Adam and Jamie get into character and figure out whether the buoyancy of a wooden board would allow for both Jack and Ro
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Myth-testing Christmas movies with SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS (ft. Vsauce3)

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Jake from Vsauce3 and I test scenes from Home Alone, Elf and A Christmas Story using only the Scientific Method... and some cow eyes.FREE Audio Book- http://bit.ly/AudibleMarkRober -American Sniper by Chris KyleJAKE'S VIDEO- https://youtu.be/5NhijmGTwwoTH
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Is The Lost City Of El Dorado A Myth Or True History? | Mysteries of the Missing

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Mysteries of the Missing | Saturdays at 10p Legends tell of an Incan city in Peru called Paititi where they hid their gold. El Dorado hunters believe they’ve found a clue to lead them to the city. Full Episodes Streaming FREE: https://www.sciencechannel.c
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What Percentage Of Your Brain Do You Use? - Richard E. Cytowic

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http://ed.ted.com/lessons/what-percentage-of-your-brain-do-you-use-richard-e-cytowic Two thirds of the population believes a myth that has been propagated for over a century: that we use only 10% of our brains. Hardly! Our neuron-dense brains have evolved
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The Scientific Origins Of The Minotaur - Matt Kaplan

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-scientific-origins-of-the-minotaur-matt-kaplan The myth of the Minotaur tells the story of an enraged beast forever wandering the corridors of a damp labyrinth, filled with a rage so intense that its deafeni
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Are sharks blind? | Nature Shorts | PBS

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Let's debunk a common myth.
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COVID-19 & Mask Myths DEBUNKED!

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Were on PATREON! Join the community https://www.patreon.com/itsokaytobesmartSUBSCRIBE so you dont miss a video! http://bit.ly/iotbs_sub More info and sources below Bottom line: Masks work. They are safe for almost everyone to wear, and the more people tha
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Why the US celebrates Columbus Day

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Should Columbus Day be Indigenous Peoples’ Day? Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO In past decades, Christopher Columbus has gone from unquestioned US hero to problematic figure. For centuries, the destruction and disease he ushered into the A
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How Pocahontas Redefined How Europeans Saw Native Americans

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Prior to the arrival of Pocahontas in England, indigenous people of the Americas were viewed as cannibals, brutish, and non-Christian. Enter Pocahontas, who arrived in London, baptized and speaking English. From the show Pocahontas: Beyond the Myth: http:
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How ninjas went mainstream

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Ninjas are overrat---just kidding, they’re amazing. But how did they become famous around the world? Check out Vintage Ninja to learn more: http://vintageninja.net/ Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO In this episode of Overrated, Vox’s Phil Ed
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Make Your Own Mysterious Creature Collage

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Welcome to "Fantastic Journeys: Myth, Magic, and Mysterious Monsters" presented by the Getty Museum! Kids and families are invited to enjoy tall tales performed by seasoned storytellers along with story-inspired, artmaking workshops and more. This episode
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Make Your Own Magical Moon Mobile

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Welcome to "Fantastic Journeys: Myth, Magic, and Mysterious Monsters" presented by the Getty Museum! Kids and families are invited to enjoy tall tales performed by seasoned storytellers, followed by story-inspired, art-making workshops. This episode featu
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Make Your Own Mythical Puppet Theater

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Welcome to "Fantastic Journeys: Myth, Magic, and Mysterious Monsters" presented by the Getty Museum! Kids and families are invited to enjoy tall tales performed by seasoned storytellers, followed by story-inspired, art-making workshops. This episode featu
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Should You Pee On A Jellyfish Sting? Debunked

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With some jellyfish stings proving fatal in minutes, it's good to know whether urinating on a sting is the right thing to do, or if it's a myth that been popularized through 'Friends' and movies. Find out the truth with Debunked. Why not check out How To
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7 Scientifically Inaccurate Things They Show in Movies: Most Common Movie Mistakes and Myths

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Movie mistakes are an inherent part of any movie - its almost impossible to make movies without taking certain creative liberties to enrich and supplement the plot. In this video, well take a look at some common movie myths that dont hold up in real life.
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How Does Déjà Vu Work?

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Ever gotten the strange feeling that you’re repeating an experience? Researchers have over 40 theories about what’s going on in the brain during déjà vu, and Josh is here to explain the most popular ones. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.com: http://science.ho
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The World's Most Powerful Tidal Current: the Saltstraumen Maelstrom

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Near Bodø in Norway, there's the strongest tidal current in the world: Saltstraumen Maelstrom, a constantly-changing rush of whirlpools, boils and vortices. It might not be quite the whirlpools of myth and legend, but it's still an impressive sight to see
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Does Gum Really Stay in Your Stomach for 7 Years?

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Subscribe! http://bit.ly/ACSReactions It’s a legendary piece of playground lore: If you swallow a piece of gum, it stays stuck in your stomach forever. So was your elementary-school buddy right? This week, Reactions looks at the mechanics and chemistry of
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Vampires: Folklore, Fantasy And Fact - Michael Molina

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/vampires-folklore-fantasy-and-fact-michael-molina The myth of the bloodsucking vampire has stalked humans from ancient Mesopotamia to 18th-century Eastern Europe, but it has differed in the terrifying details. S
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I'm Batman - Amy Wray

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/i-m-batman-amy-wray What flies through the night, silently guarding and protecting our world from evil? Batman? Try...a bat. Like Batman, bats are widely misunderstood and vilified. Amy Wray disproves the myth t
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The #1 way to strengthen your mind is to use your body | Wendy Suzuki

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Exercise gives your brain a bubble bath of neurochemicals, says Wendy Suzuki, a professor of neural science. Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvQECJukTDE2i6aCoMnS-Vg?sub_confirmation=1Up next, Forensic accountant explains
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Is TIME TRAVEL possible?

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Is time travel possible? Find out! Twitter; https://twitter.com/aly_channel ~~~~~~ Sources; A Bried History of Time, Stephen Hawking How to Teach Relativity to your Dog, Chad Orzel The Hidden Reality, Brian Greene http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/moslive/a
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How Did Science Get Neanderthals So Wrong?

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New neanderthal research adds to the changing image of these early hominids, and they’re not at all what we thought. Ancient Humans & Neanderthals Had Sex, Here's How It Changed Us Forever - https://youtu.be/ifSv1jXUzn4 Get 20% off http://www.domain.com d
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The Average Human Body Temperature ISNT 98.6F Anymore

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The average human body temperature is 37 degrees Celsius, or 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit... right? Well, new studies have uncovered that the average human body temperature is actually lower than that...and its dropping. Subscribe to Seeker! http://bit.ly/subs
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Yogurt Is More Unhealthy Than You Think

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Yogurt is a popular type of food due to its supposed health benefits. However, it might not be as healthy as it is advertised. An award-winning science journalist and the author of "I Contain Multitudes", Ed Yong, explains the myth around the benefits of
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Where Did Centaurs Come From? | COLOSSAL QUESTIONS

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One of the oldest and most beloved mythical creatures is the majestic half-horse, half- man, the Centaur! But, where did the strange centaur myth actually come from, and is there a chance it was based on REAL LIFE??Images used under license from Shutterst
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Why Oppenheimer Deserves His Own Movie

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J. Robert Oppenheimer forever changed the course of history. He may be the most important physicist to have ever lived. Part of this video is sponsored by Wren. Offset your carbon footprint on Wren: https://www.wren.co/start/veritasium1 For the first 100
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Could Werewolves Be Real? | COLOSSAL MYSTERIES

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Werewolves are one of the most popular mythical monsters today, but stories about monsters that are half- man and half-beast are ancient, and found all across the world in different civilizations. But why? Could it be that theres some truth to this age-ol
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Robert Smalls: How A Slave Became An American Hero

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The story of Robert Smalls’ escape from slavery and journey to American hero sounds so daring, you might think it a myth. Not only did he successfully steal a ship and sail to freedom, he freed his family, became a Civil War hero and served as a U.S. cong
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Is A 'Dog Year' Really 7 Years?

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You may have heard that dogs age differently than humans. But is it true? Get the facts on your pooch without having that ever-awkward “so… how old are you really?” conversation. Calculate your dog's age: http://goo.gl/oTca Learn more at HowStuffWorks.com
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Men vs. Women: Who Really Gets Sicker?

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Do illnesses really affect men worse than women? As it turns out, they do! Why does this happen? Why Men Never Get Over A Breakup - https://youtu.be/lCSjuylaYUk Sign Up For The Seeker Newsletter Here - http://bit.ly/1UO1PxI Read More: Man flu is no myth a
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Is Success Luck or Hard Work?

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The Chinese legend of the butterfly lovers - Lijun Zhang

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Dig into the Chinese myth of Zhu Yingtai, who disguises herself as a boy in order to attend school, and her love Liang Shanbo.--Although only boys were allowed at the Confucius Academy, what Zhu Yingtai wanted was to go to school. She begged her parents t
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The twins who tricked the Maya gods of death - Ilan Stavans

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Dive into the Maya myth of twins Junajpu and Ixbalanke as they descend into the underworld to play the gods in a ballgame.--One day, twin brothers Junajpu and Ixbalanke discovered their fathers hidden ballgame equipment and began to play. Hearing their vi
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50+ Myths You Grew Up Believing but Are False

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Many of us heard about the so-called "dark side of the moon". But what is it, really? Does it even exist? Or it's a myth that keeps on living in our minds? Just like the fact that there're "millions" of stars in the sky...Have you always thought that owls
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The First Woman to Bicycle Around the World … Kind Of

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Annie Londonderry gained infamy for being the first woman to bicycle around the world—all in only 15 months. But the story is a little more complicated than that. During a time when very few women rode bicycles, legend has it that Annie accepted a wager t
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One of history's most dangerous myths - Anneliese Mehnert

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Examine the empty land theory, which was created by European colonizers in South Africa to support their claims to the region.--From the 1650s through the late 1800s, European colonists descended on South Africa. They sought to claim the region, becoming
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George Washington Carver: Bigger than peanuts

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Thanks to Skillshare for sponsoring this video! The first 1,000 people who click this link will get two free months of Skillshare Premium: https://skl.sh/adamragusea12***SOURCE TEXTS***"George Washington Carver: In His Own Words," Gary Kremer: https://boo
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Leonardo DiCaprio & The Nature Of Reality: Crash Course Philosophy #4

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Today Hank gains insight from that most philosophical of figures...Leonardo DiCaprio. In this episode, we’re talking about the process of philosophical discovery and questioning the relationship between appearance and reality by taking a look at Plato’s f
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What Happens To Child Prodigies When They Grow Up?

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Children who develop remarkable skills at an early age are often knowns at prodigies, but what happens to these kids once they grow up? Sign Up For The TestTube Newsletter Here ►►►► http://bit.ly/1myXbFG Can A Brain Injury Make You A Genius? ►►►► http://b
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Fun Facts About Turkeys!

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Jessi and Squeaks learn some amazing turkey facts, from the sounds they make to what their poop looks like! Hi there! We at SciShow want to learn more about you and your opinions! If you have time, please take a moment to fill out this survey: https://www
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No, Vitamin C won't cure your cold

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Just because it's good for you doesn't mean more is better.Become a Video Lab member! http://bit.ly/video-labLots of people reach for the orange juice or Vitamin C supplements when they start to get a cold. It's a popular myth that began in the 1970s than
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Your Body's Real Age

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Do all of your cells get switched out for new ones every seven years or so? Does anything remain with you throughout your entire life? That's the question posed on the NPR podcast Invisibilia by co-host Lulu Miller. Listen to their episode (exploring the
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Is It Bad To Crack Your Knuckles? | COLOSSAL QUESTIONS

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Most of us have heard it before: if you crack your knuckles, youre going to get arthritis when youre older!! So, is there any truth to that, or is it just a myth that cracking your knuckles is bad for your you??Images used under license from Shutterstock.
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BONUS VIDEO | Terminal Prepositions | Prepositions | The Parts Of Speech

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It's totally okay to end sentences with prepositions! David, Khan Academy's grammarian-in-chief, explains the history and the context behind this long-held grammar myth. Missed the previous lesson? Watch here: https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/gramma
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Thanksgiving Turkey Compilation

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Enjoy this compilation of Thanksgiving turkey chemical deliciousness! We’re celebrating the holiday with our favorite food science bits and pieces. More PBS Digital Studios Goodness here! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1mtdjDVOoOqKjV9WNrIXRphDssM
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Quantum Cryptography Explained Simply

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Quantum Cryptography explained simply. Regular encryption is breakable, but not quantum cryptography. Today we'll look at the simplest case of quantum cryptography, quantum key distribution. It uses the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle to prevent eavesdro
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Who is Krampus the Christmas Monster? | COLOSSAL MYSTERIES

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There are tons of timeless transitions to celebrate around the holidays, but you may not be as familiar with Christmas most terrible tradition: the blood-curdling Christmas monster KRAMPUS. Could he be real? Or is he just a scary, strange holiday myth??Im
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What Is A Good Life?: Crash Course Philosophy #46

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In our final episode of Crash Course Philosophy, we consider what it means to live a good life. We’ll look at the myth of Sisyphus, Robert Nozick’s experience machine, Aristotle’s eudaimonistic picture of a good human life, and the existentialists’ view t
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Why old buildings use the same leaf design

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There’s a reason almost every column has the same leaves… Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Follow Phil Edwards on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/philedwardsinc1/ In this episode of Vox Almanac, Phil Edwards explores why columns look
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How To Escape Quicksand

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You probably won’t get stuck in quicksand. But if you do, you can use physics to get yourself out. ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow without them! Shout out to Justin Ove, John Szymakowski, Fati
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COVID-19 Vaccine Myths Debunked

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There are A LOT of lies being circulated around the Covid-19 Vaccines. Let's dispel some of these coronavirus vaccines myths!https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/index.htmlCheck out Hollywood, Health and Society: https://hollywoodhealthandsociety.org/Mee
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3 Cool Things About Manatees

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Join Jessi and Squeaks to learn all about an amazing aquatic mammal you may not have heard of before: the manatee! ---------- Like SciShow? Want to help support us, and also get things to put on your walls, cover your torso and hold your liquids? Check ou
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How to plan your ideal STUDY SCHEDULE! | Science of Study #3 | Maddie Moate

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NOTE: 90 MINUTE study sessions are the ultimate goal. If this feels too long then try the POMODORO TECHNIQUE (25 minute sessions) I talk about this in my procrastination video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tY1Cck0nVMI In the 3rd 'Science of Study' vide
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Does Turkey Make You Sleepy?

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The tryptophan in turkey gets a bad rap every Thanksgiving. Here's the real reason you're so tired. Following is a transcript of the video. Dr. Daniel Barone: So the myth is that turkey has a lot of a chemical known as tryptophan, which is actually the pr
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BUSTING 50 MYTHS IN 24 HOURS!!

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This was brutal See Hudson bust 24 more myths: https://youtu.be/6y-fZkRIfy4 See Most OUTRAGEOUS PRANKS In 24 HOURS! | Jordan Matter https://youtu.be/x8qlBzxHjwYThanks Airrack and Stokes Twins for the inspiration!Airrack Busting 100 Myths: https://youtu.be
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Happy Birthday, Sir Isaac Newton!

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There's a birthday party at the fort, for one of history's most important scientists, Isaac Newton! ---------- Love SciShow Kids and want to help support it? Become a patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scishowkids ---------- Looking for SciShow el
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What's the Best Way to Rescue a Drowned Phone?

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To support SciShow and learn more about Brilliant, go to https://brilliant.org/SciShow. What should you do after your phone goes for a swim? We're conducting a survey of our viewers! If you have time, please give us feedback: https://www.surveymonkey.com/
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Can You Break A Lock With Canned Air? (Movie Mythbusting)

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Random Nation! Get your limited edition TKOR Messy Logo shirt here: http://bit.ly/2JPgd8kToday we're testing out a movie myth of whether or not you can freeze a lock and break it with a can of compressed air. We'll also see how much air is inside of them,
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What Does Metal REALLY Do In A Microwave?

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In today's video we''re putting a common myth to the test, that you should never put metal in a microwave. Today we'll be testing whether or not that's true.Check out the TKOR Shop: http://bit.ly/2UCNpEbSee What Else We're Up To:TKOR Discord: http://bit.l
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Food Theory: Can Brain Freeze KILL You?

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Get yourself The Quest Jacket and SOLVE our mystery! https://theorywear.com/Have you ever been eating something cold like ice cream or sipping on a slurpee when suddenly - BAM! Your head is full of icy pain. That's right, today we are talking about brain
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The Truth About Butterfly Metamorphosis (It's VERY WEIRD)

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Check out @crashcourse Botany! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2th5lAd-77A More info and sources below Does any other creature on Earth undergo a life transformation as dramatic as the butterfly? I think not. Unfortunately, children's books about very hun
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An Unusual Way To Prove Einstein's Theory Of Relativity

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When rockets misfire their payloads, scientists use the misplaced satellites to prove the Theory of Relativity. How do they do it? How GPS Works ►►►► http://dne.ws/1N6wX3V Sign Up For The TestTube Newsletter Here ►►►► http://dne.ws/1McUJdm Read More: Wayw
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How Do Fire Sprinklers Know There's A Fire?

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There's a big fire in the building and suddenly all the sprinklers turn on -- that's not really how works. Let science extinguish this myth. How Fire Burns in Space - http://bit.ly/1OqRB5b Sign Up For The Seeker Newsletter Here - http://bit.ly/1UO1PxI Rea
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I Trained Like A Broadway Star For 6 Weeks

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WATCH THE MUSICAL HERE: https://youtu.be/wSmJByYYnLQTurn on notifications so you dont miss it :) For 6 weeks, I immersed myself in the world of Broadway! I worked with professional choreographer and Broadway dancer Joseph Corella, trained with vocal coach
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Disney's Cruella | Official Trailer

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Brilliant. Bad. A little bit mad. May 2021. Academy Award® winner Emma Stone (“La La Land”) stars in Disney’s “Cruella,” an all-new live-action feature film about the rebellious early days of one of cinemas most notorious
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The Fish With Human Teeth

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A fish with eerily human-like teeth was caught in a New Jersey lake. And scientists have learned to speak Bird! ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow without them! Shout out to Justin Ove, Justin Le
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Should You Tap Your Soda Before Opening It?

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Check out our DIY Build Kits: http://bit.ly/2NnXiVpIn today's video we're exhaustively testing the myth that tapping on your soda can will decrease the amount of pressure built up in a shaken soda can. Should you tap it on the side? On the top? The bottom
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Fact or Fiction: Uncooked Rice is Bad for Birds

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You may have heard that throwing rice at weddings will hurt wild birds. But we’re here to say that myth isn’t backed up by the science -- and we can prove it with chemistry. Subscribe! http://bit.ly/ACSReactions Facebook! http://facebook.com/ACSReactions
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Do You Really Need To Wash Your Jeans?

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You might have heard this odd advice from fashion gurus before – “don’t wash your jeans!” But why? Is it real advice, or just a prank pulled on unsuspecting, dim-witted denim rubes? Learn more at HowStuffWorks.com: http://lifestyle.howstuffworks.com/style
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This Ancient Species Is Under Attack, How Can They Be Protected? | Seeker Indie

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The sungazer lizard is an endemic species in the South African wild that is facing extinction due to the international pet trade. This is how this group of conservationists plan to stop it. Subscribe to Seeker! http://bit.ly/subscribeseeker Visit our shop
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Why Do Kids Learn Faster Than Adults?

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You can't teach an old dog new tricks, so the saying goes. Is this why kids pick things up so faster than adults? Get 15% off http://www.domain.com's domain names and web hosting when you use coupon code DNEWS at checkout! DNews Live Tickets Here ►►►► htt
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Citrus Scent DEBUNKED!

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So we really messed up on this one. Even we can have a difficult time with R and S Limonene! We appreciate your patience with this video and here it is for the final time. Rest assured everything in here is accurate and correct. We messed up! A while ago
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Is Eating Late At Night Really That Bad For You?

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When do you eat your biggest meal of the day? Here's why the time you eat should be dependent on more than just hunger. Why Is Salt The Most Mysterious Mineral? - http://bit.ly/28WaNUv Sign Up For The Seeker Newsletter Here - http://bit.ly/1UO1PxI Read Mo
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Blossom's Fake Video Exposed by food scientist | How To Cook That Ann Reardon

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Food Scientist reacts to "Is your food fake or real?" video by Blossom and examines their claims. Is their video true or fake?SUBSCRIBE on youtube: http://bit.ly/H2CThat Support: https://patreon.com/h2ctRecipe: http://howtocookthat.netMerch: https://www.h
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Florence + the Machine - Call me Cruella (From "Cruella"/Official Lyric Video)

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Get tickets to experience Disneys #Cruella in theaters or pre-order on #DisneyPlus with Premier Access May 28 (additional fee required)."Call me Cruella" from "Cruella" soundtrack - out now!Performed by: Florence + the Machine (Instagram: @florenceandthem
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Can You Take Expired Medications?

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Description: Every medicine you buy has an expiration date printed on it somewhere, but does it actually go bad? This week on Reactions, we explain the chemistry of drug expiration dates. Subscribe! http://bit.ly/ACSReactions Facebook! http://facebook.com
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Why Are Rhino Horns Worth More Than Gold?

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What is it about rhino horn that has some believing it possesses powerful medicinal capabilities? What is rhino horn is really made out of? 3D Printing Rhino Horns Can Stop Poaching In Africa - http://youtube.com/watch?v=4x7TAwliIrE Sign Up For The Seeker
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Lightning Struck Apollo 12... Twice, Here’s How Mission Control Reacted | Apollo

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Like the astronauts, NASA’s mission control had to be ready to solve any problem, but during Apollo 12, the team was faced with a shocking scenario that no one expected. Check out the entire Apollo series here!: https://bit.ly/2ApSfg9 Read More: How Curio
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Where Do Baby Carrots Come From?

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How To Solve Every Global Crisis

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The imaginary king who changed the real world - Matteo Salvadore

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Get to know the legend of the king known as Prester John, whose myth would impact the decisions of European leaders for 400 years. --In 1165, copies of a strange letter began to circulate throughout Europe. It spoke of a fantastical realm, containing the
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Is Your Personality Fixed, Or Can You Change Who You Are? | Invisibilia | NPR

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The marshmallow test became the poster child for the idea that there are specific personality traits that are stable and consistent. And this drives Walter Mischel crazy. "That iconic story is upside-down wrong," Mischel says. "That your future is in a ma
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When voting rights didn't protect all women

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The suffrage movement didnt protect all womens right to vote. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjOOn this landmark 100th anniversary of womens suffrage, historians Martha S. Jones and Daina Ramey Berry reflect on what the 19th Amendment means fo
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Can Plastic Be Composted?

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Thanks to the demands of eco-conscious consumers, biodegradable and compostable plastics are cropping up everywhere. Are these green plastics the solution to our throwaway lifestyle? Well -- it’s complicated. Subscribe! http://bit.ly/ACSReactions Facebook
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Is Superhero Strength Real?

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Youve probably heard stories about mothers lifting cars to save their baby trapped underneath--but is that just an urban myth? This week on Reactions we talk about superhero strength and the chemistry behind whats possible. Subscribe! http://bit.ly/ACSRea
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Most Vitamin Supplements Are Not Needed, Here’s Why (Part 3 of 3)

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Why Do We Get Colds When It's Cold?

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SMALLFOOT | Official Final Trailer [HD] | In Theaters September 28

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In theaters September 28, 2018. www.smallfootmovie.com www.facebook.com/smallfootmovie www.instagram.com/smallfootmovie www.twitter.com/smallfootmovie An animated adventure for all ages, with original music and an all-star cast, “Smallfoot” turns a myth u
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Can stereotypes ever be good? - Sheila Marie Orfano and Densho

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Explore the model minority stereotype, and discover how it became a label for Asian Americans and is used to enforce racial hierarchies.--In 2007, researchers surveyed 180 teachers to understand if they held stereotypes about their students. The most comm
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Are You Thinking About Breathing While You Read This? (Now You Are)

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A more perfect unit: The New Mole | EXPERIMENTALS: Moles (part 2)

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THE MOLE—as in 6.02214076×10^23, the unit in chemistry used to count really really tiny stuff like atoms and molecules. Well, THE MOLE changed (it's not simply 6.022x10^23 anymore). And while you may not have noticed it, a fundamental shift in
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What If The Sun Disappeared For One Month?

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Are We Really 99% Chimp?

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Why People Hate Hyenas

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Why It Was Almost Impossible to Make the Blue LED

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Porcupines Give You 30,000 Reasons to Back Off | Deep Look

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Porcupines may be adorable, but their quills are razor-sharp, designed to impale and next to impossible to remove. But it's not all bad news. Researchers are designing new surgical staples that mimic the quill's shape to better close wounds and promote he
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The Holocaust,Genocides, and Mass Murder of WWII: Crash Course European History #40

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During World War II, Nazi Germany undertook the imprisonment and summary execution of many of its own citizens, and citizens of the nations they occupied. One of the groups that came under assault was the European Jewish population. More than six million
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The Crabs Are Coming

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We made this video in partnership with the Bik Lab at University of Georgia and the National Science Foundation.As the waters warm in the deep sea around Antarctica, ecosystem-crushing crabs are able to live closer and closer to the continent.LEARN MORE**
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These People Crave Blood Like a Vampire

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Morbius might get negative reviews, but the Marvel / Sony film has some science behind it. Will drinking or swapping blood cure any kind of disease? Script:As a biochemist, Morbius actually has a lot in common with real-world scientists. For one, hes not
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Why You Can't Really Sweat Out Toxins

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How Big Is The Universe?

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Is the Universe infinite? Or does it somehow fold in on itself? And if so in what shape? Join us today as explore the size of the Universe. Written and presented by Prof David Kipping, with special thanks to cosmologist Prof Colin Hill for fact checking.
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The Mystery Of Paperclips

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As an innovation, the modern paperclip has a peculiar history.HISTORY OF PAPERPaper was first created in China during the first century A. Initially made from cotton and linen, these fabric papers were expensive to produce and were generally reserved for
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What If We Just Drank Spit To Stay Hydrated?

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You are now aware of your spit, and it's pretty important!Watch more: How Clean Is YOUR Drinking Water? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rao-PRJ57kQ&list=PL8L0MzSk_V6JtEDRfRMyb6rFd1acqYSlO&index=8&t=0sSubscribe: https://bit.ly/SubLifeNoggin | Get your excl
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Are Vampires Real? Of Course Not, But . . .

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Check out Monstrum: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO6nDCimkF79NZRRb8YiDcAHalloween season wouldnt be what it is without the undead. This week on Reactions, we unpack the chemistry that may have inspired one of our favorites: the vampire. When you think
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Why Cockroaches Are So Hard To Kill

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Cockroaches are one of the most widespread and resilient creatures on this planet. They are practically everywhere around us, hiding in the walls, sewers, and perhaps your cupboard. They are also one of the most hated creatures by humans. If you are like
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How Risky Are Vaccines?

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These Carnivorous Worms Catch Bugs by Mimicking the Night Sky | Deep Look

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The glow worm colonies of New Zealand's Waitomo Caves imitate stars to confuse flying insects, then trap them in sticky snares and eat them alive. SUBSCRIBE to Deep Look! http://goo.gl/8NwXqt DEEP LOOK is science up close - really, really close. An ultra-
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Why Do Our Eyes Move When We Think?

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Visit http://brilliant.org/scishow/ to get started learning STEM for free, and the first 200 people will get 20% off their annual premium subscription.You might have heard the myth that you can tell when someone is lying based on how their eyes move. Whil
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What can science tell us about dogs? with Jules Howard

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Does your dog really love you? Can dogs understand human emotions? And what's the history of dogs and scientific research? Watch the Q&A here: https://youtu.be/1fWCiccira4Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibeGet Jules's book 'Won
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Vincent Van Gogh's The Starry Night: Great Art Explained

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Do Crosswalk And 'Close Door' Buttons Really Do Anything?

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Are the buttons we push to cross streets, close elevator doors, and nudge the office thermostat really connected to anything? Some aren’t! Learn how these placebo buttons (don’t) work. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.com: http://science.howstuffworks.com/life
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10 Most Beautiful Snakes In The World

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Could The Dip Really Kill a Toon? and Other Cartoon Chem (ft. SpongeBob, Popeye, & more)

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Are bananas actually that slippery? Could spinach give you superhuman strength? And what the heck is Toon Acid? This week, watch some cartoons alongside our writer and host, Sam Jones, and learn whether their chemistry checks out. Subscribe! http://bit.ly
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The Missing Link That Wasn't

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The myth of the Missing Link--the idea that there must be a specimen that partly resembles an ape but also partly resembles a modern human--is persistent. But the reality is that there is no missing link in our lineage, because thats not how evolution wor
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24 Pet Myths You Should Stop Believing

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In this video, we will debunk 24 myths about your pet, dog and cat.Do dogs have cleaner mouth than humans? Do cats really hate water? Is raw meat the only best food for dogs? In this video, we will discover the truth behind myths about pets.#24. A dogs mo
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Our Best View Of Bacteria Is...From Space?!

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The Most Powerful Computers You've Never Heard Of

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Analog computers were the most powerful computers for thousands of years, relegated to obscurity by the digital revolution. This video is sponsored by Brilliant. The first 200 people to sign up via https://brilliant.org/veritasium get 20% off a yearly sub

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