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Maxwell's Demon: Can Entropy Be Reversed?

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Maxwell's Demon. Maxwell's famous thought experiment. Can we break the second law of thermodynamics? Can entropy be reversed? Hi! I'm Jade. I draw pictures that move and become animated physics videos. ***SUBSCRIBE*** https://www.youtube.com/c/upandatom *
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Expansion and Resistance: Crash Course European History #28

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In 19th century Europe, with nation building well under way, thoughts turned outward, toward empire. This week, we're looking at how Europeans expanded into Africa, Asia, and Oceania during the 1800s. You'll learn about China and the Opium War, British In
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Historical Figures Brought To Life (Anne Boleyn, Anne of Cleves, Mary Queen of Scots, Mozart)

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Historical Figures Brought To Life Using AI Technology. The photos of the subjects in this video have been digitally manipulated and brought to life using AI technology. Images have been enhanced, colorized and facial motion added (including smiling, agei
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Who Was Ada Lovelace, The World’s First Computer Nerd?

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This 19th-century female mathematician created the first computer program, but do you know who she is? Who is Ada Lovelace? Who Is Koko The Gorilla & Is She Really That Smart? - http://bit.ly/1U1hDbu Sign Up For The Seeker Newsletter Here - http://bit.ly/
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Iceland Is Growing New Forests for the First Time in 1,000 Years | Short Film Showcase

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The landscape of Iceland has changed a lot in a thousand years. When the Vikings first arrived in the ninth century, the land was covered in 25 to 40 percent forest. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe Get More Short Film Showcase: http://bit.ly/Shor
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Can we get rid of Covid-19 forever?

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How to eradicate a disease, in 4 steps.Subscribe to our channel and turn on notifications () so you don't miss any videos: http://goo.gl/0bsAjOAs of March 2021, Covid-19 has killed more than 2.5 million people. Its brought on a dramatic economic downfall,
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How 7,000 Years of Epic Floods Changed the World (w/ SciShow!)

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Try CuriosityStream today: http://curiositystream.com/eons Check out SciShow's video on Lake Agassiz: https://youtu.be/qMVhR26NRsk Strange geologic landmarks in the Pacific Northwest are the lingering remains of a mystery that took nearly half a century t
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Introduction To Electric Charge

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A simple and easy introduction to electricity. It covers electric charge, the discovery of electricity, the nature of electricity and some of the more technical stuff for the classroom for you students. Hi! I'm Jade. I make physics videos that will make y
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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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This Quantum ‘Sixth Sense’ Could Allow Birds to Navigate Earth’s Magnetic Field

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How do migrating birds know where to go? New research suggests “spooky action at a distance” might be involved. We’ve Ignored Climate Change For More Than a Century - https://youtu.be/LKhGg0jDZTc Read More: Migratory birds eye-localized magnetoreception f
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Could These Numbers Unravel New Dimensions in Space?

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These multidimensional number systems are helping us explain the laws of nature. Here’s how. Can Hawking’s Black Hole Paradox Be Solved With Fuzzballs? - https://youtu.be/esPa1tVSjew Read More: The Peculiar Math That Could Underlie The Laws of Nature http
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The next pandemic could come from our farms

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We've engineered the perfect environment for deadly new germs.Become a Video Lab member! http://bit.ly/video-labIn the last half-century, the global production of meat has undergone a seismic shift. While meat was once mostly raised on small farms, today
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The electrifying speeches of Sojourner Truth - Daina Ramey Berry

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Get to know the story of Sojourner Truth, a woman born into slavery who became known as a powerful orator and outspoken activist. --Isabella Baumfree was born into slavery in late 18th century New York. Fleeing bondage with her youngest daughter, she rena
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English Civil War: Crash Course European History #14

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The English Civil War. We'll talk about England after Elizabeth, in which things didn't go that smoothly. We'll talk about James I, Charles I, Oliver Cromwell, Charles II, and James II, all of whom ruled England, (and tried to rule all of Britain and Irel
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Moore's Law Is Ending... So, What's Next?

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Scientists are engineering a new, more efficient generation of computer chips by modeling them after the human brain. Can Supercomputers Predict The Future? - https://youtu.be/8z0Mrbj34uY Discovering The Hidden Treasures of Mauritania's Deadly Sahara Dese
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How Do Sharks and Rays Use Electricity to Find Hidden Prey? | Deep Look

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When it comes to spotting prey, sharks and rays have a secret sense beyond sight and smell. Tiny goo-filled organs called Ampullae of Lorenzini detect the invisible electric fields produced by all living creatures. DEEP LOOK: a new ultra-HD (4K) short vid
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We Got Our DNA Tested, Here's How It Actually Works

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Trace and Amy get their DNA test results, and we talk to an expert about how scientists actually get genetic information out of DNA. How To Make Blood Glow Like On CSI - https://youtu.be/j8JmSGpjjK0?list=PL6uC-XGZC7X6OMFVzMUQfjWAUyFWNNU8V Sign Up For The
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How Space Movies Evolved Over 120 Years | Movies Insider

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When making movies set in space, filmmakers have had to get creative portraying elements such as zero gravity, space travel, and the surface of the moon. Directors have tried to portray outer space going all the way back to 1902's A Trip to the Moon. 1950
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Learn Glass Blowing With Jolly Ranchers!

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Today we've teamed up again with Nick Uhas, the host from Netflix's show Blown Away, to test out some introductory glass blowing techniques. Did you know you can take Jolly Ranchers and use them to perform simple glass blowing skills?To get a signed copy
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The Future Of Warfare: Laser Cannons & Drone Armies

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Scientists recruited by the government have been developing some pretty crazy technology. What will weapons look like in the future? How Ex-Nazis & Jewish Scientists Got The U.S. To The Moon - https://youtu.be/VW2KTX0zg5g Sign Up For The Seeker Newsletter
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Earth-Like Planet Discovered! What You Need To Know

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An Earth-like planet was found in the habitable zone of Proxima Centauri, the star closest to our solar system! Here’s what you should know! How Do We Know So Much About Planets That Are So Far Away? - http://bit.ly/2bX0Wnc Sign Up For The Seeker Newslett
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Could we build a wooden skyscraper? - Stefan Al

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Explore the viability of wooden skyscrapers, and see how cross-laminated timber (CLT) helps make these once impossible structures possible.--Towering 85 meters above the Norwegian countryside, Mjstrnet is the worlds tallest wooden building, made almost en
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The phony health craze that inspired hypnotism

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In the 1780s, a charismatic healer caused a stir in Paris.Subscribe to Vox and turn on notifications () so you don't miss any videos: http://goo.gl/0bsAjOScientific progress in the 18th century in Europe, a period known as the Age of Enlightenment, was de
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Modern Life: Crash Course European History #30

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So, "modern" is kind of a loaded term, but today we're going to talk about modern life in Europe, as it looked around the time the 19th century turned into the 20th. We'll look at what life was like in the rapidly growing urban centers of Europe, how deve
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Why were there three popes at the same time? - Jolle Rollo-Koster

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Dig into the history of the Papal Schism, which caused a split in the Catholic Church while 3 popes vied for supremacy. --For almost two millennia, the Pope has been a figure of supreme spiritual authority for Catholics around the world. But in the late 1
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The Industrial Revolution: Crash Course European History #24

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We've talked about a lot of revolutions in 19th Century Europe, and today we're moving on to a less warlike revolution, the Industrial Revolution. You'll learn about the development of steam power and mechanization, and the labor and social movements that
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Dutch Golden Age: Crash Course European History #15

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While the English were falling apart a little, with their civil war and their restoration and their succession problems, the Dutch were getting their act together. They were throwing off the yoke of the Spanish Empire, uniting their provinces, and buildin
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Surströmming: The Secrets of this Stinky Swedish Fish

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Surstromming, Swedish for sour herring, is legendary for its powerful stink. But it's all a result of the chemistry of preserving food. This week on Reactions, we learn about the world's smelliest food with help from the people who know it best. Find us o
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Why a Half Degree Rise in Global Temperature Would Be Catastrophic

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According to a new report, Earth is likely to reach 1.5°C warming by 2030. Here’s why that’s a big deal. How Much Heat Can Your Body Take Before Killing You? - https://youtu.be/t-o-4xXMoM8 Read More: IPCC: Global Warming of 1.5 °C http://www.ipcc.ch/repor
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Why American public transit is so bad

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Most Americans have no choice but to drive. How do we change that?What do you wish the presidential candidates would talk about? http://vox.com/ElectionVideosIn the middle of the 20th century, the US government made a decision that would transform America
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Why We Want a Perpetual Motion Machine, But Still Can’t Get It

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A machine that can run for eternity is exactly what we need...if only it could exist. A perpetual motion machine is impossible, here's why. Could a Dyson Sphere Harness the Full Power of the Sun? - https://youtu.be/jOHMQbffrt4 Read More: An Analysis of A
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Who decides whats in the dictionary? - Ilan Stavans

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Explore the history of the Merriam-Webster Dictionary and find out how old words get redefined and how new words are added. --While the concept of a dictionary dates back to ancient civilizations, the first English dictionary wasnt published until 1604. I
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Yes, scientists are actually building an elevator to space - Fabio Pacucci

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Explore the physics behind space elevators, which would theoretically use a cable anchored to Earth and extending into space. --Sending rockets into space requires sacrificing expensive equipment, burning massive amounts of fuel, and risking potential cat
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The surprisingly long history of electric cars - Daniel Sperling and Gil Tal

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Can electric cars reclaim their place on the road? Discover how developments in battery technology are making these cars more efficient and powerful.--By the end of the 19th century, nearly 40% of American cars were electric. But these vehicles had a few
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Reform and Revolution 1815-1848: Crash Course European History #25

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In the aftermath of the revolutions and upheaval in 18th and early 19th century Europe, there was a hunger for reform across the continent. Reformers like Robert Owen, Charles Fourier, and Auguste Comte proposed radical new ideas, and at the same time, re
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The Protestant Reformation: Crash Course European History #6

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You may have noticed that the internet is terrible at religious discourse. Well, this is not a new phenomenon. In the early 16th century, the Roman Catholic church dominated Christianity in Europe, and the institution was starting to show some cracks. Ten
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Can you outsmart the apples and oranges fallacy? - Elizabeth Cox

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Dig into the false analogy fallacy, which assumes that because two things share a characteristic, they must be alike in other respects.--Its 1997. The United States Senate has called a hearing about global warming. Some expert witnesses point out that pas
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Can you solve the giant spider riddle? - Dan Finkel

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Practice more problem-solving at https://brilliant.org/TedEd--Once every century, the worlds greatest spiders gather to compete in a series of grueling games. The winner will become the next arachnomonarch, able to command all the worlds spiders to their
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How Evolution Turned A Possum Into A Wolf

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Special thanks to Vanessa from BrainCraft for help with this video! Check out her channel: https://www.youtube.com/braincraft ↓↓↓ More info and sources below ↓↓↓ Until the early 20th century, Tasmania was home to a very weird
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UV light kills viruses. Why isn't it everywhere?

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The promise and pitfalls of using light to stop germs.Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjOWhen you think of disinfecting a space, what comes to mind? Wipes? Gels? Sprays? Maybe air purifiers or effective HVAC systems? All of these are great defe
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Physics experiments that changed the world with Suzie Sheehy

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Twentieth-century physics has changed the world - and some of the most important discoveries happened right here at the Royal Institution. Watch the Q&A here: https://youtu.be/gEHXJEFSftE Suzie's books 'The Matter of Everything' is out now: https://geni.u
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What is Natto?

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It’s a much-loved, protein-packed Japanese food standby. It’s also made of slimy, stinky soybeans. By popular request, this week Reactions is all about the chemistry of natto. Subscribe! http://bit.ly/ACSReactions Facebook! http://facebook.com/ACSReaction
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Can AI help us predict extreme weather?

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AI models are starting to revolutionize weather forecasting. Subscribe to our channel and turn on notifications () so you don't miss any videos: http://goo.gl/0bsAjOThis video is sponsored by Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365. Microsoft has no editorial
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Witchcraft: Crash Course European History #10

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During our last several episodes, Europe and the European-controlled world have been in crisis. Wars, disease, climate changes, and shifts in religious and political power threw the European world into turmoil. People were looking for a scapegoat, and for
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Musics power over your brain, explained | Michael Spitzer

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Humans are musical animals 4 million years in the making, explained by music expert Michael Spitzer.Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvQECJukTDE2i6aCoMnS-Vg?sub_confirmation=1Up next, 40,000 years of music explained in 8
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Scientists Trapped Electrons In a Quantum Fractal (And It's Wild!)

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Fractals aren’t just crazy cool mathematically infinite shapes. They might just have the capacity to revolutionize modern electronics as we know it. Thumbnail image courtesy of Sander Kempkes. There’s a Subterranean Biosphere Hiding in the Earth’s Crust a
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FIREFALL - A Waterfall That Looks on Fire at Sunset

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Firefall is one of Yosemite National Parks most amazing spectacles.Around the second week of February, the setting sun hits Horsetail Falls at just the right angle, to illuminate the upper reaches of the waterfall, and when conditions are perfect, Horseta
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The continents are moving. When will they collide? - Jean-Baptiste P. Koehl

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Dig into the science of plate tectonics to find out when the next supercontinent will emerge and how it could affect Earths environment.--In the early 20th century, Alfred Wegener's theory of Continental Drift laid the foundation for our modern theory of
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Can You Live With Only Half Of Your Brain?

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People have been known to survive with huge pieces of their brains missing, but just which parts could we live without? This Is The Best Diet For Your Brain ►►►► http://bit.ly/1VOY3lc Sign Up For The TestTube Newsletter Here ►►►► http://bit.ly/1myXbFG Rea
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Why Did We Just Shoot A “Bullet” At An Asteroid?

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We keep sending spacecrafts to asteroids, but what makes these floating space rocks so special? Well, they could reveal the secrets about the formation of our solar system. The Mystery of Our First Interstellar Visitor Just Got More Complicated - https://
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The Oort Cloud: Crash Course Astronomy #22

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Now that we’re done with the planets, asteroid belt, and comets, we’re heading to the outskirts of the solar system. Out past Neptune are vast reservoirs of icy bodies that can become comets if they get poked into the inner solar system. The Kuiper Belt i
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How insulated glass changed architecture

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No pane, no gain. Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss any videos: http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Today, it’s easy to take big glass windows and doors for granted, whether they show up in commercial buildings or in our homes. But this use of
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How to write like the best-selling author of all time - Jamie Bernthal

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Dig into Agatha Christies writing style to find out how she crafted her mystery novels and how to employ these strategies in your own work. --With almost 100 mystery novels, each one a cleverly constructed puzzle box of clues, misdirection, and human dram
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The rise of the Ottoman Empire - Mostafa Minawi

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Explore the early days of the Ottoman Empire, as shrewd political rulers grew the principality into an intercontinental empire. --In the late 13th century, Osman I established a small principality sandwiched between a crumbling Byzantine Empire and a weak
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Demolition, disease, and death: Building the Panama Canal - Alex Gendler

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Discover what it took to build the Panama Canal, and how this colossal construction project changed the region. --In the 19th century, the California gold rush brought thousands of settlers to America's west coast. But finding gold may have been easier th
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How Apollo 8 Survived the Risky Trip to the Far Side of the Moon | Apollo

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A last minute shake up in 1968 sent a manned crew outside of Earth’s orbit for the first time. The crew of Apollo 8, in a very short amount of time, would have to learn how to reach our nearest celestial neighbor and then return safely to Earth. Check out
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The life cycle of a pair of jeans - Madhavi Venkatesan

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Trace the life cycle of a pair of denim jeans, and discover the labor and environmental costs of this fashion staple.--The first pairs of jeans were designed for durability; denim was constructed as a sturdy weave worn by sailors and miners. But over the
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What Would REALLY Happen If You Cloned Yourself?

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What happens when we clone things? Is cloning people even possible? Watch more: “Could We Bring Extinct Animals Back To Life?” ►► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8oLhvD9mNso Subscribe: https://bit.ly/SubLifeNoggin | Get your exclusive Life Noggin merch: h
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How Airplanes Are Designed To Feel Bigger On The Inside

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Ever wonder why some airplanes feel big on the inside when they're actually small? Engineers use some special tricks to make that happen. Here's Why Wings Don't Fall Off Airplanes - https://youtu.be/jMsoKy_MV6w Sign Up For The Seeker Newsletter Here - htt
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History vs. Egypts "most powerful" pharaoh - Jessica Tomkins

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Pharaoh Ramesses II presided over a golden age of Egyptian prosperity but was he a model leader or a master of propaganda?--Pharaoh Ramesses II reigned for almost 70 years in the 13th century BCE. He presided over a golden age of Egyptian prosperity, powe
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Shaving Foam | Ingredients With George Zaidan (Episode 3)

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What gives shaving foam its lathery goodness? EXPLOSIVES!!! Just kidding. (Sort of.) ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe ➡ Get updates and tweet episode ideas @georgezaidan ➡ New episodes every Thursday About Ingredients: Join MIT-trained chemist a
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Why do we eat popcorn at the movies? - Andrew Smith

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Trace the history of popcorn, from its origins in the Americas to its explosion of popularity in the 20th century.--Soft percussion and a toasty scent mark the violent transformation of tough seeds into cloud-like puffs. This is the almost magical process
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How the Suez Canal changed the world - Lucia Carminati

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Dig into the construction of the Suez Canal, and discover how it became one of the worlds busiest maritime passages.--Today, nearly 30% of all global ship traffic passes through the Suez Canal, totaling over 20,000 ships in 2021. The site of the canal had
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Most Dangerous Roads in the World

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The most terrifying and dangerous roads on the planet! These are the world's most treacherous mountain passes, highways, and island-hopping paths ever constructed. What high speed, unpoliced road terrifies travelers in Brazil? Which curving mountain passe
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Seriously, Stop Feeding Wild Animals!

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It's definitely not ok to feed the ducks. Here's what happens to wild animals when you feed them and why it's a really bad idea... Can Dogs Eat People Food? - http://bit.ly/2bSz7g3 Sign Up For The Seeker Newsletter Here - http://bit.ly/1UO1PxI Read More:
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Did People Used To Look Older?

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Join the Curiosity Box NOW and I'll send you a bunch of free stuff! https://www.curiositybox.com/pages/vsauceFollow me:https://twitter.com/tweetsaucehttps://www.instagram.com/electricpantsCarl Sagan High School yearbook: https://www.loc.gov/resource/mss85
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What's Behind the YouTube Algorithm? (Part 1 of 3)

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There are over one billion users on YouTube with over 400 hours of content released every minute. How does YouTube know what to show you? Part 2 of 3 - https://youtu.be/fJuVlmfW5ns Part 3 of 3 - Coming soon! Read More: How an ex-YouTube insider investigat
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A Series of Fortunate Events with Sean B. Carroll

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Is simple chance the source of all the beauty and diversity we see in the world? Sean B. Carroll tells the story of the awesome power of chance.Sean's book "A Series of Fortunate Events" is available now: https://geni.us/mPPrdQHWatch the Q&A: https://yout
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Oldest footage of New York City ever

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The oldest and most incredible footage of New York City ever, including where the WTC would be built. With added maps carefully researched to show where the camera was. 28 shots of classic footage with a new twist and a new soundtrack. For more videos see
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Only 5% Of Adults Can Solve These 12 Easy Riddles

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Here is a set of 12 easy riddles that only 5% of adults can solve! Get ready to exercise your brain with this portion of fun puzzles. If you want to check your IQ level and increase your logic, then push the "Play" button :) I will be waiting for your ans
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Can origami save your life? - Evan Zodl

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Dig into the mathematical rules and patterns of folding origami, the ancient Japanese art of paper folding. --Origami, which literally translates to folding paper, is a Japanese practice dating back to at least the 17th century. In origami, a single, trad
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How one of the most profitable companies in history rose to power - Adam Clulow

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Discover what happened when one company's attempt to dominate a key global trade ended in violence.--During the 17th century, the Dutch East India Company cornered the booming spice market and pioneered trade routes between Asia and Europe. It is widely c
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Why Can’t You Buy *Fresh* Olives?

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Olives are a strange food: a fruit that you can’t buy fresh, just swimming in salty brine. Why? They contain a bitter chemical called oleuropein. This week on Reactions, we’re talking about the science of how we can eat this unique stone fruit. Subscribe!
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The gory history of barber surgeons - Stephanie Honchell Smith

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Trace the history of barber-surgeons, and find out what led to barbers performing medical procedures in medieval Europe.--Its a cold morning in 15th century France and youre off to the barber for a shave and haircut. You hear the familiar sound of singing
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What Really Happened to the Library of Alexandria?

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Here's Why Wings Don't Fall Off Airplanes

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Have you ever feared that your plane would fall apart mid-flight? Well have no fear! Check out this video to see why planes are so sturdy. Meet The Next Generation of Aviation Engineers - https://youtu.be/YDBMJ3v3vyE Sign Up For The Seeker Newsletter Here
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How the COVID-19 vaccines were created so quickly - Kaitlyn Sadtler and Elizabeth Wayne

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Discover how mRNA vaccines help your immune system fight viral infections and how this decades-old technology was used to create COVID-19 vaccines.--In the 20th century, most vaccines took over a decade to research, test, and produce. But the vaccines for
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The movement that inspired the Holocaust - Alexandra Minna Stern and Natalie Lira

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Trace the history of the eugenics movement in the US, and discover how the belief in ideal genetics led to forced sterilizations.--Since ancient Greece, humans have controlled populations via reproduction, retaining some traits and removing others. But in
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Countries That No Longer Exist!

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The most interesting countries that no longer exist! These are history's most fascinating nations that you can't find on a modern map.What country gained independence from Mexico just to join another country? Which nation used to consist of nearly a third
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The rise and fall of the Maya Empires most powerful city - Geoffrey E. Braswell

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Trace the rise and fall of the Maya city Chichen Itza, and how Yucatns unpredictable environment contributed to its demise.--During the 8th century CE, warfare and failing agriculture forced Maya people to move north, to hotter, drier Yucatn. Because of i
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Why The Moon Turns Red During A Total Lunar Eclipse

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If the moon is in Earth's shadow during a lunar eclipse, how can we still see it? And why does it turn red? The answer has to do with our own terrestrial sunrises and sunsets. Tech Insider tells you all you need to know about tech: gadgets, how-to's, gami
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Antifragility: How to use suffering to get stronger | Jonathan Haidt & more

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Happiness is temporary, antifragility lasts forever, explains Jonathan Haidt and 5 other experts.Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvQECJukTDE2i6aCoMnS-Vg?sub_confirmation=1Up next, Dont chase happiness. Become antifragile
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Cloud Chamber

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The trajectories of individual charged particles leave behind cloudy trails as they ionize the cooled, supersaturated air-alcohol vapor inside this diffusion cloud chamber. Alpha particles from the radioactive decay of an inserted 2% thorium alloy rod for
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Why Are People Eating Poop? | What The FAQs | NowThis

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Turns out eating someone else's poop can actually be good for your health. On this episode of What The FAQs, Andy explores the world of fecal transplants. Subscribe to NowThis Future: https://go.nowth.is/Future_Subscribe A fecal microbiota transplant is a
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Blood, concrete, and dynamite: Building the Hoover Dam - Alex Gendler

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Dig into the engineering of the Hoover Dam, a concrete arch-gravity dam on the Colorado River that supplies water to the US southwest.--In the early 20th century, the US had expanded from coast to coast, but many cities in the southwest still lacked relia
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Why New York's Skyscrapers Keep Changing Shape

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The city's tall buildings are relentlessly evolving.Learn more about Bluebeam and iconic New York buildings - http://bit.ly/3W6LO96Full story here - https://theb1m.com/video/relentless-evolution-new-york-skyscraperAdditional footage courtesy of The Dronal
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How You Can Survive With Only One-Third of Your Blood

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How much blood can a human lose without dying, and how does the body replenish that blood once it's gone? The World's Deadliest Venom Could Save Your Life - https://youtu.be/_GAQuRalhlA Sign Up For The Seeker Newsletter Here - http://bit.ly/1UO1PxI Read M
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Clair de lune (Debussy): Alexandre Tharaud, Yoann Bourgeois - piano & dance

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Listen to more music by Claude Debussy: https://meet.lnk.to/Debussy Listen to more by pianist Alexandre Tharaud: https://meet.lnk.to/tharaud Clair de lune - Claude Debussy: the beloved French piano classic in a gravity-defying performance that reaches for
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Why the Bubonic Plague Still Exists Today

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When you think of the Plague, the Black Death of the 14th century, with its medieval cities overrun with rats and creepy plague masks, probably comes to mind. But the Plague isn't a disease of the past; it's still very much around. Subscribe to Seeker! ht
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The physics of entropy and the origin of life | Sean Carroll

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How did complex systems emerge from chaos? Physicist Sean Carroll explains.Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvQECJukTDE2i6aCoMnS-Vg?sub_confirmation=1Up next, The Universe in 90 minutes: Time, free will, God, & more https
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Where Did We Come From?

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Ready to untangle the branches of the human family tree? Part 1 of our special series on Human Ancestry. Watch it all: http://bit.ly/OKTBSHuman ↓↓↓More info and sources below ↓↓↓ In part 1 of our special series on human ancestry, we tour through our famil
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What If All The World’s Coral Reefs Disappeared?

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Earth is currently facing the worst bleaching of coral reefs ever known in history, but what would happen if all the coral reefs died off? We've already lost 50% of the world's coral, and we're at risk of losing even more. If the world lost all its coral
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How Pixars Toy Story 4 Was Animated | Movies Insider

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The fourth installment in the beloved Toy Story franchise achieves a level of detail and realism unseen in any Disney/Pixar project yet. See how it all came to life at the legendary Pixar studios, step by step: beginning with the story and artwork stage,
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The goose that conquered America

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The Canada goose is a nuisance. But you might not realize how it got that way.Start listening with a 30-day Audible trial and your first audiobook plus two Audible Originals are free. Visit https://audible.com/vox or text VOX to 500-500Become a Video Lab
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The Man Who Planted Trees

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The Man Who Planted Trees (French title L'homme qui plantait des arbres), also known as The Story of Elzéard Bouffier, The Most Extraordinary Character I Ever Met, and The Man Who Planted Hope and Reaped Happiness, is an allegorical tale by French
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The material that could change the world... for a third time

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Explore the role concrete plays in global warming and how scientists are working to create a cleaner, more sustainable concrete.--Today roads, sidewalks, bridges, and skyscrapers are made of a material called concrete. Theres three tons of it for every pe
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What Exactly Is Fracking, And Is It Really That Bad?

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Fracking, the controversial method of extracting natural gas from deep beneath the ground, is gaining popularity. But is it safe? Subscribe to Seeker! http://bit.ly/subscribeseeker Watch more Elements! http://bit.ly/ElementsPlaylist Visit our shop at http
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How Did Science Get Neanderthals So Wrong?

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New neanderthal research adds to the changing image of these early hominids, and they’re not at all what we thought. Ancient Humans & Neanderthals Had Sex, Here's How It Changed Us Forever - https://youtu.be/ifSv1jXUzn4 Get 20% off http://www.domain.com d
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How an Accident Sparked a Quantum Computing Breakthrough

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Here's how a series of happy accidents may have upended our approach to constructing quantum computers. Subscribe to Seeker! http://bit.ly/subscribeseeker Watch more Elements! http://bit.ly/ElementsPlaylist Visit our shop at http://shop.seeker.com An acci
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The Multiverse is real. Just not in the way you think it is. | Sean Carroll

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What do physicists actually mean when they talk about the Multiverse? Sean Carroll explains.Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvQECJukTDE2i6aCoMnS-Vg?sub_confirmation=1Up next, Michio Kaku: The Multiverse Has 11 Dimensions
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The Northernmost Town on Earth (Svalbard in 4K)

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Longyearbyen on Svalbard is the northernmost settlement with over 1000 residentsMy trip to Norway was funded by Screen Australia, Film Victoria and Genepool Productions as part of a new project. More information soon.More info on Svalbard: http://wke.lt/w
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How Do Car Horns Work?

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The next time you honk your car horn at that jerk who cut you off, you’ll understand how it uses physics to get the job done. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.com Share on Facebook: https://goo.gl/ICxuu4 Share on Twitter: https://goo.gl/m6dpEV Subscribe: http:
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Overpopulation & Africa

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Sources and further reading:https://sites.google.com/view/sourcesoverpopulationandafricaFor most of our history, the human population grew slowly. Until new discoveries brought us more food and made us live longer. In just a hundred years the human popula
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Einstein Might Have Been Wrong About Gravity... Here's Why

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The universe is expanding, and fast. And this new theory could explain why. Subscribe to Seeker! http://bit.ly/subscribeseeker Watch more Elements! http://bit.ly/ElementsPlaylist Visit our shop at http://shop.seeker.com The universe is expanding, and that
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Why Lightbulbs Might Be The Best Invention Ever

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Lightbulbs might be the best idea ever just not for light. Head to https://brilliant.org/veritasium to start your free 30-day trial, and the first 200 people get 20% off an annual premium subscription.A huge thanks to David Lovett for showing me his aweso
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The Average Human Body Temperature ISNT 98.6F Anymore

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The average human body temperature is 37 degrees Celsius, or 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit... right? Well, new studies have uncovered that the average human body temperature is actually lower than that...and its dropping. Subscribe to Seeker! http://bit.ly/subs
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That Time When Men, Not Women, Wore High Heels

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If you happen to like our videos and have a few bucks to spare to support our efforts, check out our Patreon page where we've got a variety of perks for our Patrons, including Simon's voice on your GPS and the ever requested Simon Whistler whistling packa
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The mind-bending physics of time | Sean Carroll

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How the Big Bang gave us time, explained by theoretical physicist Sean Carroll.Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvQECJukTDE2i6aCoMnS-Vg?sub_confirmation=1Up next, The Universe in 90 minutes: Time, free will, God, & more h
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This Is How Aliens Might Contact Us

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How NASA Built the Fastest Spacecraft Ever

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Engineers and designers working on the Parker Solar Probe tackled challenges such as size, weight, and extreme heat. Their design combined unique materials and underwent rigorous testing to transform the Probe into a record-breaking spacecraft. This Is No
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You Are An Upside-Down Lobster

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Vote PBS Digital Studios for 'Best Science&Education Network' in the 2015 Webbys -- http://vid.io/xqjk ---- Here's why you aren't built like a lobster. Subscribe to It's Okay To Be Smart: http://bit.ly/iotbs_sub↓ More info and sources below ↓ Follow on Tw
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These People Crave Blood Like a Vampire

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Morbius might get negative reviews, but the Marvel / Sony film has some science behind it. Will drinking or swapping blood cure any kind of disease? Script:As a biochemist, Morbius actually has a lot in common with real-world scientists. For one, hes not
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SpaceXs New Rocket Fuel Could Help Us Finally Launch Humans to Mars

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From the International Space Station to Mars SpaceX is developing a new kind of rocket propellant that could push the limits of space travel further than ever before. Subscribe to Seeker! http://bit.ly/subscribeseeker Watch more Elements! http://bit.ly/El
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What Are the New Discoveries in Human Biology? - with Dan Davis

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Recent and dramatic breakthroughs in our understanding of the body will profoundly change the experience of being human in the coming century. Dan's book "The Secret Body" is available now: https://geni.us/I185YgWatch the Q&A: https://youtu.be/SAzpyLLrEwQ
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Comets: Crash Course Astronomy #21

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Today on Crash Course Astronomy, Phil explains comets. Comets are chunks of ice and rock that orbit the Sun. When they get near the Sun the ice turns into gas, forming the long tail, and also releases dust that forms a different tail. We’ve visited comets
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Could Concrete Buildings be Batteries of the Future? Big Implications for Renewable Energy

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After water, concrete is the most widely consumed material on the planet. As we turn to more green energy, we'll need more batteries to store energy from the sun and wind. Could the enormous number of concrete buildings on Earth become batteries?FOLLOW US
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Catholic Counter-Reformation: Crash Course European History #9

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When the Protestant Reformation broke out in Western Europe, the Catholic Church got the message, at least a little bit. Pope Paul III called a council to look into reforming some aspects of the Catholic Church and try to stem the tide of competing Christ
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The hidden history of DNA - with Gareth Williams

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Who were the unsung heroes behind the discovery of DNA? From its discovery in pus-soaked bandages in 1868, to the aftermath of Watson's best-seller The Double Helix a century later.Watch the Q&A here: https://youtu.be/XscH3mbyQU4Buy Gareth's book here: ht
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How Do We Tell Temperature?

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Subscribe! http://bit.ly/ACSReactions We have a lot of confidence that we measure temperature accurately. But how do thermometers in the kitchen or doctor’s office work? Thanks to the laws of thermodynamics, thermometers respond to heat moving from hot to
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Leonardo da Vinci Created a Satellite Map Without the Use of a Satellite

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Leonardo da Vinci most famous for his work Mona Lisa was so much more than a painter. He was a mathematician, writer, historian, engineer, and an amazing invento, just to name a few. He was a man truly and almost eerily ahead of his time. Actually, withou
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The Problem Newton Got Wrong

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Harvard negotiator explains how to argue | Dan Shapiro

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Dan Shapiro, the head of Harvard’s International Negotiation program, shares 3 keys to a better argument. Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvQECJukTDE2i6aCoMnS-Vg?sub_confirmation=1 Get smarter, faster with our play
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Did The Past Really Happen?

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Greece is full of wonderful new things and wonderful old things. But when WE become old things, will our ruins also be tourist attractions? **Sources and extra info below!!** me on twitter: http://www.twitter.com/tweetsauce on instagram: http://www.instag
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Why Is Your Grandma So Short?

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Learn more about the Goalkeepers report from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation here: http://gates.ly/2fb6CNH Nutrition during the first few years of life has a huge impact on adult height, and since nutrition has been getting better over time, humanit
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How America can leave fossil fuels behind, in one chart

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And what the 2020 US election means for climate change.What do you think the presidential candidates should be talking about? http://vox.com/ElectionVideos All of recorded human history has happened during a period in which the average global temperature
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How Do We Protect Earth From Asteroids? Part 1 - Finding Them

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We know we live in a cosmic shooting gallery. Who’s got their eyes on the sky, and how will we prevent an asteroid strike if we find a dangerous space rock? Support us at: http://www.patreon.com/universetoday More stories at: http://www.universetoday.com/
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Train for any argument with Harvards former debate coach | Bo Seo

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Train for any argument with Harvards former debate coach, Bo Seo.Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvQECJukTDE2i6aCoMnS-Vg?sub_confirmation=1Up next, Harvard negotiator explains how to argue https://youtu.be/IDj1OBG5TpwBo
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[OFFICIAL VIDEO] Can You Feel the Love Tonight? - Pentatonix

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GET "CAN YOU FEEL THE LOVE TONIGHT?'' NOW! https://smarturl.it/CYFTLT8/31/2019 - Bethel Woods Center for the Arts Bethel, NY9/1/2019 - Canfield Fair Canfield, OH10/15/2019 - Metroplitan Theater Mexico City, MX 10/16/2019 - Teatro Diana - Guadalajara, MX10
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Why the Weak Nuclear Force Ruins Everything

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The weak force has been causing trouble for a century, ruining everything physicists thought was true. But it might actually be responsible for your very existence. Hosted by: Hank Green Head to https://scishowfinds.com/ for hand selected artifacts of the
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The Apple That Changed The World | Planet Money | NPR

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The mid-20th century was a bad time to be an apple lover. The produce section of supermarkets only had a few apples, and one stood tall above the rest: Mealy, and tough-skinned, it was the Red Delicious. Back in those days, apples were a commodity, and th
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Which Came First - The Rain Or The Rainforest?

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This video sponsored by our Subbable supporter Cookie Blast: Cookie Blast at App Store - http://appstore.com/cookieblast Cookie Blast Facebook - http://facebook.com/cookieblastapp And thanks to Subbable supporter Steve Moyers for helping make MinuteEarth
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Why Do Doctors Use Stethoscopes?

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Since the invention of the stethoscope in 1816 by French Physician René Laennec, the role of the stethoscope has evolved dramatically. Doctors now use a myriad of technologies such as CT scans and ultrasounds to diagnose heart and lung conditions.
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This Is How Your Body Builds Immunity

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We encounter bacteria, viruses and parasites all the time, but how exactly does our immune system kill these dangerous pathogens? Subscribe to Seeker! http://bit.ly/subscribeseeker Watch more Human! http://bit.ly/HUMANplaylist Visit our shop at http://sho
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Graphene Could Solve the World's Water Crisis

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Turning saltwater into clean drinking water is an expensive, energy-intensive process, but could the wonder material graphene make it more accessible? New Discovery Could Unlock Graphene's Full Potential - https://youtu.be/J0ZMi83oUjk Sign Up For The Seek
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Why Korea is Dying Out

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Forget Mars — There Could Be Alien Life On Venus

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Despite decades of searching distant planets and stars for alien life we’re still empty handed. Turns out, we may have been looking in all the wrong places. And the answers could be closer than we thought. Life could be right next door — floating in the l
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How to double your brain power | Tiago Forte

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How do we deal with information overload? Build a second brain, explains Tiago Forte. Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvQECJukTDE2i6aCoMnS-Vg?sub_confirmation=1Up next, Find new inspiration with these time-tested approac
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NASA Engineered a Box to Create the Fifth State of Matter in Space

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Atomic physicists at NASA are working to create an exotic state of matter...in space. And it turns out, the International Space Station is the perfect home base for these experiments. Subscribe to Seeker! http://bit.ly/subscribeseeker Watch more Focal Poi
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Why so many baseball players are Dominican

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And why so many players are among the best in Major League Baseball.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss any videos: http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Baseball has a long history in the United States, but it also has strong roots in the Caribbean and
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What The Color Of A Star Reveals About Its Composition

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People have noticed this range of colors in the stars throughout history and its actually a pretty good indicator of a stars temperature, chemical composition and life stage. In this episode, we explore why stars sometimes change color and how to spot an
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How Do Pneumatic Tubes Work?

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The Internet has been called a series of tubes. But long before email, people sent messages across cities through networks of pneumatic tubes. Learn how they work! Learn more at HowStuffWorks.com: http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/everyday-tech/pneumat
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CHRISTMAS CARTOON: Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer (1948) [HD 1080] [Cartoons for Children]

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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1948 film), a 1948 animated short film by Max Fleischer based on the Robert L. May poem/story. The last cartoon ever produced by Max Fleischer who produced the Popeye the Sailor man, Betty Boop and Koko the Clown cartoons f
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I went to space and discovered an enormous lie | Ron Garan

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What astronaut Ron Garan saw in space changed his life forever heres what it taught him. Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvQECJukTDE2i6aCoMnS-Vg?sub_confirmation=1Up next, Neil deGrasse Tyson: 3 mind-blowing space facts
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Space Volcanoes - Shelf Life 360

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Here on Earth, volcanic eruptions are dramatic manifestations of our dynamic planet. Elsewhere in our solar system, awe-inspiring extraterrestrial volcanoes—both active and extinct—provide clues to planetary formation and hints of how life may
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How ESAs Dark Energy Telescope Will Map the Dark Universe

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ESA is building its first space telescope to investigate how dark energy and dark matter control our universe. Subscribe to Seeker! http://bit.ly/subscribeseeker Watch more Countdown to Launch: http://bit.ly/CTLplaylist Thumbnail Credit: Thales Alenia Spa
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The Quantum Technology in Your Pocket

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You might not know that you use quantum technologies every day pretty much constantly. Here I have summarised five of them, but there are many others. Quantum physics is often seen as a weird part of physics, far removed from our every day lives but this
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Why Cockroaches Are So Hard To Kill

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Cockroaches are one of the most widespread and resilient creatures on this planet. They are practically everywhere around us, hiding in the walls, sewers, and perhaps your cupboard. They are also one of the most hated creatures by humans. If you are like
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How Language Sounded in Scotland 1597. Daemonologie original pronounciation.

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A Reading of King James VI of Scotland’s 1597 Fictional Dialouge about Witches, Daemonologie, as It Would Have Been Pronounced at the TimeDemonology is a treatise on witchcraft and the occult written by King James VI of Scotland (later James I of En
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A New Laser Technology Can See Inside Our Bodies Like Never Before

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While X-rays can produce harmful radiation, a new technique using laser-induced sound waves provides highly detailed images of the structures in our bodies. Subscribe to Seeker!http://bit.ly/subscribeseeker Watch more Elements! http://bit.ly/ElementsPlayl
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What Is The Oldest Living Thing?

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From eldritch aspen colonies to immortal jellyfish, the world is lousy with long-lived organisms. But what’s the oldest? Learn more at HowStuffWorks.com Share on Facebook: https://goo.gl/IDNsbs Share on Twitter: https://goo.gl/QXC2XL Subscribe: http://goo
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How Climate Change Causes Biodiversity Loss and What We Can Do About It

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As the climate has heated over the last century, species extinction has rapidly accelerated. However, protecting biodiversity can help us mitigate and adapt to climate change.Watch the Q&A: https://youtu.be/AtveK2rIFSIFrom increased forest fires to rising
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From Sundials to Atomic Clocks: How the Universe Shapes Our Understanding of Time

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Clocks: In a world of booked calendars and packed schedules, its hard to imagine life without them. But as it turns out, weve been telling time long before their invention. For millennia, people have used the stars to understand and organize the movement
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How Space-Time Works When You Look At The Stars

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We're used to looking at everything around us unfolding in real time. But when we look at the stars, were actually looking at the past. We arent seeing the stars, or really anything in the universe, as they currently are. Were seeing things as they were.
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Will It Kombucha?

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What is kombucha? And are there limits to what we can turn into kombucha? #kombucha #fermentation #ferment You might also like:How is Kimchi Made?https://youtu.be/DG4afs7C1XI What is Natto? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9a7LKle9AQWhat Are Century Eggs?
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Why are Bibles Printed With the Text in Two Columns Instead of One?

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→Subscribe for new videos every day! https://www.youtube.com/user/TodayIFoundOut?sub_confirmation=1 →How "Dick" came to be short for 'Richard': https://youtu.be/BH1NAwwKtcg?list=PLR0XuDegDqP2Acy6g9Ta7hzC0Rr3RDS6q Never run out of things to say at the wate
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Why We Sucked At Counting Fish (Until Now)

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Thanks to http://www.audible.com/minuteearth for sponsoring this video. A new fish counting method has revealed there are ten times more fish in the sea than we previously thought.* *But unfortunately, this doesn't mean we're not overfishing. If you liked
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The Art of War: The greatest strategy book ever written | Roger Martin

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Strategy advisor Roger Martin explains how 2,000 year old military thinking is useful in modern business strategy.Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvQECJukTDE2i6aCoMnS-Vg?sub_confirmation=1Up next, Navy SEAL has a '40 Per
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These Names Can Kill Animals

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To get your free 30-day trial of CuriosityStream, go to https://curiositystream.com/minute and use the code "minute". Just like the names of products and companies, animals' names can affect how we feel about them...and changing the name of a species migh
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What Fruit Flies Taught Us About Human Biology

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Go to http://Brilliant.org/SciShow to try their Neural Networks course. The first 200 subscribers get 20% off an annual Premium subscription.For creatures that look nothing like us, fruit flies have been able to teach us a lot about human biology as weve
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Why Are Stop Signs Red?

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Why aren’t stop signs yellow, purple or green? Brainstuff explains the origins of the red, octagonal stop sign and some hints about why red might be the best color to use if you want to throw cold water on somebody’s need for speed. Learn more at HowStuff
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10 Animals That Exist In 1 Specimen Only

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10 Animals That Exist In 1 Specimen OnlyIf you're new, Subscribe! http://goo.gl/djmfuXTop 5 Best is the #1 place for all your heart warming stories about amazing people that will inspire you everyday. Make sure to subscribe and never miss a single video!#
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NASA Actually Helped Save The World — Here's How

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NASA literally saved us from a planet-wide apocalypse in the 1980's. If they hadn't noticed a huge problem in our atmosphere, life on Earth would have collapsed by the year 2065. Tech Insider tells you all you need to know about tech: gadgets, how-to's,
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Why Do Movie Theaters Sell Popcorn?

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For millions of moviegoers, the idea of visiting the local theater automatically conjures memories of popcorn. But this wasn’t always the case – so why, out of all snacks, did popcorn become the #1 snack for film? Learn more at HowStuffWorks.com: http://r
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Making Maple Syrup: Garland Sugar Shack

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How to Make Maple Syrup - Liquid Gold From Canada! Please rate and leave a comment for us. (◕‿◕✿) We join the Garland family at the Garland Sugar Shack learning how to make maple syrup. Be our Patreon Supporter :-) https://www.patreon.com/stereokroma Afte
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Geoengineering: A Horrible Idea We Might Have to Do

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To support Kurzgesagt and learn more about Brilliant, go to https://www.brilliant.org/nutshell and sign up for free. The first 200 people that go to that link will get 20% off the annual Premium subscription.Thanks to our friends from Brilliant for suppor
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What Causes a Heart Attack?

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What is the leading cause of heart attacks worldwide? Subscribe to Seeker! http://bit.ly/subscribeseeker Watch more SICK | http://bit.ly/SICKplaylistAtherosclerosis. Thats athero, which talks about the vessels in our heart, plus sclerosis, which means fib
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YOU ARE MOVING A MILLION MPH NOW!

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How fast are you moving? Remarkably you are moving, by some definitions, around a million miles per hour. But, why don't we feel this motion? Is this speed useful in some way? And what does the question of speed really even mean? Join us today as Cool Wor
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What is the First Engine Ever?

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How does water, fire, steam, and metalworking ignite a revolution? Here we explore exactly how the first steam engine, The Newcomen Atmospheric Engine works, and why it was revolutionary! This video series is the winning project of the Europeana STEM chal
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Could Injecting Carbon Into the Earth Save Our Planet?

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Carbon pollution is being sucked from the sky and injected into underground rockswill Climeworks ambitious plan to stop climate change work? Subscribe to Seeker! http://bit.ly/subscribeseeker Watch more Elements! http://bit.ly/ElementsPlaylistIceland is a
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Oldest Inn (1958)

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Bletchingly, Surrey. Exterior. M/S of an elderly woman walking down a quaint village street. L/S of the street, in the foreground is the Whyte Harte Inn. The narrator explains that the inn dates from 1388. Low angle C/U of the wrought iron inn sign. Inter
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The rise of Xi Jinping, explained

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How Xi Jinping became China's most powerful leader since Mao ZedongHelp keep Vox free for everybody: http://www.vox.com/give-now Subscribe to our channel and turn on notifications () so you don't miss any videos: http://goo.gl/0bsAjOXi Jinping, president
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What On Earth is a Platypus? | SciShow Kids

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Teachers and parents: scroll down to check out the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for this episode!Platypuses are so funny, it looks like someone made them up as a joke. But they're real animals! Join Jessi and Squeaks to learn about how amazing
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Should Airships Make a Comeback?

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Will we see a new generation of airships roaming our skies? Head to https://www.odoo.com/r/veritasium to start building your own website for free.If youre looking for a molecular modeling kit, try Snatoms a kit I invented where the atoms snap together mag
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Why Weather Forecasts Are Wrong

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Find out how DeepMind is working to improve ""nowcasting" - https://www.deepmind.com/blog/nowcasting-the-next-hour-of-rain - and learn more about their scholarship program - https://www.deepmind.com/scholarships. There are two types of rain, and one of th
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Cutest Cat Breeds and Their Characteristics, Personality

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In this video, well look at 21 of the worlds most expensive cat breeds.British Shorthair Cat The British Shorthair has a distinctively stocky body, dense coat, and broad face. The most familiar color variant is the "British Blue," a solid grey-blue coat.I
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Unboxing the Universe

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What if everything in the universe came to your doorstep...in a box?! What The Physics is BACK! Future episodes will explore the universe—but first, let's unbox it. Subscribe: http://youtube.com/whatthephysics?sub... ↓Want more info?↓ SCIENTIFIC NOTES: Ex
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The Amazing Life of Sand | Deep Look

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There's a story in every grain of sand: tales of life and death, fire and water. If you scooped up a handful of sand from every beach, you'd have a history of the world sifting through your fingers. SUBSCRIBE to Deep Look! http://goo.gl/8NwXqt DEEP LOOK:
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Did ancient Troy really exist? - Einav Zamir Dembin

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If you enjoy this lesson, we highly recommend reading "Fallen Glory: The Lives and Deaths of History's Greatest Buildings." Discounted e-book versions available here: https://amzn.to/2LL50Zk Check out our book rec page to learn more: http://bit.ly/2mZ9LQS
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Why should you read Charles Dickens? - Iseult Gillespie

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/why-should-you-read-charles-dickens-iseult-gillespie The starving orphan seeking a second helping of gruel. The spinster wasting away in her tattered we
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Why Most New Species Are Discovered By Amateurs

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Check out Terra Maters new video about the Skywalker Gibbon - and subscribe - at https://youtube.com/terramaterofficial.Most new species are discovered by amateurs because nowadays non-professionals are actually better suited to the requirements of new sp
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Six New Exomoons?

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A team of astronomers recently announced six new exomoon candidates, capturing the headlines and sparking plenty of excitement. Exomoons have been broadly eluded astronomers for many years, so this is a big deal.... if true. Today, new work performing an
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Homeopathy Explained – Gentle Healing or Reckless Fraud?

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What are the principles behind Homeopathy and does it work? Kurzgesagt Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/cRUQxz Support us on Patreon so we can make more videos (and get cool stuff in return): https://www.patreon.com/Kurzgesagt?ty=h Kurzgesagt merch: http://b
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Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake - The Kirov Ballet

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Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake - The Kirov Ballet Buy from Amazon: http://smarturl.it/KirovSwanLakeAmazon In this production of the best loved classical ballet 'Swan Lake' the naturally gifted Yulia Makhalina dances the challenging role of Odette/Odile while the
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George Washington and How Vaccines Work?

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Vaccines are one of humanity’s greatest triumphs, and now save more lives than any other medical procedure. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccines were mostly deployed against viruses that had plagued humans for centuries, such as measles and smallp
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Eclipses Used To Be Terrifying

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This video is supported by the NASA Heliophysics Education Activation Team (NASA HEAT), part of NASAs Science Activation portfolio.Because eclipses are powerful and frightening events, ancient cultures went to great lengths to understand eclipses, leading
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Will Robots Make Us More Human?

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Why You're Probably Not a Simulation

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Have you ever have a dream you were so sure was real? The simulation argument challenges our very notions of reality by asking whether everything we perceive is nothing more than an elaborate computer simulation. Recently, we've even seen headlines like "
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This Country Has Something Everyone Else Wants

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Thanks to the University of Minnesota for sponsoring this video! http://twin-cities.umn.edu/Morocco has 3/4 of the worlds known reserves of rock phosphate, our main source of phosphorus, so Morocco may be key to our long-term ability to grow food.At the t

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