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What do lucky people do differently? | BBC Ideas

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Why is it that some people seem to have all the luck? And can we improve our fortunes? The BBC's Tui McLean explores the ins and outs of being lucky.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav-------------------------------------------------------------
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Jay Blades journey of learning to read BBC

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Subscribe and to the BBC https://bit.ly/BBCYouTubeSubWatch the BBC first on iPlayer https://bbc.in/iPlayer-Home Jay Blades is on an incredible journey of learning to read, and is determined to be able to read his daughter a bedtime story.Watch Jay Blades:
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How Our Brains Process Colour | Earth Lab

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Will colour constancy be the key to understanding how our brains process colour ? Best of Earth Lab: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos The Doctors Are In The House: http://bit.ly/TheDoctorsAreInTheHou
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Meeting a Wolf Pack | Deadly 60 | Earth Unplugged

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Steve Backshall comes face to face with a pack of wolves. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/SubscribeToEarthUnplugged Animal Slow Motion: http://bit.ly/EarthUnpluggedSlowMotionTimelapse Expeditions: http://bit.ly/EarthUnpluggedExpeditionsAndLocationFilmsBig Questi
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How to Farm Crops Indoors | Earth Lab

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How can you grow plant indoors? And why is it important for the future of the planet?Subscribe: http://bit.ly/SubscribeToEarthLab All the best Earth Lab videos http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth videos http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos
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Adorable Baby Caiman Crocodile | Deadly 60 | Earth Unplugged

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Steve Backshall meets a baby crocodile with a surprising voice.Subscribe: http://bit.ly/SubscribeToEarthUnplugged Animal Slow Motion: http://bit.ly/EarthUnpluggedSlowMotionTimelapse Expeditions: http://bit.ly/EarthUnpluggedExpeditionsAndLocationFilmsBig Q
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What is Surface Tension? | Richard Hammond's Invisible Worlds | Earth Lab

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How do water striders walk on water? It has to do with the elastic property of the water surface, a phenomenon called surface tension. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/SubscribeToEarthLab Best of Earth Lab: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: http:
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Secret meerkat pups life below ground - Animals with Cameras - Earth Unplugged

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Incredible footage of one-day old meerkat babies fed by their mother in birthing chamber tunnels below ground. Subscribe to Earth Unplugged for animal videos: http://bit.ly/SubscribeToEarthUnplugged Watch more videos from Earth Unplugged: Animals In Slo
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How Colour Can Change Your Perception Of Time | Earth Lab

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Which colour will trick your brain into thinking time has been sped up? Best of Earth Lab: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos The Doctors Are In The House: http://bit.ly/TheDoctorsAreInTheHouse Horizon
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How Recycling Actually Works | Plastic Planet with Zanna Van Dijk | Earth Unplugged

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Zanna Van Dijk talks us through how to recycle correctly with the professionals that take care of our waste.Subscribe: http://bit.ly/SubscribeToEarthUnplugged Animal Slow Motion: http://bit.ly/EarthUnpluggedSlowMotionTimelapse Expeditions: http://bit.ly/E
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Has Human Technology Kept Us from Evolving? | Earth Lab

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Best of Earth Lab: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos The Doctors Are In The House: http://bit.ly/TheDoctorsAreInTheHouse Horizon: Are We Still Evolving? Dr Alice Roberts asks one of the great question
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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
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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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How is Sugar Made White? | Earth Lab

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How is white sugar made, and is it potentially dangerous for us? Subscribe: http://bit.ly/SubscribeToEarthLab All the best Earth Lab videos http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth videos http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos The Doctors Are In T
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Weirdest Animals of The Deep Sea | Blue Planet Live | Earth Unplugged

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Tim Shank looks at the deep sea animals like tube worms and amphipods might hold the secret to improving our health.Watch Blue Planet Live: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0722ql7Subscribe: http://bit.ly/SubscribeToEarthUnplugged Animal Slow Motion: htt
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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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Is it scary on the streets? Why do some homeless people have dogs? Two people with experience of homelessness answer some of the most searched questions online.Made by ITN productions.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav--------------------------
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Would You Have Been A Beauty In Ancient Rome? (ft Lana Summer) | The Big Question | Earth Lab

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Lana Summer brings science to her latest make up tutorial in order to discover what the ancient romans' beauty routine was like... and why it was potentially toxic.Watch more from Lana here: https://www.youtube.com/user/LanaLadyBuggBest of Earth Lab: http
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How Can Technology Help Santa This Christmas? (ft Rosie Turner) | The Big Question | Earth Lab

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In 2018, riding on a sleigh wearing wool might seem a bit outdated. What new transport technology could make Santa faster? And can A.I. help him restructure his work force, as well as make him more efficient in distinguishing nice from naughty?Best of Ear
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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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Jumbo squid caught on camera for Blue Planet II | Earth Unplugged

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Profile on Edith Widder, bioluminescence expert that took enormous steps in understanding animals behaviour in the deep sea. Subscribe to Earth Unplugged for more amazing animal videos - http://bit.ly/SubscribeToEarthUnplugged Watch more videos from Ear
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How Surfers Help Scientists Study the Ocean | Earth Unplugged

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Smartfin is a technology that could help surfers give back to the ocean. Subscribe to Earth Unplugged for more amazing animal videos - http://bit.ly/SubscribeToEarthUnplugged Surfers using this clever technology are giving scientists new insights into oce
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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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How Does Canned Food Last So Long? | Earth Lab

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Jimmy Doherty looks at the science and techniques behind caned food lasting for months and years. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/SubscribeToEarthLab All the best Earth Lab videos http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth videos http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBB
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Ant army eats live crab from the inside out! - 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 An army of ants trap a live crab and devour it from the inside out. The 100 trillion ants in the world weigh as
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Why does Ice look Blue? | Earth Lab

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What's the real colour of ice? Why does it look transparent, white or blue? Subscribe: http://bit.ly/SubscribeToEarthLab All the best Earth Lab videos http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth videos http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos The Docto
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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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Sloth SECOND CHANCE: Released back into the Wild | Earth Unplugged

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Big Cat About The House airs on BBC Two (UK) from 22nd March to 5th April. Gaston the Sloth lost his leg, but after his rehabilitation he is ready to be released into the wild again! Subscribe: http://bit.ly/SubscribeToEarthUnplugged Animal Slow Motion:
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Racoon Demonstrates Problem Solving Skills | Earth Unplugged

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Racoons are as clever as monkeys... so what puzzles can Rascal tha racoon solve to get to a tasty trear? Subscribe to Earth Unplugged for more amazing animal videos - http://bit.ly/SubscribeToEarthUnplugged Animal Slow Motion: http://bit.ly/EarthUnplugged
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PRANKED! Served her own food in top restaurant - 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 Michael McIntyre and Michel Roux TRICK woman into eating her own food in Michelin Restaurant A mum from
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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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SUBSCRIBE for more BBC highlights: https://bit.ly/2IXqEIn WATCH full programmes on BBC iPlayer https://bbc.in/2J18jYJ When Emperor penguin chicks are left threatened by a Giant petrel, an unlikely rescuer is on hand to help. Spy in the Snow | BBC #Spyinth
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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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What Can Chickens Tell Us About Human Diseases? | Earth Lab

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A virus has evolved to kill vaccinated chickens. Best of Earth Lab: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos The Doctors Are In The House: http://bit.ly/TheDoctorsAreInTheHouse Horizon: Are We Still Evolving
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How Do Glaciers Move? TIMELAPSE! | Earth Lab

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A timelapse allows us to see glaciers move and understand how their movement works. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/SubscribeToEarthLab All the best Earth Lab videos http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth videos http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos T
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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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Can Wearing Red Make You A Winner? | Earth Lab

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How can colour effect whether we win or lose in competition ? A study into Taekwondo matches may lead to some answers. Best of Earth Lab: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos The Doctors Are In The House
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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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How did the dinosaurs die? | Earth Unplugged

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Dinosaurs ruled the Earth for over 150 million years but were suddenly wiped out around 65 million years ago. Maddie investigates how they may have met their end. Subscribe to Earth Unplugged for more amazing animal videos - http://bit.ly/SubscribeToEarth
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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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Why do Supermarket Eggs look Perfect? | Earth Lab

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For eggs to reach the supermarket shelves, they first need to pass a strength test. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/SubscribeToEarthLab All the best Earth Lab videos http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth videos http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos T
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How To Draw A Person Hugging The Earth - Earth Day - #stayhome and draw #withme

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Earth Day is coming up! Celebrate our Earth by learning how to draw a person hugging the Earth. You can't literally hug the Earth, it's too big! But what could you do that would be similar to hugging the Earth? - #stayhome and draw #withmeJoin our monthly
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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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How Ice might help us Find Extraterrestrial Life | Earth Lab

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Do aliens exist? And is their secret frozen in ice? Subscribe: http://bit.ly/SubscribeToEarthLab All the best Earth Lab videos http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth videos http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos The Doctors Are In The House http
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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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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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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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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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Rescued baby Sun Bear learns to climb and play | Earth Unplugged

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Big Cat About The House airs on BBC Two (UK) from 22nd March to 5th April. This baby bear, rescued from illegal wildlife traders, keeps active in her new playground and learns to climb. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/SubscribeToEarthUnplugged Animal Slow Moti
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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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Can Science Tell Us How Humans Will Evolve? | Earth Lab

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Every species is constantly evolving, but can science tell us what human evolution will look like? Best of Earth Lab: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos The Doctors Are In The House: http://bit.ly/TheD
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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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Is Weight Determined By Nature or Nurture? | Earth Lab

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Is there a gene that determines body weight? Two identical twins might hold the answer by looking at epigenetics. Best of Earth Lab: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos The Doctors Are In The House: htt
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Penguins sunbathing: Argentinian sea habitat 360 | Animals with Cameras | Earth Unplugged

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360 video of the Argentinian shores where penguins sunbathe and relax before their long journey through the sea. Subscribe to Earth Unplugged for more animal videos: http://bit.ly/SubscribeToEarthUnplugged Watch more videos from Earth Unplugged: Animals I
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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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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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The Best Way to make Fizzy Drinks | Earth Lab

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Jimmy Doherty looks at the science behind our food - this time looking how frozen carbon dioxide and liquid mix to create fizzy drinks, and at the explosive consequences of doing it wrong. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/SubscribeToEarthLab All the best Earth La
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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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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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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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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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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
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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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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How Has Disease Helped Humans Evolve? | Earth Lab

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Diseases have been one of the biggest drivers of evolution by favouring genetic mutations. Best of Earth Lab: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos The Doctors Are In The House: http://bit.ly/TheDoctorsAr
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How Food Waste is Helping Power Greenhouses | Earth Lab

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Food waste can be used to create methane gas and generate electricity. And even the carbon dioxide can be put to good use. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/SubscribeToEarthLab All the best Earth Lab videos http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth videos
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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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Robot Milk: How Intelligent Machines Are Revolutionising Cow Farming | Earth Lab

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These robots milk cows when they demand it. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/SubscribeToEarthLab All the best Earth Lab videos http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth videos http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos The Doctors Are In The House http://bit.l
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The Amazing Underwater Frozen Landscapes of Antarctica | Earth Unplugged

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Hugh Miller dived into the freezing waters of Antarctica in order to capture the amazing scenery of Blue Planet II. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/SubscribeToEarthUnplugged Watch more videos from Earth Unplugged: Stunning Animal Slow Motion Time-lapses: http://
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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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High heels: A surprising history | BBC Ideas

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High-heeled shoes werent always worn by women the very first heels were actually designed as military footwear for men and were seen as "manly" and "butch". Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav-----------------------------------------------------
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Schizophrenia: Breaking the mental health stigma | BBC Ideas

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Esme Weijun Wang has schizoaffective disorder and says to break the taboo around schizophrenia, more people need to tell their stories.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Life without Smell | Horizon: The Truth about Taste | Earth Lab

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A tragic car accident leaves a would-be chef unable to pursue her dream and demonstrates the how important smell is to taste.Best of Earth Lab: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos The Doctors Are In The
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Do police sketches actually help catch criminals? | BBC Ideas

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How accurate are police sketches? And how well are witnesses able to remember and describe criminals? Are police sketches effective in solving crime? And what are some of the new approaches being tested out?Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav___
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What do your feet reveal about you? | BBC Ideas

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What can your feet tell you about your health and personality? More than you might think... A whizz through some foot facts.Made by GRACE ProductionsLiked this video? Why not find out more about your nose here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Clz0kotXJNISu
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The surprising history of sneakers | BBC Ideas

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A speedy look at the history of sneakers (or trainers) and the profound impact that they have had on our culture, economies and the environment, written by Nicholas Smith. This video is based on 'Sneakernomics' podcast from BBC Radio 4 https://www.bbc.co.
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How to win at arm-wrestling in three easy steps | BBC Ideas

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Want to win at arm-wrestling? Have you heard of the top roll strategy? The captain of the GB team shares his secrets to give you an edge. Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav This video was made by Splinter Design. -------------------------------
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If The Earth Gave Earth Day Awards | Presented by Ze Frank of True Facts

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Mother Earth herself is giving out awards on the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day. Created by Ze Frank in collaboration with PBS NATURE and KQEDs Deep Look. Visit pbs.org/nature for more Earth Day content. Please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE if you enjoyed it! http://
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How the humble bean can help the world | BBC Ideas

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Beans... They're highly versatile, nutritious, cheap and great for the environment. Heres why the future is looking decidedly beany Made by Don Dada Studios, in partnership with @oxforduniversity. Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav_____________
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Can planes be made greener? | BBC Ideas

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As passenger numbers continue to grow, making planes green is a huge challenge. Can air travel be made more sustainable?Made by Costanza Gambarini, in partnership with the@royalsociety. Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav________________________
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What do your table manners say about you? | BBC Ideas

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From elbows on the table to slurping your noodles, here's how to navigate eating and dining etiquette, some table manners do's and don'ts around the world, and more on why table manners matter.Made by Preston Street Films.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bb
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Are Cosmetically Engineered Babies Changing The Course Of Evolution? | Earth Lab

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It's now possible to modify the genes in embryos to alter the genes for their cosmetic trait Best of Earth Lab: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos The Doctors Are In The House: http://bit.ly/TheDoctors
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Why do people lie and how often are you lied to? | BBC Ideas

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Why do we lie? And how often are you lied to? Well, sorry to break it to you, but it's probably more than you think. People lie to avoid punishment, for personal gain or because they get a kick out of it. Basically there are lots of reasons that people li
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The quiet power of introverts | BBC Ideas

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Are you an introvert? If so, that's great! Sofja Umarik (who is an introvert) looks at how it can be a real strength.Made by Sofja Umarik.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav----------------------------------Do you have a curious mind? Youre in t
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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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How does Ice Cream stay Soft? | Earth Lab

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What's the key ingredient that prevents the ice crystals from freezing ice cream? Subscribe: http://bit.ly/SubscribeToEarthLab All the best Earth Lab videos http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth videos http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos The
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How Supermarkets get Fruit to Ripen Faster | Earth Lab

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Looking at bananas, Jimmy Doherty looks at science to check what substance is the most effective to help fruit ripen faster. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/SubscribeToEarthLab All the best Earth Lab videos http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth video
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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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The incredible story of the boy who invented Braille | BBC Ideas

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How 15-year-old Louis Braille invented a revolutionary tactile code for the visually impaired.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav---------------------Do you have a curious mind? Youre in the right place.Our aim on BBC Ideas is to feed your curio
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The Story of Physics: Extended Version - Dara O Briain's Science Club - Episode 2 - BBC Two

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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 More about this programme: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01p014h Balls, pendulums, apples and magnets all played the
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Pink for girls, blue for boys - why do we gender toys? | BBC Ideas

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Pink and sparkles for girls... blue and diggers for boys. Why do we still have so many gendered toys? And what impact does this have on our children?Made by Flock London.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav-----------------------------------Do yo
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5 ways you can demolish creative blocks | BBC Ideas

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From colouring in to the 'vomit draft', actor and writer Kayode Ewumi shares tips for unleashing your inner creativity. Here are five ways you can demolish creative blocks...Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav------------------------------------
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Will Humans Survive the Next Great Epidemic? | Earth Lab

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With technology having helped us defeating diseases, will this make future generations more vulnerable to them due to lack of natural selection? Best of Earth Lab: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos Th
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An army of spider crabs shed their shells - Blue Planet II: Episode 5 - BBC One

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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 Programme website: http://bbc.in/2jXxliV Spider crabs congregate in massive numbers to find some space to grow.
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When will we Live on another Planet? Ft. Simon Clark | The Big Question | Earth Lab

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When will we Live on Another Planet? Presenter Simon Clark (@simonoxfphys) is at the National Space Centre in Leicester with Dr Tamela Maciel (@TamelaMaciel) to investigate.Best of Earth Lab: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals The Planets: http://bit.ly/BBCT
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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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Five tips to get a new habit to stick | BBC Ideas

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Why are new habits so hard to stick to? Dr Radha Modgil explains what's going on in our brains when we try to make new habits or break bad ones. And she has five tips for how to succeed in making a new habit.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav--
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How Nature Recycles Individual Atoms | Earth Lab

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Decomposition allows nature to break down everything back to its most basic components. Best of Earth Lab: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos The Doctors Are In The House: http://bit.ly/TheDoctorsAreIn
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How Important Is Your Diet For Your Health? | Earth Lab

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Your diet can increase your health... but just how much? Best of Earth Lab: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos The Doctors Are In The House: http://bit.ly/TheDoctorsAreInTheHouse Horizon - Eat, Fast An
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How to stay cool...without warming the planet | BBC Ideas

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As the world warms and heatwaves become more frequent, we turn up the AC. But air conditioning contributes to climate change. What's the solution?Animated by Adam Proctor and made in partnership with @oxforduniversity. Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.i
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How a space suit is the world's smallest space craft | Horizon: Space Junk | Earth Lab

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Learn how complex a space suit needs to be in order to keep an astronaut alive in space. Subscribe to Earth Lab for more fascinating science videos - http://bit.ly/SubscribeToEarthLab All the best Earth Lab videos http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of B
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How did an Asteroid Drive the Dinosaurs to Extinction? | Earth Unplugged

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How did asteroids and meteors really kill the dinosaurs? Watch Deadly Dinosaurs Wednesday August 8th 2018, at 5.25pm, on CBBC. Find out more: http://bit.ly/deadlydinosaurs Subscribe: http://bit.ly/SubscribeToEarthUnplugged Deadly Dinos (2018) Wildlife p
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The tragic story of the man who invented diesel - and why he would turn in his grave | BBC Ideas

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The tragic tale of Rudolf Diesel, the man who invented diesel engines - and how things could have turned out very differently.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav------------------Do you have a curious mind? Youre in the right place.Our aim on BB
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How fractals can help you understand the universe | BBC Ideas

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What is a fractal, and how can fractals help us understand the universe? Classic examples of fractals in nature are broccoli and snowflakes. They can offer a fascinating explanation for how the world works!Written by Brandon Pestano, animated by Christoph
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Athlete’s Paralympic Journey Inspired by Prosthetic Tail Dolphin | Our Blue Planet | Earth Unplugged

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When quadruple amputee Ellie Challis met Winter the dolphin at Clearwater Aquarium in Florida it changed her life. Winter lost her tail as a calf and has adapted to life with a prosthetic. Elie was so inspired she decided to learn to swim and now dreams o
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How Saturn Got Its Rings | The Planets | Earth Lab

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There's evidence to suggest Saturn didn't have its rings when the dinosaurs inhabited Earth, so how did they form? Best of Earth Lab: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos The Planets (2019) This stunning
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Stoffel, the honey badger that can escape from anywhere! - 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 Honey badgers escape from their enclosure using anything from mud balls to rakes. Record books describe the honey badge
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Sideburns: A hairy history | BBC Ideas

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Ever wondered where we get the word sideburns from? Here's a short animation dedicated to the man who gave his name to the creeping facial whiskers which became a fashion phenomenon.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipavThis video was made by Daygl
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Surprising Chimp hand washing and cleaning routine! | Animals with Cameras | Earth Unplugged

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Animals with Cameras airs in the States on PBS: 7th February at 8pm and in the UK on BBC One: 8th February 2018. This chimp collar camera reveals the secret self-grooming routine of a female, from the hand-washing, to the teeth cleaning and even the delic
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Charles Darwin's theory of evolution explained | BBC Ideas

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What is Darwinism? And how much impact did Charles Darwin's theory of evolution have on the world? Philosopher Nigel Warburton explores. Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipavThis video was made by Somethin' Else. --------Do you have a curious mind
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The extraordinary power of kindness | BBC Ideas

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Every day for a year Bernadette Russell did a random act of kindness for a stranger. How did it change her? And what happens to your brain when you're kind?Made by Daniel Nils RobertsBased on The Kindness Test, the world's largest study of kindness, launc
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Why smart people make stupid mistakes | BBC Ideas

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Some people are smart, but make all sorts of mistakes in their lives. Is that you? According to author David Robson, we're not always as smart as we think we are. Here are four thinking traps clever people fall into.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2
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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
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Can Slime Mould Solve Mazes? | Earth Lab

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We think of mould as a simple organism, but it's a fungus that can perform cleaver tricks to get to its objectives. Best of Earth Lab: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos The Doctors Are In The House: h
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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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How to write a perfect speech | BBC Ideas

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Cody Keenan, speechwriter to Barack Obama, shares his top tips for how to deliver a speech that will be remembered. He says a great speech is authentic, speaks to something bigger and if you can get some jokes in there, great!Subscribe to BBC Ideas https:
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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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3 surprising things you may not know about Queen Victoria | BBC Ideas

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She despised young babies but was passionately in love with her husband Albert. Comedian Russell Kane shares 3 surprising things you may not know about Queen Victoria.You can download all the episodes of Russell's fantastic podcast series Evil Genius here
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Sea Turtle Hatchlings Released into the Ocean 360 | Our Blue Planet | Earth Unplugged

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A group of turtle hatchlings is safely released, watch their first steps towards the sea in this 360 video! Subscribe to Earth Unplugged: http://bit.ly/SubscribeToEarthUnplugged This video was filmed with Project Biodiversity, an NGO in Cape Verde who r
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Did house, techno and grime music start with these women? | BBC Ideas

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When an electronic music studio was established in Maida Vale, London, few at the BBC knew why it was there. But experiments in sound in that very studio completely changed how music was composed. Daphne Oram and Delia Derbyshire's research paved the way
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See how Fur Seals use Dolphins for free meals! | Animals With Cameras | Earth Unplugged

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Discover how Fur Seals utilise Dolphin pods to gain a free meal. Subscribe to Earth Unplugged for more amazing animal videos - http://bit.ly/SubscribeToEarthUnplugged Watch more videos from Earth Unplugged: Animals In Slow Motion And Stunning Time-lapse P
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How commuting by rail changed our daily lives | BBC Ideas

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Sick of your daily commute? There was a time when rail commuting could be seen as magical and marvellous. Here is a brief history of rail commuting. Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav------------------------------Do you have a curious mind? You
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5 Latin phrases that are still meaningful today | BBC Ideas

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Classicist Daisy Dunn unpicks the Latin phrases that have stood the test of time. Famous Latin phrases such as "in vino veritas", meaning "in wine is truth" from historian Pliny the Elder, are definitely still relevant today!Subscribe to BBC Ideas https:/
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A brief history of memes | BBC Ideas

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Where do memes come from? Why do some memes become popular? This video looks at the evolution and history of memes - and how and why they spread. In the mood for more? Have a watch of this Why I quit social media https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ij_xXZAhJP
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What happens to humans when we can't touch? | BBC Ideas

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Touch is how we first communicate as babies. Touch is fundamental to human wellbeing. So what happens when we can't touch - for example during the coronavirus pandemic?Enjoyed this? You might like to watch this video next How limits can boost your creativ
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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.
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Eva Kor: The Holocaust survivor who forgave the Nazis | BBC Ideas

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In this beautiful animation, Holocaust survivor Eva Kor tells the powerful story of her time in Auschwitz, and why many years later she decided to forgive those responsible.Made by Studio Panda.Animated by Anna Humphries and Amelia Chiew.Subscribe to BBC
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Sarcosuchus: the Dinosaur Killing Crocodile | Deadly Dinosaurs | Earth Unplugged

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Steve Backshall needs the most powerful jaw in the dinosaur kingdom... the giant croc Sarcosuchus might have what he's looking for. Watch Deadly Dinosaurs on CBBC: http://bit.ly/deadlydinosaurs Subscribe: http://bit.ly/SubscribeToEarthUnplugged Deadly D
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The Cannibal Dinosaur: Majungasaurus | Deadly Dinosaurs | Earth Unplugged

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Steve Backshall looks at the Majungasaurus, the only know dinosaur to eat others from its own species. Watch Deadly Dinosaurs Wednesday August 1st 2018, at 5.25pm, on CBBC. Find out more: http://bit.ly/deadlydinosaurs Subscribe: http://bit.ly/SubscribeToE
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Why is there no cure for hair loss? | BBC Ideas

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Why is it so hard to find a treatment for hair loss? Every year people spend billions trying to prevent hair loss. So why haven't we found a cure for going bald? Science writer Stephen Buranyi explains hair loss.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ip
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What if robots were in charge of the world? | BBC Ideas

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Could artificial intelligence do a better job at governing than humans? What is the future of AI? How does artificial intelligence compare to human intelligence? Will AI one day take over the world? A thought experiment, made with the help of Haydn Belfie
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Three black scientists you need to know | BBC Ideas

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Space scientist and broadcaster Maggie Aderin-Pocock selects three unsung heroes who are all pioneers in their fields.Made in partnership with The Open University.Made by Team Sass productions.Did you enjoy this video? You might also like 'Three pioneers
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How to Make Your Face More Likable | Earth Lab

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A program can work out how trustworthy and likeable you seem based on your features, and how to improve them.Best of Earth Lab: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos The Doctors Are In The House: http://b
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The Army Sandwich that Lasts for Years | Earth Lab

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Can a food scientist devise a clever way to make a sandwich moist but not soggy? Best of Earth Lab: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos The Doctors Are In The House: http://bit.ly/TheDoctorsAreInTheHous
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Finding the Super Tasters | Horizon: The Truth about Taste | Earth Lab

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Counting tastebuds may seem like a tedious job to many, but to some it's driven by a passion for the science of taste.Best of Earth Lab: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos The Doctors Are In The House:
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Why anger is overrated | BBC Ideas

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Is anger really a useful and healthy emotion? Historian Thomas Dixon thinks it would be better if we embraced our inner Stoic and kept our anger under control. Anger explained - including how anger works, what anger does, and why anger is (often) bad. Try
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How to keep calm under pressure | 3 quick tips | BBC Ideas

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Exam stress? Deadlines? Job interview? They can all make you feel like a nervous wreck. So here's how to literally keep calm and carry on - with a little help from neuroscience and these three easy techniques from Dr Radha Modgil.Subscribe to BBC Ideas ht
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Are you the eldest child? Youngest? Are birth order stereotypes true? | BBC Ideas

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There are lots of stereotypes about the eldest child, youngest child and middle child... But are there really birth order characteristics? And what if you are an only child? Dr Radha Modgil explores some of the evidence.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://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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Why water is one of the weirdest things in the universe | BBC Ideas

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Science journalist Alok Jha explains why water is so incredibly strange. Prepare to have your mind blown.. Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav Animation by Oliver Smyth. --------------------------------- Do you have a curious mind? You’re in the
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Giant Candiru's Feeding Frenzy.... Faster than Piranhas | Deadly 60 | Earth Unplugged

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Steve Backshall finds a fish scarier than a piranha... The catfish like deadly Candiru. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/SubscribeToEarthUnplugged Animal Slo-Mo: http://bit.ly/EarthUnpluggedSlowMotionTimelapse Expeditions: http://bit.ly/EarthUnpluggedExpeditionsA
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The Corona Effect: SEE it! | Richard Hammond's Invisible Worlds | Earth Lab

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Death-defying aerial repairmen in the United States use ultraviolet cameras to seek out an invisible force that lurks unseen on power lines. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/SubscribeToEarthLab Best of Earth Lab: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals The Doctors Are In
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This Warthog took a trip to the Mongoose Spa | Banded Brothers - 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 The 'banded brothers' family of mongooses own the best territory in Uganda's Queen Elizabeth National Park, but other m
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How to burn emotional burnout | BBC Ideas

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What is emotional burnout? And how can you avoid it? Dr Radha Modgil shares her top tips for making sure you don't feel overwhelmed and burnt out.Subscribe and to BBC Ideas and https://bbc.in/2F6ipavIf you found this video helpful, have a watch of this on
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The Dangers Of Ice Fishing | Earth Unplugged

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WARNING: Contains strong language Every moment fishing on ice has a hidden danger.Subscribe: http://bit.ly/SubscribeToEarthUnplugged Animal Slow Motion: http://bit.ly/EarthUnpluggedSlowMotionTimelapse Expeditions: http://bit.ly/EarthUnpluggedExpeditionsAn
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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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How to Draw the Earth Happy Earth Day

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Happy Earth Day Cuties! Learn How to Draw a cute Earth with a wreath of flowers to celebrated our beautiful Earth. Easy, step by step planet Earth Drawing. #drawsocuteearth Draw So Cute Merchandise: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3dEvA1is6-0_yuei9iCdEw
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The curious world of blood | BBC Ideas

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Did you know that we are all made from star dust and seawater? And that your blood travels 20,000 km in your veins every day? Discover some truly fascinating facts about blood with author Rose George.From noses to belly buttons - watch more videos about y
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The real reason there's no cure for your cold | BBC Ideas

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Scientists have been studying cold viruses for 70 years - so why haven't we found a cure yet? Even if there was a cure, would you pay for an expensive vaccine just to avoid a few days with a runny nose? Science writer Stephen Buranyi takes a look.Subscrib
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Why your ears are unique (and amazing!) | BBC Ideas

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You might take your ears for granted, but the human ear is quite an extraordinary feat of evolution and design. Each of our lugholes is as individual as a fingerprint and weve found 14 different ways to pierce our ears, making our ears even more unique! W
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The science behind why doughnuts are so hard to resist | BBC Ideas

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Why are some foods so much more tempting to us that others? What is going on inside our brains? And what role does the culture around us play? Why do we make the food choices that we do?Made in partnership with the Royal Society. If you liked this, you mi
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Should we count in 12s rather than 10s? | BBC Ideas

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Is there a better way to count? We use a decimal system - based on the number 10, but some people think it would be easier to live in a dozenal world. Here is the case for counting in 12s. Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav This video was made
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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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Multi-millionaire at 19 - here are my 5 top tips | BBC Ideas

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5 tips from the youngest person on the Sunday Times Rich List 2018, multi-millionaire Akshay Ruparelia, on how to succeed in business. Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav This video was made by BBC Studios and is part of a series called Habits o
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Severn Cullis-Suzuki: The child who tried to save the world... in 1992 | BBC Ideas

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In 1992, when she was just 12, Severn Cullis-Suzuki warned the world about the environmental crisis. She tells her story, and reflects on the power of young people - like Greta Thunberg - who are sounding the alarm now over climate change. Animation by Pe
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How half a degree could change the world forever | BBC Ideas

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In this viewpoint, environment activist and author Mark Lynas explores how our planet could be impacted by 1.5C of warming - and by 2C - and what a devastating effect an extra half a degree of climate change could have.Animated by Aslan Livingstone-RaSubs
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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 IQ is not the same as intelligence | BBC Ideas

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Does IQ really measure how smart you are? Is it possible to accurately assess intelligence through a test? And does who is setting the test, and why, make a difference? Will humans keep getting smarter? Or are the limits to our intelligence? Watch more ab
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Can Fast Food Affect Brain Diseases? | Earth Lab

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Could our diet also affect our brains? Experiments on mice suggest that Alzheimer's could be affected by our food. Best of Earth Lab: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos The Doctors Are In The House: ht
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What if everyone in the world went vegan? | BBC Ideas

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More and more people are eating vegan foods and living a vegan lifestyle. But what would happen if everyone in the world switched to a plant-based diet and cut out meat and dairy? What impact could it have on the planet and on climate change? Made by Maia
04:35
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
03:20
Why wasps are just as wonderful as bees | BBC Ideas

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Unlike bees, wasps are not exactly the most-loved creatures, but they are hugely important to the eco-system - and all of us. As well as being apex predators, eating their way through millions of kilograms of insects each year, they are also important pol
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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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How to get seriously good at reading | Episode 4 | BBC Ideas

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Are you a slow reader? Or a fast reader? Either way, here's some tips to help you get better at reading and speed reading - and take more in.Made by Objekt Films.Reading, tying your shoelaces, going to the toilet... this playlist looks at the little thing
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Experience a Thrilling Hunt From a Cheetah's perspective | Earth Unplugged

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View what a hunt looks like from the perspective of a cheetah, and find out if these siblings were successful. Subscribe to Earth Unplugged for more amazing animal videos - http://bit.ly/SubscribeToEarthUnplugged Watch more videos from Earth Unplugged: An
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How to win at... cryptic crosswords | Episode 4 | BBC Ideas

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Perplexed by cryptic crosswords? Then this video is for you. Become a genius at them in three minutes.Made by Splinter Design.And if you want to find out how to win at more stuff then check out our playlist with quick and easy tips on how to triumph at ga
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From celebrities to influencers: A brief history of celebrity | BBC Ideas

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Have we always had celebrities? And are we more obsessed with celebrity culture now than in the past? A brief cultural history of celebrity - from Oscar Wilde, to Andy Warhol to Kim Kardashian and social media influencers today on YouTube, Instagram and e
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The ancient secrets revealed by deciphered tablets | BBC Ideas

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Cuneiform is the earliest known form of writing. For thousands of years, no one was able to translate it. When it was finally cracked, it gave us some astonishing insights into the ancient world...Made by Jist Studios.Made in partnership with The Open Uni
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The curious history of filming the sneeze | BBC Ideas

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It turns out our fascination with capturing the act of sneezing goes right back to the very early days of film...Made by The Derek Jarman Lab with the help of the Healthy Scepticism project. For more info go to https://www.healthyscepticism.com/announceme
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Will humans keep getting smarter? | BBC Ideas

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Is there a limit to human intelligence? Are humans getting smarter? What can IQ tests tell us? Where does emotional intelligence fit in? And what's the future of intelligence - will our brainpower be eclipsed by artificial intelligence? We asked some of t
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Can you Eat Mouldy Food? | After Life: The Science of Decomposition | Earth Lab

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Fungi and bacteria all try to conquer a piece of rotting bread. Which mould will come out a winner between penicillium and the toxic aspergillus? And most importantely - can it be dangerous for us to eat mould? Best of Earth Lab: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOri
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Pistol Shrimp's Cavitation Bubble | Richard Hammond's Invisible Worlds | Earth Lab

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Slow motion images allow us to see the real strenght of the bubble a tiny pistol shrimp can produce! Cavitation explained by Richard Hammond. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/SubscribeToEarthLab Best of Earth Lab: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth
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Could Predator X Bite Through Metal? | Deadly Dinosaurs | Earth Unplugged

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Pliosaurus Funkei, also known as Predator X, was one of the deadliest dinosaurs to ever swim in our oceans. Steve Backshall looks at whether its jaws could destroy a car. Watch Deadly Dinosaurs Wednesday 18th July 2018, at 5.25pm, on CBBC. Find out more:
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What would a world without prisons be like? | BBC Ideas

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We take prisons, or jails, for granted - but how effective are they? And are there better alternatives? In this viewpoint, OU Senior Lecturer in Criminology, Dr David Scott, explores what a world without prisons might be like. For another perspective on p
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How will artificial intelligence change the cities we live in? | BBC Ideas

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How would you feel if every moment of your daily routine was tracked, from what you buy, where you go and who you're with? Welcome to the smart city of the future, where AI is recording your every move...Made with the help of Theo Tryfonas from Bristol Un
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Billion Dollar Space Tracking System | Horizon: Space Junk | Earth Lab

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Discover NASA's Space Fence, a billion-dollar system designed to prevent collisions and monitor space junk. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/SubscribeToEarthLab Best of Earth Lab: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthV
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Why are people racist? | What's Behind Prejudice? Episode 1 | BBC Ideas

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What's behind racism? Historian Onyeka Nubia explores why some people are racist - and talks about his own experiences of racism.The problem with the colour "nude", 'What Stan Lee's comics taught me about black history', what's the difference between, xen
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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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How the & sign got its name | BBC Ideas

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Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bit.ly/2PrmLhW Everything you might want to know about the & sign - aka the ampersand. This video was made by Dayglow Media & Pencil & Pepper. Do you have a curious mind? You’re in the right place. Our aim on BBC Ideas is to
How to ride a pterosaur, according to science - BBC REEL

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During the Late Cretaceous, winged prehistoric creatures called pterosaurs dominated the air. They were the first vertebrates to master flight. They were not dinosaurs but closely related. Some were tiny, but some were the biggest creatures ever to have f
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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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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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Spinosaurus and Caiman Share Super Senses! | Deadly Dinosaurs | Earth Unplugged

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Steve Backshall looks at the amazing senses that allowed the Spinosaurus to hunt underwater, and at its modern heir... The caiman! Watch Deadly Dinosaurs Wednesday 25th July 2018, at 5.25pm, on CBBC. Find out more: http://bit.ly/deadlydinosaurs Subscribe:
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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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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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