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Why Seasons Make No Sense

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Tweet this ⇒ http://bit.ly/OKTBSseas Share on FB ⇒ http://bit.ly/OKTBSseasFB ↓ More info and sources below ↓ Sources: Trenberth, Kevin E. "What are the seasons?." Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society 64.11 (1983): 1276-1282.
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Taking on Hawaii’s Plant Extinction Crisis

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For the past 45 years, Steve Perlman has dedicated himself to saving Hawaii’s dying species of plant life. As a field botanist for the Plant Extinction Prevention Program, Perlman focuses on cultivating rare plants in the wild, often navigating unchartere
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A Mad Inventors Surreal Fortress

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Count Cesare Mattei was not technically a king, but he was the king of his own castle in Italys Northern Apennines. The inventor of a homeopathic treatment for pain using the physical energy of plants, Count Mattei began building Rocchetta Mattei on a sce
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The Icon Behind the Single Ladies Dance

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If youve performed Beyoncs Single Ladies routine at home in front of the mirror (and you know you have), its time you met the man behind these iconic moves. His name is JaQuel Knight, and he is a choreographer and image architect who works with superstars
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The Man Clearing 9,000 Tons of Trash From Mumbai’s Beaches

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Over three years ago, Versova beach in Mumbai was little more than a dumping ground for garbage and waste. After witnessing the devastating impact the refuse was having on the ocean, Afroz Shah decided to take matters into his own hands. What started off
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Swimming From Alcatraz to San Francisco 48 Times

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The waters between San Francisco and Alcatraz, a former prison, are rife with urban legend. Some say the water is too dangerous for swimming, but Mitali Khanzodé, 16, and her sister Anaya, 12, see the water as a place to make and break open water swimming
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The True Nature Of Matter And Mass | Space Time | PBS Digital Studios

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Are matter, mass, and time real? Tweet at us! @pbsspacetime Facebook: facebook.com/pbsspacetime Email us! pbsspacetime [at] gmail [dot] com Comment on Reddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/pbsspacetime We know that mass is energy… but what is energy? And where
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7 Rice Dishes From Around the World

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If you see rice as a mere side dish, you are missing out on some delicious meals. In the latest episode of Around the World, Great Big Story senior producer/resident foodie/excellent home cook Beryl Shereshewsky invites seven people in seven countriesfrom
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This Peruvian Farmer Grows Over 400 Varieties of Potatoes

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Consider the humble potato. Many of us take the starchy tuber for granted. But not Julio Hancco Mamani. That’s because deep in the Andes mountains, in the Cusco region of Peru, this “Potato King” is continuing a family legacy by cultivating more than 400
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The Most Sampled Loop in Music History

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What do Skrillex, David Bowie, Salt-N-Pepa and basically every drum and bass track have in common? They've all used the Amen break, a four-bar drum solo that has become the most sampled loop in music history. Recorded in 1969, the six second sample origin
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Taste Hawaii’s Famous Mochi

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Japan’s favorite, mochi, has become a Hawaii treat—at least in Nora Uchida's kitchen. Uchida, a third-generation Japanese-American living in Hilo, Hawaii, inherited her grandmother's mochi recipe and evolved it to include the colors and eclectic tastes of
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White strawberries actually exist! #strawberry #shorts

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In Japan, there's a specialty fruit craze sweeping the nation, from square watermelons to grapes the size of Ping-Pong balls. Still, the crown jewel of the luxury fruit basket is the white strawberry, bred to be a whole lot bigger and a whole lot sweeter
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How One Diver Became the Mother of Sharks

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Cristina Zenato needs only two words to describe sharksnatures masterpiece. A professional diver in the Bahamas, she loves sharks. Especially the Caribbean reef sharks that flourish around Grand Bahama Island thanks in large part to her efforts to protect
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Germanys Adventure Park Is Home to Europes Largest Scuba Diving Pool

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An abandoned coal and steel production plant is now an adventure park in Duisburg, Germany. Its called Landschaftspark, which translates to Landscape Park. The property still looks like an industrial site from far away, but every square inch has been repu
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The Journey to the Worlds Most Remote Teahouse

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If you want to drink a cup of tea at the Huashan Teahouse on Mount Hua, youre going to have to put in the effort to get there. The journey starts with a 20-minute cable car ride. Next comes a hike up steep, uneven terrain and across narrow paths where a m
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The Electro-Soul Artist Reimagining the Violin | Sudan Archives

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Sudan Archives started playing the violin when she was a kid. Her family couldnt afford to pay for lessons, so she learned how to play by ear. The only violinist at her church in Cincinnati, Sudan (born Brittney Parks) felt like an outcast. She didnt grow
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Should We Build a Dyson Sphere? | Space Time | PBS Digital Studios

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To check out any of the lectures available from Great Courses Plus go to http://ow.ly/Y8lm303oKJe SXSW Panel Picker Sign-up: https://t.co/1yvqpubJBD Get your own Space Time tshirt at http://bit.ly/1QlzoBi Tweet at us! @pbsspacetime Facebook: facebook.com
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Valentines Day - DIY Party Favors - Crafts for Kids w/ Crafty Carol at Cool School

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Happy Valentines Day from Cool School! Crafty Carol shows you how to make your own Valentines Day party poppers—perfect to make for your Valentine or just for fun! If you want to send Crafty Carol a picture of a craft you made, just ask for help from a gr
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These Murals Were Grown from Rice

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In the village of Inakadate, Japan, elaborate expanses of “rice paddy art” grace the surrounding landscape. Looking for a way to boost tourism and contribute to the village’s rich culture, town officials turned to what they knew best &md
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Saving Baby Animals With the Milk Lab

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Milk — it’s the elixir of life, the one food all mammals need to survive. But not all milk is the same; every species has its own particular formula. At the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., one team of scientists is dedicated to studying all there is to
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This Indoor Skydiver Is Defying Gravity and Expectations

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Kyra Poh wanted to become an astronaut so she could fly. Then she discovered indoor skydiving (made possible with vertical wind tunnels). Today, she is one of the sports top competitorsflipping, spinning and performing stunts with grace and strength. The
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Float Above the Sandstone Spires That Inspired ‘Avatar’

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Hundreds of miles from the hustle of Beijing and Shanghai, 3,000 rock pillars rise to pierce the sky and create an extraordinary forest of sandstone. Each of these incredible monoliths is a fragment of a long history, attaining its unique form through yea
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What to See, Eat and Do in Ghana

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In 2018, Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo announced that 2019 would be an official year of return. To mark the solemn 400th anniversary of the transatlantic slave trade, Ghana is extending an invitation to reunite Africans on the continent with Africans
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Turning Science Fiction Into Robotic Realities

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For some, science fiction movies conjure ideas about a faraway—perhaps impossible—future. For Yoshiyuki Sankai, they provide inspiration for tangible, life-changing technologies. Sankai is CEO of Cyberdyne, a billion-dollar company that shares its name wi
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Barn Owls: The Secret Saviors of Napa Valley's Vineyards

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Barn owls have long been one of the secrets to Napa Valley’s world-class wines. Rather than relying on chemicals and pesticides, winemakers work with owls—nature’s best pest control—to ensure that the best grapes make it to your wine bottle without rodent
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Mini Eiffel Towers, Giant Whales and Other Model Masterpieces

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Beyond model trains and planes, there is a whole world of creative model making out there. And the models come in all shapes and sizes as youll see in this reel. We begin in France, where we visit a theme park full of miniature versions of French landmark
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Why Is The Earth Round And The Milky Way Flat? | Space Time | PBS Digital Studios

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Let PBS know what type of digital series you'd like to see by taking this survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/pbsds2016 Why does our universe make spheres and disks? Get your own Space Time t-shirt at http://bit.ly/1QlzoBi Tweet at us! @pbsspacetime Fa
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The Magic Wheelchairs That Turn Kids Into Superheroes

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One Halloween, Ryan Weimer’s then-3-year-old son wanted to dress up as a pirate. But his son, who has spinal muscular atrophy, is restricted to a wheelchair. So Ryan fashioned a homemade costume that incorporated the wheelchair as a pirate ship, and his s
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Inside Europe’s Busiest (and Cutest) Wildlife Hospital

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Sprained paw? Broken wing? Tiggywinkles will get you back to roaring health. With over 10,000 animals coming through the door each year, Tiggywinkles wildlife hospital is the busiest (and cutest) in all of Europe. Named after the beloved Beatrix Potter ch
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This Voice Actor Can Mimic Any Animal

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We are about to take you on an audio odyssey unlike any other. Its kind of like ASMR for people who find the sounds of squealing pigs, angry squirrels and raging dinosaurs soothing. And its all from the mouth of Dee Bradley Baker, one of Hollywoods top vo
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A Homemade Meal . . . From a Vending Machine

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In Japan, vending machines generally sell beverages and simple, readymade provisions. But fresh curry over rice? You bet. Along a lonely stretch of highway in Awa-shi, Japan, you’ll find a rare vending machine selling tantalizing homemade meals. Even bett
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Farming Under the Sea for Japan’s Rare Delicacy

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Seventy miles off the coast of mainland Japan is the small island of Okinawa, home to some of the most unique seaweed in the world. Mozuku is a rare underwater delicacy found off the mainland coast. Each fall, farmer Tadashi Oshiro uses a special techniqu
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An Ice Castle Brings Magic Before Melting Away

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We partnered with Genesis to mentor and celebrate the next generation of filmmakers. Now we’re proud to share our two student film fellows’ short documentaries, which screened in Busan, South Korea, and at the 2018 Austin Film Festival. This short film is
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This Artists Ice Capsules Keep Summer Frozen In Time

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Shintaro Okamoto makes art out of ice. While the artist is known for carving elaborate ice sculptures, Coors Light recently challenged him to create frozen time capsules celebrating the best of summer. Using special freezers at his ice studio in Queens, N
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Flying High With the First Family of Skytypers

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Ever considered writing a message in the clouds? Greg and Stephen Stinis are the guys to call. The father-son team run the Chico, California-based company SkyTypers, where they pilot airplanes to "write" messages and advertisements in the sky using specia
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This Dish Could Kill You

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When Egypt’s Ministry of Health issues its annual warning to stay away from a local deadly delicacy called feseekh, you would think that most would comply. Instead, thousands flock to their local feseekh eateries every day to enjoy the traditional dish. F
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Cross a Canyon on Peru’s Last Handwoven Bridge

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In the region of Cusco in Peru, a unique centuries-old Incan tradition continues to this day. Each year during the second week of June, hundreds of locals gather to hand build a new Q’eswachaka bridge over the Apurímac River. The 124-foot-long rope bridge
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In France, This Chapel Rises From a Volcano

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If you want to visit the Chapel of Saint-Michel d'Aiguilhe, aka, “Saint Michael of the Needle,” you’ll have to climb up—way up. Located in France, the chapel is perched atop a distinct volcanic plug rising nearly 300 feet in the air. Dedicated to Michael
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Building the Engine That Will Take Us to Mars

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Franklin Chang Daz is a pioneer. As a child, he dreamed of going into space. As an adult, he made his wish come true. Diaz was the first naturalized U.S. citizen from Latin America to become an astronaut. After making seven trips into space, the MIT-educa
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LIGO's First Detection Of Gravitational Waves! | Space Time | PBS Digital Studios

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The lasers have wiggled! Tweet at us! @pbsspacetime Facebook: facebook.com/pbsspacetime Email us! pbsspacetime [at] gmail [dot] com Comment on Reddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/pbsspacetime Today, over 100 years after Einstein proposed his theory of general
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Making Summer Camp Affordable for Everyone

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Erica Blues family couldnt afford to send her to overnight summer camp. Then a friend paid for her to go the summer between sixth and seventh grades. The experience was transformational. It changed my perspective on life, she says. So much so that today,
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How an Architect Is Turning Air Pollution Into Gorgeous Tile

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Tejas Sidnal is an architect who believes people in his profession have a responsibility to rid the world of air pollution. Which is why he founded Carbon Craft Design, a startup in Mumbai, India that upcycles carbon emissions into construction materials.
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In Colombia, There’s a Parade Just for Jeeps

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Once dependent on mules to transport supplies, the arrival of the trusty Jeep made life a lot easier for the coffee farmers of Colombia—and, boy are they are thankful. So thankful, in fact, that for the past 25 years, they have come together in the city o
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The Brooklyn Family Bringing Mole to Many

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Back in the 1970s, Damiana Bravo’s Brooklyn kitchen smelled like mole all day, every day. Recently arrived from Puebla, Mexico, she sold the special sauce to coworkers craving a taste of home. As word of Damiana’s culinary magic spread, the orders got big
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Racing Against the Odds in a WWII Plane

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To say the Hintons love World War II-era fighter planes would be an understatement. The family runs a museum dedicated to these victorious war machines—handbuilt with slide rule, pencil and paper—and raised their kids around the planes. Back in the day, S
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Meet the Voice Behind Mortal Kombat II

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Steve Ritchie is something of a legend in the video game world. For most, he’s the prolific pinball designer responsible for creating more machines than anyone else in pinball history. But, for those in the know, he’s also the godlike voice be
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Helping the Homeless Through Farm-to-Table Training

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There’s a San Francisco garden growing more than just produce. In a city plagued by homelessness, the Farming Hope Initiative offers urban farming and cooking training to those without a place to live. The program aims to give participants skills that can
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5 of Japans Best-Kept Secrets

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Theres no shortage of fascinating people to meet, delicious food to eat and traditions to explore in Japan. This reel starts with a story about a composer famous for his melodic Tokyo train tracks. In Nara, we watch the countrys fastest mochi maker pound
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The Japanese Technique for Harvesting Sea Salt by Hand

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To Ryoichi Toya, salt is a treasure from the sea. He’s an Agehama-style salt maker in Suzu, Japan, and his facility is one of the last to harvest sea salt using this traditional technique that is unique to the Noto peninsula. Dating back centuries,
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This Mountain Has Been Home to Monks for 12 Centuries

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Amongst the picturesque cliffs of Mount Athos, Greece, lives a community of monks who have been on this sacred piece of land for centuries. Isolated and hard to reach, the mountain is one of the most important places in the Christian Orthodox world. The m
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Meet the 90-Year-Old Armchair Archaeologist | TED + GBS Present Torchbearers

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Space archaeologist Sarah Parcak is a modern-day Indiana Jones. She analyzes satellite imagery in order to find ancient sites hidden from view. With GlobalXplorer, an online platform using the power of the crowd to find, protect and monitor archaeological
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Racing to Save Dying Coral Reefs

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While they might be easily mistaken for rocks or plants, coral reefs are actually colonies of animals. These small but mighty creatures cover only a percent of the ocean floor, yet they constitute one of Earth’s oldest and most important ecosystems—servin
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Exploring the Longest Cave System in Asia

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At 148 miles in length, Shuanghe Cave in China’s Guizhou province holds the honor of being the longest cave in Asia. No one knows it better than 61-year-old farmer Zhao Zhongguo. He’s spent the past three decades exploring the cave complex, documenting ov
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See Where the Presidents of France Get Their Furniture

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Mobilier National is a secret warehouse that contains some of the most important pieces of French furniture to ever exist. History has been made on these desks, royalty has strolled across these carpets and the politicians of France make their most import
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How a Troop of Grade School Girls Are Fighting for Justice

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Back in fourth grade, Lupita Martinez wanted to join her local scouting troop. Her mom, Anayvette, worried the group wouldn’t speak to Lupita’s lived experience, so she started one that would. Radical Monarchs is a progressive scouting troop for young gir
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The Most Detailed Paper Plane in the World

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Luca Iaconi-Stewart can spend years making a paper plane. That might seem like a long time, but his paper planes arent made from a single sheet of paper, and they arent your average paper planes. This meticulous designer crafts astonishingly detailed repl
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Brewing Korea’s Hanega Vinegar for 35 Generations

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For 3,000 years, vinegar has been celebrated for its myriad health benefits. The fermented liquid is famous for its antibiotic, antimicrobial and preservative properties, among others. Sadly, traditional methods of production have nearly disappeared. But
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What’s Wrong With The Big Bang Theory? | Space Time | PBS Digital Studios

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There's a problem with the Big Bang Theory. Get your own Space Time t-shirt at http://bit.ly/1QlzoBi Tweet at us! @pbsspacetime Facebook: facebook.com/pbsspacetime Email us! pbsspacetime [at] gmail [dot] com Comment on Reddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/pbss
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Mountain Biking in the North Pole

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Professional mountain biker Darren Berrecloth has spent his career scouring the globe for the biggest and steepest trails on the planet. His latest expedition took him somewhere unexpected—the remote uninhabited island of Axel Heiberg in Canada, 40 miles
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Living on the Most Crowded Island on Earth

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Two hours off the coast of Colombia is a small island home to over 1,200 people. As the entirety of Santa Cruz del Islote only spans the length of two soccer fields, residents live in close quarters, making the island four times as dense as the borough of
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Explore the Melting Ice Caves of Alaska’s Mendenhall Glacier

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Mendenhall Glacier is a spectacular 12-mile-long glacier near Juneau, Alaska. Ice caves make up its surreal interior. Only the truly adventurous can access its icy walls, as the trip to see them requires a kayak trip, an ice climb and—once you're inside—t
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Exploring France … in Miniature

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Where can you see the Eiffel Tower, Mont Saint-Michel and the Arc de Triomphe, all within mere steps of each other? France, of course—or, to be specific, France Miniature. Located in Élancourt, two hours outside of Paris, France Miniature is a theme park
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How You Can Hike, Bike, Ski and Dive for Science

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Want to help scientists find ways to protect butterflies, create a safe passage for wildlife and rid the oceans of microplastics? Well, if you’re up for the adventure, Gregg Treinish has got some work for you. With his nonprofit Adventure Scientists, he’s
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The World’s Only Floating National Park

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Located in the Indian state of Manipur, Keibul Lamjao National Park is the world’s only floating wildlife sanctuary. The park’s Loktak Lake—the largest freshwater lake in northern India—is a spectacular sight, dotted with green patches and rings of vegeta
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The Beekeeper Making Electronic Music With Bees

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Everyones buzzing about Bioni. Hes a British beekeeper and producer making electronic music incorporating the sounds of bees. You cant really bring bees into a recording studio, of course. Theyd swarm the mic. So Bioni records the insects buzzing in their
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The Truffle Kingpin of New York City

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At first glance, 24-year-old Ian Purkayastha seems like any other entrepreneur: he's motivated, crafty, disciplined and personable. But behind the facade of a clever businessman lies a youthful energy and a passion for selling some of the rarest food on t
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A (Football) League of Their Own

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When Sam Gordon started playing football as a 9-year-old, there were no girls-only teams for her to join. So she played with the boys, and excelled. Not long after, Gordon's father uploaded a clip of his daughter breaking tackles and scoring touchdowns. T
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He’s America’s First Hotel Concierge

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Want to know the best spot to view the Golden Gate Bridge? How about finding the oldest gay bar in San Francisco? Do you know where you can find bison in California? Any question you have, Tom Wolfe is the man with the answer. As America’s first concierge
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Why The Universe Needs Dark Energy | Space Time | PBS Digital Studios

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Check out our sister channel Crash Course Physics to learn more about the basic foudations of Physics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZM8ECpBuQYE&list=PL8dPuuaLjXtN0ge7yDk_UA0ldZJdhwkoV Get your own Space Time t-shirt at http://bit.ly/1QlzoBi Tweet at us
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Red-Faced, Hairless and Handsome: Meet the Bald Uakari Monkey

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"Hairless and red-faced " may not be typical adjectives to describe good health, but healthy bald uakari monkeys possess both of these qualities. These primates are known for their bright red faces, which indicate good health. Sick bald uakaris tend to de
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The Haunting Hymn of the Taos Hum

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In Taos, New Mexico, a strange, low-frequency hum plagues two percent of the local population. This persistent droning emerges seemingly from nowhere and affects those who hear it without relief. Some attribute “The Taos Hum” to hearing disorders, while o
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Inside NASA’s Mission to Track Greenland’s Ice Melt

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Greenland’s Inuit people have been living on the ice for thousands of years, but in the winter of 1963, they noticed glaciers melting in the winter for the first time. Decades later, a team of NASA scientists would be the first to prove that Greenland’s i
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The Gardens Behind Monet’s Masterpieces

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Claude Monet led the way in art history as the father of French Impressionism. But his paintings of water lilies and peonies weren’t confined to canvas. In addition to his work as a painter, Monet maintained stunning gardens, the inspiration for his maste
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Four Stories About Dogs

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Dogs. What more do we need to say to entice you? If you love dogs, you will love this reel. First up, well take you to photographer William Wegmans studio to see how he gets his Weimaraners to pose for him. Next, well introduce you to Piper, a border coll
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Planck's Constant and The Origin of Quantum Mechanics | Space Time | PBS Digital Studios

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To check out any of the lectures available from Great Courses Plus go to http://ow.ly/K9mK301cRdj and get ready to learn about everything from cooking to calculus. Previous episode on Quantum Tunneling and the de Broglie Wavelength: https://www.youtube.co
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Nucleosynthesis | Space Time | PBS Digital Studios

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This Brazilian Sculptor Creates Monuments That Melt Away

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Some artwork is designed to last for eternity. Nle Azevedos isnt. She is known for sculpting human figures from ice and installing them in public spaces for all to see. Her most recent installation was in collaboration with Coors Light, in her home town o
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Preserving One Square Inch of Silence

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Gordon Hempton is on a personal quest to preserve silence in nature. The “sound-tracker” circles the globe recording vanishing sounds, including the most elusive one of all: silence. Twelve years ago, Hempton resolved to find the quietest place in Washing
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Living With 80,000 Birds to Make Bird Nest Soup

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Resting on a steep hill on the island of San Pascual, Philippines, is a house that’s home to one man and 80,000 birds. These tiny black-and-brown birds are known as “swiftlets,” and they’re a hot commodity in the country. Their nests are formed from harde
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The Future of Gravitational Waves | Space Time | PBS Digital Studios

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Find out how gravitational waves are allowing us to unlock the secrets behind black hole formation and growth. Get your own Space Time tshirt at http://bit.ly/1QlzoBi Tweet at us! @pbsspacetime Facebook: facebook.com/pbsspacetime Email us! pbsspacetime [
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The Strange History of Soviet X-Ray Records

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Hips dont lie. But a hip x-ray in the Soviet Union of the 1950s might not have been what it appeared to be. In fact, if it was round, it was likely a record. Let us explain. At a time when the Soviet government strictly forbade western music from the like
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Why One Japanese Company Is Turning Baseball Bats Into Chopsticks

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What happens after baseball season is through? Hyogoo Uratani isn’t letting the broken bats go to waste—he’s turning them into chopsticks at his manufacturing company, Hyozaemon. One broken bat can yield four or five sets of chopsticks, and money from the
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Enter Toledo, the Spanish City of Swords

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

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Myanmar’s Kuthodaw Pagoda is a Buddhist shrine comprised of hundreds of inscribed stone tablets. From a distance, the surrounding stupas resemble a cluster of small temples. Combined, however, they form the entirety of Buddha’s teachings. Each of the 730
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This Bird that Came Back From Extinction

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The Pava Aliblanca is a slender black bird with a black tipped beak and nine large white flight feathers at the ends of its wings. It was first discovered in 1877, but after several research expeditions with no sightings, the Pava Aliblanca was declared e
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The Amazon Boiling River

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When Andrés Ruzo was a boy, his grandfather would tell him tales of a mythical city of gold deep in the heart of the Peruvian jungle. Though never believing the stories to be true, the legend of the lost city stuck with him into adulthood. Years la
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The Seamstress Behind Apollo 11s Spacesuits

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Talk about threading the needle in more ways than one. If it wasnt for Jo Thompson, the first manned mission to land on the moon could have ended in disaster. She was part of a team of elite seamstresses employed by ILC Dovera company famous for making Pl
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Meet the Teenagers Fighting to Save Our Planet

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On September 20, 2019, millions of young people around the world skipped school to take part in the Global Climate Strike, organized by teenage climate change activist Greta Thunberg. They sent a powerful message to world leaders attending the United Nati
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Can We Survive the Destruction of the Earth? ft. Neal Stephenson | Space Time | PBS Digital Studios

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Science fiction author and futurist Neal Stephenson helps Matt determine what humanity needs to do in order to survive the destruction of our own planet. You can find Neal's book Seveneves right here http://www.nealstephenson.com/seveneves.html Get your o
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Slovenia’s Cliff-Hanging Castle

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Located in the town of Postojna, Slovenia, Predjama Castle sits 400 feet above ground atop a rocky cliffside. Built in the 13th century in Gothic style, the exterior of the castle was reconstructed once again in the 16th century after it was seized by ano
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Helping to End Homelessness Through Running

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Alonzo Harris started running with Back on My Feet in October 2018. Since then, he has logged over 330 miles on the road to making a better life for himself. Back on My Feet is an organization that incorporates running into its program to end homelessness
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Einstein Is Always Right: Gravitational Waves Edition

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Try Squarespace: http://squarespace.com/itsokaytobesmart Tweet this ⇒ http://bit.ly/OKTBSgr Share on FB ⇒ http://bit.ly/OKTBSgrFB ↓ More info and sources below ↓ Check out this PBS Space Time playlist all about general and special relativity: https://yout
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Cooking With Poison in Japan

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The native people of Amami shima, a remote Japanese island, harvest and eat cycada plant that in its rare form can be deadly because its packed with poison. Over the years, the islanders have developed a way to remove the toxins and now use the cycad plan
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Why Parents Should Play Video Games With Their Kids

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Many parents think of video games as either a total waste of time, or an activity for their kids to pursue on their own. But Dr. Sinem Siyahhan encourages parents to play video games with their kids. An associate professor at California State University s
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How a Swamp Helped Runaway Slaves Find Freedom

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The Great Dismal Swamp is a vast area straddling the border of eastern Virginia and North Carolina. An unforgiving environment, it played an important role in the history of slavery in the United States. Runaway slaves are believed to have lived in the Di
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5 REAL Possibilities For Interstellar Travel | Space Time | PBS Digital Studios

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Tweet at us! @pbsspacetime Facebook: facebook.com/pbsspacetime Email us! pbsspacetime [at] gmail [dot] com Comment on Reddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/pbsspacetime The prospect of interstellar travel is no longer sci-fi. It COULD be achievable within our l
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Meet the Man Behind the “Saved by the Bell” Theme Song

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From 1989 to 1993, kids all over America willingly went to school on Saturday mornings. Scott Gale provided “Saved by the Bell’s” soundtrack and theme song, which came to him mere minutes after the show’s producers called him. “By the time I grab my books
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Crafting Indias 120-Foot-Long Snake Boats

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Four hundred years ago, the snake boats of India were warships, used by battling kings along the backwaters of Kerala. Today, the long, canoe-like boats are used exclusively for racing. Reaching up to 120 feet in length, each snake boat can accommodate 10
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5 Ways To Stop A Killer Asteroid | Space Time | PBS Digital Studios

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Asteroids incoming! Tweet at us! @pbsspacetime Facebook: facebook.com/pbsspacetime Email us! pbsspacetime [at] gmail [dot] com Comment on Reddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/pbsspacetime When it comes to dangerous asteroids striking Earth, it's not a matter o
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This Tortoise Could Be Extinct in 20 Years

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Endemic to the dry southern forests of Madagascar, the radiated tortoise has an incredibly long lifespan—the oldest tortoise on record reached an estimated 188 years of age. They boast highly intricate, dome-shaped shells lined with blood vessels, making
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Venture Into the Forest with These Four Stories

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Craving some time outdoors? This reel is for you. First up, we meet a man who lives off the land in Fiordland, New Zealand, one of the most remote locations in the world. The biggest surprisehe isnt the least bit anti-social. Next, we spend time with a so
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Could This Fruit Be the Worlds Most Prized?

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Italian farmer Michele Cirelli might just grow the most sought-after fruit in the world. He grows citrons, called etrog in Hebrew, a delicate fruit that is an important symbol in the Jewish celebration of Sukkot every autumn. But he doesnt grow your avera
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Love Quinoa? Thank the International Man of Botany

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Love mangoes and dates? Cant imagine a grain bowl without quinoa? We have botanist David Fairchild to thank for bringing these foods and many more to the United States. Fairchild spent his entire career traveling the world learning from indigenous food cu
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Behold (and Beware) the Largest Lizards on Earth

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Wed like to introduce you to Elsie. She is a Komodo dragon, and while she appears pretty chill, Komodo dragons are, in fact, fierce predators. They take down big animals like deer and water buffalo and poison prey with their toxic bite. And, boy, can they
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Playing Video Games With Mind Control

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The future is now - or so it seems. @perrikaryal is a gamer, Twitch streamer, psychology graduate and a genius with the ability to control games...with her mind! She has mastered the art of doing this with games like Elden Ring, Halo and TrackMania all wi
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How Cosmic Inflation Flattened The Universe | Space Time | PBS Digital Studios

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Let PBS know what type of digital series you'd like to see by taking this survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/pbsds2016 How does Inflation solve the Big Bang’s problems? Get your own Space Time t-shirt at http://bit.ly/1QlzoBi Tweet at us! @pbsspacetim
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Launching Flowers Into Outer Space

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When it comes to flower arrangements, Japanese artist Makoto Azuma is quite literally pushing the boundaries out of this world. It all started 20 years ago, when the one-time rock musician took a part-time job at a flower shop. There he began to appreciat
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The Teens Launching Africa’s First Private Satellite

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It’s one thing to metaphorically reach for the stars, but what if teenagers could actually explore space? Bjarke Gotfredsen, the founder of an electronics and technology development company called XinaBox, is helping make that happen for students in Cape
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The Reason Why Your Doughnut Box is Pink

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If you grew up in California, enjoyed a sweet treat on the American West Coast, or just watched movies or sitcoms based in L.A., you may have noticed something very particular—all the doughnut boxes are pink. Why? It’s all thanks to Ted Ngoy,
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Welcome to The Last Bookstore

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Bookstores all over the United States are closing because of competition from online retailers like Amazon and the increasing popularity of eReaders. So when a bookstore with a cheeky nameThe Last Bookstoreopened in Los Angeles, Chad Howitt was curious. H
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After Hurricane Maria, Building a Community Under the Sea

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Raimundo Chirinos has devoted his life and career to protecting Puerto Rico’s waters. And in the wake of Hurricane Maria, his devotion matters more than ever. Among its many assaults, the Category 5 storm pulled fishing gear from the island’s shores into
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Rezball: The Hottest Sport in Nebraska’s Cold Winter

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Winnebago, Nebraska, is a small town of just 1,500 or so residents. Located in the northeastern corner of the state, Winnebago is not a tourist hot spot. But when it’s cold outside, the town does heat up—thanks to the Winnebago High School basketball team
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Closer to a Cure: Combating Alzheimer's With New Compute Technology

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The human brain remains a complex mystery. But, if we dare to dream big—and have the proper tools and data to fuel those ambitions—we may one day discover cures for diseases as devastating as Alzheimer’s. At the German Center for Neurodegenerative Disease
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How to Make a Record-Setting Paper Plane

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If you want to make the best paper planes, you need to learn from a master. So we asked John Collins, who set the Guinness World Record for farthest flight by a paper aircraft in 2012, to teach us a thing or two about the squash fold and perfect winglets.
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Freediving With Japan’s Pearl Divers

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Aiko Ono was working as a photographer in the bustling megalopolis of Tokyo, but she had long dreamed of the ocean. When an unexpected opportunity arose, she left her life in the city to join Japan’s legendary female “ama” divers. For centuries, ama diver
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Meet the 13-Year-Old Bull Riding Champion

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At 13 years old, Najiah Knight is a bull rider. She is the only girl competing on the Professional Bull Riders mini circuit for kids. Dont let the term mini fool you into thinking it isnt a dangerous sport. Knight is riding bulls that can weigh up to 1,00
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How To Weigh A Fart | Space Time | PBS Digital Studios

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Want to ask some sort of crazy question about Space?: Tweet at us! @pbsspacetime Facebook: facebook.com/pbsspacetime Email us! pbsspacetime [at] gmail [dot] com EVER WANTED TO WEIGH A FART? Well, it isn't easy, but Gabe from PBS Space Time walks us throug
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Japan’s Post Box Under the Sea

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When the small Japanese seaside town of Susami needed a tourism boost, an unlikely resident came to the rescue: the town’s postmaster. Together with the local diving community, former postmaster Toshihiko Matsumoto helped establish the world’s first under
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The Quantum Experiment that Broke Reality | Space Time | PBS Digital Studios

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The double slit experiment radically changed the way we understand reality. To check out any of the lectures available from The Great Courses Plus go to http://ow.ly/QVaz302duhX and get ready to learn about everything from cooking to calculus. Get your ow
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5 Remarkable Destinations For Your Next Holiday

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Summer is just around the corner! From a rabbit-filled island, to saunas in Finland and even a railway market in Thailand (yes, you read that right), these must-see destinations are unique in every way and they will have you wondering what other special a
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One Woman’s Mission to End Polio in Pakistan

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Polio is still a critical problem in Pakistan where vaccination efforts have stalled. Khalida Nasreen is on a mission to change that. Every morning at 5 a.m., she hops on a motorbike and makes her way around Karachi, going door-to-door to inoculate the ch
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Quantum Eraser Lottery Challenge | Space Time | PBS Digital Studios

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Matt challenges you to use quantum physics to win the lottery. Are you up to the task? Previous Episode on Quantum Eraser https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ORLN_KwAgs Get your own Space Time tshirt at http://bit.ly/1QlzoBi Tweet at us! @pbsspacetime Faceb
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Creating Music With Ghost Pianos | lafur Arnalds

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Following an accident, musician lafur Arnalds suffered nerve damage that left him unable to play the piano. Thats when he discovered the power technology granted him in innovating on the classical form. He got to work with a programmer to create a softwar
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A View from Germanys Bastei Bridge

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Suspended 650 feet in the air between towering sandstone rocks, the Bastei Bridge is a Victorian era engineering marvel. Built in 1851, it offers stunning panoramic views of Saxon Switzerland National Park. Which isnt in Switzerland, by the way, but in Sa
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Life Through the Eyes of a Sea Turtle

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We all became acutely aware of the dangers of plastic pollution in 2015, when a video of marine biologist Nathan Robinson pulling an entire plastic straw out of a sea turtles nose began to circulate. Today, Robinson is studying green sea turtles off the c
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He Could be the First American Amputee in the Olympics

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Being born without lower legs didnt keep Blake Leeper from playing baseball and basketball when he was a kid. After being fitted with prosthetic limbs, Leeper took a lot of falls, but he always got right back up. In college, he discovered running, the spo
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How fairy circles form in Shanghai's salt marshes

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Read the research: https://scim.ag/3uhQUCiDry areas of Namibia and Australia are well known for their fairy circlesbarren rings that dot grasslands and are thought to result from termites and water scarcity. But moist regions have fairy circles, too. A ne
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How To Make Things Invisible!

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Win the Amazon Echo Dot here: https://goo.gl/forms/neUCUFoI392NEHPw1 In this video I show you how to make things invisible using similar refractive indices. I show you how to see through paper and how to make glass disappear! I am also doing my very first
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Sculpting a Future for E-Waste

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Teenage artist Zayd Menk believes that in a perfect world, there’d be no waste. The 18-year-old has witnessed firsthand the hazards disposed technology creates for poorer communities in his hometown of Harare, Zimbabwe. Motivated by his belief in a circul
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Illuminating the Creative Side of Code

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Miral Kotb has two great loves: coding and dance. While they might seem like they have nothing in common, Miral has discovered a new, innovative way to combine her two passions. Through her project, iLuminate, she’s letting the creative side of code beam
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The Higgs Mechanism Explained | Space Time | PBS Digital Studios

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What is the Higgs field and why is it a fundamental part of our universe? Tweet at us! @pbsspacetime Facebook: facebook.com/pbsspacetime Email us! pbsspacetime [at] gmail [dot] com Comment on Reddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/pbsspacetime Quantum Field Theo
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The Future of Farming Is Underwater

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Beneath the glistening blue waves of the Bay of Noli in the Italian Riviera are biospheres bursting with basil, tomatoes, herbs and other plants. It's all a part of a science experiment known as Nemo's Garden. While growing plants underwater might seem st
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Is An Ice Age Coming? | Space Time | PBS Digital Studios

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Is winter coming? Find out in this episode of Space Time. Get your own Space Time tshirt at http://bit.ly/1QlzoBi Tweet at us! @pbsspacetime Facebook: facebook.com/pbsspacetime Email us! pbsspacetime [at] gmail [dot] com Comment on Reddit: http://www.red
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How Many Trees Are There?

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Let PBS know more about you and what digital series you’d like to see: http://surveymonkey.com/r/pbsds2016 Tweet this ⇒ http://bit.ly/OKTBStree Share on FB ⇒ http://bit.ly/OKTBStreeFB Try Squarespace: http://squarespace.com/itsokaytobesmart ↓ More info an
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Measuring the speed of light the old fashioned way: Replicating the Fizeau Apparatus

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In 1849, the first terrestrial measurement of the seed of light was made by Hippolyte Fizeau using a bright focused lamp, a spinning slotted wheel, and a reflector a few kilometers away. This famous experiment is one that I've spent the better part of the
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A Fine Dining Experience, From the Forest Floor

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Culinary Artist, James Gop, has dedicated his life to embracing local foods, open fires and the vast beauty of the Berkshire Mountains. Mother Nature, to Gop, is a giant grocery store full of endless possibility. To celebrate the chef’s refreshing take on
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How Germany Is Celebrating Beethovens 250th Birthday

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The celebration of Ludwig van Beethovens 250th birthday this year is reaching a crescendo in Germany. The composer and pianist was born in Bonn on December 16, 1770, and his musical legacy carries on. In this reel, we meet concert pianists putting a new s
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7 Ways to Drink Tea | Around the World

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Fire up your kettleswere going around the world in seven cups of tea. Great Big Story senior producer Beryl Shereshewsky checks in with seven people in seven different countries who show us how they prepare their perfect cuppa. We sample all of itfrom Jap
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Building Stop-Motion Masterpieces by Hand

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Phil Tippett has spent a lifetime in the film industry, working as a model-maker, visual effects supervisor, director and stop-motion animator. He's been involved with big-name productions such as Star Wars, Jurassic Park, and RoboCop among others. But hi
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Mexico’s Child Geniuses

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Dafne Almazán is not your average 16-year-old. When she’s not studying, she plays the piano and teaches Mandarin to other children. Oh, and did we mention that at just 13 years old she became the world’s youngest psychologist? And, as if that wasn’t quite
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The Monkey Whisperer

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Behold, the François’ leaf monkey! These rare, adorable (and nationally protected) beings live in Guizhou Province’s Mayang River National Nature Reserve, where forest ranger Xiao Zhijin has been lucky enough to work with them for more than 20 years. Ever
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Europe's Largest Monument Marks Napoleon's Surrender

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Standing nearly 300 feet tall, Europe’s largest monument is a dedication to the army that defeated Napoleon. Named after the battle that took place in 1813, The Monument to the Battle of the Nations is located in Leipzig, Germany, at the very site where N
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How the Worlds Best Rose Water Is Made

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Youve probably spritzed rose water on your face, or drank rose water tea. Its trendy now, though the aromatic liquid has been a staple for centuries in the Middle East. The worlds best rose water is made by experts like Moshen Ghaffari in Irans Qamsar Dis
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When Time Breaks Down | Space Time | PBS Digital Studios

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This episode on the physics of time syncs perfectly with Pink Floyd's 'Dark Side of the Moon.' Tweet at us! @pbsspacetime Facebook: facebook.com/pbsspacetime Email us! pbsspacetime [at] gmail [dot] com Comment on Reddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/pbsspaceti
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Before Sushi, There Was Funazushi

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The type of sushi you’re probably most familiar with is haya-nare, a quick form of sushi made and consumed within a day using vinegared rice and raw fish. But there’s a second type of sushi that takes a little longer to prepare—try three
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This Incense Is Worth $60,000

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Its no coincidence that Hong Kong is Cantonese for fragrant harbor. The city was the epicenter of the incense trade in ancient times. Agarwood incense is a treasured commodity today. Harvested from aquilaria trees, it smells like a cross between nutty woo
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The Fine Art of Television Repair

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Chi-Tien Lui is an electrical engineer and technician whose craft has evolved to the realm of high art. Born in China, he trained as a technician in Taiwan before moving to the U.S. and setting up his own shop in downtown Manhattan in 1968. During this ti
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Black Holes from the Dawn of Time | Space Time | PBS Digital Studios

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Primordial black holes may be lurking throughout our universe. How large are they, how many are out there and what would happen if they moved through our solar system? To learn more about black holes, gravity and so much more check out The Great Courses P
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Discovering the Mystery of the Eagle Ray

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Off the coast of Sarasota, Florida, lives the spotted eagle ray—a beautiful, yet mysterious, sea creature. Very little is known about the eagle ray, so research teams from Florida Atlantic University and Mote Marine Lab are pioneering new techniques to be
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How To Build A Black Hole | Space Time | PBS Digital Studios

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Let’s build a black hole! Tweet at us! @pbsspacetime Facebook: facebook.com/pbsspacetime Email us! pbsspacetime [at] gmail [dot] com Comment on Reddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/pbsspacetime Black holes have mystified physicists for decades, but with the he
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What Happens At The Edge Of The Universe? | Space Time | PBS Digital Studios

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Tweet at us! @pbsspacetime Facebook: facebook.com/pbsspacetime Email us! pbsspacetime [at] gmail [dot] com Comment on Reddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/pbsspacetime Lots of people believe the Universe is infinite, but there's a good possibility that might n
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How a 16-Year-Old Is Leading a Global Climate Movement

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For hundreds of thousands of young people around the world, Greta Thunberg is an icon. In August 2018, dismayed by adults’ lack of action on the global climate crisis, the teenager sat herself down in front of the Swedish Parliament, pledging to strike fr
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Starting a Food Revolution in School | TED + GBS Present Torchbearers

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When students at London’s Charlton Manor Primary School learn about history, they use chocolate. In math class, they weigh and measure fruit smoothies. For a lesson in shapes and sizes, they utilize bananas and grapes. Taking inspiration from world-renown
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Why We're Hell-Bent on Saving These Giant Salamanders

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In the fast-flowing streams of eastern Tennessee, Emilly Nolan is working hard to reestablish a population for a strange looking animal with an even stranger array of nicknames. The Eastern hellbenderaka snot otter, aka lasagna lizardis one of the largest
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Turning Gas Guzzlers Into Clean Cars

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In Mexico City, more than 3.5 million cars navigate the streets, plazas and avenues of North America’s most populous urban area. That makes for a ton of exhaust, but luckily, there’s a solution to this environmental problem. Enter engineer/auto mechanic A
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Millipedes: The First Land Animals

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More than 420 million years ago ancient millipedes took their first many -- many many many -- steps onto land. Today they remain largely cryptic animals, as there are tens of thousands of species still unknown to science. Associate Curator Dr. Petra Sierw
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How Running Is Helping the Homeless Get Back on Their Feet

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Manuel Navarro used to hate running. Now, he loves it because its helping him get his life back on the right path. A former drug dealer who spent time in prison, Manuel is a member of Back on My Feet, a nonprofit that integrates running into its program t
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This Is Where Your Wine Corks Come From

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Uncorking a bottle of wine after a long day is one of the few true pleasures in life. But ever wonder where that small cork—aka the last thing standing between you and your favorite red—comes from? In Portugal, there’s a long and rich history of harvestin
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Is There a Fifth Fundamental Force? + Quantum Eraser Answer | Space Time | PBS Digital Studios

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Has a fifth fundamental force been discovered and how will this effect our understanding of the universe? Get your own Space Time tshirt at http://bit.ly/1QlzoBi Tweet at us! @pbsspacetime Facebook: facebook.com/pbsspacetime Email us! pbsspacetime [at] g
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Thailand’s Purple Noodles Offer a Tasty Tradition

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Kanom jeen is a traditional Thai noodle with a history that stretches back centuries. The noodles are made over the course of two days from rice flour dough that’s kneaded, fermented, boiled and hand-pressed. Each cook in Thailand puts their own spin on t
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The Original Warrior Energy Bar

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Churchkhela has been a favored snack in many countries for thousands of years. However, despite this, it is still relatively unknown to the wider world. People not familiar with the food often mistake its appearance for a whole number of things ranging fr
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From NFL to Opera Singer

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Dream big, and make it a reality. Tau Pupua did that not just once, but twice. He immigrated to the United States at the age of 7 from the Kingdom of Tonga. His parents brought him and his eight siblings to the U.S. because they wanted their children to g
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Cosmic Microwave Background Challenge | Space Time | PBS Digital Studios

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If a photon leaves the train station shortly after the Big Bang ... Tweet at us! @pbsspacetime Facebook: facebook.com/pbsspacetime Email us! pbsspacetime [at] gmail [dot] com Comment on Reddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/pbsspacetime Purchase a Space Time t-
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Tourists Help Discover New Species in Peru’s Rainforest

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Earth is home to two million known insect species, but some researchers believe that there could be between 10 and 20 million on our planet. That’s a lot of bugs to discover! Luckily, there’s Refugio Amazonas. Located in one of the most biodiverse nations
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Dumplings React to SpongeBob Songs Part 2! My Squishy Little Dumplings | SpongeBob

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Can you resist The Squish? Let's welcome back Nickelodeons newest superstar band, The Squish! Sing along with Doe, Dip, Dee, and Dot as they spin the wheel of the songs and react to your favorite SpongeBob SquarePants songs!#MySquishyLittleDumplings #Kids
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Protecting Pangolins From Poachers in South Africa

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Pangolins have survived for 85 million years, but their very existence is under threat now. Poachers are killing them for their scales. Dr. Ray Jansen, a zoology professor, and wildlife biologist Francois Meyer are trying to save South Africas pangolin po
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Have Gravitational Waves Been Discovered?!? | Space Time | PBS Digital Studios

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Has the last great prediction of Einstein's general relativity finally been verified? Tweet at us! @pbsspacetime Facebook: facebook.com/pbsspacetime Email us! pbsspacetime [at] gmail [dot] com Comment on Reddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/pbsspacetime For th
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In Peru, a 'Foggy' Solution to a Water Shortage

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Millions of people in Peru lack access to safe water and sewage services. But Abel Cruz Gutiérrez has a solution. Gutiérrez, president of the "Peruvians Without Water" association, uses an ingenious system of "fog catchers" to make water accessible to res
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She Voiced Characters on Rugrats, Tiny Toons, Atlantis and More

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Cree Summer is a lot of things. She’s a mother, an artist, an actress—and, she’s the voice of your childhood. As the vocal force behind characters like Penny from “Inspector Gadget,” Susie Carmichael from “Rugrats,” and Elymyra from “Tiny Toon Adventures,
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Turning Basketball Courts Into Works of Art

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When basketball courts end up with cracks, dips and divots, Dan Peterson and company step in. With the help of artists and community volunteers, Project Backboard resurfaces public courts and turns them into fly, large-scale pieces of art. The organizatio
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The World's Most Relaxed Rodents - Capybaras

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The largest rodent in the world is a Capybaraand they are VERY cute. Native to South America, these semi-aquatic gentle giants are known for their peaceful, sociable personalities. But theres something special about the Capybaras in Japans Izu Shaboten Zo
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Self-Replicating Robots and Galactic Domination | Space Time | PBS Digital Studios

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To check out any of the lectures available from Great Courses Plus go to http://ow.ly/dweH302dILJ We’ll soon be capable of building self-replicating robots. This will not only change humanity’s future but reshape the galaxy as we know it. Get your own Spa
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Do Events Inside Black Holes Happen? | Space Time | PBS Digital Studios

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Tweet at us! @pbsspacetime Facebook: facebook.com/pbsspacetime Email us! pbsspacetime [at] gmail [dot] com Comment on Reddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/pbsspacetime Black holes! From Stephen Hawking to Interstellar, black holes are mammoths in the world of
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This German Town Is Crazy for Gherkins

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The residents of Spreewald, Germany, are proud of their gherkins, as they should be. A Spreewald resident came up with the concept of pickling cucumberswhich grow in abundance in the regionover 150 years ago. Today, tourists visit the area to eat the salt
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He Voiced ‘The Animaniacs’ and Other ‘90s Cartoons

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You know his voice from your favorite ‘90s cartoons; he gave life to Pinky from “Pinky and the Brain,” Yakko from “Animaniacs,” and even Raphael in the original “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” series. His name? Rob Paulsen. Meet the voice actor who helped
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One Womans Quest to Become the Fastest Bicyclist on Earth

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Denise Mueller-Korenek lives life fast. Drafting behind a motor vehicle zipping across Utahs Bonneville Salt Flats well in excess of 150 miles per hour on a bicycle Racing is not for the faint of heart. She is out to beat the paced bicycle land speed reco
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The Spanish Castle That Inspired Walt Disney

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Located in central Spain, the Alcázar of Segovia is one of the country’s most visited and distinctive landmarks. Emerging from a rocky crag rising between two rivers, the castle’s nautical shape mimics the bow of a ship. Having served as a fortress, a roy
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The Teenage Women Changing the Face of Boxing

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Sandra Tovar trains six days a week, three times a day, and has her eye on winning an Olympic gold medal. At 17 years old, shes the nations number one boxer in her weight class, and shes training alongside other young women in Fresno, California, who are
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How Scientists Are Protecting Tigers in Thailand

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The tiger population around the world has been decimated because of illegal hunting and habitat loss. But there is hopeful news coming out of Thailand. Scientists from Panthera worked with the Thai Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conserva
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Germany’s Real-Life Disney Castle

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Perched atop a foresty hill in Bavaria, Germany, is a real-life fantasy castle. Commissioned by King Ludwig II in 1869, Neuschwanstein Castle has become a major part of our cultural history, even serving as inspiration for Walt Disney’s “Sleeping Beauty.”
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The Largest Handwritten Family Tree in the World

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The Ganges River is a highly revered site by Hindus and an iconic, historical epicenter in India. As hundreds of thousands of people visit the Ganges each year, there is a dedicated group of priests, better known as pandits, working quietly behind the sce
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Meet the Street Artist Transforming Dubai

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For most of his life, artist Myneandyours lived and worked in his native London. But after 28 years there, he felt the pull to help create a culture, rather than simply be a part of one already well established. So, Myneandyours took his creative talents
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Discover the Truth About Santa

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Get ready to unwrap the secrets behind the man in the red suit!We embark on a festive journey through time to discover the amazing origins of Santa Claus. Did Coca-Cola really turn him red, or is that just a fizzy fable? Buckle up for a sleigh ride throug
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The Best Stargazing is at the Northern Tip of India

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For some of the best stargazing in the world, many make the trek to Ladakh at the northern tip of India. The region is home to the Indian Astronomical Observatory, specifically situated for its unique geology. Located on cold, remote desert land, the area
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Is Big Data Getting Too Big?

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Try Lynda.com: http://lynda.com/okay Tweet this ⇒ http://bit.ly/OKTBSdata Share on FB ⇒ http://bit.ly/OKTBSdataFB ↓ More info and sources below ↓ Check out Stanford’s “Raw Data” podcast: https://soundcloud.com/rawdatapodcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/po
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Making Strides in the Race to Better Treat Cancer

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In the fight against cancer, time is of the essence. Precision oncology is changing the way patients with cancer are treated, tailoring therapies and treatment plans based on what is happening to each individual patient and their tumor. This process invol
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The Surprising Plant Helping Kenyan Farmers Prosper

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Many families in Kisumu, Kenya survive by making rope out of sisal—a fierce-looking plant with sharp, sword-like leaves. The rope can be used to make bags, floor mats and other craft items. Yet because processing sisal is difficult and time consuming, the
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Theory Vs. Hypothesis Vs. Law… Explained!

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Think you know the difference? Tweet ⇒ http://bit.ly/OKTBStheory Share on FB ⇒ http://bit.ly/theoryFB ↓ More info and sources below ↓ Some people try to attack things like evolution by natural selection and man-made climate change by saying “Oh, that’s ju
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El Niño And Why We Can't Predict The Weather

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Is your weatherman wrong? Blame El Niño. ↓ More info and sources below ↓ What is El Niño? Why can’t we predict the weather? El Niño could be to blame for your ruined weekend plans. Just a few slight changes can drastically shift the weather. Even our smar
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Arnaud Jerald dives -101 metres deep on a single breath

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Follow me for more crazy images : Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/arnaudjerald FaceBook : https://www.facebook.com/arnaudjerald13 ------------------------ Booking inquiries : contact (at) arnaudjerald (dot) com Arnaud is a rising star of the freediv
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Growing the World's Largest Flower

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When you imagine a plant, what do you think of? Lush green leaves, the sweet smell of a flower or maybe some roots? Well, the worlds largest flower doesnt have any of these!Rafflesia is a parasitic behemoth that has baffled scientists since its discovery.
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This Is the Only School for Refugees in the U.S.

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Many young refugees arrive in the United States with no formal schooling. Luma Mufleh wants them all to have the opportunity to succeed. Born in Amman, Jordan, she moved to the States as a young adult. In 2004, she founded the Fugees Academy in Atlanta, a
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This Is A SUPER BLOOD MOON! Lunar Eclipses Explained

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This episode is brought to you by Dropbox https://www.dropbox.com/ Tweet ⇒ bit.ly/OKTBSredmoon Share on FB ⇒ http://bit.ly/OKTBSredmoonF ↓ More info and sources below ↓ We’ve got t-shirts! Get yours here: http://store.dftba.com/collections/its-okay-to-be-
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What It Takes to Be the World’s Fastest Marathon Runner

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Kenenisa Bekele is one of the world’s fastest marathon runners. He runs 26.2 miles in half the time it takes the average runner. Every year, the world’s top long-distance runners compete in the Berlin Marathon in a bid to break the world record (of two ho
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Surfing the Night, Lighting Up the Waves

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Roy and Sean Johnson are the original night riders. While most surfers chase the sun, the father and son duo are fueled by twilight, surfing under the stars. Sean grew up in Malibu, surfing on homemade boards that his dad shaped for him. Using discarded o
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Making Holocaust Archives Available to Everyone

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Allan Brauner is a Holocaust researcher. His late mother Margaret Brauner, who lived from 1924 to 2017, was a Holocaust survivor. He discovered her name, the number tattooed on her arm and her signature on a list of female prisoners held at Auschwitz by t
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Step Inside a Secret Garden Oasis in Vegas

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Need an escape from the bright lights and bustle of the Las Vegas Strip? Respite awaits at the Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, conveniently nestled on the Strip itself. This enchanting spot pulls out all the stops in true Vegas fashion, thank
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Anti-gravity And The True Nature Of Dark Energy | Space Time | PBS Digital Studios

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What about dark energy allows it to resist the powerful inward pull of gravity and accelerate the rate of the universe’s expansion? Find out in this episode of Space Time. And watch our previous episodes on dark energy right here: Part 1 - Will the Univer
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Meet the Man Bringing Hip-Hop to the Deaf

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Although he’s had profound hearing loss his entire life, Matt Maxey didn’t learn to sign until he was 18 years old. He began to practice his ASL by signing along to the lyrics of his favorite artists and uploading videos to YouTube. Now, as the CEO and fo
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This School on a Bus Is Bringing Education to Everyone

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Shelia Hill grew up in San Franciscos Sunnydale Projects. It was a rough neighborhood. She got into trouble when she was young and dropped out of school. She thought it wasnt for her. Hills attitude changed after she had her own children. One day, her son
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NASA Pumpkin Carving Contest w/ LASERS!!!

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FREE Audio Book- http://bit.ly/AudibleMarkRober The fine folks at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory demonstrate why they are the best ever by showcasing their mad pumpkin carving skills. PLEASE CONSIDER SUBSCRIBING: http://tinyurl.com/MarkRober-Sub *******
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Did Earth Always Have Water?

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In the developing days of planet Earth, the environment was not ideal for creating water. How did Earth’s water get here? There’s Water On Mars Here’s Everything You Need To Know ►►►► http://dne.ws/1MVmzQf Sign Up For The TestTube Newsletter Here ►►►► htt
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Why Haven't We Found Alien Life? | Space Time | PBS Digital Studios

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Seems like Aliens SHOULD Be Out There! Tweet at us! @pbsspacetime Facebook: facebook.com/pbsspacetime Email us! pbsspacetime [at] gmail [dot] com Comment on Reddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/pbsspacetime With millions of Earth like planets around sun like s
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100,000,000 Years From Now

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Try Squarespace: http;//squarespace.com/itsokaytobesmart Tweet this ⇒ http://bit.ly/OKTBS100MY Share on FB ⇒ http://bit.ly/OKTBS100MYfb ↓ More info and sources below ↓ For more science and stories of the Anthropocene, subscribe to the Generation Anthropoc

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