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Elephants Learn To Work Together - Super Smart Animals - BBC Earth

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These amazing elephants are put through their paces to challenge their cognitive ability when dealing with a complex level of cooperation, more often associated with human beings. Taken From Super Smart Animals Subscribe to the BBC Earth YouTube channel:
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Did house, techno and grime music start with these women? | BBC Ideas

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When an electronic music studio was established in Maida Vale, London, few at the BBC knew why it was there. But experiments in sound in that very studio completely changed how music was composed. Daphne Oram and Delia Derbyshire's research paved the way
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How commuting by rail changed our daily lives | BBC Ideas

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

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

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

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Touch is how we first communicate as babies. Touch is fundamental to human wellbeing. So what happens when we can't touch - for example during the coronavirus pandemic?Enjoyed this? You might like to watch this video next How limits can boost your creativ
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Do we think differently in different languages? | BBC Ideas

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There are more than 7,000 languages in the world so does that mean there are more than 7,000 ways of seeing it? The Whorfian hypothesis is the idea that the language we speak affects the way we think and even how we see and structure the world around us.
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Spider With Three Super Powers - The Hunt - BBC Earth

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Known for eating other spiders, Portia is a genus of the jumping spider that is able to leap up to 50 times her own body length. Captured by stunning close up footage, we get to witness this amazing spider use its super powers to dine on prey three times
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Eva Kor: The Holocaust survivor who forgave the Nazis | BBC Ideas

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In this beautiful animation, Holocaust survivor Eva Kor tells the powerful story of her time in Auschwitz, and why many years later she decided to forgive those responsible.Made by Studio Panda.Animated by Anna Humphries and Amelia Chiew.Subscribe to BBC
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Why is there no cure for hair loss? | BBC Ideas

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Why is it so hard to find a treatment for hair loss? Every year people spend billions trying to prevent hair loss. So why haven't we found a cure for going bald? Science writer Stephen Buranyi explains hair loss.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ip
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Extraordinary Octopus Takes To Land - The Hunt - BBC Earth

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Octopuses are Marine animals, that live and breath underwater, so at low tide one would expect them to be imprisoned in rocky pools. This extraordinary species found in Northern Australia is like no other Octopus, and land is no obstacle when hunting for
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Insect Returns From The Dead - Wild New Zealand - BBC Earth

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The Mountain Stone Weta, boasts perhaps the most extraordinary survival technique of all - the ability to come back from the dead. With the aid of a specialized filming chamber we are able to witness stunning footage of life slowly returning to this froze
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What if robots were in charge of the world? | BBC Ideas

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

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Space scientist and broadcaster Maggie Aderin-Pocock selects three unsung heroes who are all pioneers in their fields.Made in partnership with The Open University.Made by Team Sass productions.Did you enjoy this video? You might also like 'Three pioneers
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Why anger is overrated | BBC Ideas

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

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Exam stress? Deadlines? Job interview? They can all make you feel like a nervous wreck. So here's how to literally keep calm and carry on - with a little help from neuroscience and these three easy techniques from Dr Radha Modgil.Subscribe to BBC Ideas ht
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Army Ants Rampage Through The Forest - The Hunt - BBC Earth

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Boasting a sensory system of 2 million antennae, this colony of Army Ants are a formidable proposition for anything alive which may cross their path. These dynamic insects, despite being blind, are able to transcend their size by working as a complete uni
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Are you the eldest child? Youngest? Are birth order stereotypes true? | BBC Ideas

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There are lots of stereotypes about the eldest child, youngest child and middle child... But are there really birth order characteristics? And what if you are an only child? Dr Radha Modgil explores some of the evidence.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.
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'Mental toughness is the secret to success' | BBC Ideas

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British gold medal-winning sprinter and former gymnast Asha Philip tells the story of her success - and her tough journey along the way.Want to watch more like this? Four secrets from sports psychology you can use in everyday life https://www.youtube.com/
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Dog Understands 1022 Words - Super Smart Animals - BBC Earth

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Chaser is one pooch that certainly has the bow wow factor. In three years of intensive training this sprightly Border Collie has managed to learn an astonishing 1022 Words - So just how does she do it? Taken From Super Smart Animals Subscribe to the BBC E
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Why water is one of the weirdest things in the universe | BBC Ideas

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Science journalist Alok Jha explains why water is so incredibly strange. Prepare to have your mind blown.. Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav Animation by Oliver Smyth. --------------------------------- Do you have a curious mind? You’re in the
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Experiment! How Does An Owl Fly So Silently? - Super Powered Owls - BBC

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Using sensitive sound equipment the team try to find out how an owl can fly so silently compared to other birds. Taken from Super Powered Owls. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSubBBC Earth YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/BBCEarth BBC
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This Warthog took a trip to the Mongoose Spa | Banded Brothers - BBC

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Subscribe and to OFFICIAL BBC YouTube https://bit.ly/2IXqEIn Stream original BBC programmes FIRST on BBC iPlayer https://bbc.in/2J18jYJ The 'banded brothers' family of mongooses own the best territory in Uganda's Queen Elizabeth National Park, but other m
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How to burn emotional burnout | BBC Ideas

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

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We all love ao good laugh. But it's not just a laughing matter - laughter benefits our minds, our relationships and our bodies. It also has a dark side - some people have actually died whilst laughing. Neuroscientist and stand-up comedian Sophie Scott exp
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The Election 0f 1904 Explained

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A short summary of the electoral matchup of Teddy Roosevelt and Alton Parker. Watch them all! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8C7B72D8B769A0A0
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The Birds That Have Lived for 44 Million Years | Africa | BBC

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The Picathartes have lived in the Congo for 44 million years. When these birds mate they mate for life therefore they have to make a good team. Taken from Africa. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSubBBC Earth YouTube Channel: http://www.youtu
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The Power Of A Waterfall - Wonders Of Life W/ Prof Brian Cox - BBC

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Professor Brian Cox looks at the energy conserved by a waterfall and from there explores how long it is suggested energy will exist on our planet. Taken from Wonders of Life. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BBCE
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The curious world of blood | BBC Ideas

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Did you know that we are all made from star dust and seawater? And that your blood travels 20,000 km in your veins every day? Discover some truly fascinating facts about blood with author Rose George.From noses to belly buttons - watch more videos about y
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Ultraviolet Scorpion Captures Prey - Wonders Of Life W/ Prof Brian Cox - BBC

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Professor Brian Cox is looking for a creature in the dark, one that is easiest to find using ultraviolet light, the mojave desert sand scorpion. Taken from Wonders of Life. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BBCEar
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The real reason there's no cure for your cold | BBC Ideas

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

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

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

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Is there a better way to count? We use a decimal system - based on the number 10, but some people think it would be easier to live in a dozenal world. Here is the case for counting in 12s. Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav This video was made
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What elephants can teach us about life | BBC Ideas

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Elephants are more like us humans than we might think. From staying connected to dealing with grief, here's why we could learn a thing or two about life from elephants. Made by Big Deal Films.Learn more from the animal kingdom: What whales can teach us ab
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Multi-millionaire at 19 - here are my 5 top tips | BBC Ideas

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5 tips from the youngest person on the Sunday Times Rich List 2018, multi-millionaire Akshay Ruparelia, on how to succeed in business. Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav This video was made by BBC Studios and is part of a series called Habits o
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Things to Know About Chimps | BBC Earth

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Chimp behaviour can be surprisingly advanced, and sometimes incredibly violent: discover some of their impressive features with the best clip from our Natural History archive. Subscribe to BBC Earth for more amazing animal videos - http://bit.ly/BBCEarthS
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Severn Cullis-Suzuki: The child who tried to save the world... in 1992 | BBC Ideas

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

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In this viewpoint, environment activist and author Mark Lynas explores how our planet could be impacted by 1.5C of warming - and by 2C - and what a devastating effect an extra half a degree of climate change could have.Animated by Aslan Livingstone-RaSubs
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How metaphors shape the way you see the world | BBC Ideas

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What exactly are metaphors? Where are metaphors used? Our everyday language is full of metaphor - often without us even noticing. Metaphors are also tied up with power. This video helps explore and explain metaphors.Have you been getting a phrase wrong al
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'Toy Spy Monkey' Mistaken For Dead Baby And Mourned By Troop | BBC Earth

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This troop of Langur Monkeys show empathetic behaviour as they mourn what they think is a dead baby Langur, which is actually a robotic spy monkey, designed to film the primates. This footage was filming whilst making the BBC series Spy In The Wild. The n
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Why IQ is not the same as intelligence | BBC Ideas

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Does IQ really measure how smart you are? Is it possible to accurately assess intelligence through a test? And does who is setting the test, and why, make a difference? Will humans keep getting smarter? Or are the limits to our intelligence? Watch more ab
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How Does An Owl's Hearing Work? - Super Powered Owls - BBC

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Cold weather and a blanket of snow force a barn owl to hunt in the day but how does an owl hunt when the food is hiding? Luckily the owl has another super power in her armoury... Taken from Super Powered Owls. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.co
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What if everyone in the world went vegan? | BBC Ideas

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More and more people are eating vegan foods and living a vegan lifestyle. But what would happen if everyone in the world switched to a plant-based diet and cut out meat and dairy? What impact could it have on the planet and on climate change? Made by Maia
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Right or left-handed? 5 facts about you | BBC Ideas

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Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bit.ly/2PrmLhW Here are five facts you probably don't know about yourself, courtesy of handedness expert Prof Chris McManus, from UCL. This video was made by BBC Scotland and Touzie Tyke. Do you have a curious mind? You’re i
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Amazing World Of A Termite Mound - Wonders Of Life W/ Prof Brian Cox - BBC

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Professor Brian Cox explores the function of a termite city and what you can actually find inside one. Taken from Wonders of Life. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BBCEarth BBC Earth YouTube Channel: http://www.y
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Dolphins trick fish with mud "nets" - One Life - BBC

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BBC Earth presents One Life. Narrated by Daniel Craig, written and directed by Michael Gunton & Martha Holmes. Coming to theaters February 21! Tickets available at http://www.onelifeonscreen.com Visit http://www.bbcearth.com for all the latest animal
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Antlion Cone Ant Trap - The Hunt - BBC Earth

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In the Namib desert where the sands can reach a scorching 70 degrees centigrade, very little is able to survive, but the Hotrod Ant can amazingly thrive and even forage for food. In this tense encounter an unsuspecting Hotrod Ant has strayed in AntLion te
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Octopus Steals Crab From Fisherman - Super Smart Animals - BBC Earth

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Meet the Giant Pacific Octopus, perhaps the smartest of all invertebrates and the bane of many a Crab Fisherman. Boasting an enormous brain, this voracious poacher can adopt a number of creative strategies when hunting for Crabs. Taken from Super Smart An
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Why wasps are just as wonderful as bees | BBC Ideas

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Unlike bees, wasps are not exactly the most-loved creatures, but they are hugely important to the eco-system - and all of us. As well as being apex predators, eating their way through millions of kilograms of insects each year, they are also important pol
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What whales can teach us about living our best life | BBC Ideas

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Whales are more like us humans than we might think. From knowing your roots to making time for fun, here's why us humans can learn a thing or two from whale culture.Made by Big Deal Films.Watch more videos about our natural world in our playlist: https://
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How to get seriously good at reading | Episode 4 | BBC Ideas

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Are you a slow reader? Or a fast reader? Either way, here's some tips to help you get better at reading and speed reading - and take more in.Made by Objekt Films.Reading, tying your shoelaces, going to the toilet... this playlist looks at the little thing
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How to win at... cryptic crosswords | Episode 4 | BBC Ideas

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

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Have we always had celebrities? And are we more obsessed with celebrity culture now than in the past? A brief cultural history of celebrity - from Oscar Wilde, to Andy Warhol to Kim Kardashian and social media influencers today on YouTube, Instagram and e
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Baby elephant overcomes fear of water | BBC Earth

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This baby elephant learns to overcome his fear of water with the help of his carer. Subscribe to BBC Earth for more amazing animal videos - http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub Nature's Miracle Orphans: Filmed in Africa and Costa Rica, this series meets animals with
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The ancient secrets revealed by deciphered tablets | BBC Ideas

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

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

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Is there a limit to human intelligence? Are humans getting smarter? What can IQ tests tell us? Where does emotional intelligence fit in? And what's the future of intelligence - will our brainpower be eclipsed by artificial intelligence? We asked some of t
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How Do Catfish See The World? - Wonders Of Life W/ Prof Brian Cox - BBC

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Professor Brian Cox finds a catfish and explores it's fascinating perspective of the world. Whilst we see perceive the world through light and sound, the catfish has a perspective of taste... Taken from Wonders of Life. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.
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Want to rig the US presidential election? Good luck.

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Here’s why it’s nearly impossible. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Vox.com is a news website that helps you cut through the noise and understand what's really driving the events in the headlines. Check out http://www.vox.com to get up to sp
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What would a world without prisons be like? | BBC Ideas

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

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How would you feel if every moment of your daily routine was tracked, from what you buy, where you go and who you're with? Welcome to the smart city of the future, where AI is recording your every move...Made with the help of Theo Tryfonas from Bristol Un
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Why are people racist? | What's Behind Prejudice? Episode 1 | BBC Ideas

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What's behind racism? Historian Onyeka Nubia explores why some people are racist - and talks about his own experiences of racism.The problem with the colour "nude", 'What Stan Lee's comics taught me about black history', what's the difference between, xen
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Brian Cox explains why time travels in one direction - Wonders of the Universe - BBC Two

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SUBSCRIBE to the OFFICIAL BBC YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2IXqEIn LAUNCH BBC iPlayer to access Live TV and Box Sets: https://bbc.in/2J18jYJ More about this programme: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00zf9dh Professor Brian Cox builds sandcastles in t
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Flying Over The Cloud Forest Of Mexico - Wilderness Sessions - BBC Earth

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Discover why the pristine cloud forests of Mexico are so special and learn why it's so important to conserve the wild places of the earth. This is the first video in our new series Wilderness Sessions. Earth Unplugged are working hand in hand with the BBC
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How the & sign got its name | BBC Ideas

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

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During the Late Cretaceous, winged prehistoric creatures called pterosaurs dominated the air. They were the first vertebrates to master flight. They were not dinosaurs but closely related. Some were tiny, but some were the biggest creatures ever to have f
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Four secrets from sports psychology you can use in everyday life | BBC Ideas

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From talking to yourself to rehearsing to your mind, here are five secrets from the world of sports psychology that you can apply to your own life to help you achieve your goals.Want to boost your resilience? Have a watch of this https://www.youtube.com/w
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What would alien life actually look like? | BBC Ideas

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Spock? Predator? The classic humanoid body shape with big eyes? We don't think so. Biologist Adam Hart and illustrator Memo Kosemen combine their skills to predict how natural selection could see alien life evolve on a variety of alien worlds.Made by Clea
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Is it time to reassess our relationship with nature? | BBC Ideas

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Western societies tend to see nature and humanity as separate concepts. But are there other ways of understanding our relationship with planet Earth? Are there lessons to be learnt from indigenous cultures?If you liked this video, we think you'll love thi
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Why do we use a qwerty keyboard? | Episode 5 | BBC Ideas

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Qwerty isn't the best keyboard layout if you want to type fast... So why do we use a qwerty keyboard? A quirky look at how we came to use qwerty.Made by Objekt Films.Reading, tying your shoelaces, going to the toilet... this playlist looks at the little t
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What is plant blindness (and are you suffering from it)? | BBC Ideas

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

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The Sun is just one of hundreds of billions of stars in our galaxy but it's very special to us - it's what makes life on Earth possible. Discover some incredible facts about our closest star with Dr Harry Cliff, a curator at London's Science Museum.Made b
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Hummingbirds In Slow Motion - BBC Earth

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Hummingbirds beat their wings so fast that it's only in slow motion that we can really observe the beauty of their wing movements. Subscribe to BBC Earth for more amazing animal videos - http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub Watch more videos from BBC Earth Planet
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Pony Drift: The British "Wild West" | BBC Earth

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Horse racing in the forest is an excellent occasion to see some breath taking "pony drifts". Subscribe to BBC Earth for more amazing animal videos - http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub Watch more videos from BBC Earth: Planet Earth http://bit.ly/PlanetEarthPlaylist
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Why are people homophobic? | What's Behind Prejudice? Episode 2 | BBC Ideas

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In the latest in our series about prejudice - and the underlying reasons behind it - we speak to LGBT activist Richard Beaven about some of the reasons behind homophobia. And he shares his own personal story of coming out as gay when he was almost 40. Wan
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Are crows the ultimate problem solvers? - Inside the Animal Mind - BBC

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We all know that crows are smarter than the average bird, but will 007 be able to solve the complex puzzle and retrieve his reward? Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSubBBC Earth YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/BBCEarth BBC Earth Faceb
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Spider Shoots 25 Metre Web - The Hunt - BBC Earth

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Which marvel of nature can build a 2 metre Orb Web with a silk that ranks as the World's toughest natural fibre? - The answer is the Darwin's Bark Spider and this real life "Spider Woman", no bigger than a thumbnail has baffled scientists with her web of
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Plankton. The Most Vital Organisms On Earth - World Oceans Day - BBC Earth

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Happy World Oceans Day! Click here to watch our SpongeBob SquarePants video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLNe3TutnNM The BBC Earth Unplugged team take over BBC Earth to delve a little deeper into why plankton are the most important organisms on the pla
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The story of the killer disease humanity eradicated | BBC Ideas

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Smallpox was one of the biggest killers in the history of humanity. This is the story of how we eradicated it. Are there lessons for us now as we battle the Covid-19 pandemic?This video was made in partnership with The Royal Society.Made by Angel Sharp Me
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Brian Cox Builds a Cloud Chamber - Wonders of Life - Series 1 Episode 3 Preview - BBC Two

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SUBSCRIBE to the OFFICIAL BBC YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2IXqEIn LAUNCH BBC iPlayer to access Live TV and Box Sets: https://bbc.in/2J18jYJ More about this programme: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01qrxpc Cloud chambers are the earliest example of
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The language with 400 words for snow (and it's not Inuit) | BBC Ideas

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Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bit.ly/2PrmLhW The Scots language has an incredible 421 different snow-related words and expressions. Here are just a few of them. This video was made by BBC Scotland. Do you have a curious mind? You’re in the right place. O
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Rattlesnake Tail In Slow Motion - BBC Earth

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The guys use a super slow motion camera to find out how a rattlesnakes tail rattles!Subscribe to BBC Earth for more amazing animal videos - http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub Watch more videos from BBC Earth Planet Earth http://bit.ly/PlanetEarthPlaylist Blue Pl
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'Plants FIGHT one another, plants STRANGLE one another!' The Green Planet BBC

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Subscribe and to the BBC https://bit.ly/BBCYouTubeSubWatch the BBC first on iPlayer https://bbc.in/iPlayer-Home Sir David Attenborough discusses the new landmark natural history series, The Green Planet, with executive producer Michael Gunton. They explai
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The story of the @ sign | BBC Ideas

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Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bit.ly/2PrmLhW Everyone uses it, but not many know its official name, so here's a brief history of the asperand. Made by Dayglow Media & Pencil & Pepper, Do you have a curious mind? You’re in the right place. Our aim on BBC
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Sardine Feeding Frenzy: Whale, Shark, Dolphin and Sea Lions - The Hunt - BBC Earth

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A sizeable shoal of Sardines proves to be quite a magnet for a variety of different sea predators. Surprisingly, none of the predators on display attack each other, instead they corral the ball of fish, taking turns to eat. Taken From The Hunt Subscribe t
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Leopards & Humans: Ancient Balanced Relationship - Leopards: An Unnatural History - BBC

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Rom Whitaker explores the ancient relationship that exists between humans and leopards in India, by trying to get closer to them. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BBCEarth BBC Earth YouTube Channel: http://www.yo
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The science of snowflakes with Brian Cox | BBC Ideas

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How do snowflakes form? Why do they have six sides? Is it true that each snowflakes is unique? Here's some serious snowflake trivia courtesy of physicist Prof Brian Cox.Made by Studio Panda with paper artwork by Sam Pierpoint, in partnership with the @roy
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How to be more productive | Productivity tips and hacks | BBC Ideas

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Want to be more productive and organised - whether that's at work or studying? From "Deep Work" to the "Pomodoro Technique", here are some simple productivity tips and productivity hacks to help you make the most of your time and get more done. And p.s. i
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5 reasons why you should sleep more | BBC Ideas

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Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bit.ly/2PrmLhW Neuroscientist and author Matthew Walker explains how proper sleep will help us live longer, healthier, and more creative lives. Do you have a curious mind? You’re in the right place. Our aim on BBC Ideas is t
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Wild Monkeys Roaming The Streets Hong Kong | BBC Earth

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Hannah Stitfall looks at the wildlife in Hong Kong, from monkeys to pink dolphins, and how their lives has been affected by humans.Subscribe to BBC Earth for more amazing animal videos - http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub Watch more videos from BBC Earth: Planet E
How Do Dragonflies See the World? | Animal Super Senses | BBC Earth

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The Dragonflies vision is so quick but will it detect the high speed pea? Taken from Animal Super Senses.Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSubBBC Earth YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/BBCEarthBBC Earth Facebook http://www.facebook.com/
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What if everyone planted a tree? | BBC Ideas

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Around 30% of our planet is covered in trees - that's approximately 3 trillion trees. As well as helping with biodiversity, they can also help combat climate change. But we're cutting our trees down at an alarming rate - 4.1 million a day. So what would h
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How to make better decisions | 3 quick tips | BBC Ideas

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Do you ever feel that life is just one decision after another? What to wear? What to eat? When you're faced with a big decision, it can be hard to know where to start. So here's Dr Radha Modgil and three of her favourite decision-making tips, along with a
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Why are people anti-Semitic? | What's Behind Prejudice? Episode 4 | BBC Ideas

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Why are people anti-Semitic? What is behind anti-Semitism? As part of our series on the root causes of various forms of prejudice, US comedian Alex Edelman explores what's behind anti-Semitism. Why are people racist? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zHr9O
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The history of the universe explained in 4 minutes | BBC Ideas

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What are planets made of? How old is Planet Earth? Historian David Christian runs through 13.8 billion years of history and looks at the biggest challenge for the future of humanity... all in 4 minutes! Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav This a
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What's the point of pain? | BBC Ideas

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We all know what pain is. But why does it exist? And what's it like to live with chronic pain?Animation by Gemma Green-Hope.Made in partnership with the @royalsociety Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav0:26 Intro to the three types of pain0:30 D
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The extraordinary power of poo! | BBC Ideas

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Amazingly, the average adult flushes away 730 litres of urine and around 91kg of faeces every year. But could our number twos be the answer to some of the worlds biggest problems?From modern treatment plants able to convert our never-ending supply of poo
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How to win at arm-wrestling #shorts | BBC Ideas

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Want to win at arm-wrestling? Here's a top tip to give you the edge Watch the full film with more tips https://youtu.be/KUXl-qP7iZ0?list=PLMrFM-P68Wh7CbvUNmeHqFDvJ2DKQdFkMFind how to win at more stuff in our playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=
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Inside my autistic mind | BBC Ideas

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Murray is autistic - he's also non-speaking. He made and starred in this short film, in order to share what he's really feeling.Watch Inside Our Autistic Minds on BBC iPlayer (UK only) https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0bbnh47Made by BBC Studios.Subscribe
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'Losing a parent made me more resilient' | BBC Ideas

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

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Poet and campaigner Ife Grillo argues that 'youngism' is all around us. Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipavThis video was made by Somethin Else. ----------------------Do you have a curious mind? Youre in the right place.Our aim on BBC Ideas is t
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How to win at rock, paper, scissors #shorts | BBC Ideas

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Check out these tips for how to triumph at that all-important game, rock-paper-scissors.Watch the full film https://youtu.be/eXQNi8hA_yM?list=PLMrFM-P68Wh7CbvUNmeHqFDvJ2DKQdFkMFind how to win at more stuff in our playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?
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A brief history of salt and pepper | Edible Histories Episode 7 | BBC Ideas

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Some things just go together. Like salt and pepper. But how did salt and pepper get on (almost) every table, asks food historian Annie Gray.Made by Somethin' Else.Next, get your teeth into... A brief history of the humble sandwich: https://www.youtube.com
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One Of The Last Generations Of Siberian Tiger? - Operation Snow Tiger - BBC

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The team prepare for the cubs to be slowly released back into the wild. These three cubs represent 1% of the total Siberian Tiger population. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BBCEarth BBC Earth YouTube Channel: h
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Why morning light is so crucial to your health | BBC Ideas

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Sunlight is powerful stuff - probably more powerful than you might realise. Light affects all of our most important body functions - from sleep, to our mental wellbeing, even our immune system. Here's an illuminating look at why morning light can help reg
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Attenborough Says Boo To A Sloth - Life Of Mammals - BBC Earth

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In this classic sequence from Life Of Mammals, Sir David Attenborough gets up close to a sloth in the forest now in HQ. Subscribe to BBC Earth for more amazing animal videos - http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub Watch more videos from BBC Earth Planet Earth http:
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A brief history of sausages | Edible Histories Episode 8 | BBC Ideas

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What are sausages made of? And where do sausages come from? From saveloys to toad-in-the-hole, food historian Annie Gray chews over the history of this ever-popular food - the sausage.Made by Somethin' ElseLooking for more to sink your teeth into? Find ou
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The true story of Mary Anning: The girl who helped discover dinosaurs | BBC Ideas

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The story of Mary Anning, a fossil collector and palaeontologist who changed scientific thinking worldwide – but didn’t get recognition for her work at the time. Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav This beautiful animation was made using sand fr
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Cats Speaking Our Language - Cats Uncovered - BBC

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The team are going to examine some strange going ons between the cats on the street to see if they can translate their language and decipher what they are really up to... Taken from Cats Uncovered. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscripti
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First Time Cute Baby Puffin Sees World - World Beneath Your Feet - BBC

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Underneath the Farne Islands hides an animal more often expected in the water... Taken from World Beneath Your Feet. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BBCEarth BBC Earth YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/BBC
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Brian Cox Meets An Aye-Aye - Wonders Of Life - BBC

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Professor Brian Cox gets a rare and up-close look at a sedated aye-aye, known for it's unusual way of hunting for food. Taken from Wonders of Life. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BBCEarth BBC Earth YouTube Chan
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Why are people sexist? | What's Behind Prejudice? Episode 3 | BBC Ideas

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What's really behind sexism? The founder of the Everyday Sexism Project Laura Bates explores some of the root causes of sexism and sexist behaviour.Why are people racist? Or homophobic? Watch more like this in our What's Behind Prejudice playlist: https:/
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Why do we eat turkey for Christmas (and Thanksgiving)? | BBC Ideas

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Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bit.ly/2PrmLhW A whole load of fascinating facts about our (least favourite?) Christmas dish, from food historian Annie Gray. This video was made by Something Else. Do you have a curious mind? You’re in the right place. Our
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The story behind the Christmas food no-one really likes | BBC Ideas

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Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bit.ly/2PrmLhW Our modern, sweet pudding was once served more like a chutney, as an accompaniment to roast beef. But is it in decline? Food historian Annie Gray explains why. This video was made by Something Else. Do you hav
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Protecting Scotland's Coral Reefs #OurBluePlanet - BBC Earth

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Did you know there’s coral in Scottish waters? Discover how a barren seabed transformed into a vibrant seascape #OurBluePlanet Subscribe to BBC Earth for more amazing animal videos - http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub Watch more videos from BBC Earth: Planet Earth
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Smart Heron Used Bread To Fish - Super Smart Animals - BBC Earth

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Hungry Hank is one cool feathery customer. Outmuscled by the resort Swans, this plucky Night Heron has got his eyes on a much bigger prize, but it might involve the waiting game. Taken From Super Smart Animals Subscribe to the BBC Earth YouTube channel: h
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How do Cats Use Their Whiskers? Slow-Motion - Cats Uncovered - BBC

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How do cats use their whiskers to catch their prey? Using slow motion you can see the whiskers move into an attack position... Taken from Cats Uncovered. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BBCEarth BBC Earth YouTub
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Would George Orwell have had a smartphone? | BBC Ideas

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George Orwell's novel Nineteen Eighty-Four was published more than 70 years ago in 1949. 1984 imagines a society controlled by Big Brother, where people are monitored by the state using advanced technology. If George Orwell were alive today would he be wo
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Saving A Siberian Tiger Cub - Operation Snow Tiger - BBC

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A team is sent out to save a rare siberian cub in the wild. Without it's mother, brother and sister they will bring the cub into the rehabilitation centre so that it can one day come back into the wild. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subsc
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The ancient history of the modern hamburger | Edible Histories Episode 4 | BBC Ideas

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We tend to think of the burger a quintessentially American invention - the fastest of fast food. But the story of the hamburger goes back further than you might think - right back to the Romans. Food historian Annie Gray gets stuck in.Made by Somethin' El
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Panda Doesn't Realise She's Had Twins! | BBC Earth

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When having multiple cubs, pandas will usually only care for one baby and abandon the other, but switching them around might be the key for both twins' survival. Narrated by David Attenborough. Subscribe to BBC Earth for more amazing animal videos - http:
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The Man Who Swims Towards Sharks - #OurBluePlanet - BBC Earth

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Is it possible to change people’s perceptions of sharks? Marine biologist Yannis is utilising new technology to inspire a different view on these remarkable creatures and their role in our blue planet. #OurBluePlanet is a digital project between BBC Earth
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Transhumanism: Will humans evolve to something smarter? | A-Z of ISMs Episode 20 - BBC Ideas

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What does transhumanism mean? What is the definition of transhumanism? Philosopher Julian Baggini explains the radical vision of transhumanism - where humans become part-machine... and are all the better for it. Feminism, Darwinism, capitalism, socialism,
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Was John Lennon a visionary or a bully... or both? | BBC Ideas

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Was John Lennon a visionary or a bully... or both? Comedian Russell Kane shares a side of the musical legend you might not have been aware of.You can download all the episodes of Russell's fantastic podcast series Evil Genius here:https://www.bbc.co.uk/pr
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The Alligators taking over America's golf courses - BBC

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SUBSCRIBE to the OFFICIAL BBC YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2IXqEIn LAUNCH BBC iPlayer to access Live TV and Box Sets: https://bbc.in/2J18jYJ On the east coast of America, alligators and humans have learned to co-exist together, most dramatically in som
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Why Do Cats Miaow? - Cats Uncovered - BBC

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Dr John Bradshaw explains why pet cats constantly miaow at their owners. Taken from Cats Uncovered. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BBCEarth BBC Earth YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/BBCEarth BBC Earth F
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Why Do Cats Hunt? - Cats Uncovered - BBC

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Why do pet cats continue to hunt despite being fed at home, the team set out to investigate. Taken from Cats Uncovered. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BBCEarth BBC Earth YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/
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Shooting Chameleon Tongue In Super Slow Motion - BBC Earth

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In super slow motion you can see how a chameleon's tongue is such a formidable weapon. Subscribe to BBC Earth for more amazing animal videos - http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub First released on our sister channel Earth Unplugged, Si and Sam film a chameleon as
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Roy Hackett: 'Why I'm still fighting racism at 90' | BBC Ideas

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In this moving interview, anti-racism pioneer Roy Hackett - who is now in his 90s - reveals the extraordinary level of racism he faced when he first arrived in the UK in the 1950s. Following the Black Lives Matter protests and the removal of the statue of
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Lotte Reiniger: The animation genius you've probably never heard of | BBC Ideas

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We’ve all heard of Walt Disney. But what about Lotte Reiniger? Meet the unsung heroine of early animation. Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bit.ly/2PrmLhW This video was made by Infocandy. Do you have a curious mind? You’re in the right place. Our aim on BB
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Caring for a Baby Wallaby | BBC Earth

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Neil the tiny orphaned Wallaby needs to find a playmate if he has any chance of making it back to the wild. Subscribe to BBC Earth for more amazing animal videos - http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub Nature's Miracle Orphans: Filmed in Africa and Costa Rica, this s
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Earth: One Amazing Day - BBC Earth

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From BBC Earth Films, the studio that brought you Earth, comes the long-awaited sequel – Earth: One Amazing Day, an astonishing journey revealing the awesome power of the natural world, narrated by the Oscar-winning American movie icon, Robert Redford. Su
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Filming On Thin Ice In Antarctica #OurBluePlanet - BBC Earth

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Antarctica and its wildlife look beautiful in Blue Planet II but how did the team work in such a challenging environment? #OurBluePlanet Subscribe to BBC Earth for more amazing animal videos - http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub Our Blue Planet is a digital project
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Wild Horses Run into Flamingos Feeding | BBC Earth

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The peace for the pink flamingos is disrupted when a group of wild horses run into the river in these beautiful, slow mo video. Subscribe to BBC Earth for more amazing animal videos - http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub Watch more videos from BBC Earth: Planet Eart
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Journey 1000m Below The Waves In 360° #OurBluePlanet - BBC Earth

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Join the #BluePlanet2 crew in 360° and discover what it's like to film in a submersible 1000m down #OurBluePlanet. Subscribe to BBC Earth for more amazing animal videos - http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub #OurBluePlanet is a digital project between BBC Earth and
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Food stories: A brief history of the humble sandwich | BBC Ideas

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Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bit.ly/2PrmLhW From the Earl of Sandwich to the ubiquitous quick lunch, food historian Annie Gray tells the story of the sandwich. This video was made by Somethin' Else. Do you have a curious mind? You’re in the right place.
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How Ants Are Used For Agriculture in Thailand | BBC Earth

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Ants in Thailand are used on farms as natural pesticides to protect their harvest and fruits from other bugs. Subscribe to BBC Earth for more amazing animal videos - http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub Watch more videos from BBC Earth: Planet Earth http://bit.ly/Pl
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Young Eagle Learns how to Fly | BBC Earth

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New David Attenborough series Dynasties coming soon! Watch the first trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWI1eCbksdE --~-- Hunger gives a young eagle the push to leave their nest and learn how to fly. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub Watch m
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17 Year Periodical Cicadas - Planet Earth - BBC Earth

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The biggest insect emergence on the planet is underway - after an absence of 17 years the next batch of Periodical Cicadas will grace the Forest for just a mere few days. For the Turtle and other Forest inhabitants this will be one very rare but ultimatel
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Gliding Leaf Frogs - Planet Earth - BBC Earth

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Breathtaking slow motion footage of the male Gliding Leaf Frog taking flight. In slowing his descent he uses his extra large webbed feet like a Parachute. It is later on when it comes to mating that we learn these feet serve an entirely different purpose.
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Sailfish Are Master Hunters - Planet Earth - BBC Earth

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Stunning footage of Sailfish three metres long closing in on Prey. Ever the resourceful hunter, they will only use just enough energy to make their kill, never wasting a fin stoke. What is more remarkable is how they can change colour to warn its companio
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Do you have what it takes to be a spy? | BBC Ideas

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What qualities are the UK security services looking for when they recruit? (Spoiler alert: James Bond wannabes need not apply.)Made by Costanza Gambarini in partnership with @TheOpenUniversity Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav0:00 Introduction
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Zombie Starfish | Nature's Weirdest Events - BBC

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Subscribe and to OFFICIAL BBC YouTube https://bit.ly/2IXqEIn Stream original BBC programmes FIRST on BBC iPlayer https://bbc.in/2J18jYJ Once again Nature's Weirdest Events has trawled the internet, raided their contact book and scoured the scientific worl
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Giant Horse Conch & Burglar Hermit Crabs | Blue Planet | BBC Earth

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An amazing Giant Sea Snail makes a meal of a smaller Tulip Snail and it is not long before a group of eager Hermit Crabs seize the opportunity to grab a new home. Taken From Blue Planet Subscribe to the BBC Earth YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub
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First Time Cute Baby Puffin Sees World | World Beneath Your Feet | BBC

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Underneath the Farne Islands hides an animal more often expected in the water... Taken from World Beneath Your Feet. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSubBBC Earth YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/BBCEarth BBC Earth Facebook http://www.
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Why algorithms are called algorithms | BBC Ideas

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Why are algorithms called algorithms? It's thanks to Persian mathematician Muhammad al-Khwarizmi who was born way back in around AD780.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipavThis video was made by Dayglow Media & Pencil & Pepper. --------------Do yo
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Chocolate: A short but sweet history | Episode 3 | BBC Ideas

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Chocolate, food of the gods! Its history goes back thousands of years so heres a quick look at how we came to eat chocolate in the first place - where its originally from (Central and South America), when it was invented, and how its made. Is chocolate an
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360° Norwegian Kelp Forest Soundscape #OurBluePlanet - BBC Earth

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Join us underwater to experience a Norwegian Kelp forest in 360° #OurBluePlanet . Subscribe to BBC Earth for more amazing animal videos - http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub #OurBluePlanet is a digital project between BBC Earth and Alucia Productions. Join the conv
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How to win at rock-paper-scissors with 3 simple strategies | BBC Ideas

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Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bit.ly/2PrmLhW Three simple, but effective, game strategies to help you triumph at that all-important game, rock-paper-scissors. This video was made by Splinter Design. Do you have a curious mind? You’re in the right place.
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Monitor Lizard Decomposition Time Lapse - BBC Earth

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When an animal dies it's body becomes food for a whole host of species. Watch as this monitor lizard decomposes using time lapse photography. Subscribe to BBC Earth for more amazing animal videos - http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub *Monitor Lizard Decomposition T
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Bodysnatcher Wasp | Trials Of Life | BBC Earth

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Wasps implant their eggs inside caterpillars, who grow unaware they're nesting. Narrated by David Attenborough.Subscribe to BBC Earth for more amazing animal videos - http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub Watch more videos from BBC Earth: Planet Earth http://bit.ly/P
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Tiny orphan baby sloth rescued | BBC Earth

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An animal centre in Costa Rica come to the rescue of a tiny days-old sloth. Subscribe to BBC Earth for more amazing animal videos - http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub Nature's Miracle Orphans: Filmed in Africa and Costa Rica, this series meets animals with some ex
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Ant army eats live crab from the inside out! - BBC

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SUBSCRIBE to the OFFICIAL BBC YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2IXqEIn LAUNCH BBC iPlayer to access Live TV and Box Sets: https://bbc.in/2J18jYJ An army of ants trap a live crab and devour it from the inside out. The 100 trillion ants in the world weigh as
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Blue Planet II Official Trailer 2 - BBC Earth

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In 2001, The Blue Planet opened our eyes to the worlds beneath the waves. A generation on, new science and technology allow us to journey deeper than ever before at the most crucial time in our ocean’s history. This is Blue Planet II. Take a deep breath.
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Rescued Bear Is Wild And Free - Born To Be Wild: Black Bear Rescue With Amanda Burton - BBC

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Amanda Burton and the team return to the forest in the midsummer to make contact with the bears. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BBCEarth BBC Earth YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/BBCEarth BBC Earth Face
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Reptiles of Britain | BBC Earth

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From lizards to adders, Britain is home to some surprising reptiles amongst its vast wildlife. Subscribe to BBC Earth for more amazing animal videos - http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub Watch more videos from BBC Earth: Planet Earth http://bit.ly/PlanetEarthPlayli
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Largest Jumping Spider In The World - BBC Earth

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First released on our sister channel Earth Unplugged, watch a jumping spider in slow motion. Subscribe to BBC Earth for more amazing animal videos - http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub Watch more amazing slow motion animal videos here https://www.youtube.com/watch?
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360° Diving Under Icebergs With A Seal In Antarctica #OurBluePlanet – BBC Earth

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Take a 360° journey under an iceberg with a Crab eater seal and Gentoo penguins in Antarctica #OurBluePlanet. Subscribe to BBC Earth for more amazing animal videos - http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub #OurBluePlanet is a digital project between BBC Earth and Aluci
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The Last Reef of Galapagos | BBC Earth

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If the last reef of Galapagos can't be saved, rare marine life might be lost forever. New David Attenborough series Dynasties coming soon! Watch the first trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWI1eCbksdE --~-- Subscribe to BBC Earth for more amaz
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Why Do Cats Miaow? | Cats Uncovered | BBC

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Dr John Bradshaw explains why pet cats constantly miaow at their owners. Taken from Cats Uncovered. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSubBBC Earth YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/BBCEarth BBC Earth Facebook http://www.facebook.com/bbce
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How curry from India conquered Britain | Edible Histories Episode 6 | BBC Ideas

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Going for an Indian or having a curry is almost as stereotypically British as roast dinners or fish and chips. So how did curry - a dish from India - come to dominate British cuisine? Here's food historian Annie Gray.Made by Somethin' Else.Hungry for more
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Cutest Baby Animals | BBC Earth

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The natural world is full of adorable babies! Here are some of our favourites at BBC Earth.Subscribe: http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub Watch more: Planet Earth http://bit.ly/PlanetEarthPlaylist Blue Planet http://bit.ly/BluePlanetPlaylist Planet Earth II http://
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The Wonders of Tortoise Tunnel | BBC

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In Florida, Sir David Attenborough uses a remotely controlled camera to follow a Gopher Tortoise into a burrow. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/BBCStudios WATCH MORE: Hiroshima: http://bit.ly/BBCHiroshima Horizon: http://bit.ly/BBCHorizon Best of Alan Partridge:
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360° Elephant Seals And King Penguin Chicks #OurBluePlanet - BBC Earth

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These king penguin chicks get our (elephant) seal of approval! Journey to Georgia in 360° #OurBluePlanet Subscribe to BBC Earth for more amazing animal videos - http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub #OurBluePlanet is a digital project between BBC Earth and Alucia Pro
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This Slime Could Change The World | Planet Fix | BBC Earth Lab

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Grown for centuries by indigenous farmers in rural Mexico, this incredibly rare corn can self-fertilise. In episode three of 'Planet Fix', we explore how this wonder crop could help tackle world hunger, and even end farming's toxic reliance on chemical fe
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Two Orphan Hippos Are Hand Raised | BBC Earth

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These orphaned hippos make new friends in some fellow orphan rhinos. Subscribe to BBC Earth for more amazing animal videos - http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub Nature's Miracle Orphans: Filmed in Africa and Costa Rica, this series meets animals with some extraordi
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Why you're emailing wrong | You're Doing it Wrong! Episode 3 | BBC Ideas

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Billions of emails are sent worldwide every day, but are you emailing wrong? Here are some easy pointers to make sure yours are actually read - and don't end up straight in the trash.Made by Objekt Films.Find other things you've probably been getting wron
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Top 5 Animal Superpowers! | BBC Earth

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How can a dragonfly see in slow-motion, or a giant rat's super sense of smell detect tuberculosis? We've pulled some of the most incredible animal abilities from the BBC Archive for our latest compilation.Subscribe: http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub #Top5AnimalSu
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Secret Life of Dogs: Stories That Will Blow You Away - BBC Earth Unplugged

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Dogs are famously known as mans best friend but how much do you actually know about your canine? We've selected 5 of the most viewed moments from Secret Life Of Dogs, released on the BBC Earth YouTube channel. You can watch the full videos in this playlis
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Why (almost) all world maps are wrong | You're Doing it Wrong! Episode 6 | BBC Ideas

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Here's how maps were drawn in the past, why so many maps of the world are wrong and distorted. In short... maps of the world explained (and exposed)!Made by Objekt Films.Reading, tying your shoelaces, going to the toilet... this playlist looks at the litt
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Three pioneers who predicted climate change | BBC Ideas

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We've known about climate change and the warming impact of CO2 for a very long time... Here are three key figures in the history of climate change science - Eunice Foote, Guy Stewart Callendar and Charles Keeling. Not all of them them got the recognition
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Saving Coffee From Extinction | Planet Fix | BBC Earth Lab

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In episode two of 'Planet Fix', we explore the impact climate change is having on the $500 billion coffee industry. Could the rediscovery of a long lost, climate-resistant coffee bean from Sierra Leone be our last hope?Best of Earth Lab: http://bit.ly/Ear
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The Pink Iguana of Galapagos | BBC Earth

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New David Attenborough series Dynasties coming soon! Watch the first trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWI1eCbksdE Liz Bonnin finds the extremely rare pink iguana, native only to the galapagos. Subscribe to BBC Earth for more amazing animal vi
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Swarm Of Locusts Devour Everything In Their Path - Planet Earth - BBC Earth

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Stunning footage of one of Planet Earth's greatest spectacles, the swarm of the Desert Locust - Eggs that have remained in the ground for twenty years now begin to hatch. Considering that an adult Locust can eat its entire body weight everyday, it's hardl
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Meet The Plastic Eating Worms | Planet Fix | BBC Earth Lab

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These worms can eat plastic. Not only that, but they can digest it too! In the fifth and final episode of 'Planet Fix', we speak to the scientists exploring how nature is fighting back against one of the world's biggest polluters. Best of Earth Lab: http:
How Do Satellites Stay in Place? | In Orbit | BBC Earth Lab

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For Satellites to work most of them need to stay in one place. So you may think it's simple, the satellite needs to spin at the same pace as Earth. But nothing is ever that easy, because if a satellite was to spin at Earth's rotational speed it would cras
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120 Million Crabs Spawning On One Beach | Trials Of Life | BBC Earth

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In this classic clip, David Attenborough witnesses millions of crabs coming together for their annual spawning.Subscribe to BBC Earth for more amazing animal videos - http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub Watch more videos from BBC Earth: Planet Earth http://bit.ly/P
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35 year old who lives in 1946 - BBC News

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Subscribe to BBC News www.youtube.com/bbcnews Ben Sansum is 35. But he lives in 1946. His clothes, his house, the music he listens to - all come from an era before he was even born. BBC News went to meet Ben at home in Cambridgeshire Subscribe http://www.
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Dolphins and Birds Collaborate to Hunt Fish | BBC Earth

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New David Attenborough series Dynasties coming soon! Watch the first trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWI1eCbksdE --~-- Dolphins beach themselves to easily catch prey, this way helping opportunistic birds to easily catch fish on the shore. Su
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What Is A Meerkat's Favourite Food? | BBC Earth

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Meerkats are surprisingly picky with their food, and only like their eggs well done. Narrated by David Attenborough. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub Watch more videos from BBC Earth: Planet Earth http://bit.ly/PlanetEarthPlaylist Blue Planet http://b
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The Amazing Rituals of the Welsh Shepherd Dogs | BBC Earth

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It's not easy to control sheep in the Welsh countryside, but these dogs are up to the task. Subscribe to BBC Earth for more amazing animal videos - http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub Watch more videos from BBC Earth: Planet Earth http://bit.ly/PlanetEarthPlaylist
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The incredible secret life of London's bees - BBC

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SUBSCRIBE to the OFFICIAL BBC YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2IXqEIn LAUNCH BBC iPlayer to access Live TV and Box Sets: https://bbc.in/2J18jYJ With enormous open spaces available, London's bee population is thriving, discovering innovative and new ways t
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The Wild Animals of Singapore | Wild Cities | BBC Earth

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Hannah Stitfall explores the Botanic Gardens of Singapore, where animals like monitor lizards, otters and rare birds have found a new home. Subscribe to BBC Earth for more amazing animal videos - http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub Watch more videos from BBC Earth:
Over a Million Flamingos | The Great Rift: Africa's Wild Heart | BBC Earth

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Flamingos gather in their tens of thousands on the edges of Lake Bogoria, a saline, alkaline lake fringed with giezers.Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSubBBC Earth YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/BBCEarthBBC Earth Facebook http://www
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How America fell in love with nuclear bombs - BBC

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SUBSCRIBE to the OFFICIAL BBC YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2IXqEIn LAUNCH BBC iPlayer to access Live TV and Box Sets: https://bbc.in/2J18jYJ In the 1950s, American's went crazy for the nuclear bomb, going as far as to travel out to Atomic hotels in Las
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Picture Day for CUTE Bear Cubs! | BBC Earth

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These adorable bear cubs are ready for their close up. Subscribe to BBC Earth for more amazing animal videos - http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub Watch more videos from BBC Earth: Planet Earth http://bit.ly/PlanetEarthPlaylist Blue Planet http://bit.ly/BluePlanetP
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The Lost Kingdom of Sudan | BBC Earth

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Attenborough: Amazing Rain Frogs - Life in Cold Blood - BBC wildlife

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Want more natural history and wildlife videos? Visit the official BBC Earth channel: http://bit.ly/BBCEarthWW BBC Earth The BBC Earth YouTube channel is home to over 50 years-worth of the best animal videos from the BBC archive. With three new videos rele
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Meerkats are Caught in a Dust Storm | BBC Earth

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When a dust storm hits the Kalahari desert, the meerkats need to split up to hide and survive. Narrated by David Attenborough. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub Watch more videos from BBC Earth: Planet Earth http://bit.ly/PlanetEarthPlaylist Blue Plane
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The Secret Behind Jupiter's Northern Lights | Space Mysteries | BBC Earth Lab

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Jupiter's auroras are the most spectacular in our solar system and produce enough energy to briefly supply all of human civilisation! But, what causes them? And why do they pulse like clockwork?Best of Earth Lab: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BB
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How Neanderthals Sounded - High-pitched voice theory - BBC science

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Vocal experts examine the first full skeleton of a neanderthal ever to be discovered and uncover insights into the most likely sound our primitive cousins would have made. Interesting short video from BBC show 'Neanderthal: The Rebirth'. This is a commerc
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Learning the Language of Turkeys | BBC Earth

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New David Attenborough series Dynasties coming soon! Watch the first trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWI1eCbksdE --~-- Joe Hutto's learnt the vocabulary for Turkeys, and can talk with them using their specific calls. Subscribe: http://bit.ly
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Sharks in the Bahamas | Blue Planet Live | BBC Earth

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Watch the new promo for Blue Planet Live! BBC One will air the program at 8 pm on Wednesday 27th March for the UK audience and BBC Earth will air at 3 pm for the Canada Audience. Let us know what you think and subscribe: http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub Steve Ba
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Cute Black Bear Cubs PURRING while Feeding | BBC Earth

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These cute hungry bear cubs are in for a treat.Subscribe to BBC Earth for more amazing animal videos - http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub Watch more videos from BBC Earth: Planet Earth http://bit.ly/PlanetEarthPlaylist Blue Planet http://bit.ly/BluePlanetPlaylist
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Meerkats can Solve Complex Tasks to Eat Scorpions | BBC Earth

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How good are meerkats at innovation when faced with complex problems separating them from a tasty scorpion? Narrated by David Attenborough. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub Watch more videos from BBC Earth: Planet Earth http://bit.ly/PlanetEarthPlayli
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Planet Earth II: Official Extended Trailer - BBC Earth

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10 years ago Planet Earth changed our view of the world. Now we take you closer than ever before. This is life in all its wonder. This is Planet Earth II. A decade ago, the landmark television series Planet Earth redefined natural history filmmaking, givi
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Beautiful Spider Web Build Time-lapse - BBC Earth

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Spiders are the most amazing web architects and using slow motion the Earth Unplugged team captured this Orb spider building a stunning structure. Subscribe to BBC Earth Unplugged for more amazing animal videos https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbwp5B-uDBy
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Top 5 Silliest Animal Moments! | BBC Earth

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The mighty polar bear, the tenacious penguin and majestic lion. Some of the most impressive creatures in the natural world - and at times, the most ridiculous. Join us as we recount the endearing capers of these incredible animals!Subscribe: http://bit.ly
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Enormous Ocean Sunfish Caught on Camera Cleaning Itself | BBC Earth

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Liz Bonnin joins researchers in Galapagos to find the huge Mola Mola, the Ocean Sunfish, the heaviest bony fish in the world. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub Watch more videos from BBC Earth: Planet Earth http://bit.ly/PlanetEarthPlaylist Blue Planet
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Best Monkey Moments | BBC Earth

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There are more than 260 species of monkey worldwide, here are some of the best moments from our primate friends.Subscribe: http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub #Monkeys #AnimalVideo #PrimatesWatch more: Planet Earth http://bit.ly/PlanetEarthPlaylist Blue Planet http
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Hungry Orangutan Tries to eat Rocks | BBC Earth

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New David Attenborough series Dynasties coming soon! Watch the first trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWI1eCbksdE --~-- A newly released, hungry Orangutan isn't afraid of getting close to humans to try to obtain food. Subscribe to BBC Earth f
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Monkeys Use Tools to Open Shells | BBC Earth

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Macaques have learnt to use the sea low tide and rocks to their advantage in order to have a seafood banquet. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub Watch more videos from BBC Earth: Planet Earth http://bit.ly/PlanetEarthPlaylist Blue Planet http://bit.ly/B
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The girl who changed the world with an acorn | BBC Ideas

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

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