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Ultraviolet Scorpion Captures Prey - Wonders Of Life W/ Prof Brian Cox - BBC

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Professor Brian Cox is looking for a creature in the dark, one that is easiest to find using ultraviolet light, the mojave desert sand scorpion. Taken from Wonders of Life. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BBCEar
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The Power Of Gravity - Wonders Of Life W/ Prof Brian Cox - BBC

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Professor Brian Cox explores the power of gravity and how small creatures such as insects appear to have superpower strength in comparison to humans. Taken from Wonders of Life. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=B
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The Dangers Of The Sun - Wonders Of Life W/ Prof Brian Cox - BBC

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Professor Brian Cox ventures on one of the great railway journeys of the world to study the UV rays from the sun. Taken from Wonders of Life. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BBCEarth BBC Earth YouTube Channel: h
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What Is The Smallest Organism On Earth? - Wonders Of Life W/ Prof Brian Cox - BBC

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Professor Brian Cox looks at the organism that takes up most of our planet, the smallest microorganism of all, bacteria. Taken from Wonders of Life. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BBCEarth BBC Earth YouTube Cha
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Amazing Underwater Caves - Wonders Of Life W/ Prof Brian Cox - BBC

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Professor Brian Cox walks around and swims amongst the beautiful jungle of Yucatán where there exists an almost perfect eco-system. Taken from Wonders of Life. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BBCEarth BBC Earth
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How Do Catfish See The World? - Wonders Of Life W/ Prof Brian Cox - BBC

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Professor Brian Cox finds a catfish and explores it's fascinating perspective of the world. Whilst we see perceive the world through light and sound, the catfish has a perspective of taste... Taken from Wonders of Life. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.
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The Power Of A Waterfall - Wonders Of Life W/ Prof Brian Cox - BBC

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Professor Brian Cox looks at the energy conserved by a waterfall and from there explores how long it is suggested energy will exist on our planet. Taken from Wonders of Life. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BBCE
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Amazing World Of A Termite Mound - Wonders Of Life W/ Prof Brian Cox - BBC

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Professor Brian Cox explores the function of a termite city and what you can actually find inside one. Taken from Wonders of Life. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BBCEarth BBC Earth YouTube Channel: http://www.y
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Brian Cox Meets An Aye-Aye - Wonders Of Life - BBC

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Professor Brian Cox gets a rare and up-close look at a sedated aye-aye, known for it's unusual way of hunting for food. Taken from Wonders of Life. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BBCEarth BBC Earth YouTube Chan
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Brian Cox Builds a Cloud Chamber - Wonders of Life - Series 1 Episode 3 Preview - BBC Two

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SUBSCRIBE to the OFFICIAL BBC YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2IXqEIn LAUNCH BBC iPlayer to access Live TV and Box Sets: https://bbc.in/2J18jYJ More about this programme: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01qrxpc Cloud chambers are the earliest example of
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Brian Cox explains why time travels in one direction - Wonders of the Universe - BBC Two

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SUBSCRIBE to the OFFICIAL BBC YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2IXqEIn LAUNCH BBC iPlayer to access Live TV and Box Sets: https://bbc.in/2J18jYJ More about this programme: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00zf9dh Professor Brian Cox builds sandcastles in t
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What Is Life? (featuring Prof. Brian Cox)

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Thank you to Policygenius for supporting PBS. To learn more go to https://Policygenius.com/BeSmart Go clubbing in virtual reality with Subcultured @PBS Voices: https://youtu.be/ZRPjgSrQ8gA ↓↓↓ More info and sources below ↓↓↓
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The extraordinary final test to become a Shaolin Master | Sacred Wonders - BBC

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SUBSCRIBE to the OFFICIAL BBC YouTube channel https://bit.ly/2IXqEIn LAUNCH BBC iPlayer to watch full BBC programmes online now https://bbc.in/2J18jYJ At the Shaolin Temple in China, a Buddhist warrior monk faces a test that will change the course of his
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The science of snowflakes with Brian Cox | BBC Ideas

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How do snowflakes form? Why do they have six sides? Is it true that each snowflakes is unique? Here's some serious snowflake trivia courtesy of physicist Prof Brian Cox.Made by Studio Panda with paper artwork by Sam Pierpoint, in partnership with the @roy
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The Wonders of Tortoise Tunnel | BBC

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In Florida, Sir David Attenborough uses a remotely controlled camera to follow a Gopher Tortoise into a burrow. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/BBCStudios WATCH MORE: Hiroshima: http://bit.ly/BBCHiroshima Horizon: http://bit.ly/BBCHorizon Best of Alan Partridge:
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Net-Casting Spider Ensnares Prey | The Dark: Nature's Nighttime World | BBC Earth

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The net-casting spider has an incredible technique for trapping its prey - the team manage to film it under cover of darkness. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub #NetCastingSpider #NighttimeNatureDoc #BBCEarthWatch more: Planet Earth http://bit.ly/Plane
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The Big Bang Reimagined (Narrated By Brian Cox) | BBC Earth

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The wonder of the Big Bang, reimagined. Narrated by physicist Brian CoxThis Space Day, were launching our summer of space. Starting with a deeper look at our solar system - The Planets -coming soon.#SpaceDay #BigBang #BrianCoxSubscribe: http://bit.ly/BBCE
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The Ultraviolet Catastrophe

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How did the field of quantum mechanics come about in the first place? The Rayleigh-Jeans catastrophe, also known as the ultraviolet catastrophe was a prediction by the Rayleigh-Jeans law that a blackbody would radiate infinite amounts of ultraviolet light
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Brian Cox visits the world's biggest vacuum chamber - Human Universe: Episode 4 Preview - BBC Two

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Programme website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0276q28 Brian Cox visits NASA’s Space Power Facility in Ohio to see what happens when a bowling ball and a feather are dropped together under the conditions of outer space.
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Behold the Scorpion King

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This is the dictator scorpion. With the ability to grow up to 8 inches in length, it’s one of the largest scorpion species in the world. But despite its size, these guys have relatively weak venom, relying instead on their enormous claws to catch their pr
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How To Draw A Scorpion

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Follow along with us and learn how to draw a scorpion. We show you a super simple and fun way to draw this realistic crawler!
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Explaining The Tree of Life - #Attenborough90 - BBC

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This astonishing video from Charles Darwin and the Tree of Life is the story of life on Earth over millions of years. Watch the full program on BBC One 7pm Sunday 08/05/2016 UK. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=B
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AwA Female Wood Scorpion (Cercophonius squama)

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Take an Adventure with Ambrose to see a cute little female Wood Scorpion (Cercophonius squama) and then watch her fluoresce!
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Professor Claw the Emperor Scorpion

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Go to http://curiositystream.com/animalwonders to start streaming The Material World. Use the promo code animalwonders during the sign-up process to get your first 30 days free!Get a closer look at Professor Claw the emperor scorpion. She where she lives,
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What elephants can teach us about life | BBC Ideas

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Elephants are more like us humans than we might think. From staying connected to dealing with grief, here's why we could learn a thing or two about life from elephants. Made by Big Deal Films.Learn more from the animal kingdom: What whales can teach us ab
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Ant Fortress Under Attack! - Life Story - BBC

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A weaver ant fortress comes under attack from a neighbouring colony but is the home guard enough to defend and protect the next generation? Taken from Life Story. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BBCEarth BBC Ear
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Chicks Jump Off Cliff - Life Story - BBC

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A Barnacle gosling must dive over 400ft from it's nest on a cliff top to reach it's parents down below. Taken from Life Story. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BBCEarth BBC Earth YouTube Channel: http://www.youtu
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Stinging Scorpion vs. Pain-Defying Mouse | Deep Look

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There's a chemical arms race going on in the Sonoran Desert between a highly venomous scorpion and a particularly ferocious mouse. The outcome of their battle may one day change the way doctors treat pain in people. SUBSCRIBE to Deep Look! http://goo.gl/8
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Kung Fu Mantis Vs Jumping Spider - Life Story - BBC

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When attacked an orchid Mantis is capable of it's own self defence in the form of Kung Fu. Taken from Life Story. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BBCEarth BBC Earth YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/BBCEar
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Amazing Crabs Shell Exchange - Life Story - BBC

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As a hermit crab grows its shell becomes a tighter fit so eventually the crabs need to move into a bigger one, leading to an amazing exchange. Taken from Life Story. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BBCEarth BBC
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What would alien life actually look like? | BBC Ideas

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Spock? Predator? The classic humanoid body shape with big eyes? We don't think so. Biologist Adam Hart and illustrator Memo Kosemen combine their skills to predict how natural selection could see alien life evolve on a variety of alien worlds.Made by Clea
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How you've been making tea WRONG your entire life - BBC

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Subscribe and to the BBC https://bit.ly/BBCYouTubeSub Watch the BBC first on iPlayer https://bbc.in/iPlayer-Home Cherry Healey gets some scientific tips on making the best possible cup of tea with a tea bag. Inside The Factory | Series 3 'Tea Bags' | BBC
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Dolphins trick fish with mud "nets" - One Life - BBC

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BBC Earth presents One Life. Narrated by Daniel Craig, written and directed by Michael Gunton & Martha Holmes. Coming to theaters February 21! Tickets available at http://www.onelifeonscreen.com Visit http://www.bbcearth.com for all the latest animal
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The family with six fingers - Countdown To Life: The Extraordinary Making Of You: Episode 1 - BBC

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Subscribe and to OFFICIAL BBC YouTube https://bit.ly/2IXqEIn Stream original BBC programmes FIRST on BBC iPlayer https://bbc.in/2J18jYJ Programme website: http://bbc.in/1NzqyTq Michael Mosley visits the Da Silvas in Brasilia to see a family who grow six d
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Bodysnatcher Wasp | Trials Of Life | BBC Earth

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Wasps implant their eggs inside caterpillars, who grow unaware they're nesting. Narrated by David Attenborough.Subscribe to BBC Earth for more amazing animal videos - http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub Watch more videos from BBC Earth: Planet Earth http://bit.ly/P
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Four secrets from sports psychology you can use in everyday life | BBC Ideas

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From talking to yourself to rehearsing to your mind, here are five secrets from the world of sports psychology that you can apply to your own life to help you achieve your goals.Want to boost your resilience? Have a watch of this https://www.youtube.com/w
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Neuroethology of Toads (Part 1 of 3; English): Behavioral Responses to Prey Features

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Movie with the title "Image Processing in the Visual System of the Common Toad - Behavior, Brain Function, Artificial Neuronal Net" (IWF No. C 1805) by Prof. Dr. Jörg-Peter Ewert ( http://www.joerg-peter-ewert.de, University of Kassel, Germany) in co
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120 Million Crabs Spawning On One Beach | Trials Of Life | BBC Earth

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In this classic clip, David Attenborough witnesses millions of crabs coming together for their annual spawning.Subscribe to BBC Earth for more amazing animal videos - http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub Watch more videos from BBC Earth: Planet Earth http://bit.ly/P
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Attenborough: Amazing Rain Frogs - Life in Cold Blood - BBC wildlife

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Want more natural history and wildlife videos? Visit the official BBC Earth channel: http://bit.ly/BBCEarthWW BBC Earth The BBC Earth YouTube channel is home to over 50 years-worth of the best animal videos from the BBC archive. With three new videos rele
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Attenborough Says Boo To A Sloth - Life Of Mammals - BBC Earth

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In this classic sequence from Life Of Mammals, Sir David Attenborough gets up close to a sloth in the forest now in HQ. Subscribe to BBC Earth for more amazing animal videos - http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub Watch more videos from BBC Earth Planet Earth http:
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What whales can teach us about living our best life | BBC Ideas

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Whales are more like us humans than we might think. From knowing your roots to making time for fun, here's why us humans can learn a thing or two from whale culture.Made by Big Deal Films.Watch more videos about our natural world in our playlist: https://
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BBC Earth: Life in VR - California Coast | Launch Trailer | Google Daydream

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Meet one of the furriest animals on the planet, experience life at microscopic scale and dive into the Deep Ocean with giants. Download for Google Daydream: http://bit.ly/BBCEarthLifeInVR BBC Earth: Life in VR - California Coast Launch Trailer An Official
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Secret Life of Dogs: Stories That Will Blow You Away - BBC Earth Unplugged

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Dogs are famously known as mans best friend but how much do you actually know about your canine? We've selected 5 of the most viewed moments from Secret Life Of Dogs, released on the BBC Earth YouTube channel. You can watch the full videos in this playlis
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How Portuguese Man O' War stings and eats prey - Blue Planet II

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UK: 4th episode of Blue Planet II starts 8pm Sunday BBC One. Nordics and Asia : simulcasting on BBC Earth. USA: Early 2018 on BBC America. Details here www.bbcearth.com/blueplanet2 Subscribe to BBC Earth for more amazing animal videos - http://bit.ly/BBCE
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Amazing Crabs Shell Exchange | Life Story | BBC Earth

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As a hermit crab grows its shell becomes a tighter fit so eventually the crabs need to move into a bigger one, leading to an amazing exchange. Taken from Life Story. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/ydxvrP Watch David Attenborough Dynasties series tr
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Birds Stealing From Other Birds | Trials Of Life | BBC Earth

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These bird siblings will do anything for their brothers and sister chicks in the nest, even when a snake invades their territory.Subscribe to BBC Earth for more amazing animal videos - http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub Watch more videos from BBC Earth: Planet Ear
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Frogs Have A Secret Weapon To Catch Their Prey

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Frogs are lightning fast at catching their prey, and it's all thanks to their secret weapon: spit. Normally a frog's spit is thick like honey, but as the frog attacks, the spit liquefies. That liquid substance wraps around the prey then solidifies again,
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Best of Elephant Boy Rene Casselly Compilation - Best Captures - Part 1

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Best of Elephant Boy Rene Casselly Compilation - Best Captures - Part 1 Some of the most amazing captures of Rene Casselly with his lovely Elephants! Stay tuned for more amazing content and compilations. Thanks for watching! Show some love, SUBSCRIBE, Lik
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The incredible secret life of London's bees - BBC

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SUBSCRIBE to the OFFICIAL BBC YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2IXqEIn LAUNCH BBC iPlayer to access Live TV and Box Sets: https://bbc.in/2J18jYJ With enormous open spaces available, London's bee population is thriving, discovering innovative and new ways t
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String Theory - Brian Greene

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/brian-greene-on-string-theory Physicist Brian Greene explains superstring theory, the idea that miniscule strands of energy vibrating in 11 dimensions create every particle and force in the universe. Talk by Bri
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Watch: Glowing Bug Attracts And Devours Prey

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These wormlike larvae use bioluminescence to attract their prey. Read about other glowing insects: http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2012/08/120830-glowing-cockroaches-bugs-science-animals/ Watch Scorpions Glow in the Dark https://www.youtube.com/wa
A whale saved my life | Close Encounters | BBC Earth

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Whale scientist Nan Hauser describes how she believes a humpback whale saved her from a shark, and what happened when the same whale came back.Subscribe: http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub #BBCEarth #CloseEncountersWatch more: Planet Earth http://bit.ly/PlanetEart
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Hunter Vs Prey - Challenge

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In the spyglass challenge, Squid and I are racing to be the first person to craft a spyglass so we can read a distant sign. The first person to shout out the phrase on the sign wins! But this is not the spyglass challenge, this is the Hunter Vs Prey Chall
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What On Earth Is Spin? - Brian Jones

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/what-on-earth-is-spin-brian-jones Why does the Earth spin? Does a basketball falling from a spinning merry-go-round fall in a curve, as it appears to, or in a straight line? How can speed be manipulated while sp
2 Metre Long Humboldt Squid Hunt In Packs | Life | BBC Earth

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Highly intelligent, with powerful tentacles and a razor-sharp beak - the humboldt squid is a true terror of the deep. This 2 metre long beast has a reputation as a man-eater, and it's easy to see why.Subscribe: http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub Watch more: Planet
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Predators vs. Prey On The African Savanna

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The African savanna is a vast, sprawling grassland ecosystem, home to a diverse community of animals. These species form a complex, interdependent relationship. Lionesses are constantly on the prowl for food, scoping out herds of wildebeest to take down
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The Incredible Sea Life of the Red Sea Coral Reef | BBC Earth

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Simon Reeve dives into the Red Sea to get close to its incredible fish and marine wildlife. Subscribe to BBC Earth for more amazing animal videos - http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub Watch more videos from BBC Earth: Planet Earth http://bit.ly/PlanetEarthPlaylist
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Cheese and Climate Change (Q&A with The Prof)

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Professor Sir Martyn Poliakoff answers some viewer questions.More links and info in full description Amazon linksPrimo Levi, The Periodic Table: https://amzn.to/2vqcsTGOwen Matthews, Black Sun: https://amzn.to/2VETCTpStephen Poliakoff box set: https://amz
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How Do Sharks and Rays Use Electricity to Find Hidden Prey? | Deep Look

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When it comes to spotting prey, sharks and rays have a secret sense beyond sight and smell. Tiny goo-filled organs called Ampullae of Lorenzini detect the invisible electric fields produced by all living creatures. DEEP LOOK: a new ultra-HD (4K) short vid
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World Wonders That Didn't Make The Cut

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From China's Terracotta Warriors to Mexico's Teotihuacan, we're uncovering the beauty and history of the structures that didn't make the cut for the Seven Wonders of the World list. Feeling adventurous? Explore anything you might have missed from this epi
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A Physics Prof Bet Me $10,000 I'm Wrong

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A UCLA Physics Professor bet me $10,000 that my video about going downwind faster than the wind was wrong. This video is sponsored by Brilliant. The first 200 people to sign up via https://brilliant.org/veritasium get 20% off a yearly subscription. For mo
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How to Draw Harley Quinn | Birds of Prey

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Learn How to Draw Margot Robbie as cute Harley Quinn from Birds of Prey easy, step by step drawing tutorial. Harley Quinn Suicide Squad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UJVUrsBQJc SUPPLIES You Might Love (Amazon affiliate links): Sharpies: https://amzn.t
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Sesame Street: We're All Wonders | Read Along Series

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Luis is reading to Elmo and Abby about a little boy named Auggie who doesn't look like everyone else. Join Elmo, Abby, and Luis as they read "We're All Wonders" by R.J. Palacio. And remember, if you look with kindness you will always find wonder! Subscrib
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This origami Pokéball safely captures delicate sea creatures

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Researchers at Harvard University have created an origami-inspired robot, similar to a Pokéball in Pokémon, that can capture sea creatures like jellyfish without harming them, and then release them back in the ocean. In the future, they hope to add camera
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Sailfish Are Master Hunters - Planet Earth - BBC Earth

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Stunning footage of Sailfish three metres long closing in on Prey. Ever the resourceful hunter, they will only use just enough energy to make their kill, never wasting a fin stoke. What is more remarkable is how they can change colour to warn its companio
Our Universe is SO big, it's mindblowing! BBC

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Subscribe and to the BBC https://bit.ly/BBCYouTubeSubWatch the BBC first on iPlayer https://bbc.in/iPlayer-Home Professor Brian Cox takes us on a journey from a small picnic on Earth... to the deepest depths of space over ten billion light years away #BBC
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How Sharks Use Electricity To Sense Prey

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Sharks are some of the animal kingdom's most feared hunters, thanks to a special sixth sense. Subscribe to Seeker! http://bit.ly/subscribeseeker Visit our shop at http://shop.seeker.comThere are two ways that animals use electroreception. They either use
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How to manage your time more effectively (according to machines) - Brian Christian

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Download a free audiobook and support TED-Ed's nonprofit mission: http://adbl.co/2lFSkUw Check out Brian Christian and Tom Griffiths' "Algorithms to Live By": http://bit.ly/2CadQrt View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-to-manage-your-time-more-
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When Humans Were Prey

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Not too long ago, our early human ancestors were under constant threat of attack from predators. And it turns out that this difficult chapter in our history may be responsible for the adaptations that allowed us to become so successful. Thanks to Julio La
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How rollercoasters affect your body - Brian D. Avery

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-rollercoasters-affect-your-body-brian-d-avery In 1895, crowds flooded Coney Island to see America’s first-ever looping coaster: the Flip Flap Railwa
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Right or left-handed? 5 facts about you | BBC Ideas

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Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bit.ly/2PrmLhW Here are five facts you probably don't know about yourself, courtesy of handedness expert Prof Chris McManus, from UCL. This video was made by BBC Scotland and Touzie Tyke. Do you have a curious mind? You’re i
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How to get better at video games, according to babies - Brian Christian

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Explore what happened when the AI system Deep Q Networks (DQN) attempted to beat the Atari game Montezumas Revenge.--In 2013, a group of researchers wanted to create an AI system that could beat every Atari game. They developed a system called Deep Q Netw
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Ugly History: Witch Hunts - Brian A. Pavlac

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Uncover the history of the witch hunts that swept through Europe and the American colonies from the 15th century until the 18th century.--In the German town of Nrdlingen in 1593, innkeeper Maria Hll found herself accused of witchcraft. She was arrested fo
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The Nazis recruited to win the Cold War - Brian Crim

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Dig into Operation Paperclip, a secret intelligence program which brought scientists from Nazi Germany to the US after WWII.--In May of 1945 the Third Reich was in chaos. Adolf Hitler was dead and German surrender was imminent. But while World War II was
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"CHASING ICE" captures largest glacier calving ever filmed

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This rare footage has gone on record as the largest glacier calving event ever captured on film, by the 2016 Guinness Book of World Records. On May 28, 2008, Adam LeWinter and Director Jeff Orlowski filmed a historic breakup at the Ilulissat Glacier in We
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Watch: Drone captures video of melting Greenland glacier

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Study could help scientists track sea level rise Researchers aboard the Adolf Jensen spent this summer setting up instruments along the Helheim glacier and taking ocean samples from within its fjords. The data they gleaned from the expedition could help p
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Ancient Life Discovered in Antarctica I Behind the Scenes of Frozen Planet II I BBC Earth

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The Frozen Planet II team drilled into the ice of Lake Untersee to find some of the worlds oldest living fossils. But with freezing waters, and treacherous storms ahead, this was no easy mission. Meet the animals inhabiting our fragile frozen worlds. #Fro
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Spider With Three Super Powers - The Hunt - BBC Earth

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Known for eating other spiders, Portia is a genus of the jumping spider that is able to leap up to 50 times her own body length. Captured by stunning close up footage, we get to witness this amazing spider use its super powers to dine on prey three times
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What really happened during the Salem Witch Trials - Brian A. Pavlac

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Dig into how the infamous Salem Witch Trials began and why they remain a cautionary tale of the dangers of groupthink and scapegoating.--Youve been accused of a crime you did not commit. Its impossible to prove your innocence. If you insist that youre inn
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Science Captures Close Encounters Between Great White Sharks and Beachgoers With Drones

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Over the past decade, the number of encounters between humans and sharks swimming off the coast of California has risen dramatically. Chris Lowe, director of the Shark Lab at California State University, Long Beach, says this summer is shaping up to be a
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What Are the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World? | COLOSSAL SONGS

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WATCH MORE https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=UULFPwiAPYRT1JCna3GYf-vkCg SUBSCRIBE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPwiAPYRT1JCna3GYf-vkCg?sub_confirmation=1Welcome to Colossal Cranium where you can find endless answers to all of life's most pressing
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How do Cats Use Their Whiskers? Slow-Motion - Cats Uncovered - BBC

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How do cats use their whiskers to catch their prey? Using slow motion you can see the whiskers move into an attack position... Taken from Cats Uncovered. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BBCEarth BBC Earth YouTub
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String theory - a simple way to understand the universe | BBC Ideas

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Theoretical physicist Michio Kaku explains why he thinks string theory is the best way to understand how the universe works.If youre interested in hearing from more leading scientists about their life and work, download the BBC Radio 4 podcast The Life Sc
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Kermit's friend Brian is helping him review the parts of the face, like the nose and the mouth. Do you know the different parts of the face? Subscribe to the Sesame Street Channel here: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=SesameStreet For
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Perseverance Rover's Mastcam-Z Captures Ingenuity's Third Flight

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NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter takes off and lands in this video captured on April 25, 2021, by Mastcam-Z, an imager aboard NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover. As expected, the helicopter flew out of its field of vision while completing a flight
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Brian Greene on the 100th Anniversary of the Eclipse that Proved Einstein Right

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Brain Greene tells the story of Einstein's journey to develop his wild ideas about space and time, his General Theory of Relativity. Photographs of stars taken during a solar eclipse on May 29th, 1919, confirmed his calculations correct. This major discov
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If you see a cockroach scurry through your kitchen, your first reaction might be: “Arghh! A cockroach! Quick! Squish it with John Grisham!” But wait! You don’t need to sully your favorite legal caper. Instead, fetch a jewel wasp to do your bidding. These
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Meerkats can Solve Complex Tasks to Eat Scorpions | BBC Earth

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How good are meerkats at innovation when faced with complex problems separating them from a tasty scorpion? Narrated by David Attenborough. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub Watch more videos from BBC Earth: Planet Earth http://bit.ly/PlanetEarthPlayli
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Brain vs Brian! | Teen Titans Go! | Cartoon Network

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What is flow and how can it help you achieve more? | BBC Ideas

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This video shows you how tennis players achieve 'a state of flow' - and offers a few tips on how it can help you too on your daily life.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipavThis video was made by BBC Scotland.-------------------Do you have a curio
Saving birds with 'spider web' glass - BBC World Service, 30 Animals podcast

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How Venus Flytraps Use Trigger Warnings To Trap Prey

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PRANKED! Served her own food in top restaurant - BBC

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Why time seems to fly as you get older | BBC Ideas

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Ever wondered where the last year of your life went? Neuroscientist David Eagleman sheds some light on the time-bending power of your brain. Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipavThis video was animated by Peter Caires. --------------------Do you h
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Why do we have so much stuff? | BBC Ideas

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Modern life just seems to be full of... well, stuff! But why do we have so much of it? What's happening in our minds when we buy new things? Should we consume less and declutter? Watch next Can fashion ever be sustainable? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=
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What multitasking does to your brain | BBC Ideas

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In life, there is always so much to do... but is multitasking the answer? Can we really multitask? Here's what goes on in our brains when we try, and why multitasking (mostly) doesn't work. Made in partnership with the Open University by Mosaic Films.Subs
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Snoring hummingbird - Super Cute Animals - BBC

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3 keys to success for young people | BBC Ideas

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Writer and poet Lemn Sissay looks at why some children from tough backgrounds do well in life, despite the odds being stacked against them.Made by Jist Studios, in partnership with @oxforduniversity. Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav__________
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Handraising Twin Tiger Cubs - Tigers About The House - BBC

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Giles Clark watches over the cubs as they begin their first few days of life and with that Giles makes an important decision to safeguard their future... Taken from Tigers About The House. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center
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Chemical Wonders with Andrew Szydlo

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We've collected the most precious moments from our beloved canine companions: from cute puppies opening their eyes for the first time, to loyal wild dogs and incredibly intelligent pets.Subscribe: http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub Watch more: Planet Earth http://
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Baby jaguar's very first swim - BBC

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The Birds That Have Lived For 44 Million Years - Africa - BBC

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The Picathartes have lived in the Congo for 44 million years. When these birds mate they mate for life therefore they have to make a good team. Taken from Africa. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BBCEarth BBC Ear
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Brain Surgeon - That Mitchell & Webb Look , Series 3 - BBC Two

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Im autistic heres why I decided to stop masking | BBC Ideas

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Flo has spent much of her life camouflaging or masking who she really is in order to fit into the non-autistic world. Here's why she decided to stop.Made by BBC Studios.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipavFind more mini docs in our playlist https
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5 things ants can teach us about management | BBC Ideas

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They may be tiny, but here's why us humans could learn a thing or two from ants about leadership and life...Made by Big Deal films.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav----------------------------Do you have a curious mind? Youre in the right plac
'There's no one way to be autistic' | BBC Ideas

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In this beautiful animation, author Sara Gibbs shares how being diagnosed with autism as an adult changed her relationship with herself.You can watch more about autism in this BBC documentary, Christine McGuinness: Unmasking My Autism https://www.bbc.co.u
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How to grow an UNLIMITED amount of fresh herbs BBC

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What crows can teach us about getting ahead | BBC Ideas

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From money management to problem solving, us humans could learn a thing or two about success from these "feathered apes".Made by Big Deal FilmsIf you found this interesting, you might like this video too! What elephants can teach us about life https://www
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My journey from rock bottom to the top | BBC Ideas

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Computer scientist Sue Black shares the story of her incredible life - and shares a few tips she has learned along the way for success.This is the latest in our Habits of the Highly Successful series. Here's another one ' I saved an innocent man from deat
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Harold McGee Explains The Wonders Of Salt

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Food scientist Harold McGee explains how food would be lost without salt. Check out our website: http://www.mindofachef.com/ Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/1Erevk1 Download and stream the episodes: https://mindofachef.vhx.tv/ PBS series The Mind
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Meet Dubai's richest teenager, @Money Kicks BBC

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How do astronauts go to the bathroom in space? | QI BBC

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The fake 'kitchen hacks' with billions of views - BBC

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The fake 'kitchen hacks' with billions of views - BBC

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'Mental toughness is the secret to success' | BBC Ideas

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British gold medal-winning sprinter and former gymnast Asha Philip tells the story of her success - and her tough journey along the way.Want to watch more like this? Four secrets from sports psychology you can use in everyday life https://www.youtube.com/
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Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation of the Brain - Royal Institution Christmas Lectures - BBC Four

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Bird is eaten by giant fish - Blue Planet II: Episode 1 Preview - BBC One

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The Mountain Stone Weta, boasts perhaps the most extraordinary survival technique of all - the ability to come back from the dead. With the aid of a specialized filming chamber we are able to witness stunning footage of life slowly returning to this froze
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The Birds That Have Lived for 44 Million Years | Africa | BBC

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The Picathartes have lived in the Congo for 44 million years. When these birds mate they mate for life therefore they have to make a good team. Taken from Africa. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSubBBC Earth YouTube Channel: http://www.youtu
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Ancient monuments give us clues to astonishing past civilizations -- but they're under threat from pollution, war, neglect. Ben Kacyra, who invented a groundbreaking 3D scanning system, is using his invention to scan and preserve the world's heritage in a
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How Lord of the Rings director brought colour to WW1 - BBC

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The giant water lily is VICIOUS! The Green Planet BBC

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How metaphors shape the way you see the world | BBC Ideas

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What exactly are metaphors? Where are metaphors used? Our everyday language is full of metaphor - often without us even noticing. Metaphors are also tied up with power. This video helps explore and explain metaphors.Have you been getting a phrase wrong al
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Why do humans laugh? | BBC Ideas

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We all love ao good laugh. But it's not just a laughing matter - laughter benefits our minds, our relationships and our bodies. It also has a dark side - some people have actually died whilst laughing. Neuroscientist and stand-up comedian Sophie Scott exp
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Dolphins and Birds Collaborate to Hunt Fish | BBC Earth

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New David Attenborough series Dynasties coming soon! Watch the first trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWI1eCbksdE --~-- Dolphins beach themselves to easily catch prey, this way helping opportunistic birds to easily catch fish on the shore. Su
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How to get seriously good at reading | Episode 4 | BBC Ideas

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The Liquid That Flows Upwards - The Royal Institution Christmas Lecture 2010, Preview - BBC Four

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What do lucky people do differently? | BBC Ideas

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Jay Blades journey of learning to read BBC

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Why do we use a qwerty keyboard? | Episode 5 | BBC Ideas

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Qwerty isn't the best keyboard layout if you want to type fast... So why do we use a qwerty keyboard? A quirky look at how we came to use qwerty.Made by Objekt Films.Reading, tying your shoelaces, going to the toilet... this playlist looks at the little t
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Can We Build An Elevator To Space? - The Royal Institution Christmas Lecture 2010 - BBC Four

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What is plant blindness (and are you suffering from it)? | BBC Ideas

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"Plant blindness" is the inability to appreciate - or sometimes even notice - the plant life around us. And it's a surprisingly common phenomenon. But more and more studies show that spending time in nature is good for our wellbeing. Made in partnership w
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Baby elephant overcomes fear of water | BBC Earth

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This baby elephant learns to overcome his fear of water with the help of his carer. Subscribe to BBC Earth for more amazing animal videos - http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub Nature's Miracle Orphans: Filmed in Africa and Costa Rica, this series meets animals with
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Seven video games that changed the world | BBC Ideas

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Which video games are the most iconic of all time? Aoife Wilson of Eurogamer assesses seven epic titles.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipavThis video was made by BBC Archive. ---------------------------Do you have a curious mind? Youre in the ri
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The Man Who Swims Towards Sharks - #OurBluePlanet - BBC Earth

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Is it possible to change people’s perceptions of sharks? Marine biologist Yannis is utilising new technology to inspire a different view on these remarkable creatures and their role in our blue planet. #OurBluePlanet is a digital project between BBC Earth
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Superbloom: How Death Valley Springs To Life

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http://www.sciencefriday.com When it rains, it blooms. Beneath Death Valley lies a massive seed bank of desert wildflowers, and when heavy winter rains soak deep into the soil, these hidden wonders spring to life. Some call this growing spree a "beautiful
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5 things you really need to know about AI | BBC Ideas

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Terrified, excited or just bewildered by artificial intelligence? Heres what you really need to know about AI. Script by the BBC's Marc Cieslak.Animated by Christopher Brooks.Made in partnership with @TheOpenUniversity. Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.
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What is it like to be homeless? | BBC Ideas

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Where Did The Easter Island Statues Come From? - #Attenborough90 - BBC

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Sir David Attenborough looked into the history of the statues on the remote Easter Island to discover how these astonishing monuments were first created. Watch the full program on BBC One 7pm Sunday 08/05/2016 UK. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtub
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Why the Sun is incredible | BBC Ideas

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The Sun is just one of hundreds of billions of stars in our galaxy but it's very special to us - it's what makes life on Earth possible. Discover some incredible facts about our closest star with Dr Harry Cliff, a curator at London's Science Museum.Made b
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Mobula Rays belly flop to attract a mate - Shark: Episode 2 Preview - BBC One

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Subscribe and to OFFICIAL BBC YouTube https://bit.ly/2IXqEIn Stream original BBC programmes FIRST on BBC iPlayer https://bbc.in/2J18jYJ Programme website: http://bbc.co.uk/shark Hoping to attract a mate, Mobula Rays leap out of the water in order to make
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Why the moon is still such a mystery | BBC Ideas

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The moon has always fascinated us - why is it so alluring and what does it mean to us?Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipavThis video was made by Flock London. -----------------Do you have a curious mind? Youre in the right place.Our aim on BBC Id
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Why do we binge-watch? | BBC Ideas

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What makes us binge-watch shows like Killing Eve or Game of Thrones? And is it a problem - or could it actually be good for us?Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav----------------------------------Do you have a curious mind? Youre in the right pl
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Does your name suit your face? | BBC Ideas

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Five nuggets about names to get you thinking. Does the sound of your name match the shape of your face? Do middle initials in your name really matter?Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav------------------------------------------------------------
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Capitalism: Is it here to stay? | BBC Ideas

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How did capitalism start? How does it work? Is it here to stay? The Economist's Anne McElvoy tells the story of this economic system.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipavThis video was made by Somethin' Else.------------Do you have a curious mind?
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Spider Shoots 25 Metre Web - The Hunt - BBC Earth

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Which marvel of nature can build a 2 metre Orb Web with a silk that ranks as the World's toughest natural fibre? - The answer is the Darwin's Bark Spider and this real life "Spider Woman", no bigger than a thumbnail has baffled scientists with her web of
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Are aliens already watching us? | BBC Ideas

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We've been sending signals into the universe for decades. Should we stop advertising ourselves? And if we stopped, could aliens still find us? MIT quantum astrochemist Clara Sousa-Silva explains. Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav -------------
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How instant noodles went global | BBC Ideas

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Here's the story of how instant noodles went global - with the help of students, workers and prisoners.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipavThis video was animated by Justin Quinlan. ---------------Do you have a curious mind? Youre in the right pl
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Penguin chicks rescued by unlikely hero | Spy in the Snow - BBC

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Why your belly button is amazing | BBC Ideas

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Whether you have an innie or an outie, you definitely have one. So, here's a load of facts about your belly button.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav____________________________Do you have a curious mind? Youre in the right place.Our aim on BBC
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The truth about the Spartans | BBC Ideas

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The Spartans of Ancient Greece are known for their bravery, discipline and witty one-liners. But do we need a more nuanced view? Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav____________________________Do you have a curious mind? Youre in the right place.
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The plant that catfishes The Green Planet BBC

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Subscribe and to the BBC https://bit.ly/BBCYouTubeSubWatch the BBC first on iPlayer https://bbc.in/iPlayer-Home The flower of the warty hammer orchid perfectly mimics the behaviour, shape and smell of a flightless female thynnid wasp in order to lure male
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How to make better decisions | 3 quick tips | BBC Ideas

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

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How can you tell if someone is lying or telling the truth? It's not as simple as you might think to spot a lie. Here's why you should use your ears, not your eyes, to spot a liar.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav-------------------------------
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What is deja vu? | BBC Ideas

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Deja vu is pretty weird. We've almost all experienced it at some time. But what actually is deja vu?Animated by Flock London.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav--------------------------------Do you have a curious mind? Youre in the right place.
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What do our eyes say about us? | BBC Ideas

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Our eyeballs have evolved from a tiny, light-sensitive patch to the incredible, complex organs we have today. But what can our eyes actually tell us about ourselves?Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipavFind more videos like this in our playlist Th
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Three women who changed how we see the universe | BBC Ideas

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These three amazing women astronomers - Henrietta Swan Leavitt, Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin and Vera Rubin - changed the way we see the universe. Astrophysicist Jo Dunkley explains what she learnt from them. Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav ----
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If you're blind what do you see when you dream? | BBC Ideas

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Do blind people have heightened senses? What do blind people see when they dream? We put some of the most searched questions on the internet... to those best placed to answer.Made by ITN Productions.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav-----------
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Could we live without any fossil fuels at all? | BBC Ideas

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Former UN climate chief Christiana Figueres outlines her vision of a world that's entirely free of fossil fuels.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipavThis video was made by Somethin' Else.---------------------------Do you have a curious mind? Youre
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Some truly absurd ancient beliefs | BBC Ideas

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The Greeks and Romans gave us so much, but not everything they thought has stood the test of time. Classicist Daisy Dunn unpicks five nonsensical pearls of wisdom from the past. Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav--------------------------------
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Living With Tiger Cubs - Tigers About The House - BBC

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The cubs are using anyone and anything to try out their new teeth so Giles wants to put them to the test.Taken from Tigers About The House. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BBCEarth BBC Earth YouTube Channel: htt
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What happens inside you when you read a story | BBC Ideas

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Stories are just stories, right? Not really. They are also incredibly powerful - and can both reduce prejudice, and help persuade. Heres what actually happens inside us when we read. Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav------------Do you have a c
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A brief history of socialism | BBC Ideas

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What exactly is socialism? And where is it heading? Stephen Bush, political editor at the New Statesman, shares his view.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipavThis video was made by Somethin Else. --------------------Do you have a curious mind? You
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Cute Affectionate Monkeys - Lands Of The Monsoon - BBC

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The Crested Black Macaque live in forests which sit directly in the path of the monsoon but it is thanks to these rains that babies develop characteristics more like humans then you might think... Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscriptio
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Do eggs contain the secrets of the universe? | BBC Ideas

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Eggs are amazing. They're the pinnacle of design and possibly the shape of the universe itself. Welcome to the wonderful world of eggs.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipavThis video was made by Flock London. ----------------Do you have a curious
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Zionism: A very brief history | BBC Ideas

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Confused about what Zionism actually is? Here's a three-minute history from SOAS professor, historian and author, Colin Shindler.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipavThis video was animated by Somethin' Else. ---------------Do you have a curious m
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Why does time go forwards not backwards? | BBC Ideas

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Time moves forwards not backwards. We all know that. But why? Science journalist Alok Jha explains all. Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipavThis video was made by Flock London. ---------------------Do you have a curious mind? Youre in the right p
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Sir David Attenborough witnesses a MAGICAL moment The Green Planet BBC

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Subscribe and to the BBC https://bit.ly/BBCYouTubeSubWatch the BBC first on iPlayer https://bbc.in/iPlayer-Home The beautiful moment Sir David Attenborough witnesses a bat feeding from a Seven Hour flower. #BBC #GreenPlanet #BBCiPlayerWatch The Green Plan
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March Of The Red Crabs - Lands Of The Monsoon - BBC

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For most of the year they hide below ground but with the monsoon and rising humidity it's time to spawn as the red crabs begin to march. However they face many dangers in their way... Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_
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How to tie shoelaces the RIGHT way | BBC Ideas

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Fed up with your shoelaces coming undone? Maybe you should try the 'superior reef' knot. Or if you're feeling fancy, the stylish Berluti. Find out how to tie your shoelaces the RIGHT way.Made by Objekt Films.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav--
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Nature's Oddest Looking Animals | Top 5 | BBC Earth

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One of the many wonders of nature is its biodiversity and the variety of creatures found on Earth. But some are more distinctive than others! These are just some of the more 'quirky' animals on our planet. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub #BBCEarth #N
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'Losing a parent made me more resilient' | BBC Ideas

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Losing a parent in childhood is incredibly tough. But can the experience help set someone up for success later in life - helping to make them more resilient? Why do so many people who lose a parent when young go on to become leaders?Made by Silverfish Fil
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What will we eat for breakfast in 2039? | BBC Ideas

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Fancy a bowl of insects? How about music-infused coffee delivered by drone? Welcome to your future breakfast. Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav ------------------- Do you have a curious mind? You’re in the right place. Our aim on BBC Ideas is
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David Attenborough encounters the most DANGEROUS plant in the desert! The Green Planet BBC

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Subscribe and to the BBC https://bit.ly/BBCYouTubeSubWatch the BBC first on iPlayer https://bbc.in/iPlayer-Home Did anyone else wince when they watched this? #GreenPlanet #BBCiPlayerWatch The Green Planet on iPlayerAll our TV channels and S4C are availabl
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Four ways your brain is playing tricks on you | BBC Ideas

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Is your brain your own worst enemy? Have you fallen into any of these mind traps recently? An exploration of the world of cognitive bias. Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav This video was made by The Moment. ---------------------------- Do you
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David Attenborough will make you think about weeds in a different light The Green Planet - BBC

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Subscribe and to the BBC https://bit.ly/BBCYouTubeSubWatch the BBC first on iPlayer https://bbc.in/iPlayer-Home Welcome to the weird and wonderful world of plants! #GreenPlanet #BBCiPlayerWatch The Green Planet on iPlayerAll our TV channels and S4C are av
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The secret history of witches | BBC Ideas

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Persecution, torture and swimming "tests" - what it was like to be accused of witchcraft in 17th Century England?Made by Preston Street Films in partnership with @TheOpenUniversity. Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav____________________________
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Sir David Attenborough Reads Charles Darwin - #Attenborough90 - BBC

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Sir David reads the final paragraph of The Origin of Species by Charles Darwin. Watch Attenborough At 90 on BBC One 7pm Sunday 08/05/2016 UK. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BBCEarth BBC Earth YouTube Channel: h
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Five ways to stop getting distracted | BBC Ideas

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Why is it so hard to stop getting distracted? Is there a way to be better at it? Here are five tips to help you distraction-proof your mind and focus from author Nir Eyal.Made by Brendan Miller.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav----------------
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What's the point of noses? | BBC Ideas

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We all have noses. But what's the point of noses? And why do noses stick out? A quick look at the evolution and science of the human nose.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav____________________________Do you have a curious mind? Youre in the rig
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How Do Dragonflies See The World? - Animal Super Senses - BBC

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The Dragonflies vision is so quick but will it detect the high speed pea? Taken from Animal Super Senses. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BBCEarth BBC Earth YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/BBCEarth BBC E
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Seagrass In Dubai Palms - Wild Arabia - BBC

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The man-made Dubai Palms hosts a seabed as rich as the plains of Africa, perfect for sea grass. Taken from Wild Arabia. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BBCEarth BBC Earth YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/
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Bonobo Loves Being Tickled - Animals In Love - BBC

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Bonobos are apes with a lot of love to give. They have an interesting matriarchal social structure which is run by females and they are very physical and good humoured with each other. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add
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Where do phobias come from? | BBC Ideas

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Scared of spiders, holes, heights...? Phobias are very common. But why do we have phobias? What causes phobias? Where do phobias come from?Feel like watching more? What happens when humans can't touch? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErWfdjdOah8&Made by S
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Tiger Cubs Playing With Dogs - Tigers About The House - BBC

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Giles is in full swing with the cubs growing up, they're now playing with the dogs and having their paw print taken. Taken from Tigers About The House. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BBCEarth BBC Earth YouTube
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Magic trick: Convince your friends they're psychic! - Barry and Stuart - BBC Three

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Subscribe and to the BBC https://bit.ly/BBCYouTubeSub Watch the BBC first on iPlayer https://bbc.in/iPlayer-Home Play the trick at: http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/bbcthree/psychic_card_trick/psychic_card_trick.swf ESP Testing video explanation Here's the spec
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Why being bilingual is good for your brain | BBC Ideas

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What does bilingualism do to the brain? And are there benefits to being bilingual? Turns out there are lots of upsides. Made by Black Lab FilmsSubscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav____________________________Do you have a curious mind? Youre in th
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Tiger Cubs Swimming For The First Time - Tigers About The House - BBC

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Giles takes the cubs for their first ever swim but will it be too overwhelming for them? Taken from Tigers About The House. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BBCEarth BBC Earth YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.
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Collared Pika Prepares For Winter - Wild Alaska - BBC

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The collared pika is hard at work for the months ahead, gathering food meticulously ensuring his own survival. Taken from Wild Alaska. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BBCEarth BBC Earth YouTube Channel: http://w
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The hashtag… the story of # before Twitter and Instagram | BBC Ideas

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Some call it the pig pen, others the octothorpe. Here are some curious facts about the humble hashtag before it became big on Twitter and Instagram. Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav -------------------------- Do you have a curious mind? You’r
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Three minutes to the centre of the Earth | BBC Ideas

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Follow us on journey of discovery, from the surface of our planet all the way down to its core. What will we find?Animated by Flock.Made with Dr Paula Koelemeijer, in partnership with the @royalsociety. Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav_______
How to win at... stone skimming | Episode 5 | BBC Ideas

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Stone skimming isn't easy - there are whole championships devoted to the art of the perfect throw. Want to be a champ? Have a watch of this to learn how to become a stone skimming pro in less than 3 minutes.Made by Splinter Design.Want to watch more like
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Swimming With Humpback Whales - Super Giant Animals - BBC

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Steve Backshall has an amazing experience as he swims with two whales who interact with him. Taken from Super Giant Animals. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BBCEarth BBC Earth YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube
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Baby Elephant Finds Her Feet - Lands Of The Monsoon - BBC

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This young elephant has much to learn as she finds her feet and learns how to prepare the delicacy water hyacinth, whilst avoiding the indian one horned rhinos... Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BBCEarth BBC Ear
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Why boredom is good for you - BBC REEL

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Many people believe there is no benefit to boredom, but it is a very important emotion, as psychologist Sandi Mann explains. For more videos from BBC REEL visit: http://www.bbc.com/reel/ #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews
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Grizzly Hunts For Clams - Wild Alaska - BBC

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With a feast due to be delivered from the ocean these grizzly bears have to wait until it comes in. In the meantime clams will have to serve as a starter. Taken from Wild Alaska. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=
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Four failed inventions that changed the world | BBC Ideas

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The mouse, the pacemaker, VR, the synthetic fibre Kevlar... all four started off as failed inventions. So there's hope for us all!Made by Objekt Films.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav-------------------------Do you have a curious mind? Youre
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Why we see faces in clouds | BBC Ideas

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Ever since Aristotle we've been told we have five senses but now it's thought we could have 20 or more. We all perceive the world quite differently. Here's why - and more about how perception works.Made in partnership with the Open University by Mosaic Fi
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What is libertarianism? A simple guide | BBC Ideas

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What is libertarianism? And why do its proponents want the state kept at arm's length? Philosopher Julian Baggini explores this political philosophy. Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipavThis video was made by Somethin' Else. ---------------------
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Should we all write in Chinese? | BBC Ideas

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What if the whole world used the same writing system? Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav This video was made by Angel Sharp Media. Do you have a curious mind? You’re in the right place. Our aim on BBC Ideas is to feed your curiosity, to open yo
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Why your first memory is probably wrong | BBC Ideas

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How does memory work? How is memory stored in the brain? What's your first memory? Our memories are integral to our sense of self - but can we actually trust them? Made in partnership with the Open University by Mosaic Films.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https:/

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