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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
Ancient Amazon Peoples | Native America | PBS

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Official Website: https://to.pbs.org/2DdzTCv | #NativeAmericaPBSAncient Amazon art suggests people have been in the Americas much longer than previously thought. Watch full episodes of Native America at https://to.pbs.org/2DdzTCv.This program is made poss
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What Are the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World? | COLOSSAL SONGS

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5 Ancient Medical Practices -- Thought Glass #6

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Thought Glass explores origins and behaviors while blending physical images with computer graphics. It is performed in one take. TWITTER: https://twitter.com/VsauceTwo **** SOURCES AND LINKS *** Humors And Bloodletting History http://bit.ly/1oxOgmH Trepan
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Math Whizzes Of Ancient Babylon Figured Out Forerunner Of Calculus

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Clay tablets document precocious astronomical calculations by 50 B.C.E. Read more: http://scim.ag/1nRxu3V Read the research ($): http://scim.ag/1PVEVgT
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How Did Ancient Chinese Choose Great Wall Building Site?

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UNEARTHED Tuesdays 10/9c on Science http://www.sciencechannel.com/ Tourists commonly ask why the Great Wall follows a seemingly random path. Catch up with full episodes on DiscoveryGO: https://www.discoverygo.com/science/ Subscribe to Science Channel: htt
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This Ancient Chinese Tomb May Once Have Had A Flowing River Of Mercury!

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Unearthed | Tuesdays at 10/9c Archaeologists believe the body of China’s first emperor, Qin Shi Huang, lies in a mysterious underground burial complex. Full Episodes Streaming FREE on SCI GO: https://www.sciencechannelgo.com/unearthed/ More Unearthed! htt
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A Visual History of Ancient Hairdos (and Don'ts)

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The documented history of hairstyles begins prior to 3200 BC, when braided wigs were in vogue. In this short animation, we've condensed hairstyles from over 50 centuries into a single video. From the chignon of 9th century BC, to horned buns that peaked i
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Ancient Japanese Archer Squad - Koshiya Kumiyumi Demonstration

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The Third World Kyudo Taikai (Tokyo) 2018 Demonstration 第3回世界弓道大会演武薩摩日置流腰矢指矢保存会 #弓道 #Kyudo
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Ancient switch to soft food made saying certain words easier

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Change in human diet may have changed human speech Read the story: https://scim.ag/2T2oh8c Read the research: https://scim.ag/2XSt0Nr Credits editor/narrator Meagan Cantwell supervising producer Sarah Crespi animations Meagan Cantwell Chris Burns citation
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These Ancient Windmills Were Built Over 1,000 Years Ago

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When you think of windmills, the Netherlands might first come to mind. But some of the oldest windmills in the world are in Nashtifan, Iran. Dozens stand atop a wall in the windy city, not far from the Afghanistan border. From a distance, they look like w
Ancient & Medieval Medicine: Crash Course History of Science #9

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The history of medicine is about two of our big questions: one, what is life? What makes it so special, so fragile, so goopy!? Two, how do we know what we know? Why should I take my doctors advice? Why are deep-fried Oreos bad for me?It may be tempting to
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Oldest DNA Ever Found Reveals Secrets of the Ancient Arctic

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Scientists have retrieved the oldest DNA ever, which points to an ecosystem unlike anything on Earth today. Read the NOVA Next article: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/article... PRODUCTION CREDITS: Digital Producer: Emily Zendt Production Assistance: Abe M
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The Ancient Animal With a Boomerang Head! | SciShow Kids

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Squeaks and Jessi discover an animal with a head that reminds them of a boomerang. Its name is Diplocaulus, and they'll learn all about how that funny head helped it live a very long time ago!Hosted by: Jessi Knudsen Castaeda (she/her/they/them)Teachers a
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Sesame Street: Monster on the Street in American Sign Language (ASL)

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Bring a friend and enjoy signing along to this nursery rhyme remix, Monster on the Street, now translated into ASL! ASL video and translation created by Hypernovas Productions. ASL performed by Joey Antonio, Phelan Conheady, and Amelia Hensley.Subscribe t
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Introduction To The SAT Writing & Language Test | Tips & Planning | New SAT | Khan Academy

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This is the last video in our New SAT subject! Missed the previous lesson? https://www.khanacademy.org/test-prep/new-sat/new-sat-tips-planning/new-sat-about-sat/v/sat-reading-test-intro?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Desc&utm_campaign=NewSAT New SAT (starting M
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Ancient Earthquake And Flood May Have Led To China's Earliest Empire

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One of the largest floods in human history might have started a civilization. It begins with an earthquake 4,000 years ago in what is now China. Learn more: http://scim.ag/2aW7D9W Read the research (free): http://scim.ag/2aoxvWt JOIN AAAS: http://scim.ag/
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We've Unearthed Ludus Magnus, The Legendary Ancient Gladiator School

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Unearthed | Tuesdays at 10/9c The arena where gladiators trained, and how they made their grand entrance into the Colosseum. Full Episodes Streaming FREE: http://www.sciencechannel.com/tv-shows/unearthed/ Subscribe to Science Channel: http://bit.ly/Subscr
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How To Find Long Lost Treasure Under An Ancient Church | Secrets of the Underground

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Secrets of the Underground | Saturdays at 10p Rob and Stefan create a 3D map of the Nea Church in Jerusalem's sub-basement in search of King Herod's long-lost temple treasures. Full Episodes Streaming FREE: https://www.sciencechannel.com/tv-shows/secrets-
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Maps of a now-submerged land help reconstruct the lives of ancient Europeans

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A region beneath the rough waters of the North Sea, known as Doggerland, holds archaeological clues to the past. Watch how researchers are using advances in mapping and leads from dredging sites to piece together the history of this vanished landscape.Rea
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Perseverance rover, Ingenuity helicopter, and the search for ancient life on Mars

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Anderson Cooper reports on the nerve-wracking Mars landing of the rover Perseverance, the painstaking process of launching the tiny helicopter Ingenuity, and the extraordinary images the two have already sent back to Earth."60 Minutes" is the most success
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GIANT Ancient Sloths + More Facts You Didn't Know | WEIRD IN THE WILD

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Check out the slow walking, but fast swimming Sloth of South and Central America today on Weird in the Wild!Created by Concrete MediaExecutive Produced by Judy MeyersProduced by Matt LevyAssociate Produced by Chelsea Butler
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The ancient 'computer' that simply shouldn't exist - BBC REEL

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A hundred and twenty years ago, divers discovered a shipwreck off the island of Antikythera in Greece. What they found changed our understanding of human history. The mysterious Antikythera Mechanism has captured the imagination of archaeologists, mathema
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This Astoundingly Simple Ancient Technique Is Helping to Beat Back Drought

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Amid a warming world, these conservationists have brought back a very old and very low-tech drought-busting practice and they are getting results.This story created in partnership with @RETROREPORT. View more of their documentaries here: https://www.retro
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25 Facts About ANCIENT EGYPT | 25 FACTS

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The pyramids! The Pharaohs! The mystery of the Sphynx's missing nose! We've got everything you need to know about ancient Egypt!!Tune in each week for 25 crazy, cool, epic, awesome, funny, weird, wild, unexpected, true facts about...well, EVERYTHING!! Cre
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Snippet: 3D imaging reveals the ancient lives of Egyptian animal mummies

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Credit: (FOOTAGE) Richard Johnston/The Egypt Centre/Swansea University; (MUSIC) Pond5;(EDITING) Joel GoldbergRead more: https://scim.ag/34lmQeeAbout Science SnippetsThese videos are short snippets from researchers' workoften videos actually used as data i
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The ancient history of the modern hamburger | Edible Histories Episode 4 | BBC Ideas

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We tend to think of the burger a quintessentially American invention - the fastest of fast food. But the story of the hamburger goes back further than you might think - right back to the Romans. Food historian Annie Gray gets stuck in.Made by Somethin' El
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Kids Try Ancient Recipes | Kids Try | HiHo Kids

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Come play with us! Sign up at http://bitly.com/hihofans to get updates on HiHo, special offers, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content with your favorite kids. SUBSCRIBE to HiHo Kids: http://bit.ly/HiHoYouTube Watch More Kids Try: https://www.youtube.com
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Here's How Engineers Used Ancient Techniques To Protect Tokyo's Skytree From Earthquakes

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Impossible Engineering | Thursdays at 9/8c Oil dampers, modeled on the ones on NASA's launch towers, allow the Skytree to sway instead of collapse. Full Episodes Streaming FREE on Science Channel GO: https://www.sciencechannelgo.com/impossible-engineering
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Super Drew Goes to Ancient Egypt | A Stupendous Drew Pendous Superhero Story

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When the Cool School class was at the museum, Nikki told Drew about the legend of Sphinx's missing nose: whoever finds it get their wishes granted! He goes back in time to find Ray Blank, who was erasing the nose! Will Drew be able to stop the evil Ray? S
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Minecraft: Xbox - Building Time - Ancient Building {77}

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Vote for Stampy - https://youtu.be/Y_HEXfLNdgI Vote for Squid - https://youtu.be/DZVFl7QGWZg Welcome to Building time. In this series I will be having 15 minute round build offs against Ballistic Squid. Make sure to vote for your favorite build and leave
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We've Unearthed An Ancient Egyptian Family Feud | Unearthed

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Unearthed | Tuesdays at 10/9c Learn the truth behind the Karnak's hypostyle wall, where Ramses II covered up the work of his father, Seti I. Full Episodes Streaming FREE: http://www.sciencechannel.com/tv-shows/unearthed/ Subscribe to Science Channel: http
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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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Archaeologists discover oldest known sentence in first alphabet -BBC News

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The oldest known sentence in the ancient language of Canaanites has been decoded by at team of Israeli archaeologists. The inscription was discovered on an ivory head-lice comb, unearthed at Tel Lachish, an ancient city in the Biblical Kingdom of Judah. E
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Matter Makes Up Everything, So What Makes Up Matter? (Part 1 of 3)

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Practically everything around us is matter, but how did the first scientists figure that out? How did we define matter? Tune in next Thursday for Part 2! Read More: Discovery of the Electron http://www.pbs.org/transistor/science/events/electron.html “Scie
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Stefan Hagel plays the Hellenistic Aulos

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In this video Stefan Hagel (Senior Research Scholar, Institute for the Study of Ancient Culture, Austrian Academy of Sciences) plays the reconstruction of a Hellenistic Aulos. According to legend,Aulos, an ancient Greek instrument said to have been invent
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The Persians&Greeks: Crash Course World History #5

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In which John compares and contrasts Greek civilization and the Persian Empire. Of course we're glad that Greek civilization spawned modern western civilization, right? Maybe not. From Socrates and Plato to Darius and Xerxes, John explains two of the grea
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Where Did English Come From? - Claire Bowern

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/where-did-english-come-from-claire-bowern When we talk about ‘English’, we often think of it as a single language. But what do the dialects spoken in dozens of countries around the world have in common with each
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Chris Makes Doughnuts | From the Test Kitchen | Bon Apptit

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Join Chris Morocco in the Bon Apptit Test Kitchen as he makes lemony glazed yonuts (yes, thats a Greek yogurt doughnut). We set out to make a Greek doughnut, we really did. We tried and we tried, and when it wasnt working, we switched to Greek yogurt. Add
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Philosophy means, in Ancient Greek, the love of wisdom. But the word wisdom can sound very big and forbidding; what does it really mean to be wise? And how might we consciously strive to be a little wiser? If you like our films take a look at our shop (we
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What is Zeno's Dichotomy Paradox? - Colm Kelleher

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/what-is-zeno-s-dichotomy-paradox-colm-kelleher Can you ever travel from one place to another? Ancient Greek philosopher Zeno of Elea gave a convincing argument that all motion is impossible - but where's the fla
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Everything you need to know to read Homer's "Odyssey" - Jill Dash

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View full lesson: ed.ted.com/lessons/everything-you-need-to-know-to-read-homer-s-odyssey-jill-dash An encounter with a man-eating giant. A sorceress who turns men into pigs. A long-lost king taking back his throne. On their own, any of these make great st
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How Interpreters Juggle Two Languages At Once - Ewandro Magalhaes

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View full Lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-interpreters-juggle-two-languages-at-once-ewandro-magalhaes Language is complex, and when abstract or nuanced concepts get lost in translation, the consequences may be catastrophic. Given the complexities o
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Why Europe is worried about Greece

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Why the Greek situation is scary for Europe as a whole More free lessons at: http://www.khanacademy.org/video?v=xc-TSAQkqJ0
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A Visual History of Sports

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The first recorded sport in history was spear throwing, which arose in 70,000 BC out of a need for ancient hunters to practice their skills. Bowling was the first known ball game, appearing in Egypt in 3,200 BC; later, there was Pitz, played by the ancien
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A Long and Difficult Journey, or The Odyssey: Crash Course Literature 201

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You can directly support Crash Course at http://www.subbable.com/crashcourse Subscribe for as little as $0 to keep up with everything we're doing. Free is nice, but if you can afford to pay a little every month, it really helps us to continue producing th
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Spells, threats, and dragons: The secret messages of Viking runestones - Jesse Byock

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Learn the history of Viking runes, the ancient Norse language of symbols that make up an alphabet called the futhark. --With their navigational skills and advanced longships, the Vikings sustained their seafaring for over 300 years. But for all their migh
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Zoom on the galactic centre

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Ancient stars may explain Milky Way’s bulge. Stars normally found only in ancient clusters suggest our galaxy formed by merger. Read more: http://bit.ly/2dc8sXp This video sequence starts from a wide field view of the Milky Way and closes near the galacti
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The hidden history of Hand Talk

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The hidden history of an ancient language.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss any videos: http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Centuries before we had American Sign Language, Native sign languages, broadly known as Hand Talk, were thriving across North
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Decoding the Secrets of Egyptian Heiroglyphs | The Great Courses

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https://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/show/decoding_the_secrets_of_egyptian_hieroglyphs?utm_source=US_SocialMedia&utm_medium=SocialMediaEditorialYoutube&utm_campaign=138569 Ancient Egyptian civilization is undoubtedly one of the most fascinating chapters in
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AMAZING NATURE SOUNDS BY HUMAN VOICE by Snow Raven (OLOX)

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For private one-on-one ONLINE LESSONS with Snow Raven https://www.instagram.com/8snowraven8/ please send your request to oloxbooking@gmail.com - YOUR UNIQUE VOICE Learn how to open up your unique voice, your inner singer achieving the ancient techniques (
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Why Molybdenum is named after Lead - Periodic Table of Videos

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Professor Polikaoff dusts off his ancient Greek (and some old wiring) to discuss the naming of Molybdenum.More links and info in full description Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/periodicvideosOur table of patrons: http://periodicvideos.com/
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Why was the Rosetta Stone so important? - Franziska Naether

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Dig into how scholars decoded the writing on the Rosetta Stone, and how this helped them understand ancient hieroglyphs.--For centuries, scholars puzzled over the hieroglyphs they found carved onto ancient Egyptian ruins, tablets, and papyri. But in 1799,
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Do we think differently in different languages? | BBC Ideas

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There are more than 7,000 languages in the world so does that mean there are more than 7,000 ways of seeing it? The Whorfian hypothesis is the idea that the language we speak affects the way we think and even how we see and structure the world around us.
'Lost golden city' of 3,000 years unearthed in Egypt

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What is believed to be the largest ancient city found inEgypt, Aten, buried under sand for millennia, has been rediscovered, and experts say it is one of the most important finds since the unearthing of Tutankhamuns tomb. The famed Egyptologist, Zahi Hawa
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4 DIY RAINBOW TREATS!

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Saving Languages From Extinction

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Tunica, Osing, Sorani Kurdish and Dutch sign language—these are among about 500 languages considered critically endangered. With only a handful of speakers, and no active movement to revive the language, they could be lost to time. Thankfully, Danie
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The World's First Flamethrower? | WHAT THE PAST?

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There once was a weapon so fierce, that it's deadly recipe was lost to time. What was it like to go up against "greek fire"?Images used under license from Shutterstock.comNarrated by: Kayla RosenbergWritten & Directed by: Matt LevyEdited & Animated by: Ma
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Chimpanzees, bonobos use gestures that have the same meaning

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Our great ape cousins might share an ancient gestural ‘language’. Read the story: http://scim.ag/2CN7nSN Read the research: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio.2004825 Visit the Great Ape Dictionary http://greatapedictionary.ac.uk/video-resources/gesture
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The Benefits Of A Bilingual Brain - Mia Nacamulli

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-speaking-multiple-languages-benefits-the-brain-mia-nacamulli It’s obvious that knowing more than one language can make certain things easier — like traveling or watching movies without subtitles. But are the
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DIY Rainbow Friendship Bracelets | Crafty Carol Crafts | DIY Crafts for Kids | Cool School

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Find The SHARKS!

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Drew SAVES Earth Day | A Drew Pendous Superhero Story | Cartoons For Kids | Cool School Stories

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Pikachu Notebook DIY | DIY Crafts for Kids | Cool School

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Strange Crystal Skulls in South America | COLOSSAL MYSTERIES

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Deep in the jungles of South America, archeologists uncover all sorts of ancient artifacts, but none has caused more controversy than the crystal skulls, expertly carved from a single piece of quartz in the shape of a human skull. Could these relics reall
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English Doesn't Make Sense

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The English language can be very complex and confusing when it comes to grammar rules.
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How deaf researchers are reinventing science communication

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Science is a language unto itself, and scientists rely on precise, standard terminology for common ground in their work. But for deaf researchers and students, American Sign Language isnt up to date with terms for new concepts and ideas. The solution? Cre
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Aphasia: The disorder that makes you lose your words - Susan Wortman-Jutt

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/aphasia-the-disorder-that-makes-you-lose-your-words-susan-wortman-jutt Language is an essential part of our lives that we often take for granted. But, if the delicate web of language networks in your brain becam
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Langscape HowTo

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How to use Langscape from Maryland Language Science Center for Mental Floss
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Can You Really Name A Star?

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Since the dawn of recorded history humankind has tried to classify and study the stars. It’s a continuing mission, and astronomers are finding new stars all the time. But how do they get their names? Learn more at HowStuffWorks.com: http://science.howstuf
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Stalagmites Point to Caves' Shaky History

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Researchers can crack open stalagmites to uncover ancient earthquakes and changes in cave climate.
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Visualizing the pyramids

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Harvard Professor Peter Der Manuelian explains how 3D modeling allows us to visualize ancient monuments in new ways. From our online course, "Pyramids of Giza: Ancient Egyptian Art and Archaeology": https://www.edx.org/course/pyramids-of-giza-ancient-egyp
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There, their, and they're | Frequently confused words | Usage | Grammar

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This is one of the most frequently-confused trios in the English language. Follow along, and learn to suss out the differences between these three words.
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The Sentences Computers Can't Understand, But Humans Can

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The Winograd schema is a language test for intelligent computers. So far, they're not doing well. MORE LANGUAGE FILES: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL96C35uN7xGLDEnHuhD7CTZES3KXFnwm0 Written with Gretchen McCulloch and Molly Ruhl. Gretchen's podc
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How Being Bilingual Enhances Creativity

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"Disembodied language can allow you to understand the world in dazzling new ways. Knowing a second language is similar in effect. ….You develop new experience, new thought, new vision, and new solutions.” - Joseph Cardilo Join Jason Silva every week as he
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The girl who changed the world with an acorn | BBC Ideas

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A powerful story of hope and redemption, which challenges us to think about the way we interact with the natural world. This beautiful animation, The Promise, is based on a children's book of the same name. ** There are subtitles available for this video
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My Friend with Diprosopus (Two Faces)

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Tres was born with Diprosopus, which is Greek for "Two Faces". He may look different on the outside, but Tres still likes to make friends just like most people. Follow Tres on IG at https://www.instagram.com/diprosopusdiaries/. SBSK's Socials: https://www
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The Making of a Roman Silver Cup

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Ancient Roman silversmiths developed their craft to the highest levels of refinement and beauty. Applying fire and basic tools to the shaping of precious metals, many of their sophisticated techniques are still used today. This video illustrates the makin
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: The Most Common Vowel in English

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"Schwa" is the most common vowel in English. Every English speaker uses it, all the time, but most people have never heard of it. Written with Molly Ruhl and Gretchen McCulloch. Gretchen's podcast Lingthusiasm is at http://lingthusiasm.com/Gretchen's book
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Why Do Animals Make Different Sounds In Different Languages?

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Shouldn't we use the same words for animal sounds, whatever the language? Here's why we don't.
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Why kids write letters backward

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Almost all kids will mirror write at some point. Why?*Our in-studio shoot with other Vox team members was done before the Covid-19 outbreak. We are currently safely working from home.*Become a Video Lab member! http://bit.ly/video-labIf you work with (or
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How Did King Tut Die? | COLOSSAL MYSTERIES

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One of the most famous names of ancient Egypt is also one of the youngest: King Tutankhamen. Since his tomb was first found, King Tuts strange, untimely death has become something of a historical mystery. Is there an answer to the ancient question: how an
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Helen Keller & Anne Sullivan (1928 Newsreel Footage with Open Captions and Audio Description)

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Helen Keller's loss of vision and hearing in infancy made comprehension of the outside world next to impossible—or so it seemed. When teacher Anne Sullivan agreed to work with Keller, that world opened up, especially when Keller comprehended the fun
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Why did dinosaurs go extinct? | SciShow Kids

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Hosted by: Jessi Knudsen Castaeda (she/her/they/them)JD Voyek: WriterKeren Turton: Fact CheckerStefan Chin: EditorJosef "Tuna" Metesh: Sound DesignerFaith Evelyn Schmidt: Associate ProducerDaniel Comiskey: Editorial DirectorSarah Suta: ProducerNicole Swee
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10 Letters We Dropped From The Alphabet

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Think you know the English language? Here are 10 letters folks used to use, but didn't quite stand the test of time. Elemenopee, my homies.
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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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What Causes Bad Breath? - Mel Rosenberg

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/what-causes-bad-breath-mel-rosenberg Halitosis is a curse that has plagued humanity since ancient times. But what causes it, and why is it so universall...
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Making Sense Of Irrational Numbers

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/making-sense-of-irrational-numbers-ganesh-pai Like many heroes of Greek myths, the philosopher Hippasus was rumored to have been mortally punished by the gods. But what was his crime? Did he murder guests or dis
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How Close Are We to Talking With Animals?

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We know about apes learning sign language, but what about dolphins typing on an underwater keyboard? Or A.I. machines translating prairie dog chirps? We want to answer how close we are to conversing with the animal kingdom. How Close Are We: Season 2 - ht
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TIL: Archaeologists Are Coming for Your Trash | Today I Learned

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When you think of archaeology, you might think of ancient buildings or Han Solo in a fedora, but the truth is, archaeologists spend more time digging through ancient trash than avoiding ancient Peruvian blowgun traps. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubs
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Video Game Themes Performed on an 80s Synthesizer

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Having some fun with an ancient vintage synth. All of these songs are played in their entirety in solo piano versions elsewhere on this channel. Thanks for putting up with my going on various tangents :D
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Who Am I? A Philosophical Inquiry - Amy Adkins

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/who-am-i-a-philosophical-inquiry-amy-adkins Throughout the history of mankind, the subject of identity has sent poets to the blank page, philosophers to the agora and seekers to the oracles. These murky waters o
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Build an Electroscope

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The electroscope is a simple device designed to detect and measure electrostatic fields. This centuries old device is the ancient ancestor of modern Digital Multi Meters.
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Cat domestication: From farms to sofas

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Years before they conquered the Internet, cats colonized our sofas. But they haven’t spent the last ten thousand years just snoozing. A new study reveals that tamed cats swept through Eurasia and Africa carried by early farmers, ancient mariners and even
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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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How Bilingual Brains Perceive Time Differently

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A new study has found that what language you speak might alter your perception of time. What Happens If We Give A.I. The Ability To Remember Everything? - https://youtu.be/3Nq-9_SwC68 Sign Up For The Seeker Newsletter Here - http://bit.ly/1UO1PxI Special
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Was Pompeii The Worst Volcanic Disaster Ever?

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A few hundred years ago, we discovered the buried city of Pompeii. Why was the eruption of Mount Vesuvius so deadly? What’s It Like Inside A Volcano? ►►► http://dne.ws/1PDUQ5e Read More: History of Pompeii http://www.ancient.eu/pompeii/ “Pompeii was a lar
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Can You Pass the ‘History of SpongeBob’ Pop Quiz? | SpongeBob SquarePants | Nick

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From ancient times to modern day, SpongeBob has been around (asquare?) through the ages. Think you know everything about SpongeBob’s past? Prove yourself in this hysterically historical quiz! Catch more SpongeBob on Nick!
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Why Tragedies Are Alluring - David E. Rivas

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/why-tragedies-are-alluring-david-e-rivas The story goes something like this: A royal, rich, or righteous individual — who is otherwise a lot like us — makes a mistake that sends his or her life spiraling into ru
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Dark matter: The matter we can't see - James Gillies

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/dark-matter-the-matter-we-can-t-see-james-gillies The Greeks had a simple and elegant formula for the universe: just earth, fire, wind, and water. Turns out there's more to it than that -- a lot more. Visible ma
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The famous unfinished prehistoric stone circle at Cultoon on the island of Islay Argyll Scotland UK

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Filmed 7.10.20 https://www.britainexpress.com/scotland/Strathclyde/ancient/cultoon.htm
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Sesame Street: Benjamin Bratt and Elmo translate for a Tiger

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Translate means to change one language to another language. Luckily Benjamin Bratt is fluent in English, Spanish, and Tiger so he could plead with Mr. Tiger to not eat Mr. Cheese. Subscribe to the Sesame Street Channel here: http://www.youtube.com/subscri
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Irregular plural nouns | foreign plurals | The parts of speech | Grammar | Khan Academy

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You don't need to know how to speak Latin and Greek in order to understand English, but some words in English come from those languages. It's helpful to know how some Greek and Latin words change from singular to plural. Practice this yourself on Khan Aca
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Where do new words come from? - Marcel Danesi

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Check out the Mysteries of Vernacular series: https://ed.ted.com/mysteries-of-vernacular View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/where-do-new-words-come-from-marcel-danesi There are over 170,000 words currently in use in the English language. Yet eve
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Why Are Adults Bad At New Languages?

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Thanks to the University of Minnesota for sponsoring this video! http://twin-cities.umn.edu/Learning a new language as an adult is harder than doing so as a child because adults usually arent as invested and often use the wrong strategies.Thanks also to o
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Ape Communication - CHRISTMAS LECTURES 2017

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Apes can learn human sign language but how do they communicate with each other in the wild? Sophie Scott and Cat Hobaiter investigate in this clip from the 2017 Christmas Lectures. Watch the full lecture: https://youtu.be/5aSfMh9ittI Subscribe for regular
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How to pronounce Zulu Clicks with Sakhile from Safari and Surf - Wilderness Adventures

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Many of the South African Tribes use click sounds in their language, this is a great Zulu click lesson with Sakhile from Safari and Surf - Wilderness Adventures. Happy clicking!
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Collective Learning

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How symbolic language drives collective learning and how this is one of the truly differentiating aspects of human beings relative to the rest of the animal kingdom More free lessons at: http://www.khanacademy.org/video?v=NqR_dtZu4Mo
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Evolutions great mystery - Michael Corballis

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Learn how to identify, develop, and share your best ideas with TED Masterclass: http://bit.ly/tedmasterclass --What we call language is something more specific than communication. Language is about sharing whats in our minds: stories, opinions, questions,
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Why Do We Move Our Hands When We Talk?

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Gestures are a really important part of language. But how do we use them, and why? MORE LANGUAGE FILES: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL96C35uN7xGLDEnHuhD7CTZES3KXFnwm0Written with Gretchen McCulloch and Molly Ruhl, with an assist from Lauren Gawn
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The Odd History of English Spelling | Otherwords

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The English spelling system is a MESS... arguably more than any other language. How did it get this way?Otherwords is a PBS web series on Storied that digs deep into this quintessential human trait of language and fnds the fascinating, thought-provoking,
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How Software is Made

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The basics of how software is created in the industry today.Topics covered: Software, Binary, Source Code, Programming Language, Compiling, Revision Control, Bugs, Proprietary, and Open Source.Help me translate this video into your language:http://www.you
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In Japan, Repairing Buildings Without a Single Nail

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In the past, making and developing metal was too costly for carpenters in Japan. So instead of using nails, carpenters called “miyadaiku” developed unique methods for interlocking pieces of wood together, similar to a giant 3D puzzle. Takahiro Matsumoto h
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The Invention Of Blue

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Watch my newest video, "The Game You Win By Losing (Parrondo's Paradox)": https://youtu.be/PpvboBJEozMCuriosity Box: https://www.curiositybox.com/Written, Produced, Edited and Hosted by Kevin LieberInstagram: http://instagram.com/kevlieberTwitter: https:/
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ChatGPT: 30 Year History | How AI Learned to Talk

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This video explores the journey of AI language models, from their modest beginnings through the development of OpenAI's GPT models. Our journey takes us through the key moments in generative neural network research involved in next word prediction. We del
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How Do They Make Baklava?

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HOW DO THEY DO IT? Mondays 9:30p on Science Baklava is the strudel's ancestor. Phyllo dough used to make baklava is named after the greek word for "leaf" since the dough needs to be "as thin as a leaf." Watch full episodes: http://www.sciencechannelgo.com
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How Does 100,000 = 248,832 ??? #shorts

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Just because you see a number like 100,000 doesn't mean it's actually 100,000. We operate in a base-10 numeral system, and it's got the familiar 10-based decimal root -- and "decimal" even comes from the Greek "deca" prefix meaning 10. But... not everyone
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The Colosseum, Rome

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Please consider supporting the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/simplehistory The Colosseum is located in Rome, Italy. Also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre,it is an oval amphitheatre, and the largest ever built. The arena hosted a variety of bloo
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"The Second Coming" by William Butler Yeats

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An animated interpretation of William Butler Yeats's poem "The Second Coming" -- For an analysis of this poem, watch this video: http://bit.ly/TEDEdYeatsAnalysis This animation is part of our new series, "There's a Poem for That," which features animated
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Cheap paper centrifuge based on a toy

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A whirligig is so simple, even a kindergartener can make one. But this ancient toy—a pinwheel-like device powered by two twisting strings—may soon transform medicine in the developing world, thanks to a new version that can separate blood as quickly as so
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Most archaeologists think the first Americans arrived by boat. Now, they're beginning to prove it

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Archaeologists are hunting on islands and under the waves for traces of the ancient mariners who likely settled the Americas Learn more: http://scim.ag/2uHdT9u Special thanks to http://www.hakai.org/ for their Calvert and Triquet Island footage.
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Relaxing Nordic/Viking Music - troinn

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You can get the song here, together with all my other music, the song number is 274: https://adrianvonziegler.bandcamp.com/album/the-complete-discography You can also support me and my music directly on Patreon if you wish: https://www.patreon.com/Adrianv
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Computers just got a lot better at writing

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How machines can mimic our language.Join the Open Sourced Reporting Network: http://www.vox.com/opensourcednetworkSomething big happened in the past year: Researchers created computer programs that can write long passages of coherent, original text.Langua
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How Many Languages Are There?

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The answer is, of course, a bit more complicated than you might think. Written with Molly Ruhl and Gretchen McCulloch. Gretchen's podcast has an episode all about this: https://lingthusiasm.com/post/154520059101/lingthusiasm-episode-1-speaking-a-single-la
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Is This Where Humanity Decided to Settle Down?

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Plant analysis of ancient wild cereals from Göbekli Tepe reveal a remarkable similarity to modern strains. This points to the possibility that humanity’s transition from hunting to farming may have begun there. From the Series: Secrets: Garden of Eden htt
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Programming Languages: Crash Course Computer Science #11

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Get your first two months of Curiosity Stream free by going to http://curiositystream.com/crashcourse and using the promo code “crashcourse”. So we ended last episode with programming at the hardware level with things like plugboards and huge panels of sw
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How Beer Made The Modern World

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Did you know the recipe for beer is the oldest recipe on earth? Find out how beer helped create the modern world we live in today. Check out more of our videos on Facebook ►►►► https://www.facebook.com/DiscoveryNews/videos Read More: The Hymn to Ninkasi,
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18 FASCINATING TRICKS TO TRY

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AWESOME TRICKS AND KIDS GAMES FOR YOU TO TRY There are so many cool ideas in this video for those who feel bored. Smart games, amazing origami crafts, and even some ancient philosophy! At the very beginning of this video, we prepared for you a lot of cool
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Greece: The Island with Only One School Kid I ARTE.tv Documentary

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On the small isolated Greek island of Arki, close to the Turkish coast live only 40 inhabitants and just one primary school kid, Christos aged 12. He has the chance to continue his education on a neighbouring island, but will he make this choice? Greece:
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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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The philosophy of cynicism - William D. Desmond

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Explore the ancient Greek philosophy of cynicism, which calls for the rejection of materialism and conformity in favor of a simple life. --In the 4th century BCE, a young Diogenes of Sinope was found to be counterfeiting coins. He was stripped of his citi
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A Substance Like Nothing Else on Earth

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Amber is precious, but it's not a gem. It's fossilized tree resina substance that forms over millions of years as the sap oozes. Amber is helping scientists discover how the ancient world worked.Subscribe to The Atlantic on YouTube: http://bit.ly/subAtlan
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The Subatomic Challenge Behind Synthesizing the Color Blue

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Turns out, blue is not only a color that's rare in nature, but it's almost impossible to recreate. In order to do so, you need to dive into the physics of color. Can Some People See More Colors Than You?https://youtu.be/MdBTMGRHk2gRead More: Blue Through
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A Closer Look Inside Christ's Unsealed Tomb

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Scientists expose Jesus Christ's resting place for the first time in the modern era, and make an unexpected discovery. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world's premium destination for science
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15 Most Mysterious Archaeological Discoveries In the World

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Humans have been on this planet for tens of thousands of years, and since were incapable of ever clearing up after ourselves, there are countless ancient structures and objects that have become buried and hidden over time. These can, of course, be vital i
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How Words Can Harm: Crash Course Philosophy #28

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Content warning: today’s episode contains language that some viewers might find upsetting and that may not be viewable in all settings. We’ve talking about how language works and how powerful it can be. Sometimes, that power can be harmful. Today, Hank ex
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Tantalus Mackerel

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website: http://www.chrisfitchsculpture.com The story of Tantalus has been, since its Greek origins, a consistently applicable metaphor for the human condition. Tantalus angered the gods by trying to feed them the flesh of his own son, passed off as ambro
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Explore Turkey’s Hidden Underground City

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Eighteen stories below ground in Turkey’s Cappadocia region, the ancient city of Derinkuyu remained hidden for centuries. The underground city was rediscovered in 1963 when a man knocked down a wall in his basement and stumbled across a hidden room. From
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Accent Expert Breaks Down 4 Amazing Things About Languages | WIRED

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Ever wonder why we pronounce words differently than we did 100 years ago? Dialect coach Erik Singer breaks down four of the most mind-blowing facts we know about human language. CORRECTION: The scan shown at 4:44 is an ultrasound image, not an MRI. We reg
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Neanderthals Were Smarter Than We Thought!

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Your ancestral history might be a lot more interesting than you think. Here's what makes us human... and part Neanderthal. Could Neanderthals Talk Like Us? - http://bit.ly/28Lf8uP Sign Up For The Seeker Newsletter Here - http://bit.ly/1UO1PxI Read More: N
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Your dogs breed doesnt determine its personality, study suggests

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A new study shows that almost none of the behaviors we associate with dog breedsfrom lovable Labradors to pugnacious pit bullsare hard-wired. Aside from a few ancient traits, environment seems to play a much larger role than pedigree.Read the research: ww
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Your Online Life, Permanent As A Tattoo - Juan Enriquez

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What if Andy Warhol had it wrong, and instead of being famous for 15 minutes, we're only anonymous for that long? In this short talk, Juan Enriquez looks at the surprisingly permanent effects of digital sharing on our personal privacy. He shares insight f
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Could Your Favorite Book Get BANNED From Reading?? | WHAT THE PAST?

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Banning books is nothing new! its been going on since at least the ancient world, and probably ever since the very first books were written!Images used under license from Shutterstock.comNarrated by: Kayla RosenbergWritten & Directed by: Matt LevyEdited &
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3 proofs that debunk flat-Earth theory | NASA's Michelle Thaller | Big Think

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What is a Force?

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Force is a central concept in physics. By analysing the forces on an object, its resulting motion can be determined. But what exactly is a force? The word force is used in everyday language in a variety of contexts, only some of which reflect the scientif
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What causes headaches? - Dan Kwartler

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Are We Born To Run? - Christopher McDougall

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Christopher McDougall explores the mysteries of the human desire to run. How did running help early humans survive -- and what urges from our ancient ancestors spur us on today? McDougall tells the story of the marathoner with a heart of gold, the unlikel
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The nautilus will make you rethink intelligence

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Nautiluses have survived five mass extinctions thanks in large part to a big and complex brain that smells and feels better than it can see. That's why Dr. Jennifer Basil, an evolutionary biologist at Brooklyn College, has rethought how humans perceive in
Meet Some Of The Last Papyrus Makers In Egypt Keeping A 5,000-Year-Old Craft Alive | Still Standing

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Papyrus paper originated in ancient Egypt. Today, just one village still makes the paper, but after a year without tourists, workers are struggling to keep their doors open.Saied and Atef do not have websites for their businesses. They sell their products
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How Was Red Rock Canyon Formed?

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Millions of years ago, Las Vegas Valley laid at the bottom of an ancient sea. Movement of the earth's tectonic plates caused the water to drain and pushed up the land forming a towering structure known as Red Rock Canyon. From the Series: Aerial Cities: L
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James Burke Connections, Ep. 1 "The Trigger Effect"

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"The Trigger Effect" details the world's present dependence on complex technological networks through a detailed narrative of New York City and the power blackout of 1965. Agricultural technology is traced to its origins in ancient Egypt and the invention
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Why is this 2,500 year old shipwreck so well-preserved? - Helen Farr and Jon Adams

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Discover the unique conditions that make the Black Sea host to dozens of shipwrecks that date back thousands of years. --In 2017, researchers off the Bulgarian coast discovered the oldest intact shipwreck ever found. This ancient Greek vessel was not only
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How Every Common Mistake Affects A Chocolate Cake | Kitchen Mistakes

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It’s harder to achieve a perfectly rich, moist chocolate cake than you might think. From too many eggs to not enough flour to switching oil for greek yogurt, Insider’s Lisa Paradise made 18 different chocolate cakes, starting with Dominique An
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Science Of Why People Hate The Word 'Moist'

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Moist is one of the most disliked words in the world. People compare hearing the word moist to hearing nails on a chalkboard. What is it about this word that causes people to have such a strong reaction? Tech Insider tells you all you need to know about t
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Why Do Kids Learn Faster Than Adults?

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We Reenact PERCY JACKSON | BOOK BISCUIT

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Percy Jackson takes a page from greek mythology, so we retold the whole story as an EPIC PLAY! Credits Hosts:Luxy BynumSofia ShaferFollow DreamWorksTV! instagram - https://instagram.com/dreamworkstv/twitter - https://twitter.com/dreamworkstvfacebook - htt
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[ Fly me to the moon ] By A girl six years old | Bossanova guitar playing

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This is the full version of this song https://music.163.com/#/song?id=1399979446&userid=419018966 Thank you for your encouragement.I will continue to study hard. To fulfill my dream to be an excellent guitarist. Please forgive me for my poor English.
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Graphene Kirigami

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Graphene is a one-atom thick 'supermaterial' with incredible strength and resilience. Kirigami is the ancient Japanese art of paper cutting. Combined, they could lead to a future of tiny mechanical parts and even mini machines... Find the full paper here:
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Top 10 Mysterious Bone Discoveries That Shocked The World

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These mysterious discoveries of strange bone formations around the world have puzzled archaeologists for some time. Lets find out some of the most mysterious recent discoveries! Subscribe for more! ► https://goo.gl/pgcoq1 ◄ Stay updated ► https://goo.gl/J
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Enter Toledo, the Spanish City of Swords

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Toledo, an ancient walled city in central Spain, has been the center of sword making for thousands of years. The city’s weaponry history dates back to the Roman Empire, when emperors took a liking to the blades crafted in Toledo due to their strengt
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The Law All Languages Obey

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Can a mathematical formula prove that dolphins have language like we do? "NOVA Wonders: What Are Animals Saying?" premieres April 25, 2018 at 9/8c on PBS NOVA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NOVAonline NOVA on Twitter: @novapbs NOVA on Instagram: @n
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How languages steal words from each other

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This is the only pirate reference you're getting from me. Written with Molly Ruhl and Gretchen McCulloch. Gretchen's podcast has an episode all about this: https://lingthusiasm.com/post/684727483493384192/episode-68-tea-and-skyscrapers-when-words-get More
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How to Learn to Code

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Thanks to https://www.youtube.com/user/NerdyAndQuirky for the question! Shares appreciated! Twitters: https://twitter.com/cheerskevin There you go. Here’s the code that will get you past your first technical interview. By the way, don’t ever w
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"A Big Song About a Small Thing (Atoms!)" | SUNG SCIENCE

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This is a big song about a small thing.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SUNG SCIENCE & SUNG HISTORY: http://bit.ly/20RsTAkGet the whole "Sung History" album on iTunes: http://apple.co/1mUatwcGet the whole "Sung History" album on CD Baby: http://bit.ly/1RwUv7V LYRICS T
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Minecraft's Biggest Unsolved Mystery

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Minecraft lore is tricky, however out of all the many mysteries one stands out as arguably the most important in the whole game. A crucial detail that doesn't seem to be solved any time soon. This is Minecraft's Biggest Unsolved Mystery , What Happened to
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A Spooky Halloween Poem

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Peter’s sister, Belinda, always tells scary stories, and he doesn’t like it one bit. When he tries to scare Belinda, he realizes he can be as fearless as her. A "Common Core Aligned Video" which focuses on Language Arts categories such as Key Ideas and De
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POPEYE THE SAILOR MAN COMPILATION Vol 3: Popeye, Bluto and more! (Cartoons for Children) (HD)

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How To Clone A Mammoth: The Science Of De-Extinction - With Beth Shapiro

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Could we bring back mammoths? Should we bring back mammoths? Beth Shapiro explains the science of de-extinction and Jurassic Park, and asks if it’s a good idea at all. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Could extinct species,
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Begleri - 2 Beads 1 String

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The Man Who Revolutionized Computer Science With Math

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Leslie Lamport revolutionized how computers talk to each other. The Turing Award-winning computer scientist pioneered the field of distributed systems, where multiple components on different networks coordinate to achieve a common objective. (Internet sea
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Dishes That Are Much Older Than We Realized

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Avocado toast, goat cheese, alternative meat dishes - these are all that we'd consider 21st-century food trends. But did you know the bases of these dishes have been around a long time? In some cases, thousands of years? Our ancient human ancestors were n
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Tour of Gibraltar caves to explore Neandertal behavior

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In this video, John Hawks visits the sites of Gorham's and Vanguard Caves, which are in the territory of Gibraltar. He visits with the archaeologists Geraldine Finlayson, Clive Finlayson, and Darren Fa, who discuss their work at these sites. Major aspects
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How Many Countries Are There?

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