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Meet the Ultimate Gamers

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In this reel, we meet arcade enthusiasts taking their love for the game to new levels. We travel to London to meet Tim Hunkin, the inventor of London’s wackiest arcade, play a game of Pac-Man against Billy Mitchell, and step back in time at a Soviet arcad
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Liquids: Crash Course Chemistry #26

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In this episode of Crash Course Chemistry, Hank gives you the low down on things like London Dispersion Forces, Hydrogen Bonds, Cohesion, Adhesion, Viscosity, Capillary Action, Surface Tension, and why liquids are just... WEIRD! -- TABLE OF CONTENTS Londo
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Why You Should Always Have Copper Door Handles - Fact Show 5

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There are lots of amazing facts about the world around us. Lets find out about the most mind blowing facts.All Fact Show Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdn71lPrpNU&list=PLDgvFPuLtQbR8dmslFlYRno3BxvXe7CyI&index=3&t=0sSuggest a topic here to be t
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Three Things You Probably Didn't Know About Polar Bears

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Polar bears are the largest land predators on Earth. Here are three incredible facts that prove their formidable hunting prowess.
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Stonehenge | 10 Places That Made England with Dan Snow

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Join historian Dan Snow as he explores the places that shaped Englands story, in this exclusive series with History Hit. In this episode, Dan visits one of the most iconic historic landmarks in the world Stonehenge. Built around 2500 BC, in the late Neoli
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Postcards from backstage: Rob and the Anti-Monty-Hall Problem

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Katie’s postcard is here: https://youtu.be/dFvzUNMU1Lo Hugh’s postcard over here: https://youtu.be/b23i3NhFLDc More about Maths Inspiration shows for sixth formers: http://www.mathsinspiration.com/ We have 2017 shows in Manchester, Winchester, London, Bir
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The Beatles - Penny Lane

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The Beatles 1 Video Collection is Out Now. Get your copy here: http://thebeatles1.lnk.to/DeluxeBluRay Two days after recording some overdubs for 'A Day In The Life', The Beatles spent the afternoon in East London at Angel Lane, Stratford, filming scenes f
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1970: VICTORIAN TEENAGERS reminisce | Yesterday's Witness | Voice of the People | BBC Archive

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What was it like to be a teenager in the Victorian era? Two women, now in their 90's, talk about their younger days in the 1890s. Frances 'Effy' Jones - one of the first women to be trained to use a typewriter, and to take up cycling as a hobby - recalls
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How Pocahontas Redefined How Europeans Saw Native Americans

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Prior to the arrival of Pocahontas in England, indigenous people of the Americas were viewed as cannibals, brutish, and non-Christian. Enter Pocahontas, who arrived in London, baptized and speaking English. From the show Pocahontas: Beyond the Myth: http:
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How Close Are We To Hypersonic Travel?

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Flying at hypersonic speed could revolutionize transportation, but there are incredible engineering and logistical challenges we need to get through first. So, how close are we to hypersonic travel? How Close Are We? Playlist - https://youtu.be/ZW_YCWLyv6
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Learn about the Sun for Kids with Ryan's World!

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Learn about the Sun for Kids with Ryan's World! Fun educational video about Sun Facts!
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Welcome to Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwyllllantysiliogogogoch

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At 58 letters, Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwyllllantysiliogogogoch is the longest town name in all of Europe. It wasn't always the town's name, though—in the 1860s, the name was developed as a way to entice tourists to make the town a stop on thei
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How the world's first subway system was built - Christian Wolmar

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Learn more about our student voice program, TED-Ed Clubs: http://bit.ly/2J5g4eS View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-the-world-s-first-subway-system-was-built-christian-wolmar It was the dawn of 1863, and London's not-yet-opened subway system
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Making Legal Wigs for British Courts

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If a barrister or a judge walked into a London courtroom without wearing a wig, well, everyone would wig out. Its a tradition to wear a legal wig in England. Ede & Ravenscroft, the oldest tailor in London, has been making these head coverings for over thr
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Meet Crossrail's giant tunnelling machines

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Crossrail will use eight tunnel boring machines (TBMs) to construct the new tunnels under London. These huge machines will work 24 hours a day beneath the streets of London, excavating large volumes of ground and erecting the concrete tunnel lining. Each
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The Phone Book from 1880 - with Gareth Roberts

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In 1880, there were so few telephones in London that it was possible for '1' to be your phone number. In this clip from the 1988 CHRISTMAS LECTURES "The home of the future", Gareth Roberts takes a look at a small, red book – the London telephone directory
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Tilly Lockey Receives Alita: Battle Angel Bionic Arms

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We've teamed up with director James Cameron and his new blockbuster, Alita: Battle Angel, to surprise 13-year-old bionic girl Tilly Lockey with brand new bionic arms at the movie's world premiere in London. Science fiction comes to life..! Read more: www.
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How The Worlds Oldest Hat Shop Has Stayed In Business For Nearly 350 Years | Still Standing

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Lock & Co. Hatters in London has been designing and selling high quality hats since 1676. It has served celebrities and royalty throughout history, withstood a bombing in WWII, and now survived the Covid-19 pandemic which was the first time in history it
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Step into the Sewage Cathedral

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Think sewage treatment facilities aren’t glamorous? English engineers from the 19th century would disagree. The Crossness Pumping Station in East London was one of the first of its kind, and it drew visitors from around the world. Instead of bland walls,
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Turtle Time with Dr. Turtleman!

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Jessi and Squeaks are on a beach vacation, so they've called in their pal, Dr. Lawrence Turtleman, to take over the show for today! And what is he going to teach you about? Turtles, of course! ---------- Love SciShow Kids and want to help support it? Beco
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Tracking Air Pollution With the Pigeon Patrol | That's Amazing

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More than five million people die every year from pollution-related illnesses, and nearly 10,000 of those deaths occur in London. But Romain LaCombe has made it his mission to change that. To do so, LaCombe—the London-based CEO of Plume Labs—has designed
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How Do Bees Make Honey?

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Honey is made by a colony of honey bees living in a hive. But not all bees are in charge of making the honey. Bees have different types of jobs, just like us. The queen bee is in charge of laying eggs while the male drone bees are tasked with protecting h
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Petrified Forest National Park | NATURE BOOM TIME

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Join Charlie, Kirby, and Patrick on their adventure in the Petrified Forest National Park in this episode of "Nature Boom Time." Learn cool facts about petrified wood––like how it became fossilized and why it’s scattered in eastern Arizo
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IS MOLASSES RESPONSIBLE FOR SHAPING AMERICA?

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The other day I realised that I didn't know what molasses is made of. Here are some interesting facts about molasses and one story that will shock you!
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WALKING GOATS ON LEASHES!

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Today we learn about goats! Join me as I learn some interesting facts about goats and go on a surprise walk with them!
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10 Surprising Things That Exist Inside Black Holes

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Join the Fact Family! http://bit.ly/SubToMattSantoro Turn on notifications and come back daily for more amazing facts! Click below for my socials, sources, and more. Follow me here! Twitter: http://twitter.com/MatthewSantoro Instagram: http://instagram.co
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How Thomas Edison Changed The World

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This week Reactions is taking a look at some history of chemistry. We went to Thomas Edison's lab to take a firsthand look at the science he worked on. Thomas Edison is hands-down one of the greatest inventors in history. He also had a love of chemistry t
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Tallest stack of pancakes: Center Parcs breaks Guinness World Records

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London, UK -- Sherwood Forest Center Parcs has broken the Guinness World Record title for the tallest stack of pancakes; the record, which was previously held by Netherlands-based theme park Efteling, was set at the holiday resort's The Pancake House rest
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Sunshine | 2020 | Compilation | Highlights Kids

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The sun is amazing, it's more than just a big ball of fire. Learn some amazing facts and have fun with Highlights!SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4p_YSvJlJpEhAh5PMyhkiQ?sub_confirmation=1#Learn fun and interesting #facts you can share with yo
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Why Do Nintendo Games Look Like That?

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Try Skillshare at http://skl.sh/ideachannel Support us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/pbsideachannel We got merch! http://bit.ly/1U8fS1B Tweet us! http://bit.ly/pbsideachanneltwitter Idea Channel Facebook! http://bit.ly/pbsideachannelfacebook Talk about
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70 Years of Ferrari: How Craftsmen and High-Tech Robots Build the World’s Most Famous Cars | WIRED

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To mark the 70th anniversary of Ferrari, Ferrari and the Design Museum in London invited WIRED inside Ferrari's car factory in Maranello, Italy to see how it builds iconic cars like the 488 GTB and LaFerrari using a combination of high-tech, autonomous ma
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Panic Attacks

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Psychotherapy throws important light on what causes panic attacks. Often there’s a desire to sabotage one’s performance in order to remain loyal to something or someone in one’s past. If you're considering therapy, visit us here: http://www.theschooloflif
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Have you met Britain's Unknown Royal Family?

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As the United Kingdom prepares to crown King Charles III, another royal family will be watching with eager eyes. Meet the Pearly Kings and Queens of London.Like the British monarch, Diane Gould comes from a long line of kings and queens. She can trace her
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How To Draw Big Ben

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Hey everyone, it's Rob and Jack from Art For Kids Hub with another exciting drawing tutorial! This time, we're taking you on an artistic journey to London as we learn how to draw the iconic Big Ben clock tower! Join us for a fun and educational drawing se
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Helping Others Feel The Wind in Their Hair

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Cycling Without Age is a project founded on the ideals of Danish cycling culture - that no one, no matter what age, should be restricted from riding a bike. Teaming up with the region’s retirement homes, volunteers take the elderly out on daily bike rides
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The Story of George Washington Carver

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Squeaks has a big problem! Every year, he grows lettuce in the Fort's greenhouse, but this year it just won't grow. Luckily, Mister Brown knows someone who can help Squeaks and his lettuce: botanist and inventor George Washington Carver!----------------SO
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Why Are Minerals Important? | Functions Of Minerals | The Dr Binocs Show | Peekaboo Kidz

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What Are Minerals? | Why Are MINERALS Important? | How Minerals Work | Minerals Explained | What Are The Essentials Minerals? | Functions Of Minerals | What Do Minerals Do To The Body? | Minerals Nutrition | How The Body Uses Minerals | What Are the Diffe
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Visiting South Koreas Festival of Floating Lanterns

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Everyone is out at night in Jinju, South Korea, during a two-week period in the fall. No one wants to miss the Jinju Namgang Lantern Festival, which honors the nations fallen soldiers. At the heart of the event is a parade of lanterns floating on the Namg
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Thai Commercial on Dangers of Social Media justice

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Don't be too quick to judge things when you watch a viral video that only glosses over what actually happened. This video teaches a valuable lesson. Get the actual facts before you react.
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What Your Hair Says About Your Health

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While crime dramas often depict detectives tracking down criminals using hair DNA, that's not the only thing they can learn. What else can be revealed about you from a hair sample? Amazing Facts About Redheads: http://dne.ws/1gj3PMM Read More: Challenges
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Art Trip: Washington D.C. | The Art Assignment | PBS Digital Studios

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Today's episode has been sponsored by Squarespace. For more information, visit http://www.squarespace.com/artassignment In which we explore Washington, DC's vast and diverse collection of landmarks, museums, and galleries - ranging from institutions like
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Microsoft Cognitive Services: Introducing the Seeing AI app

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Saqib is a core Microsoft developer living in London, who lost the use of his eyes at age 7. He found inspiration in computing and is helping build Seeing AI, a research project that helps people who are visually impaired or blind to better understand who
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Four Dimensional Maths: Things To See And Hear In The Fourth Dimension With Matt Parker

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Matt Parker, comedian and mathematician, shows how four-dimensional shapes appear a 3D world in this hands-on talk, featuring what is possibly the world's nerdiest knitted hat! Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Discover how t
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The $18 Million Problem Hiding Underground

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This is one challenge that's costing cities millions of dollars each year.Go to http://expressvpn.com/lifenoggin to take back your Internet privacy TODAY and find out how you can get 3 months free. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/SubLifeNoggin | Get your exclus
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The Great Wall of India

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Hidden between mountains and snaking through remote valleys, the Kumbhalgarh Wall in Rajasthan, India is relatively unknown, even to locals. Still, its grand build and scale make it one of India’s most majestic landmarks. At 36 kilometers in length, it is
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In the Key of Genius: Derek Paravicini and Adam Ockelford at TEDxWarwick 2013

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Born prematurely at just 25 weeks, Derek Paravicini has suffered from blindess, learning impairment and severe autism for his entire life. Despite his impairment, Derek has the unique gift of perfect pitch, and is able to play any piece of music after hea
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Cosmic Kids Yoga Live! | Lulu the Lion Cub

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Episode 38 | Cosmic Kids Yoga Live! | Lulu the Lion Cub A special LIVE kids yoga adventure to follow along with at home. Jaime and 25 Cosmic Kids fans did Lulu the Lion together at the YouTube Space in London. We even did Hot Air Balloonin together too! R
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Army Ant | Amazing Animals

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Army ants talk to each other by leaving chemical trails! Learn more amazing facts about the army ant in this video from National Geographic Kids. Subscribe for more National Geographic Kids videos: http://bit.ly/SubscribeToNatGeoKids Check out our playlis
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The Great Stink of 1858

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→Subscribe for new videos every day! https://www.youtube.com/user/TodayIFoundOut?sub_confirmation=1 →How "Dick" came to be short for 'Richard': https://youtu.be/BH1NAwwKtcg?list=PLR0XuDegDqP2Acy6g9Ta7hzC0Rr3RDS6q Never run out of things to say at the wate
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Why Does Food Make Your Mouth Water?

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Subscribe! http://bit.ly/ACSReactions You’re sitting in your favorite restaurant when a waiter walks by with a hot plate of your favorite food, and your mouth starts to water. But why? What causes drooling in the first place, and why do we only sometimes
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FOG: Clearing up the confusion

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What is fog exactly? How does a plane land in zero visibility? UPS meteorologist Jeff Peters steers us through the facts and clever solutions. Follow TED Institute on Twitter @TEDPartners Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/TEDInstitute
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Mini Eiffel Towers, Giant Whales and Other Model Masterpieces

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Beyond model trains and planes, there is a whole world of creative model making out there. And the models come in all shapes and sizes as youll see in this reel. We begin in France, where we visit a theme park full of miniature versions of French landmark
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How were gravity fight scenes in inception filmed by Christopher Nolan

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The zero-gravity hallway fight scenes were achieved by using "...massive, rotating sets that twisted and turned and forced Gordon-Levitt to maneuver with utmost caution. Five-hundred crew-members were involved in the scene, which took a full three weeks t
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An Exercise In Time Perception - Matt Danzico

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/an-exercise-in-time-perception-matt-danzico Why is that some experiences feel like they last forever, while others fly by? We tend to miscalculate the time it takes to engage in novel activities due to the influ
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All About Sneezes!

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It’s cleaning day at the fort, and all that dust is making us sneeze! But have you ever wondered why we sneeze in the first place? Discover how your body uses mucous and sneezes to keep out the bad stuff and help you stay healthy! ---------- Like SciShow?
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The Tiny Doors in the U.S. Capitol

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Have you ever wondered what these tiny doors at the #USCapitol are for? Watch to find out. More of the story is at https://www.aoc.gov/blog/meigs-miniatures-story-tiny-doors-us-capitol. ----- ABOUT US The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is rooted in a trad
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"Will Your iPhone Ever Have Consciousness?" with Marcus du Sautoy | WIRED Live

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How can we tell whether an animal is conscious? How about an iPhone? University of Oxford mathematician Marcus du Sautoy reveals the complex process of how we assess consciousness and the challenges artificial intelligence may soon pose. This talk was rec
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The Seneca Falls Convention Explained: US History Review

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Uploaded on the 167th anniversary of the Seneca Falls Convention, we take a look at the big idea of women's rights in the 19th century as well as some interesting facts about the convention. Read the Declaration of Sentiments http://www.womensrightsfriend
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Migrations: Big Animal Trips

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Have you ever moved? Some animals move too! And if an animal moves from one place to another for weather or food, it’s called migration! ---------- Like SciShow? Want to help support us, and also get things to put on your walls, cover your torso and hold
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KIDZ BOP Kids - Santa Claus is Coming To Town (Official Music Video)

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Sing and dance along to the KIDZ BOP Kids performing #SantaClausIsComingToTown at Hamleys in London Check out #KIDZBOPChristmas here: https://link.kidzbop.com/Christmas Follow KIDZ BOP everywhere: https://link.kidzbop.com/FollowKIDZBOP Shop all-new KIDZ B
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Londons Most Authentic Cockney English Breakfast At E. Pellicci | Legendary Eats

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E. Pellicci in Bethnal Green Road in East London has been serving a legendary English Breakfast since 1900. The Pellicci family has passed down the shop over generations. Today, Nevio Pellicci runs the caf with his sister Anna, their cousin Tony, and thei
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Miserere mei, Deus - Allegri - Tenebrae

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Gregorio Allegri's Miserere mei, Deus Tenebrae, conducted by Nigel Short Filmed at St Bartholomew the Great, London In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, we urgently need your help to continue reaching audiences around the world, both at home and live in per
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How Cosmic Dust Reveals the Secrets of the Universe

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Every year, roughly 10 particles of space dust land on each square meter of Earths surface. Matthew Genge, a planetary scientist at Imperial College London, specializes in these alien dust grains, known as micrometeorites. They float here from space rocks
Birds gliding through bubbles reveal aerodynamic trick

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An owl bursting through a cloud of bubbles is helping researchers better understand the aerodynamics of flight. Researchers in London have discovered a new way in which birds use their tail to provide lift and so reduce drag while gliding. They tracked th
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This lamp is made of fungus

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Designers in London are growing eco-friendly furniture using fungus. SUBSCRIBE: https://goo.gl/kdDpXu FOLLOW QUARTZ: Facebook: https://goo.gl/DsmLvx Twitter: https://goo.gl/rY7pSX Check out the rest of our videos: https://goo.gl/A8gZvx Quartz is a digital
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Why can't you go faster than light?

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One of the most counterintuitive facts of our universe is that you can’t go faster than the speed of light. From this single observation arise all of the mind-bending behaviors of special relativity. But why is this so? In this in-depth video, Fermilab’s
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What if We Replaced Nuclear With Potatoes

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This video was made in partnership with Gates Ventures.Energy use can be confusing I mean, how do you compare gasoline in your car to electricity piped to your house? That's why we made these things spud-tacularly simple.LEARN MORE**************To learn m
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Why Is the Ocean Blue?

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You may have satisfied your inner five-year-old by learning why the sky is blue, but where does the ocean's color come from? Hosted by: Olivia Gordon ---------- Support SciShow by becoming a patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scishow ---------- Do
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Minecraft isn't just a game. It's an art form.

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Minecraft maps are unique worlds, but they can also be an art form. Thanks to Blockworks for sharing their process: http://blockworksmc.com/ The images come from Beautiful Minecraft: https://www.nostarch.com/beautifulminecraft We used a wide range of maps
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TIL: The World’s Largest Migration Isn’t What You Think | Today I Learned

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When you think about animal migration, what comes to mind? Probably birds in flight or wildebeests moving across the Serengeti. Yet the largest migration on the planet is harder to see—and it happens every day. Ocean technologist and submersible pilot Dr.
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Illuminating photography: From camera obscura to camera phone - Eva Timothy

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VIew full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/illuminating-photography-eva-timothy The origins of the cameras we use today were invented in the 19th century. Or were they? A millenia before, Arab scientist Alhazen was using the camera obscura to duplicate i
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How Phytoplankton Make the World Go Round

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Jessi and Squeaks take a look at some pond water under a microscope, and learn all about the living things they can see inside!----------Next Generation Science Standards 2-LS2-2----------Looking for SciShow elsewhere on the internet?Facebook: http://www.
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One Day More! - Les Misrables - 10th Anniversary Concert

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"One Day More" performed by Colm Wilkinson, Michael Ball, Judy Kuhn, Lea Salonga, Michael Maguire, Philip Quast, Jenny Galloway, Alun Armstrong, Adam Searles, full company and choir with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by David Charles Abell fo
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TIL: Why Is the Ocean Salty? | Today I Learned

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How is it that we didn't know why the ocean was salty until 1979? National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Bob Ballard explains why such a basic question remained a mystery for so long—and where his team finally found the answer. Subscribe: http://
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Disney's The BFG - Official Trailer 2

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Disney's The BFG comes to theaters July 1, 2016! The talents of three of the world’s greatest storytellers – Roald Dahl, Walt Disney and Steven Spielberg –finally unite to bring Dahl’s beloved classic “The BFG” to life. Directed by Spielberg, Disney’s “Th
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Who IS Sherlock Holmes? - Neil McCaw

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/who-is-sherlock-holmes-neil-mccaw More than a century after first emerging into the fogbound, gaslit streets of Victorian London, Sherlock Holmes is universally recognizable. And yet many of his most recognizabl
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The Not So Sweet Secrets of the Sugar Industry

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Weird History Food is going to give you a spoonful of sugar with these sugar facts. We all know that sugar is delicious, but not the healthiest thing to eat. Were starting to understand its role in weight gain and other health complications. But why has i
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The Spanish Castle That Inspired Walt Disney

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Located in central Spain, the Alcázar of Segovia is one of the country’s most visited and distinctive landmarks. Emerging from a rocky crag rising between two rivers, the castle’s nautical shape mimics the bow of a ship. Having served as a fortress, a roy
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Delicious Things You Didnt Know About KFC

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Weird History Food is going out for some KFC facts. Who hasn't fallen in love with the unique and mouthwatering flavor of KFCs deep-fried chicken? At the very least, you might recognize the colonel and his famous red bucket of chicken. Let's enjoy this de
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Disney's The BFG - Official Trailer

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Disney's The BFG comes to theaters July 1, 2016! The talents of three of the world’s greatest storytellers – Roald Dahl, Walt Disney and Steven Spielberg – finally unite to bring Dahl’s beloved classic “The BFG” to life
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Bronze casting process I A modern take on Rodin's work

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Auguste Rodin worked in clay but often had his sculptures cast in bronze. Learn how bronze sculptures are made in the 21st century by following the casting process from clay sculpting to the finished piece. Rodin and the art of ancient Greece 26 April – 2
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The Origin Of Countless Conspiracy Theories - PatrickJMT

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-origin-of-countless-conspiracy-theories-patrickjmt Check out PatrickJMT's YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/patrickJMT Why can we find geometric shapes in the night sky? How can we know that
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Alzheimer's and the Brain

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HUGE THANKS to The Alzheimer's Association for graciously giving me time with and access to scientists currently researching the disease. You can learn more about them here: https://www.alz.org/ More good links: http://www.alz.org/facts/ Alzheimer’s disea
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Can parasites use mind control? | Natural History Museum

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Parasites usually try and stay hidden, but some are clearly attention seekers.Meet the parasites that put on some very colourful displays.Website: http://www.nhm.ac.uk Twitter: http://twitter.com/NHM_London Facebook: http://fb.com/naturalhistorymuseum Ins
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FLYING ON A BROOM LIKE HARRY POTTER #harrypotter #tricks #magic #viral #ytshorts #trending #trend

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Trapped Inside the Plastic Prison #TeamSeas

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Let's join Mr.Beast and the rest of Team Seas in cleaning up trash from our oceans and rivers!Donate: https://teamseas.org/Meet The Team!Director/Voice - Pat Graziosi: http://twitter.com/PatGraziosi Animator: Robert GrishamWriter: Ashleen KnutsenProducer:
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TIL: These Birds Trick Others Into Raising Their Gigantic Kids | Today I Learned

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In this week’s Today I Learned, National Geographic explorer Luke Powell tells you about some of the worst bird parents out there – brood parasites. These birds don’t build nests, but sneak their eggs into other birds’ nests and fly. ➡ Subscribe: http://b
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Why Do We Sneeze?

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TIL: Orangutans Build Comfy Nests to Sleep in | Today I Learned

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NASA’s Crazy Plan to Send a Space Submarine to Titan

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Titan, Saturn’s largest moon, is home to the first lakes discovered beyond Earth, and NASA wants to build a submarine to explore them. Read More: Calm Seas on Saturn's Moon Titan Offer a Smooth Landing for Future Missions https://www.seeker.com/space/plan
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Why the moon is still such a mystery | BBC Ideas

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The moon has always fascinated us - why is it so alluring and what does it mean to us?Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipavThis video was made by Flock London. -----------------Do you have a curious mind? Youre in the right place.Our aim on BBC Id
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Diving Boards | How It's Made

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Could you spot a wild carrot? | Natural History Museum

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Carrots are a familiar sight, but would you recognise a wild one?Discover the clever tactic these common plants use to entice pollinators.Website: http://www.nhm.ac.uk Twitter: http://twitter.com/NHM_London Facebook: http://fb.com/naturalhistorymuseum Ins
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STOMP makes basketball music with Harlem Globetrotters

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Eight performers from the international sensation STOMP took to an outdoor basketball court in New York City’s Greenwich Village with four stars from the world famous Harlem Globetrotters to celebrate the team’s 90th year. The unique collabora
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Design for a Mars Habitat

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The HASSELL design for a Mars Habitat has reached the final 10 of NASA’s 3D Printing Centennial Challenge. This NASA competition sought perspectives from outside the traditional aerospace industry, to explore how a human habitat could be designed an
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Why Do Your Knuckles Pop? - Eleanor Nelsen

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/why-do-your-knuckles-pop-eleanor-nelsen Some people love the feeling of cracking their knuckles, while others cringe at the sound. But what causes that trademark pop? And is it dangerous? Eleanor Nelsen gives th
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Top 10 Famous Logos With Huge Mistakes You Don't Notice

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Some of the most famous logos have huge mistakes you probably didn't notice. Keep watching to find out which mistakes exist in famous logos! Subscribe for more! ► https://goo.gl/pgcoq1 ◄ Stay updated ► https://goo.gl/JyGcTt https://goo.gl/5c8dzr ◄ For cop
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Top 10 Ancient Relics So Advanced They Shouldn't Exist

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Some ancient artifacts and relics are so advanced, we can't place them in history... they shouldn't exist! The origins and purpose of artifacts are still disputed. Subscribe for more! ► https://goo.gl/pgcoq1 ◄ Stay updated ► https://goo.gl/JyGcTt https://
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Pink for girls, blue for boys - why do we gender toys? | BBC Ideas

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Pink and sparkles for girls... blue and diggers for boys. Why do we still have so many gendered toys? And what impact does this have on our children?Made by Flock London.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav-----------------------------------Do yo
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10 Things You Didn't Know About Fortnite

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Here are 10 unknown facts about the most popular game in the world, Fortnite! Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TopTrending Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TopTrending 10 Things You Didn't Know About Fortnite
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Bacteria And Antibiotics: Revenge Of The Microbes

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What are bacteria? How do antibiotics work? And what can we do about increasing antibiotic resistance? Jenny Rohn, scientist and novelist, investigates the fascinating world of bacteria in this Friday Evening Discourse event from the Ri. Subscribe for reg
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Why Mount Everest's height keeps changing

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The world's tallest mountain just got a little taller here's why.Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjOIn December of 2020, China and Nepal made a joint announcement about a new measurement for Mount Everest: 8,849 meters. This is just the latest
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TIL: Almost 40 Percent of New Yorkers Are Immigrants | Today I Learned

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On display in the heart of Times Square, "We Were Once Strangers Too” was a public data sculpture that highlighted the role of immigrants in the Big Apple. The installation won the 2017 Times Square Valentine Heart Design Competition, which celebrated Val
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Do eggs contain the secrets of the universe? | BBC Ideas

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Eggs are amazing. They're the pinnacle of design and possibly the shape of the universe itself. Welcome to the wonderful world of eggs.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipavThis video was made by Flock London. ----------------Do you have a curious
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Smog Almost Killed New York City, Here’s How

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Pollution levels around the world today seem astronomical, but in New York City, they used to be deadly. How did this happen and when did it change? When Did Environmentalism Become So Political? https://youtu.be/r0tX54XUcHs?list=UUzWQYUVCpZqtN93H8RR44Qw
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Why does time go forwards not backwards? | BBC Ideas

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Time moves forwards not backwards. We all know that. But why? Science journalist Alok Jha explains all. Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipavThis video was made by Flock London. ---------------------Do you have a curious mind? Youre in the right p
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Why did T. rex have small arms? | Natural History Museum

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Tyrannosaurus's tiny arms are often joked about. But were their surprisingly muscular limbs actually more useful than they're given credit for?Museum scientist Kieran Miles explains some of the theories for what these famous dinosaurs may have used their
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Hear Buzz Aldrin tell the story of the first Moon landing

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Buzz Aldrin was the second man to set foot on the Moon. In February 2016 Aldrin came to the Science Museum in London to tell the story of the historic mission in his own words. On 16 July 1969, Apollo 11 launched from Cape Kennedy on its way to becoming t
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Can You Walk In A Straight Line With Your Eyes Closed? With Dr Emily Grossman

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Have you ever tried walking in a straight line with your eyes closed? It’s remarkably hard to keep on track. Dr Emily Grossman explains why. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Visual information plays a key role in the way we
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What is deja vu? | BBC Ideas

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This Family Owns the Lights of Hollywood

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Step into the neon world of 'God's Own Junkyard', where words come to life in vibrant, dazzling and electrifying ways! Nestled in an unsuspecting warehouse in East London, this neon haven is more than just a workshopit's a shrine to the art of imagination
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Visual illusions that could trick our tastebuds and persuade us to eat healthier

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A small team in London is using experimental psychology to cook up the next great meal. Oxford professor Charles Spence and chef Jozef Youssef are exploring the role all our senses play when we taste food, given the importance of our brains in how we perc
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Every Place in Beatles Lyrics, Mapped | Vanity Fair

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Take yourself on a tour of lyric locations in The Beatles songs. From Eleanor Rigby's gravestone in Liverpool to Abbey Road in North London, see the locations behind The Beatles lyrics throughout England, France, Russia, India, the United States, and more
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Why Is Itching Contagious? With Dr Emily Grossman

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Does watching this video make you itch? Dr Emily Grossman explains why the ‘social itch’ might have evolved. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe It’s well known that an itch can be contagious – seeing a person scratch can make
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You Can Get A Giant Lollipop Of Your Face

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Firebox's Face Lickers are a lollipop version of your face. Simply send a selfie to a candy store in London for your own custom lollipop. The lollipops cost $57. If you want to buy one, use our link. We'll earn some money to support our videos: https://in
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10 Things You Didn't Know About Ferrari

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Here are the 10 little known facts about one of the most prestigious car brands in the world, Ferrari. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TopTrending Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TopTrending Commentator: http://www.youtube.com/user
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TIL: These White Sand Beaches Aren’t What You Think | Today I Learned

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Characterized by their large green bodies and beak-like teeth, bumphead parrotfish can be found near the coral reefs of the Indo-Pacific. These large corallivores use their mighty teeth to grind up the hard exterior of coral in search of the small creatur
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5 Realistic VR Experiences That Tricked Our Senses

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Business Insider has tried out a range of cutting edge virtual reality experiences. We've experienced everything from virtual slides above London's skyline to simulations that let you walk on the moon. These are some of our favorite VR experiences. Tech
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Do Fad Diets Work? - Mia Nacamulli

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/do-fad-diets-work-mia-nacamulli Conventional wisdom about diets, including government health recommendations, seems to change all the time. And yet ads routinely come out claiming to have THE answer about what w
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How Smart Are Dolphins? - Lori Marino

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-smart-are-dolphins-lori-marino Dolphins are one of the smartest animal species on Earth. In fact, their encephalization quotient (their brain size compared to the average for their body size) is second only
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Virtual U.S. Capitol Tour

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Until you can visit us in person, take this virtual tour featuring some of our favorite aspects of the U.S. Capitol. Tour stops include: U.S. CAPITOL VISITOR CENTER 0:47 EMANCIPATION HALL 1:01 STATUE OF FREEDOM 1:17 U.S. CAPITOL CRYPT 1:53 U.S. CAPITOL RO
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Soil is underappreciated. But it's vital in so many ways. Here's a look at the importance of soil - and why soil matters so much.This was made in partnership with The Royal Society. Animation by Flock London.Enjoyed this? Have a watch of this video next!
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How long can a snail sleep? | Natural History Museum

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The Museum is home to millions of specimens from all over the world. Jon Ablett, Senior Curator of Mollusca, tells the tale of one snail specimen that gave scientists in 1850 a bit of a shock.Website: http://www.nhm.ac.uk Twitter: http://twitter.com/NHM_L
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Will an asteroid hit Earth? | Natural History Museum

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The Yarkovsky effect makes some asteroids more of a hazard to Earth than others. But what is it and how does it work? Explore more space content from the Museum: https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/space.htmlWebsite: http://www.nhm.ac.uk Twitter: http://twitte
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TIL: You Can Smell Through Your Skin | Today I Learned

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Ever have a funny taste in your mouth? It could be something other than bad breath caused by your lunch. Did you know you may actually be “tasting” through your skin? Some molecules are small enough to enter your body through your pores, disperse into you
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TIL: Nuclear Waste Could Power the World for 72 Years | Today I Learned

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National Geographic Emerging Explorer Leslie Dewan is helping to revolutionize the nuclear power industry by designing a safer, more efficient alternative to today’s reactors. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe ➡ Watch All Today I Learned Clips he
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How Smart Are Orangutans? - Lu Gao

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-smart-are-orangutans-lu-gao Along with humans, orangutans belong to the Hominidae family tree, which stretches back 14 million years. But it’s not just their striking red hair that makes orangutans unique am
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TIL: Why Your Brain is Wrinkly | Today I Learned

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The human brain looks like a big, pinkish-gray, wrinkly walnut. There are so many folds in it that, if it could be unfolded, it could be a small tablecloth. Pinkish-gray might not match your decor, but it would be about the right size! ➡ Subscribe: http:/
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Could Poop Power Our Cars?

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Is brown the new green? UCLA researchers are using waste matter (yes, including poop) to make a new generation of advanced biofuels. Subscribe! http://bit.ly/1fUWHyY The Climate Change Facts You Need to Know: https://youtu.be/6SRMiMb1xgI The U.S. alone an
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Sharks are fascinating creatures with cool teeth, awesome scales, and there are over 450 kinds of sharks! Join Jessi and Squeaks to learn some super shark facts! ---------- Like SciShow? Want to help support us, and also get things to put on your walls, c
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Can Microbes See Without Eyes?

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This video was sponsored by Skillshare. The first 1000 people to use the link will get a free trial of Skillshare Premium Membership: https://skl.sh/journeytothemicrocosmos09201Follow Journey to the Microcosmos:Twitter: https://twitter.com/journeytomicroF
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Stories of People With Unbelievable Memory

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From the woman who never forgets a face to the London taxi drivers who have to know all of the citys streets, weve included five of our most memorable stories in this reel.SUBSCRIBE: https://goo.gl/vR6Acb#memory #brain #rememberThis story is a part of our
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Why Does Popcorn Pop?

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The Salmon's Truly Horrifying Life Cycle

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Mechanical gears in jumping insects

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Previously believed to be only man-made, a natural example of a functioning gear mechanism has been discovered in a common insect - the plant-hopper Issus - showing that evolution developed interlocking cogs long before we did. Professor Malcolm Burrows t
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The World's Oldest Hat Shop That Fitted James Bond

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TIL: That's No Moon. It's Aliens. (Maybe.) | Today I Learned

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UPDATE: 11/6/2015 The SETI Institute reports that after observing the star with its Allen Telescope Array for more than two weeks, it has found no clear evidence for a signal in either narrowband transmissions, which might be used as a hailing signal for
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TIL: Archaeologists Are Coming for Your Trash | Today I Learned

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When you think of archaeology, you might think of ancient buildings or Han Solo in a fedora, but the truth is, archaeologists spend more time digging through ancient trash than avoiding ancient Peruvian blowgun traps. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubs
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Where did dinosaurs come from? | Natural History Museum

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Dinosaurs came in all sorts of shapes and sizes, but what was it about three curious prehistoric reptiles that made scientists in the 1840s think they might somehow be linked?Discover more about the history of dinosaur discoveries: https://www.nhm.ac.uk/d
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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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Richard Feynman: Fun to imagine bbc

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Richard Feynman was one of the greatest physicists in the world and a great communicator. His view on how he imagines things and his excitement for physics is really amazing. He had a special ability to explain complex scientific facts in simple ways anyo
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The Van Allen Belts Are Lethal, This Is How Astronauts Fly Through Them

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The radioactive Van Allen belts posed a serious challenge for space travel. NASA had to figure out a way for astronauts to fly through them without being exposed to deadly doses of radiation. To learn more about NASA's Van Allen belt calculations, check o
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What's the Difference Between Baking Powder and Baking Soda?

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Origin of Species - Stromatolites

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Virgin Galactic's 1st human spaceflight from New Mexico! See highlights

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How To Draw A Double Decker Bus

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Into the Deep Unknown | bioGraphic

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A Curable Condition That Causes Blindness - Andrew Bastawrous

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Disney's Cruella | Official Trailer

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The REAL Reason For Elizabeth I's Untimely Demise

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10 Things About The Solar System Your Teachers Never Told You

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What is a blue Moon? | Natural History Museum

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How to make a bird feeder | Natural History Museum

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Bring nature to your doorstep by keeping wild birds fed with a homemade bird feeder. Follow our steps to build a seed feeder from a reused plastic bottle. Find out how to get the most from your new bird feeder:http://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/how-to-make-a-b
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How to press flowers | Natural History Museum

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Learn how to master the art of flower pressing. Try out this simple craft to decorate special cards, create beautiful art or even begin a scientific collection to record the plants growing in your garden. Read our top tips for pressing flowers: https://ww
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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-blood-pressure-works-wilfred-manzano If you lined up all the blood vessels in your body, they’d be 60 thousand miles long. And every day, they carry the equivalent of over two thousand gallons of blood to th
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The oceans cover the majority of Earth, so what if you drain them? The first 200 people to sign up get 20% off Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/lifenoggin/ Subscribe: https://bit.ly/SubLifeNoggin | Get your exclusive Life Noggin merch: http://keeponthinki
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Third Thumb Changes the Prosthetics Game

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London-based product designer, Dani Clode designed a third thumb to change the way people think about prosthetics. Clode believes that prosthetics extent a wearer's ability. They shouldn't be regarded as a replacement to part of the human body. The third
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Recreating Asteroids with Lasers

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Thanks to Seb Lee-Delisle for recreating the Asteroids vector graphics with his massive laser. Here’s his site: http://seb.ly/ Of course he’s on Github, where you can find out more about controlling lasers with computers: https://github.com/sebleedelisle/
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All About Pets! - Dogs, Unicorns, Cats, Dragons, & More! | Cool School Compilation

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We love pets here at Cool School! Here at Cool School, we have dogs and cats, unicorns and dragons, and so much more! Super Drew Battles the Dragons & Saves Icicles from Melting | A Drew Pendous Superhero Story- 0:11 Nikki's Cat Has Fleas - Drew Pendous t
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Five Hidden Treasures to Explore

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We all need a little adventure now and then. In this reel, hide away in London’s 900-year-old secret garden, grab a bite at Madrid’s secret Chinese restaurant and explore Turkey’s hidden underground city. SUBSCRIBE: https://goo.gl/vR6Acb #Hidden #Travel #
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The Thames Barrier must never fail. Here's why it doesn't.

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The Thames Barrier is a wonder of engineering. If it fails, then London floods. Here's how the engineers there make sure it doesn't fail. More about the Thames Barrier: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/the-thames-barrierProducer/Director: Cambria Bailey-JonesE
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Six Unexpected Stories of How Things Came to Be

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Some of the most ordinary things have origins that are a little bit extraordinary. We learn about the high schooler responsible for today's American flag, uncover the hidden truth of salmon sushi and learn how the people of London once got up for a long d
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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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How Rainbows Form

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ColourisedThe 1890's ~ Amazing Rare Footage of Cities Around the World AI Restoration

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The start of motion pictures, late 1890's. Rare film of cities, towns and countries. High-quality remastered prints from the Lumiere archives and EYE Film Museum. Clips listed in order below. Music Tracks: "Dream Walking" & "What Must Be" by Dhruva Al
The First Cell Phone Call Was an Epic Troll

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April 24 -- In the 1960s and early '70s, if you wanted to make a phone call, you did so from a device wired to the telephone grid. When AT&T launched their cellular system for car phones, Dr. Martin "Marty" Cooper and his team at Motorola decided to build
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50 Famous Logos Then & Now

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What Would Happen If The Moon Was Teleported On To The Earth

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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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You've got a friend in us. Let us wow you with these hidden details and facts from Toy Story. Visit Disney Movies Anywhere for more! https://www.disneymoviesanywhere.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Pixar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disney
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Knock, Knock Knowledge | Laugh and Learn | Highlights Kids

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Did you know, that this video is full of funny jokes and facts? Laugh and Learn with Highlights Kids.Subscribe to watch more Highlights! http://bit.ly/HGLTsubscribeHighlights is a beloved global media brand dedicated to helping children become curious, cr
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TIL: This Volcano Has Erupted Almost Every Hour For 94 Years | Today I Learned

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In this episode of Today I Learned, National Geographic explorer and volcanologist Stephanie Grocke explains what might be driving Santiaguito’s almost hourly eruptions. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe ➡ Watch All Today I Learned Clips here: ht
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The Bermuda Triangle Mystery Has Finally Been ‘Solved’

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10 Good Habits for Sleeping Better

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What Would Happen If A Human Did Not Sleep At All?

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The Peacock Clock

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For more than two centuries now the Hermitage has been adorned by a unique exhibit that never fails to evoke the enchanted admiration of visitors - the famous Peacock Clock. The figures of a peacock, cockerel and owl that form part of this elaborate timep
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TIL: These Spiny Sea Creatures Can Regrow Lost Body Parts | Today I Learned

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What can liquefy its limbs, throw up its own stomach and still live? Echinoderms, a group of sea creatures that can regenerate their own body parts! In this episode of Today I Learned, National Geographic Explorer Paul Bump tells you all about echinoderm’
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The First Billion Years of the Universe - with Emma Chapman

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What happened after the Big Bang? When did the very first stars burst into life? Why are those stars were so unusual, and what they can teach us about the Universe today?Watch the Q&A: https://youtu.be/9zxsC68PJUIEmma's book "First Light" is available now
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Pixar Did You Know? | Inside Out

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Prepare to get emotional over these fun facts from Disney•Pixar’s Inside Out! Find out more incredible info about Joy, Sadness, Anger, Disgust, and Fear. Visit Disney Movies Anywhere for more! https://www.disneymoviesanywhere.com/ Facebook: https://www.fa
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Feb 17, 1890 - P.T. Barnum's address to the future (Remastered w/ transcript)

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Early phonograph of circus legend PT Barnum testing out the phonograph. I made the sound less harsh and added in a transcript. Thanks to the internet, I was able to find an accurate transcript from The Roscommon Constitutionalist February 22, 1890 which s
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What Happens To Our Atoms When We Die?

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Pixar Did You Know: Toy Story 3 | Disney•Pixar

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These are the rootinest, tootinest fun facts around! Saddle up and blast off to amazing insider info all about Disney•Pixar’s Toy Story 3. Visit Disney Movies Anywhere for more! https://www.disneymoviesanywhere.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Pixa
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This Baby Dinosaur Grows from 2 to 2,000 POUNDS! | DINO POPS

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Why your belly button is amazing | BBC Ideas

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Whether you have an innie or an outie, you definitely have one. So, here's a load of facts about your belly button.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav____________________________Do you have a curious mind? Youre in the right place.Our aim on BBC
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Pixar Short Films Collection Vol. 3 | Pixar Did You Know by Disney•Pixar

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These facts are short and sweet! Find plenty of Easter eggs and more on the Pixar Short Films Collection Vol. 3, now available on digital and Blu-Ray. Visit Disney Movies Anywhere for more! https://www.disneymoviesanywhere.com/ Facebook: https://www.faceb
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Faraday Lectures 2021 - Holiday Chemistry Show

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Join chemistry professors Janis Louie and Tom Richmond as they perform an extraordinary series of chemical experiments that educate and entertain audiences of all ages. This year, the event will feature friend of the chemistry department, Tom Thatcher. To
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TIL: Why Mars's Ocean Disappeared | Today I Learned

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MARS AIRS MONDAYS 9/8c ➡Get More MARS: http://bit.ly/NatGeoMARS ➡Watch all clips of MARS here: http://bit.ly/WatchMARS Mars, the red planet, may not have always been so red. In fact, 3.5 billion years ago it had an ocean that spanned its entire northern h
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TIL: From Fleece Jackets to Your Food: The Scary Journey of Microplastics | Today I Learned

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National Geographic explorer and grantee Gregg Treinish wants everyone to know about the hidden toxic cost of synthetic fabrics. Tiny, invisible microplastics are entering our waterways straight from our washing machines. About 2,000 synthetic particles a

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