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The dark history of the overthrow of Hawaii - Sydney Iaukea
331 views / 0 likes - addedGet to know the story of Queen Liliuokalani, the last queen of Hawaii, and how she fought the US annexation of the islands. --On January 16th, 1895, two men arrived at Liliuokalanis door, arrested her, and imprisoned her. The Missionary Party had recently
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The biggest mistakes in mapmaking history - Kayla Wolf
194 views / 0 likes - addedTravel through the history of mapmaking and discover what big mistakes cartographers made about the worlds geography.--For thousands of years, people made both functional maps and what are known as cosmographies, illustrating the earth and its position in
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These companies with no CEO are thriving
134 views / 0 likes - addedGet to know the different kinds of co-ops, how they work, and how they differ from traditional companies. --Co-ops are a big part of the global economy: they employ 10% of the worlds workforce and over two trillion dollars flow through their doors every y
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The Big Problem With The Drugs You Take
450 views / 0 likes - addedWho makes sure the drugs you take are safe, and can you trust them? TAKE THIS SURVEY! (sponsored link): http://bit.ly/LifeNoggin Subscribe: https://bit.ly/SubLifeNoggin | Get your exclusive Life Noggin merch: http://keeponthinking.co Support Life Noggin o
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Could We Rid The World Of Zika Mosquitoes?
620 views / 1 likes - addedA new technology could make diseases like Zika a thing of the past. But should we use it? Subscribe! http://bit.ly/1FkxVLb ‖ Twitter! https://twitter.com/gross_science ‖ Tumblr! http://grossscience.tumblr.com/ ↓Want more info?↓ The CDC on Zika: http://www
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Building the world's largest (and most controversial) power plant - Alex Gendler
385 views / 1 likes - addedExplore the creation of Chinas Three Gorges Dam, and find out how the hydroelectric plant generates its power.--In 2018, a single power plant produced more energy than the worlds largest coal-powered and gas-powered plants combined. Chinas Three Gorges Da
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One of the worlds oldest condiments - Dan Kwartler
745 views / 1 likes - addedTrace the history of ketchup, from the condiments origins in 3rd century China to becoming a staple of American cuisine.--In the mid-18th century, England was crazy for ketchup. The sauce was a staple, but this ketchup wasnt the ubiquitous red goop youre
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The Deadliest Virus on Earth
564 views / 0 likes - addedGo beyond the nutshell at https://brilliant.org/nutshell by diving deeper into these topics and more with 20% off an annual subscription!Sources & further reading:https://sites.google.com/view/sources-rabies/In the 1970s thousands of Chickenheads rained f
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Which animal has the best eyesight? - Thomas W. Cronin
138 views / 0 likes - addedExplore the incredible diversity of eyes and vision in the animal kingdom, and find out which creature has the best eyesight.--The animal kingdom boasts an incredible diversity of eyes. Some rotate independently while others have squiggly-shaped pupils. S
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What Are Waves? | Science at the Beach! | SciShow Kids
115 views / 0 likes - addedLet's learn all about the waves that we play in at the beach!Hosted by: Anthony BrownTeachers and parents: scroll down to check out the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for this episode!----------Love SciShow Kids and want to help support it? Beco
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Can you steal the most powerful wand in the wizarding world? - Dan Finkel
180 views / 0 likes - addedPractice more problem-solving at https://brilliant.org/TedEd--The fabled Mirzakhani wand is the most powerful magical item ever created. And thats why the evil wizard Moldevort is planning to use it to conquer the world. You and Drumbledrore have finally
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Why Elon Musk Wants to Implant an Electrical Wire in Your Brain
377 views / 1 likes - addedElon Musk's Neuralink is planning on inserting electrodes in brains to help people who are paralyzed use robotic prosthetics. Subscribe to Seeker!http://bit.ly/subscribeseeker Watch more Elements! http://bit.ly/ElementsPlaylist Elon Musks Neuralink presen
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The myth of the boiling frog
299 views / 0 likes - addedExplore how greenhouse gas emissions impact global warming and why its necessary to get emissions down to net zero. --Since 1850, global average temperatures have risen by 1 degree Celsius. That may not sound like a lot, but it is. Why? 1 degree is an ave
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Why do we, like, hesitate when we, um, speak? - Lorenzo Garca-Amaya
346 views / 1 likes - addedWhy do we fill pauses in speech with words like um, uh, and like? Dig into the hesitation phenomenon to find out their linguistic significance.--For as long as weve had language, some people have tried to control it. And some of the most frequent targets
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Why was the Rosetta Stone so important? - Franziska Naether
967 views / 0 likes - addedDig into how scholars decoded the writing on the Rosetta Stone, and how this helped them understand ancient hieroglyphs.--For centuries, scholars puzzled over the hieroglyphs they found carved onto ancient Egyptian ruins, tablets, and papyri. But in 1799,
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This person isn't actually screaming - Noah Charney
55 views / 0 likes - addedExplore Edvard Munchs masterpiece The Scream, and find out why this artwork became one of the worlds most famous paintings.--An undulating sky melds into the landscape, two silhouettes move along a balustraded walkway, and a ghostly figures features exten
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Why Cockroaches Are So Hard To Kill
750 views / 0 likes - addedCockroaches are one of the most widespread and resilient creatures on this planet. They are practically everywhere around us, hiding in the walls, sewers, and perhaps your cupboard. They are also one of the most hated creatures by humans. If you are like
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The diseases that changed humanity forever - Dan Kwartler
100 views / 0 likes - addedExplore the history of humanitys deadliest diseases, and find out how our progress and innovation exposed us to new pathogens.--Since humanitys earliest days, weve been plagued by countless disease-causing pathogens. Invisible and persistent, these microo
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How to enter flow state
111 views / 0 likes - addedExplore the defining features of being in a flow state, and get tips on how you can find flow in your daily life.--Flow is more than just concentrating or paying attention; it's a unique mental state of effortless engagement. And those who more frequently
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How the famous Three Sisters survived - Rebecca Webster
44 views / 0 likes - addedGet to know the story of the Three Sisters, and what we can learn about sustainably growing food from Indigenous practices.--Suffering illness and despair, Chief Handsome Lake prepared for death. Then, he had a vision. He was walking through a planted fie
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Meet the bluefin tuna, the toughest fish in the sea - Grantly Galland and Raiana McKinney
322 views / 3 likes - addedDiscover the unique adaptations that make the Atlantic bluefin tuna one of the most dominant predators in the ocean.--Whats as big as a polar bear, swallows its prey whole, and swims at forty miles an hour? Its not a shark or a killer whale... its the Atl
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Why is it so hard to break a bad habit?
138 views / 0 likes - addedExplore the psychology behind how good and bad habits are formed, and get tips on how to manage these behaviors.--Many people deal with a nail-biting habit at some point in their lives. Some will go to great lengths to try to stop, employing strategies li
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How do gas masks actually work? - George Zaidan
35 views / 0 likes - addedExplore the science behind how gas masks work, and how the technology protects us from airborne threats and pollutants.--You might think of gas masks as clunky military-looking devices. But in the near future, we may need to rely on these filters as part
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How do gas masks actually work? - George Zaidan
40 views / 0 likes - addedExplore the science behind how gas masks work, and how the technology protects us from airborne threats and pollutants.--You might think of gas masks as clunky military-looking devices. But in the near future, we may need to rely on these filters as part
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History vs. Tamerlane the Conqueror - Stephanie Honchell Smith
220 views / 0 likes - addedTamerlane was one of historys greatest conquerors but was he a great state builder or a bloodthirsty tyrant? You decide. --He was born in the 1330s in the Chaghatayid Khanate, formerly the Mongol Empire. On the steppe, he rose from a lowly sheep thief to
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The spear-wielding stork who revolutionized science - Lucy Cooke
345 views / 1 likes - addedExplore ridiculous ancient theories of bird migration and discover how scientists finally solved one of the field's oldest mysteries.--In 1822, Count von Bothmer shot down a stork in Germany. However, the bird had already been impaled by a yard-long woode
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What you can do with an extra jaw - Darien Satterfield
190 views / 1 likes - addedDiscover the adaptation of the pharyngeal jaw, a secondary set of jaws that allow fish to capture and eat their prey at the same time. --After stalking a cuttlefish, a moray eel finally pounces. As the eel snags the mollusk in its teeth, its prey struggle
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Ugly History: Cambodian Genocide - Timothy Williams
201 views / 0 likes - addedDig into the era of the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia, which perpetuated a genocide that killed a quarter of the countrys population. --From 1975 to 1979, the Communist Party of Kampuchea ruled Cambodia with an iron fist, perpetrating a genocide that killed one
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The myth of Pegasus and the chimera - Iseult Gillespie
262 views / 0 likes - addedDiscover the myth of Bellerophon, the hero who battled and killed the Chimera monster atop the winged horse Pegasus.--Shielded from the gorgons stone gaze, Perseus crept through Medusas cave. When he reached her, he drew his sickle and brought it down on
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How do airplanes actually fly? - Raymond Adkins
755 views / 0 likes - addedExplore the physics of flight, and discover how aerodynamic lift generates the force needed for planes to fly.--By 1917, Albert Einstein had explained the relationship between space and time. But, that year, he designed a flawed airplane wing. His attempt
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The myth of Anansi, the trickster spider - Emily Zobel Marshall
208 views / 0 likes - addedFollow the spider Anansi on his quest to complete a challenge from the Sky God in order to take ownership of the worlds stories.--Long ago, all stories belonged to Nyame, the all-seeing Sky God. But one creature, Anansi, was determined to bring the storie
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The twins who tricked the Maya gods of death - Ilan Stavans
375 views / 1 likes - addedDive into the Maya myth of twins Junajpu and Ixbalanke as they descend into the underworld to play the gods in a ballgame.--One day, twin brothers Junajpu and Ixbalanke discovered their fathers hidden ballgame equipment and began to play. Hearing their vi
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4 signs of emotional abuse - Viann Nguyen-Feng
242 views / 0 likes - addedLearn how to spot some of the most common signs of emotional abuse and what you can do if someone is experiencing these behaviors.--Emotional abuse can be incredibly damaging, increasing a persons chances of developing depression and anxiety. But these be
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Can origami save your life? - Evan Zodl
304 views / 0 likes - addedDig into the mathematical rules and patterns of folding origami, the ancient Japanese art of paper folding. --Origami, which literally translates to folding paper, is a Japanese practice dating back to at least the 17th century. In origami, a single, trad
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How one of the most profitable companies in history rose to power - Adam Clulow
213 views / 0 likes - addedDiscover what happened when one company's attempt to dominate a key global trade ended in violence.--During the 17th century, the Dutch East India Company cornered the booming spice market and pioneered trade routes between Asia and Europe. It is widely c
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Why did Phillis Wheatley disappear? - Charita Gainey
139 views / 1 likes - addedGet to know the life and works of poet Phillis Wheatley, an enslaved woman who became one of colonial Americas most famous writers.--In 1775, General George Washington received a poem from one of colonial Americas most famous writers. Its verses praised t
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The best way to apologize (according to science)
139 views / 0 likes - addedExplore what to do and not to do in order to deliver an authentic apology and make amends in a variety of situations.--Over the years, people have come up with some truly awful apologies. From classic non-apologies, to evasive excuses, and flimsy corporat
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Can you transplant a head to another body? - Max G. Levy
22 views / 0 likes - addedFollow a neurosurgeon's attempts to perform a head transplant, and dig into the ethical and biological questions the procedure raises.--In 1970, neurosurgeon Robert White and his team carted two monkeys into an operating room to conduct an ambitious exper
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Why a sausage can do what your gloves cannot - Charles Wallace and Sajan Saini
154 views / 0 likes - addedDig into the science of touchscreens, and find out the difference between the two most common types: capacitive and resistive.--In 2010, South Korea experienced a particularly cold winter. People couldnt activate their smartphones while wearing gloves, so
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History's deadliest king - by Georges Nzongola-Ntalaja
327 views / 1 likes - addedDig into the Rubber Terror, the period in which King Leopold IIs horrific regime in the Congo resulted in the deaths of 10 million people.--In 1904, Chief Lontulu laid 110 twigs in front of a foreign commission. Every twig represented a person in his vill
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MCDONALD'S HAMBURGER MAKER & McDonald's Cash Register Toys for Kids pretend Play Feed Pet Shark food
2,303 views / 10 likes - addedVintage Mcdonald's Hamburger Maker and McDonald's Cash Register toys for kids with Ryan ToysReview as we pretend play with fun classic Mcdonald's Toys Happy Meal Magic! This is 1993 Vintage McDonald's Snack Maker toy that turns peanut butter,cereal, and N
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Debunking the myth of the Lost Cause: A lie embedded in American history - Karen L. Cox
307 views / 1 likes - addedExamine the myth of the Lost Cause: a campaign created by pro-Confederates after the Civil War to promote the lie that they seceded for state's rights.--In the 1860s, 11 southern states withdrew from the United States and formed the Confederacy. They sece
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Could You Survive In The Middle Ages?
1,476 views / 6 likes - addedWe explore just how difficult life was back in the Middle Ages! Watch more: “The Big Problem With The North Pole” ►► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kD5dXEAcxA Subscribe: https://bit.ly/SubLifeNoggin | Get your exclusive Life Noggin merch: http://keepont
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What Would a 24 Hour Flight Do To Your Body?
508 views / 0 likes - addedThis is a different kind of 24 hour challenge. Some people fly great distances to get to where they need to go, but what might you experience if you were in the air for a full 24 hours? Watch more: “Could You Survive A Plane Going Down?” ►►https://www.you
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The Number Illusion You Won't Believe
278 views / 0 likes - addedWatch my newest video, "Could a Toothpaste Sandwich Brush Your Teeth?": https://youtu.be/OdeiWhETqQYSometimes math is so beautifully tricky, and presented in such a subtle way, that its virtually indistinguishable from magic. Welcome to The Kruskal Count.
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The gory history of barber surgeons - Stephanie Honchell Smith
87 views / 0 likes - addedTrace the history of barber-surgeons, and find out what led to barbers performing medical procedures in medieval Europe.--Its a cold morning in 15th century France and youre off to the barber for a shave and haircut. You hear the familiar sound of singing
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These 70 writers are actually all the same person - Ilan Stavans
50 views / 0 likes - addedGet to know the life of enigmatic poet and writer Fernando Pessoa, who wrote not as himself but as other people he invented.--On November 30th, 1935, dozens of writers passed away. They came from different backgrounds, espoused divergent beliefs, and wrot
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What Is It Like To Be Deaf?
615 views / 1 likes - addedDeafness is not a one size fits all, but what are some things Deaf people might experience? Watch more: Rikki's Channel ►► https://www.youtube.com/user/rikkipoynter Subscribe: https://bit.ly/SubLifeNoggin | Get your exclusive Life Noggin merch: http://kee
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How the water you flush becomes the water you drink - Francis de los Reyes
144 views / 0 likes - addedExplore the science of wastewater treatment, and find out why water reuse has become increasingly common worldwide.--In 2003, Singapores national water agency launched an unprecedented program to provide more than 50% of their nations water supply by recy
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Can you solve the human cannonball riddle? - Alex Rosenthal
283 views / 0 likes - addedPractice more problem-solving at https://brilliant.org/TedEd--They call you the human cannonball. Your act involves flying through rings of fire, bouncing through a trampoline course, and catching the trapezist in the grand finale. Todays pre-flight test
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Why your phone battery gets worse over time - George Zaidan
91 views / 0 likes - addedExplore the science of why single-use and rechargeable batteries die, and find out why recycling batteries can be challenging.--Almost all batteries, even single-use batteries, are theoretically rechargeable. Thats because the metals and other chemicals a
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Why Don't We Launch Our Trash Into The Sun?
1,012 views / 4 likes - addedTired of all that STINKY garbage? Chuck it into the sun! Problem solved! How Small Are You Compared To The Universe?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VfPXg-Snh8 Subscribe: https://bit.ly/SubLifeNoggin | Get your exclusive Life Noggin merch: http://keepon
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The secret history of dirt
309 views / 0 likes - addedDirt isnt just the stuff beneath our feet. Its the stuff of life.Welcome to our first-ever week of programming for kids!Become a Video Lab member!http://bit.ly/video-labDirt is alive. It's full of billions of creatures so small you can't even see them und
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A 5,300-year-old murder mystery - Albert Zink
139 views / 0 likes - addedGet to know the story of tzi the Iceman, a 5,300-year-old glacier mummy who researchers discovered had been murdered.--In September 1991, two hikers discovered a corpse emerging from the ice. Researchers soon realized they were looking at the mummified bo
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Why you procrastinate even when it feels bad
300 views / 0 likes - addedExplore what happens in the brain to trigger procrastination, and what strategies you can use to break the cycle of this harmful practice.--The report youve been putting off is due tomorrow. Its time to buckle down, open your computer ... and check your p
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The Solar System Song | Silly School Songs
1,123 views / 7 likes - addedEnjoy this fun and informative song that can teach kids, adults and possibly aliens about our Solar System. For more music and information, please visit http://sillyschoolsongs.com.Lyrics:The Sun & the Moon & the starsMercury, Venus, Earth & MarsJupiter,
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Whats the smartest age? - Shannon Odell
373 views / 0 likes - addedAt what age are you smartest? Dig into how your brain development affects your skills at different stages of your life.--Tomorrow is the annual Brain Clash a decathlon of mental challenges, trivia competitions, and puzzles. Amir needs a smart and capable
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The warrior who defeated the mighty Mughals - Stephanie Honchell Smith
45 views / 0 likes - addedTrace Malik Ambars historic rise from enslaved youth to brilliant military tactician and kingmaker in the Indian sultanate.--In 1624, Mughal Emperor Jahangir received word of yet another defeat at the hands of his greatest enemy: Malik Ambar. Jahangir was
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Is Chandigarh a perfectly planned city? - Vikramditya Praksh
47 views / 0 likes - addedExplore the construction of the futurist city Chandigarh, a project of Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and planned by Le Corbusier.--In 1947, India achieved independence from British rule but this freedom came at a tremendous cost. Jawaharlal Nehru, India
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Should you donate your DNA to help cure diseases? - Greg Foot
219 views / 1 likes - addedDiscover how scientists are using crowdsourced DNA to find the causes of untreatable diseases, and developing new drug treatments for them.--When scientists don't know the cause of a medical condition, developing a drug treatment takes significant trial a
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The records the British Empire didn't want you to see - Audra A. Dipte
97 views / 1 likes - addedExplore the British policy called Operation Legacy, where the government hid incriminating documents from its former colonies.--In 2009, five Kenyan people took a petition to the British Prime Minister. They claimed they endured human rights abuses in the
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Can zoos save species from extinction? - Nigel Rothfels
146 views / 0 likes - addedDig into the breeding program that saved Takhi horses from extinction, and explore the role of zoos in animal conservation.--For thousands of years, native Takhi horses roamed the steppes of Central Asia. But by the late 1960s, their extinction seemed ine
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Could We Build A Planet From Scratch?
581 views / 1 likes - addedShould we colonize Mars, or just build a planet from scratch? Watch More: How Much Is Space Worth? ►►►► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lT11_2h6_LY&list=UUpJmBQ8iNHXeQ7jQWDyGe3A Get your exclusive Life Noggin merch: http://www.keeponthinking.co Support Li
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How to manage your emotions
178 views / 0 likes - addedExplore the framework known as the Process Model, a psychological tool to help you identify, understand, and regulate your emotions.--After a week of studying, you feel confident that you'll ace your exam. But when you get your grade back, it's much lower
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How Meditation Can Help Reduce Anger | Anger Management
530 views / 0 likes - addedWant to get a grip on your Anger? Check out these resources: Beyond Anger: How to Free Yourself from the Grip of Anger: http://amzn.to/1VFo0CA The Anger Workbook: http://amzn.to/1FXmxpi Anger Management For Dummies: http://amzn.to/1VFokRC The Cow in the P
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How the COVID-19 vaccines were created so quickly - Kaitlyn Sadtler and Elizabeth Wayne
1,059 views / 3 likes - addedDiscover how mRNA vaccines help your immune system fight viral infections and how this decades-old technology was used to create COVID-19 vaccines.--In the 20th century, most vaccines took over a decade to research, test, and produce. But the vaccines for
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The mind-bending physics of time | Sean Carroll
128 views / 0 likes - addedHow the Big Bang gave us time, explained by theoretical physicist Sean Carroll.Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvQECJukTDE2i6aCoMnS-Vg?sub_confirmation=1Up next, The Universe in 90 minutes: Time, free will, God, & more h
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This Is How Aliens Might Contact Us
895 views / 3 likes - addedCould Aliens Be Trying To Contact Earth Without Us Knowing? To create your stunning website & support Life Noggin, go to https://www.wix.com/go/lifenoggin Subscribe: https://bit.ly/SubLifeNoggin | Get your exclusive Life Noggin merch: http://keeponthinkin
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The true story behind the legend of the 47 Rnin - Adam Clulow
42 views / 0 likes - addedDig into one of Japans most infamous stories about the 47 samurai who take revenge for the loss of their leader.--Asano Naganori, lord of Ak domain, fixed his gaze on Kira Yoshinaka, a senior master of ceremony. Asano extended his short sword, charged thr
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What happens if you dont put your phone in airplane mode? - Lindsay DeMarchi
166 views / 1 likes - addedDig into how airplane mode works, and find out why its still important to use the setting when you fly.--Right now, invisible signals are flying through the air all around you. Massive radio waves carry information between computers, GPS systems, cell pho
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The movement that inspired the Holocaust - Alexandra Minna Stern and Natalie Lira
250 views / 0 likes - addedTrace the history of the eugenics movement in the US, and discover how the belief in ideal genetics led to forced sterilizations.--Since ancient Greece, humans have controlled populations via reproduction, retaining some traits and removing others. But in
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The Irish myth of Diarmuids betrayal - Iseult Gillespie
246 views / 1 likes - addedDig into the Irish myth of lovers Grinne and Diarmuid, and follow their journey as they flee from her betrothed, Fionn.--Grinne, princess of Tara and bride-to-be, was furious. She had thought she was betrothed to a young soldier, bold and brilliant enough
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How pigeons took over the world - Elizabeth Carlen and Joanna Moles
159 views / 0 likes - addedTrace the ancient history of the pigeon, and discover how these birds became one of the most abundant species on the planet.--Seeing their meat as a protein source and their poop as the perfect fertilizer, humans brought pigeons into captivity as far back
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Test yourself: Can you tell the difference between music and noise? - Hanako Sawada
129 views / 0 likes - addedGet to know avant-garde music composer John Cage, whose work challenged the boundaries between music and noise.--In 1960, composer John Cage went on television to share his latest work. But rather than using traditional instruments, Cage appeared surround
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Does math have a major flaw? - Jacqueline Doan and Alex Kazachek
17 views / 0 likes - addedPractice more problem-solving at https://brilliant.org/teded--A mathematician with a knife and ball begins slicing and distributing the ball into an infinite number of boxes. She then recombines the parts into five precise sections. Moving and rotating th
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The rise and fall of the Kingdom of Man - Andrew McDonald
222 views / 0 likes - addedDiscover the medieval empire of the Isle of Man and the Hebrides, and how a dynasty of sea kings rose to power.--On a small island in the Irish Sea, fortresses preside over the rugged shores. This unlikely location was the birthplace of a medieval empire
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Building the impossible: Golden Gate Bridge - Alex Gendler
427 views / 0 likes - addedExplore the construction of Californias Golden Gate Bridge, and dig into the engineering innovations that made the structure possible.--Stretching 227 meters tall, two towers were assembled to support Californias Golden Gate Bridge. They were just one of
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What Would It Take For Earth To Explode?
488 views / 0 likes - addedThe Death Star could destroy a planet, but what are some realistic ways it could happen. Watch more: Could We Build A Planet From Scratch? ►► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fUO3Xjlohc&index=75&list=PL8L0MzSk_V6JtEDRfRMyb6rFd1acqYSlO&t=0s Sub
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Can you solve the magical maze riddle? - Alex Rosenthal
59 views / 0 likes - addedPractice more problem-solving at https://brilliant.org/TedEd--Today is the annual wizard tournament featuring competitors from three schools, and youre in charge. The wizards have entered the maze and compete in your chosen events in utmost secrecy; only
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How to make a sad story funny - Jodie Houlston-Lau
258 views / 1 likes - addedDownload a free audiobook version of Born A Crime and support TED-Ed's nonprofit mission: https://www.audible.com/ted-ed--It may seem counterintuitive, but comedy is often key to a serious story. As a writer, you need your audience to experience a range o
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Is Getting Angry Good For You? - Ft. SomeThingElseYT
519 views / 1 likes - addedME BLOCKO. ME MAD!!! Watch SomeThingElseYT's channel: “Just Be Yourself” ►► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tb1MThp2qj8 Subscribe: https://bit.ly/SubLifeNoggin | Get your exclusive Life Noggin merch: http://keeponthinking.co Follow Life Noggin! Instagram:
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What Will A Nuclear Blast Do To Your Body?
591 views / 1 likes - addedHopefully, we won't see a nuclear war ever again. But what would happen if you were caught near a nuke? Watch more: Could Humans Survive A Nuclear Apocalypse? ►► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNNnwF42Icg Subscribe: https://bit.ly/SubLifeNoggin | Get you
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How The Modern World Tricks Our Bodies Into Hurting Themselves
430 views / 1 likes - addedThanks to the University of Minnesota for sponsoring this video! http://twin-cities.umn.edu/The same enzyme that used to save us is now killing us because the body reactions it catalyzes now cause more harm than good.Thanks also to our Patreon patrons htt
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The city built by runaways - Marc Adam Hertzman & Flavio dos Santos Gomes
136 views / 0 likes - addedGet to know the story of Palmares, an autonomous settlement founded by people escaping slavery in Brazil in the 1600s.--In the 1600s, an expansive autonomous settlement called Palmares reached its height in Brazil. It was founded and led by people escapin
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A day in the life of a medieval teenage pilgrim - Birte Kristiansen and Petra Sijpesteijn
110 views / 0 likes - addedJoin siblings Hisham and Asma in medieval Baghdad as they prepare and gather supplies for the hajj, a holy pilgrimage to Mecca.--Its 791 CE. As the morning sun shines on the Golden Gate Palace, brother and sister Hisham and Asma prepare for the journey of
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What really caused the Irish Potato Famine - Stephanie Honchell Smith
102 views / 0 likes - addedDig into what caused the Irish potato famine, and explore how the UK governments response turned the crisis into a catastrophe.--For over 200 years, potatoes thrived in Ireland; roughly half the countrys residents lived almost entirely on potatoes. But wh
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Your Most Epic Questions Answered! | SciShow Kids Compilation
162 views / 0 likes - addedWhy is the sky blue? Why is fire hot? Sometimes we have big, important questions about things in our world that we see, feel, or think about every day. Those are epic questions! Mister Brown and Squeaks teamed up to come up with some of these epic questio
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The dark history of bananas - John Soluri
420 views / 0 likes - addedExplore the history of the notorious United Fruit Company and how its influence over the banana industry impacted Central America. --In December 1910, the exiled former leader Manuel Bonilla boarded a borrowed yacht and set sail for Honduras in hopes of r
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Coneheads, egg stacks and anteater attacks: The reign of a termite queen - Barbara L. Thorne
173 views / 0 likes - addedTake a look inside the conehead termite colony as a queen begins her reign as one of the longest living insects in the animal kingdom.--A single determined termite braves countless threats to participate in the only flight of her lifetime. She evades the
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Mysterious Trilobites! | The History of Life! | SciShow Kids
299 views / 0 likes - addedSqueaks and Mister Brown pretend to go back in time to learn more about Trilobites, using special clues from fossils!Hosted by: Anthony Brown----------Love SciShow Kids and want to help support it? Become a Patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scish
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One of history's most dangerous myths - Anneliese Mehnert
122 views / 0 likes - addedExamine the empty land theory, which was created by European colonizers in South Africa to support their claims to the region.--From the 1650s through the late 1800s, European colonists descended on South Africa. They sought to claim the region, becoming
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Whats in the air you breathe? - Amy Hrdina and Jesse Kroll
1,691 views / 4 likes - addedTogether, nitrogen, oxygen and argon make up 99.93% of our air. So whats the other .07%? Find out what makes up the air you breathe.--Take a deep breath. In a single intake of air, your lungs swell with roughly 25 sextillion molecules, ranging from days-o
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What Your Cat's Sleeping Position Reveals About Their Health and Personality
414 views / 0 likes - addedCats Sleeping Positions can reveal a lot about their personality, health and how they are feeling.This guide breaks down the most common cat sleeping positions and explains the science behind why cats sleep in certain ways. #1. Curled-upIn the curled-up p
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Can stereotypes ever be good? - Sheila Marie Orfano and Densho
198 views / 0 likes - addedExplore the model minority stereotype, and discover how it became a label for Asian Americans and is used to enforce racial hierarchies.--In 2007, researchers surveyed 180 teachers to understand if they held stereotypes about their students. The most comm
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Ugly History: The Spanish Inquisition - Kayla Wolf
247 views / 0 likes - addedDig into the era of the Spanish Inquisition, when the Catholic Church was charged with rooting out and punishing heresy.--In 1478, Pope Sixtus IV issued a decree authorizing the Catholic monarchs, Ferdinand and Isabella, to root out heresy in the Spanish
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The life cycle of a cup of coffee - A.J. Jacobs
360 views / 2 likes - addedTrace the globe-spanning journey of coffee as it goes from plant to brew, and the complex infrastructure that makes it possible.--How many people does it take to make a cup of coffee? For many of us, all it takes is a short walk and a quick pour. But this
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Where will you be able to live in 20 years? - Carol Farbotko and Ingrid Boas
134 views / 0 likes - addedExplore how coastal communities are impacted by climate change and how theyre adapting to rising sea levels and extreme weather.--Humanity has always adapted to changing weather and moved to regions that best support cultural lifestyles and livelihoods. H
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What is a poop transplant, and how does it work? - Kathryn M. Stephenson and David L. Suskind
176 views / 0 likes - addedDig into the science of fecal microbial transplantation, where doctors transfer feces into a patient to help reset their gut microbiome.--1,700 years ago, Chinese alchemist Ge Hong was renowned for his soup that could cure diarrhea-stricken patients. It h
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Why can't governments print an unlimited amount of money? - Jonathan Smith
241 views / 0 likes - addedExplore the economic strategy of quantitative easing, where a central bank purchases bonds in order to boost the economy.--In March 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic rocked economies worldwide. Millions of people lost their jobs, and many businesses struggled t
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What do these recycling numbers actually mean? - Shannon Odell
1,475 views / 3 likes - addedDig into the biggest problems facing our current plastic recycling process, and explore potential solutions to these systems. --If youve ever looked at the bottom of a disposable bottle or cup, youve probably noticed a recycling symbol. Seeing this, many
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The sibling rivalry that divided a town - Jay Van Bavel and Dominic Packer
204 views / 0 likes - addedExplore the psychology of social identity and in-group bias and discover the conditions that cause people to turn against one another.--One day a pair of brothers working together as shoemakers had an explosive fight that split the family business in two.
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How High Can We Build With Snow?
408 views / 1 likes - addedHow high have some people built snow sculptures? Winter is finally giving us a ton of snow, so could we theoretically build that snow up into space?Watch more: What If Earth Only Had One Season? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TQHdMdBf20Get your Life Nog
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04:40
Why do some people snore so loudly? - Alayna Vaughan
172 views / 0 likes - addedDig into the science of what causes snoring, and how chronic snoring can be a sign of sleep disorders such as sleep apnea.--A leather mask that clamps the mouth shut. A cannonball sewn into a soldiers uniform. A machine that delivers sudden electrical pul
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Introverts vs. Extroverts: What’s The Difference? Ft. Anthony Padilla
493 views / 0 likes - addedMany people think they're either Introverts or extroverts, but can you be both? What are the differences? Watch more: Anthony's Channel ►► https://www.youtube.com/user/AnthonyPadilla Subscribe: https://bit.ly/SubLifeNoggin | Get your exclusive Life Noggin
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05:39
The original ring of power - Alex Gendler
284 views / 0 likes - addedDownload a free audiobook version of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring and support TED-Ed's nonprofit mission: https://www.audible.com/ted-ed--More than 2,000 years ago, the Greek philosopher Plato recounted the legend of the Ring of Gyges
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How to make smart decisions more easily
103 views / 0 likes - addedExplore the psychology of decision fatigue, what kinds of choices lead us to this state and what we can do to fight it.--Everything our bodies do whether physical or mental uses energy. Studies have found that many individuals seem to have a daily thresho
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Is it dangerous to wake a sleepwalker? - Emmanuel During
177 views / 0 likes - addedDownload a free audiobook version of The Midnight Library and support TED-Ed's nonprofit mission: https://www.audible.com/ted-ed--Mumbling fantastical gibberish; devouring blocks of cheese in the nude; peeing in places that arent toilets; and jumping out
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Mao Zedong's infamous mango cult - Vivian Jiang
143 views / 0 likes - addedDig into the era of Chinas Cultural Revolution, and how communist leader Mao Zedong used mangoes as a propaganda tool.--In August 1968, factory workers overheard news of a mandatory meeting. Whispered rumors described shipments of a gift from the countrys
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Could You Survive In Ancient Egypt?
939 views / 4 likes - addedPyramids, the Nile River, and strange worms. The Life Noggin gang travel to ancient Egypt in this Deblocked Episode. Watch more: “Trapped In Space” ►►https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PevXm5qYCk Subscribe: https://bit.ly/SubLifeNoggin | Get your exclusive
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The worlds slimiest animal - Noah R. Bressman and Douglas Fudge
810 views / 0 likes - addedDiscover the extraordinary capabilities of hagfish, the slime-producing fish that has survived on Earth for over 300 million years.--In 2017, a truck screeched to a halt. One of its containers slid off, hit a car, and spilled its contents thousands of kil
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The year without summer - David Biello
134 views / 0 likes - addedDig into geoengineering, which uses technology to manipulate Earths environments to counteract climate change.--In 1815, Mount Tambora erupted and its emissions spread across the globe, blotting out the sun for almost an entire year. This wreaked havoc on
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Why should you read Toni Morrisons Beloved? - Yen Pham
324 views / 0 likes - addedDig into Toni Morrisons novel, "Beloved," which tells the story of a family of former slaves whose home is haunted by an abusive spirit.--Two tiny handprints stamped into a cake. A mirror that shatters without warning. A trail of cracker crumbs strewn alo
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How Close Are We to a Complete Tree of Life?
319 views / 0 likes - addedNearly 90% of all life on Earth is unaccounted for, but how close are we to discovering all life on Earth before it disappears? Subscribe to Seeker! http://bit.ly/subscribeseeker Watch more How Close Are We | http://bit.ly/HCAWplaylist Follow Olivia on In
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How did ancient civilizations make ice cream? - Vivian Jiang
387 views / 0 likes - addedTrace the history of ice cream, from the first accounts of cold desserts in the 1st century to the cream-based treat we know today.--Ice cream has a unique role in our worlds history, culture, and cravings. The first accounts of cold desserts date back to
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The rise and fall of the Maya Empires most powerful city - Geoffrey E. Braswell
18 views / 0 likes - addedTrace the rise and fall of the Maya city Chichen Itza, and how Yucatns unpredictable environment contributed to its demise.--During the 8th century CE, warfare and failing agriculture forced Maya people to move north, to hotter, drier Yucatn. Because of i
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The most important century in human history
114 views / 0 likes - addedIs the 21st century the most pivotal time in human history? Explore how the decisions we make now may impact humanitys future.--Is it possible that this century is the most important one in human history? The 21st century has already proven to be a period
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Whats the best country to live in?
185 views / 0 likes - addedDiscover the shortcomings of using GDP to measure a countrys well-being, and what alternatives can be used to gauge quality of life.--Whats the best country to live in? Is it the one with the best food? The longest life expectancy? The best weather? For t
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This one weird trick will get you infinite gold - Dan Finkel
177 views / 1 likes - addedPractice more problem-solving at https://brilliant.org/TedEd--A few years ago, the king decided your life would be forfeit unless you tripled the gold coins in his treasury. Fortunately, a strange little man appeared and magically performed the feat. Unfo
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Why good ideas get trapped in the valley of death and how to rescue them
315 views / 1 likes - addedExplore why zero-carbon technologies are vulnerable to the valley of death in product development and how we can change it.--All new products must pass through the "valley of death" before they reach the market. Many never make it out, and sometimes thats
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Are solar panels worth it? - Shannon Odell
176 views / 0 likes - addedExplore how solar units can help you save money on energy costs, and the most common challenges of switching to solar power.--Today in many countries solar is the cheapest form of energy to produce. Millions of homes are equipped with rooftop solar, with
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How do wind turbines work? - Rebecca J. Barthelmie and Sara C. Pryor
307 views / 2 likes - addedExplore how wind turbines convert wind into electricity, and the challenges of powering the world entirely with wind energy.--Every 24 hours, wind generates enough kinetic energy to produce roughly 35 times more electricity than humanity uses each day. An
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Can you solve the rogue submarine riddle? - Alex Rosenthal
307 views / 1 likes - addedPractice more problem-solving at https://brilliant.org/TedEd--Smuggling yourself aboard the rogue submarine was the easy part. Hacking into the nuclear missile launch override a little harder. And youve got a problem: you dont have the override code. You
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The Conservation of Momentum Explained Simply
102 views / 0 likes - addedStart learning today with Brilliant! https://brilliant.org/upandatomThe law of conservation of linear momentum, shown with both Newton's laws and Galilean relativity. Classical mechanics. Hi! I'm Jade. Subscribe to Up and Atom for physics, math and comput
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Can you change your sleep schedule?
2,744 views / 1 likes - addedAre you an early bird or a night owl? Explore how your circadian system acts as an internal clock to keep your body functioning.--An early bird rises with the sun, springing out of bed abuzz with energy. Meanwhile, a night owl groggily rises much later, n
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How Accurate Are Personality Tests and Horoscopes?
553 views / 0 likes - addedMany people believe in personality tests and horoscopes, but are they based in any science? Watch more: What Would Happen If You Never Saw The Sun? ►► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LDsh9dX3F8&index=33&list=PL8L0MzSk_V6JtEDRfRMyb6rFd1acqYSlO Subscribe:
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What is Juneteenth, and why is it important? - Karlos K. Hill and Soraya Field Fiorio
149 views / 0 likes - addedGet to know the history of Juneteenth, a commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States after the Civil War.--At the end of the Civil War, though slavery was technically illegal in all states, it still persisted in the last bastions of the Confe
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Where Does the Poop in Antarctica Go? | Antarctic Extremes
273 views / 0 likes - addedWhat happens to all the garbageand human poopin Antarctica?Subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/c/pbsterra?suAntarctica is home to McMurdo Station, the U.S. Antarctic Programs base of operations, and a handful of other research stations. These stations are
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Blood, concrete, and dynamite: Building the Hoover Dam - Alex Gendler
234 views / 0 likes - addedDig into the engineering of the Hoover Dam, a concrete arch-gravity dam on the Colorado River that supplies water to the US southwest.--In the early 20th century, the US had expanded from coast to coast, but many cities in the southwest still lacked relia
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H.H. DALAI LAMA Is there only one true religion? BEYOND BELIEF
195 views / 0 likes - addedThe documentary film BEYOND BELIEF, directed by Jim Lemkin, explores the nature, uses and limits of beliefs and the consequences of unexamined beliefs. This heart-centered movie investigates real-life stories of people who, when they dared to question, di
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Apollo’s First Manned Mission Was Live Streamed in Space | Apollo
512 views / 0 likes - addedNASA's first disaster was a matter of poor design. After a 20-month engineering overhaul and three unmanned missions, Apollo 7 finally took the program to space. And the astronauts gave Earthlings a real-time look of life in orbit. Check out the entire Ap
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Praying Mantis Love is Waaay Weirder Than You Think | Deep Look
670 views / 2 likes - addedSupport Deep Look on Patreon!! https://www.patreon.com/deeplook These pocket-sized predators are formidable hunters. But when it comes to hooking up, male mantises have good reason to fear commitment. SUBSCRIBE to Deep Look! http://goo.gl/8NwXqt DEEP LOOK
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The myth of Narcissus and Echo - Iseult Gillespie
300 views / 0 likes - addedDownload a free audiobook version of Atlas of the Heart and support TED-Ed's nonprofit mission: https://www.audible.com/ted-ed--One day, Echo was drifting through the woods and fell in love with a handsome young hunter named Narcissus. Cursed by Hera to o
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953 views / 0 likes - addedVsauce Webby Vote: http://pv.webbyawards.com/2015/online-film-video/video-channels-and-networks/science-education Mind Blow features the latest news in science, technology and amazing! **** SOURCES AND LINKS *** Cyborg Treatment Prevents Seizures (0:00) h
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The Great Elephant Toothpaste Experiment! | Summer Experiments | SciShow Kids
266 views / 0 likes - addedTeachers and parents: scroll down to check out the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for this episode!Jessi and Squeaks experiment with mixing things together and learn how to create a lot of foam!Hosted by: Jessi Knudsen CastaedaSecond Grade Next
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How Much Money Could We Sell The Earth For?
615 views / 0 likes - addedIf aliens came to Earth and offered to buy it, how much should we sell it for? Watch more: How Much Money Is Space Worth? ►► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lT11_2h6_LY&t=0s&list=PL8L0MzSk_V6JtEDRfRMyb6rFd1acqYSlO&index=57 Subscribe: https://bit.ly/SubLif
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Sherlock Holmes and the case of the Red-Headed League - Alex Rosenthal
90 views / 0 likes - addedDownload the Audible Original podcast Moriarty: The Silent Order and support TED-Ed's nonprofit mission: https://www.audible.com/ted-ed --One day in the fall, you called upon your friend, Sherlock Holmes, and found him in conversation with Jabez Wilson. W
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Why are cockroaches so hard to kill? - Ameya Gondhalekar
176 views / 0 likes - addedDig into the genetic adaptations of cockroaches, and find out what makes it so hard to get rid of these tenacious creatures.--In ancient Egypt, there was a spell that declared, Be far from me, O vile cockroach. Thousands of years later, were still trying
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Jerusalem Crickets Only Date Drummers | Deep Look
525 views / 1 likes - addedWith their big heads and beady black eyes, Jerusalem crickets aren't winning any beauty contests. But that doesn't stop them from finding mates. They use their bulbous bellies to serenade each other with some furious drumming. Support Deep Look on Patreon
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05:28
Why does this flower smell like a dead body? - Daniel Nickrent
75 views / 0 likes - addedExplore how the Rafflesia plant uses parasitic strategies to grow the worlds largest flower, and find out why it smells so bad.--Deep inside the Sumatran rainforest, a carrion fly descends, guided by the scent of its favorite place to lay eggs: rotting an
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Would you pass the wallet test?
198 views / 0 likes - addedDig into the experiment known as the lost wallet test, and find out the surprising results of this study of honesty.--Picture this: youre working a shift in a hotel lobby when someone approaches the front desk. They found a lost wallet around the corner,
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Whoever builds something here will be rich beyond measure - Fabio Pacucci
2,016 views / 0 likes - addedDownload a free audiobook version of Project Hail Mary" and support TED-Ed's nonprofit mission: https://www.audible.com/ted-ed--Since the 1950s, governments, companies, and researchers have been planting flags among the stars. But while it might seem like
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Whats hidden in Arctic ice? - Brendan Rogers and Jessica Howard
778 views / 1 likes - addedDiscover what scientists have found buried in the Arctic permafrost, and find out the far-reaching effects of its melting. --In June 2022, a gold miner in the Canadian Yukon made a remarkable discovery. While working on the traditional lands of the Trondk
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Planets In Our Solar System | Sun And Solar System | Solar System For Children | 8 Planets Elearnin
3,726 views / 22 likes - addedPlanets in our solar system | Sun and solar system | Solar System for children | elearnin The Solar System consists of the Sun and its planetary system of eight planets, their moons, and other objects including asteroids and meteors. Our planet Earth is o
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5 Things That Make You a Mosquito Magnet
445 views / 2 likes - addedGo to http://Brilliant.org/SciShow to try out Brilliants Daily Challenges. The first 200 subscribers get 20% off an annual Premium subscription. Every summer it seems like theres that one person who always gets a lot of mosquito bites. But what makes peop
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My Dwarf Hamster Died
46 views / 0 likes - addedBy Bella | Ready to "wear it out loud? Merch store open, SHOP NOW: http://bit.ly/storybooth-merch | Subscribe: http://bit.ly/sub2storybooth | Record your story @ https://storybooth.com or our iPhone app for a chance to get animated. Comment, like, share t
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What If You Break The Speed Of Sound With Your Body?
446 views / 1 likes - addedRollin' around at the speed of sound. Gotta go fast. Watch more: “What Would a 24 Hour Flight Do To Your Body?” ►► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqb6lcRtrvA Subscribe: https://bit.ly/SubLifeNoggin | Get your exclusive Life Noggin merch: http://keeponthi
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10 Ways Cats Say "I Love You"
536 views / 2 likes - addedIn this video, we will discuss 10 ways that cats show their love. Prolonged eye contact and slow blinking. Youve probably noticed your cat staring intently into your eyes at one point or another - dont worry! your kitty is showing you how much they love y
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How to get better at video games, according to babies - Brian Christian
222 views / 0 likes - addedExplore what happened when the AI system Deep Q Networks (DQN) attempted to beat the Atari game Montezumas Revenge.--In 2013, a group of researchers wanted to create an AI system that could beat every Atari game. They developed a system called Deep Q Netw
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Unpoppable Bubbles! | Summer Experiments | SciShow Kids
275 views / 0 likes - addedTeachers and parents: scroll down to check out the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for this episode!Jessi and Squeaks play with bubbles and learn how to make some that take a really long time to pop!Hosted by: Jessi Knudsen CastaedaK-2 Next Gener
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How Hot Could It Actually Get?
429 views / 1 likes - addedWhat's the hottest it could possibly get in our solar system? Maybe we'll look deeper into the universe next. Watch more: Should We Live On Venus BEFORE Mars? ►► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyAG1Oien4M&index=36&list=PL8L0MzSk_V6JtEDRfRMyb6rFd1acqYSlO
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Memory: Crash Course Study Skills #3
588 views / 0 likes - addedThis episode is sponsored by The Great Courses Plus. Start your free one-month trial today (and let The Great Courses Plus know we sent you!): http://ow.ly/faUN30db5c7 An essential part of learning and studying is remembering things, so this week Thomas e
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What the biggest brain on Earth can do - David Gruber and Shane Gero
234 views / 0 likes - addedExplore how sperm whales use an array of complex vocalizations to communicate with each other, hunt, and assess their surroundings. --Soon after whaling ships began operating in the North Pacific, an interesting trend emerged. Within just a few years, wha
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What does the world's largest machine do? - Henry Richardson
561 views / 0 likes - addedDig into the delicate balancing act of how power grids supply energy to the world and how renewable energy factors into this process.--In 1967, Homer Loutzenheuser flipped a switch and connected the power grids of the United States, forming one interconne
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1950s vs. NOW: Did Mid-Century Futurism Flop?
388 views / 0 likes - addedWhat kind of future did the people of the 1950s predict? Did people get the tech they wanted?Watch more: Could You Handle Being An Adult In The 70s?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgQwXGubNjgSubscribe: https://bit.ly/SubLifeNoggin | Get your exclusive L
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WWI's Civilians, the Homefront, and an Uneasy Peace: Crash Course European History #34
411 views / 0 likes - addedWorld War I was a total war for millions of people in Europe. Many men were enlisted in the fighting, but the war work had implications for the daily lives of a huge number of Europeans. Women entered the workforce in huge numbers, and for a lot of people
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10 Amazing Blind Painters
534 views / 0 likes - addedSupport our efforts to make videos about what we want: https://www.patreon.com/toptenz/overview Check out the BrainFood podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brainfood-show/id1350586459?mt=2 (Or search your favorite podcast app for “BrainFood”)
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The Norse myth that inspired The Lord of the Rings - Iseult Gillespie
264 views / 0 likes - addedDownload a free audiobook version of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring and support TED-Ed's nonprofit mission: https://www.audible.com/ted-ed--The dwarves were master craftspeople. One dwarf, Andvari, forged marvelous creations. He often t
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Why Haven't We Cured Cancer Yet?
624 views / 0 likes - addedCancer affects millions of lives each year. With technology expanding at such a rapid rate, and survival rates increasing, why haven't we found a cure for cancer yet? Treatments like chemotherapy may help, but are there any promising, more advanced treatm
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Run, sail, or hide? How to survive the destruction of Pompeii - Gary Devore
302 views / 4 likes - addedDownload a free audiobook version of Into Thin Air and support TED-Ed's nonprofit mission: https://www.audible.com/ted-ed--Its a bustling day in Pompeii. After a quick visit to the market, Fabia spots her brothers, Lucius and Marcus, crossing the Forum. T
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How long should your naps be? - Sara C. Mednick
302 views / 2 likes - addedDownload a free audiobookversionof "Take a Nap: Change Your Life" by Sara Mednick or Matthew Walker's "Why We Sleep" and support TED-Ed's nonprofit mission:https://www.audible.com/ted-ed--Your eyes get heavy and gradually close But wait! Its only lunch ti
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Can you solve the secret assassin society riddle? - Alex Rosenthal
109 views / 0 likes - addedPractice more problem-solving at https://brilliant.org/TedEd--Your agent has infiltrated a life or death poker game in a hidden back room of a grand casino. Your team is on the trail of an elite society of assassins, each of whom carries a signature playi
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880 views / 0 likes - addedFind out what expiration date labels on food actually mean, and discover ways communities and governments can lessen food waste. --Countries around the world waste huge amounts of food every year: roughly a fifth of food items in the US are tossed because
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762 views / 6 likes - addedIt's Dear Blocko #6! Watch more: What If The Sun Was Green? ►► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=607ygvEcFRM&t=0s&list=PL8L0MzSk_V6IuSpsTXRsyq2-4r08OpbhO&index=6 Subscribe: https://bit.ly/SubLifeNoggin | Get your exclusive Life Noggin merch: http://keeponth
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Why doesn't everyone have a jetpack? - Richard Browning
3,785 views / 0 likes - addedExplore the physics of how jetpacks fly, and discover the technology that allows pilots to maneuver the engines.--In 1961, Yuri Gagarin piloted a spacecraft in humanitys first manned space flight. A week later, Bell Aerosystems debuted a gas-powered rocke
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818 views / 0 likes - addedHere's a way you can reveal subatomic particles that are shooting in front of your eyes all the time. NOVA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NOVAonline NOVA Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/novapbs Credits: Produced, animated, and edited by Greg Kestin A
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907 views / 7 likes - addedIt's stealth, not speed that makes owls such exceptional hunters. Zoom way in on their phenomenal feathers to see what makes them whisper-quiet. SUBSCRIBE to Deep Look! http://goo.gl/8NwXqt DEEP LOOK: a new ultra-HD (4K) short video series created by KQED
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Harvard negotiator explains how to argue | Dan Shapiro
324 views / 0 likes - addedDan Shapiro, the head of Harvard’s International Negotiation program, shares 3 keys to a better argument. Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvQECJukTDE2i6aCoMnS-Vg?sub_confirmation=1 Get smarter, faster with our play
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What If You Only Drank Coffee? Ft. WheezyWaiter
522 views / 1 likes - addedHow does your body react to caffeine? What are some bad things coffee does to your body? Does it have any benefits? Watch more: Check out WheezyWaiter! ►► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHHHSucPh5A Subscribe: https://bit.ly/SubLifeNoggin | Get your exclu
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1,347 views / 0 likes - addedExplore how the ancient Egyptians built the Great Pyramid, a tomb created for Pharaoh Khufu which took over 20 years to complete.--As soon as Pharaoh Khufu ascended the throne circa 2575 BCE, work on his eternal resting place began. The structures archite
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How one person saved over 2,000 children from the Nazis - Iseult Gillespie
362 views / 0 likes - addedGet to know the story of Irena Sendler, a social worker who saved over 2,000 Jewish children from the Warsaw Ghetto during WWII.--In 1943, Irena Sendler and Janina Grabowska froze when they heard Gestapo pounding on the front door. Knowing she was minutes
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How dangerous was it to be a jester? - Beatrice K. Otto
97 views / 0 likes - addedExplore the history of court jesters, from 7th century China to medieval Europe, and how they were able to speak truth to power.--Contrary to common belief, jesters werent just a medieval European phenomenon but flourished in other times and cultures. The
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3,247 views / 0 likes - addedExplore the differences between how a cars internal combustion engine and an electric vehicles induction motor use fuel.--In 2015, two men drove a Volkswagen across the US on just over 100 gallons of fuel. Their 81-mile-per-gallon performance doubled the
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176 views / 0 likes - addedSqueaks and Mr. Brown saw some really cool birds while they were birdwatching at The Fort, so theyre revisiting old videos to remind themselves about a bunch of really cool birds!Hosted by: Anthony BrownTeachers and parents: scroll down to check out the N
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What Would Happen If You Never Woke Up?
426 views / 0 likes - addedWhat's going on inside our body when it never really wakes up? Watch more: “What If You NEVER left your bed?” ►► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSMQBLD1z-s Subscribe: https://bit.ly/SubLifeNoggin | Get your exclusive Life Noggin merch: http://keeponthink
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This Is Your Brain on Pokemon
379 views / 0 likes - addedPlease support our videos - http://www.patreon.com/scifriBack in 1996, Jesse Gomez memorized over 150 Pokmon by sight while playing the Nintendo Gameboy version of the popular anime. Little did he know that Gomezs geeky point of pride would become the bas
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Dragon's Blood Could Save Your Life
973 views / 2 likes - addedSubscribe! http://bit.ly/ACSReactions Chemists have found potential drugs and other really useful compounds in some truly bizarre places in nature, and who would have ever thought that blood from the Komodo dragon could have a secret inside of it that cou
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Why Only Some Monkeys Have Awesome Tails
575 views / 1 likes - addedAlmost all mammals with prehensile tails live in the neotropics because the forest is different there. Thanks to http://www.audible.com/minuteearth for sponsoring this video. Thanks also to our supporters on https://www.patreon.com/MinuteEarth : _________
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11 KINDER SURPRISE EGGS OPENING! Kinder Disney Surprise Toys 3D Collections Disney Cars Toys Review
1,770 views / 5 likes - added11 KINDER SURPRISE EGGS OPENING! Kinder Disney Surprise Toys 3D Collections Disney Cars New Glowing in the Dark Toys Review. Join Evren from Evren Adventures as she open 11 Kinder Chocolate Surprise Eggs from Zaini filled with lots of surprise Disney Toys
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How To Go Extinct
415 views / 0 likes - addedSign up for your FREE trial to The Great Courses Plus here: http://ow.ly/Nkq830qWCShOur new evolution simulator reveals that extinction often happens when conditions change quickly. Check it out here: https://labs.minutelabs.io/evolution-simulator/Thanks
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Do Penguins Fly? | Penguin 101
627 views / 3 likes - addedWe get this question a lot at the Aquarium: "Do penguins fly? They're a bird, right?" And the answer is: "Yes, penguins fly—but not through the air!" Penguins are expert swimmers and use their paddle-like wings to fly through the water. Penguins are shape
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14 Store Bought Vegetables & Herbs You Can Regrow
328 views / 0 likes - addedI am regrowing 14 store bought Vegetables and Herbs. These 14 vegetables and herbs are very easy to regrow. You can either grow these indoors, outdoors, or near your kitchen window. #vegetables #herbs #grow ___________________ MAILING ADDRESS Jag Singh PO
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What Happens to the Human Body in Space?
265 views / 0 likes - addedIn the largest study of its kind, scientists are coming closer to understanding exactly how space affects the human body. Subscribe to Seeker! http://bit.ly/subscribeseeker Watch more Elements! http://bit.ly/ElementsPlaylist Visit our shop at http://shop.
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The Logistics of the US Census
334 views / 0 likes - addedStart learning complex topics simple for 20% off by being one of the first 200 to sign up at http://Brilliant.org/wendoverListen to Extremities at http://ExtremitiesPodcast.comBuy a Wendover Productions t-shirt: https://standard.tv/collections/wendover-pr
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What happens if an engineered virus escapes the lab?
163 views / 0 likes - addedHow do we keep labs that handle dangerous pathogens safe and leak-free? Dig into the ongoing debate over virology research. --Since the 1970s, researchers have engineered superbugs. While this research could help us prepare for future outbreaks, the stake
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Top 10 Weird Cat Behaviors Explained
984 views / 2 likes - addedWelcome to Top10Archive! Anybody that's browsed the internet long enough can attest that cats can be some purr-ty strange creatures. In an effort to get to know our feline friends a litter better, we sunk our claws into some of their pawsitively odd behav
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Whack! Jab! Crack! It's a Blackback Land Crab Smackdown | Deep Look
400 views / 0 likes - addedIt's an all-out brawl for prime beach real estate! These Caribbean crabs will tear each other limb from limb to get the best burrow. Luckily, they molt and regrow lost legs in a matter of weeks, and live to fight another day. You can learn more about Curi
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BEST !! No Glue & No Cornstarch Butter Slime! DIY Slime Play Doh Without Glue, 2 ingredient Slime
22.1k views / 43 likes - addedHi everyone! In today's video, I'll be testing out a slime that doesn't need borax, detergent, glue, contact solution! BEST !! No Glue & No Cornstarch Butter Slime! DIY Slime Play Doh Without Glue, 2 ingredient Slime ! video A slime that doesn't need glue
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12 Ways to Tell Your Cat You Love Them in a Language They Understand
579 views / 2 likes - addedIn this video, well show you 12 ways to tell your cat you love them in language theyre sure to understand#12. Slow Eye Blink Slowly blinking your eyes at your cat is akin to the human kiss. Cats show affection by looking at someone and slowly closing thei
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A riddle of ice and fire dragons - Henri Picciotto
243 views / 0 likes - addedPractice more problem-solving at https://brilliant.org/TedEd--Its your first day as Center Realms official cartographer, and youve already got a big problem. Center Realm is home to three elder dragons: two ice, one fire, and theyve lived in harmony for c
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How Much Damage Can An Earthquake Do?
1,355 views / 6 likes - addedEarthquakes are awful, but just how bad are they? Watch more: How Long Will Our Monuments Last? ►► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=geeTiovdXLQ&index=7&t=0s&list=PL8L0MzSk_V6JtEDRfRMyb6rFd1acqYSlO Subscribe: https://bit.ly/SubLifeNoggin | Get your exclusiv
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02:50
What If Your Airplane Door Burst Open Mid-Flight?
615 views / 0 likes - addedFlying may be more horrifying than you think. Watch Our Latest Videos! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oCQn2VkStI&index=3&list=UUC552Sd-3nyi_tk2BudLUzA Subscribe for more science! http://bit.ly/asapsci Created by: Mitchell Moffit and Gregory Brown Writte
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Whatever happened to the hole in the ozone layer? - Stephanie Honchell Smith
120 views / 0 likes - addedDiscover what caused the hole in the ozone layer, and how the Montreal Protocol helped restore it by banning harmful chemicals.--In the 1980s, the world faced a huge problem: there was a rapidly expanding hole in the ozone layer. If it continued to grow,
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How Do You Actually Understand Language?
590 views / 0 likes - addedLanguage is fascinating, but how do we really understand it? Check Out Reina Scully's Channel! ►► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtWdodDSWt8 Subscribe: https://bit.ly/SubLifeNoggin | Get your exclusive Life Noggin merch: http://keeponthinking.co Support
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How Do Neural Networks Grow Smarter? - with Robin Hiesinger
200 views / 0 likes - addedNeurobiologists and computer scientists are trying to discover how neural networks become a brain. Will nature give us the answer, or is it all up to an artificial intelligence to work it out?Watch the Q&A: https://youtu.be/DoTSICEUm90Get Robin's Book: ht
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Why is rice so popular? - Carolyn Beans
909 views / 2 likes - addedDig into how rice became a staple in the worlds diet, and the surprising consequences of its traditional production practices.--Rice contributes over 20% of the calories consumed by humans each year. Korean bibimbap, Nigerian jollof, Indian biryani, Spani
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The material that could change the world... for a third time
227 views / 0 likes - addedExplore the role concrete plays in global warming and how scientists are working to create a cleaner, more sustainable concrete.--Today roads, sidewalks, bridges, and skyscrapers are made of a material called concrete. Theres three tons of it for every pe
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The Boltzmann brain paradox - Fabio Pacucci
189 views / 1 likes - addedDownload a free audiobook version of The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle and support TED-Ed's nonprofit mission: https://www.audible.com/ted-ed--How do you know youre a person who has lived your life, rather than a just-formed brain full of artificial m
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Could You Actually Have An Anxiety Disorder?
617 views / 1 likes - addedAnxiety can drastically impact your life, but just how common is it? Watch more: How Do You Know If You Have Depression? ►► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baqXeUOcyJw&list=PL8L0MzSk_V6JtEDRfRMyb6rFd1acqYSlO&index=8 Subscribe: https://bit.ly/SubLifeNoggin
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Foreign Exchange STUDENT Is PICKED ON, What Happens Next Is Shocking | Dhar Mann
622 views / 1 likes - addedDownload Word Farm Adventure now and get addicted like I am! https://wfscapes.sng.link/Dpojr/72e2/3a3k&_smtype=3Come join the animals in the farm to celebrate the games 2nd anniversary! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to my channel by clicking here http://bit.l
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Here's the Easiest Way to Clean a Sheet Pan without Harmful Chemicals | Kitchen Hacks
378 views / 0 likes - addedDont throw out that dirty sheet pan! Nicoles here to show you the trick to getting all that baked on grease off of your trusty pan with just a few common household items. No harmful chemicals required. Check out this article: https://www.myrecipes.com/ext
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The Way We Build Video Games Is Changing, Here’s How
384 views / 0 likes - addedIn the age of A.I., video games are being used as a neural network training ground. A.I. has been used to recreate virtual levels and worlds replicating very closely to how a human would operate. Neural Networks: How Do Robots Teach Themselves? - https://
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NASA Actually Helped Save The World — Here's How
481 views / 0 likes - addedNASA literally saved us from a planet-wide apocalypse in the 1980's. If they hadn't noticed a huge problem in our atmosphere, life on Earth would have collapsed by the year 2065. Tech Insider tells you all you need to know about tech: gadgets, how-to's,
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Scientists are obsessed with this lake - Nicola Storelli and Daniele Zanzi
26 views / 0 likes - addedExplore the depths of Lake Cadagno, a meromictic lake that is considered a model for Earth before the Great Oxidation Event.--In the millions of years since oxygen began saturating Earths oceans and atmosphere, most organisms have evolved to rely on this
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Stress, Strain & Quicksand: Crash Course Engineering #12
782 views / 0 likes - addedToday were talking all about fluid mechanics! Well look at different scales that we work with as engineers, mass and energy transfers, the no-slip condition, stress and strain, Newtons law of viscosity, Reynolds number, and more!Crash Course Engineering i
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