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These animals can hear everything - Jakob Christensen-Dalsgaard

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Explore the extraordinary auditory adaptations in the animal kingdom, and find out which creature has the best hearing.--The world is always abuzz with sounds, many of which human ears simply cant hear. However, other species have extraordinary adaptation
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One of the world's most famous writers - Stephanie Honchell Smith

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Explore the life and works of Rumi, who became one of the worlds most celebrated poets and mystical philosophers.--According to legend, the renowned scholar Jalaluddin Muhammad Rumi was giving a lecture when a disheveled man approached and asked him the m
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How your dog sees the world (w/ Cleo Abram)

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Apps claim to show you the colors dogs see but where does that information come from?WELCOME TO HOWTOWN! Our small but mighty team of two (Joss Fong and Adam Cole) digs into the evidence behind commonly held facts and claims in the news.We're grateful for
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MANAGER FIRES Man For Being 1 MINUTE LATE ONCE | Dhar Mann Studios

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VOTE & WIN! I'm nominated for a Kids' Choice Award: https://at.nick.com/3x8rFZg To celebrate I'm giving away iPhones and MacBooks to Dhar Mann voters! Vote DAILY from now until 6/12, increase your odds of winning by voting multiple times a day! How to Ent
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Can you transplant a head to another body? - Max G. Levy

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Follow 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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How does an air conditioner actually work? - Anna Rothschild

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Dig into the science of how heat pumps both heat and cool a home, and find out the benefits and drawbacks of this technology.--Typically, with any piece of technology, you pump one unit of energy in and you get about one out. Thats just the first law of t
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How did ancient civilizations make ice cream? - Vivian Jiang

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Trace 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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Why don't "tough" and "dough" rhyme? - Arika Okrent

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Explore the evolution of English spelling conventions throughout history, and find out why it's such an inconsistent language.--Spelling reformers have been advocating for changes to make English spelling more intuitive and less irregular. One example of
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What happened when these 6 dictators took over - Stephanie Honchell Smith

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Examine the myth of the benevolent dictator, which is a leader who holds absolute power yet only uses it for the common good.--Under certain conditions, the idea of a dictator can sound appealing, like when a democracy isnt functioning as it should due to
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Could AI predict the future? - Thomas Hofweber

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Explore one of the main issues of AI-based predictive models and how it affects user decision-making and accountability.--A couple has been considering getting engaged, but theyre worried about divorce statistics. An AI-based model was just released that
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Scientists are obsessed with this lake - Nicola Storelli and Daniele Zanzi

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Explore 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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How could so many people support Hitler? - Joseph Lacey

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Explore the philosophy of Hannah Arendt, and get to know her strategies to combat the threat of totalitarianism and oppression.--Philosopher Hannah Arendt was a German Jew who dedicated herself to understanding how the Nazi regime came to power, and more
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If you're an adult mayfly you'll probably die before the end of this video - Luke M. Jacobus

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Trace the life cycle of mayflies, and explore why these swarming insects are a sign of healthy aquatic ecosystems.--For most of the worlds 4,000 mayfly species, adulthood lasts roughly one day. And for some species, its only a matter of minutes. This isnt
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How do gas masks actually work? - George Zaidan

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Explore 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 to increase your happiness

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Dig into the benefits of practicing gratitude in your everyday life, and discover how being thankful can impact your happiness.--Many people would say the connection between happiness and gratefulness is very simple: when you are happy, you are grateful.
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How do gas masks actually work? - George Zaidan

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Explore 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 to increase your happiness

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Dig into the benefits of practicing gratitude in your everyday life, and discover how being thankful can impact your happiness.--Many people would say the connection between happiness and gratefulness is very simple: when you are happy, you are grateful.
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The rise and fall of the Maya Empires most powerful city - Geoffrey E. Braswell

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Trace the rise and fall of the Maya city Chichen Itza, and how Yucatns unpredictable environment contributed to its demise.--During the 8th century CE, warfare and failing agriculture forced Maya people to move north, to hotter, drier Yucatn. Because of i
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Does math have a major flaw? - Jacqueline Doan and Alex Kazachek

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Practice 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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Picture a perfect society. What does it look like? - Joseph Lacey

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Dig into political philosopher John Rawls classic thought experiment about what principles we need to design a fair society.--A group of strangers have gathered to design a just society. To ensure none of them rig the system, theyve been placed under a ve
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The Nazis recruited to win the Cold War - Brian Crim

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Dig into Operation Paperclip, a secret intelligence program which brought scientists from Nazi Germany to the US after WWII.--In May of 1945 the Third Reich was in chaos. Adolf Hitler was dead and German surrender was imminent. But while World War II was
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The true story behind the legend of the 47 Rnin - Adam Clulow

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Dig 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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How to prevent political corruption - Stephanie Honchell Smith

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Explore common types of corruption and find out what we can do to combat it and promote transparency in our institutions.--Corruption is often defined as misuse of a position of power for personal gain. And while corruption in politics is nothing new, it
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What is earwax and should you get rid of it? - Henry C. Ou

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Explore why earwax forms, its purpose in our health, and whether or not we should be trying to get rid of it.--Grooming paraphernalia has been found in numerous archeological sites, many of which have included earwax removal tools. And earwax evacuation r
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This person isn't actually screaming - Noah Charney

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Explore 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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What Earth in 2050 could look like - Shannon Odell

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What could our future world look like if we continue to do nothing about climate change? Take a look at the possibilities.--While were already feeling the devastating effects of human-caused climate change, governments continue to fall short on making and
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The Greek myth of Demeter's revenge - Iseult Gillespie

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Dig into the Greek myth of Mestra and her father King Erysichthon, who angered the gods and was cursed with insatiable hunger.--Mestra, princess of Thessaly, was far from home. She had watched her father, King Erysichthon, plunge into a ruin of his own ma
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What causes addiction, and why is it so hard to treat? - Judy Grisel

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Take a look at the science of how addictive drugs affect your body and why substance addiction can be so difficult to treat.--As of 2021, more than 36 million people were estimated to be experiencing substance use disorder. This condition spans a spectrum
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The underground cities of the Byzantine Empire - Veronica Kalas

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Uncover the history of the ancient underground cities beneath Cappadocia, which were built during the Byzantine Empire.--The breathtaking geological formations of Cappadocia are one of the most astonishing landscapes on Earth. Also known as fairy chimneys
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Why was the Rosetta Stone so important? - Franziska Naether

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Dig 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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One of the worlds oldest condiments - Dan Kwartler

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Trace 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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When is anger justified? A philosophical inquiry - Delaney Thull

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Explore different philosophers ideas about anger and dig into their theories on how we should handle this complicated emotion.--Anger is a complicated emotion. It can feel reasonable and righteous or impulsive and uncontrollable. Anger can be an important
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These 70 writers are actually all the same person - Ilan Stavans

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Get 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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How humanity got hooked on coffee - Jonathan Morris

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Trace the history of coffee, from its first known origins to its rise in popularity due to trade routes and cultivation.--One day around 850 CE, a goatherd observed that his goats started acting abnormally after nibbling on some berries. The herder tried
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Should We Send Messages to Extraterrestrials?

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Learn more about Surfshark with Incogni at: https://incogni.com/besmartSUBSCRIBE so you dont miss a video! http://bit.ly/iotbs_sub More info and sources below There are hundreds of billions of planets in our galaxy. Scientists now think hundreds of millio
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Why NASA Punched an Asteroid

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More info and sources below Where did life come from? Its one of the biggest questions humans have ever asked and the answer might be locked in ancient space rocks that were around before life began. To find out, NASA pulled off one of its most ambitious
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Space is Full of Junk. Heres How to Clean It Up

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Join our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/itsokaytobesmartSUBSCRIBE so you dont miss a video! http://bit.ly/iotbs_sub More info and sources below We know pollution is a problem on earth, but were filling space with our junk too. And if we dont f
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Can you solve the magical maze riddle? - Alex Rosenthal

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Practice 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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The Trillion Dollar Equation

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The most famous equation in finance, the Black-Scholes/Merton equation, came from physics. It launched an industry worth trillions of dollars and led to the worlds best investments. Go to https://www.eightsleep.com/veritasium and use the code Veritasium f
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The warrior who defeated the mighty Mughals - Stephanie Honchell Smith

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Trace 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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How the famous Three Sisters survived - Rebecca Webster

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Get 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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Why can't you put metal in a microwave? - Aaron Slepkov

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Dig into the science of how microwave ovens use electromagnetic waves to heat your food, and what you should avoid cooking in them.--In 1945, engineer Percy Spencer was standing near a RADAR device that produced high-intensity microwaves and noticed that
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The Fijian myth of the greedy god - Raiana McKinney and Esther Wozniak

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Dig into the Fijian myth of Dakuwaqa, the shape-shifting shark god who is determined to take over all of Fiji's islands.--Long ago, the ancestral gods of Fiji settled on the Pacific archipelago. They eventually metamorphosed into various forms, with the g
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Is Chandigarh a perfectly planned city? - Vikramditya Praksh

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Explore 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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Why It Was Almost Impossible to Make the Blue LED

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The blue LED was supposed to be impossibleuntil a young engineer proposed a moonshot idea. Head to https://brilliant.org/veritasium to start your free 30-day trial, and the first 200 people get 20% off an annual premium subscription.If youre looking for a
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Why does this flower smell like a dead body? - Daniel Nickrent

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Explore 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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The real reason dodo birds went extinct - Leon Claessens

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Uncover the most common misperceptions about dodos, and find out the truth of how the flightless birds actually went extinct.--Dodos are commonly considered brainless, blundering birds that were poorly adapted and doomed to die off, making their human-med
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How to know if you're being selfish (and whether or not that's bad) - Mark Hopwood

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Explore a classic philosophical debate and decide: is it human nature to be selfish? And if so, is it possible to overcome it?--The question of whether or not humans are inherently selfish is one of philosophys oldest debates. The idea that we only act ou
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Would you raise the baby that ate your siblings? - Francesca Barbero

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Explore how the offspring of parasitic butterflies trick their way into ant colonies for food and protection.--You might not guess it, but Alcon blue butterflies are just one of over 200 parasitic butterfly species, all of which target ants. And their off
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How much would it cost to buy the ocean? - Astrid J. Hsu

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Dig into the monetary value of the ocean, from global trade, to tourism, fishing, and more, as Poseidon contemplates selling it.--Surveying his vast domain, Poseidon considers retirement. What if someone else donned the coral crown so he could spend his i
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History vs. Egypts "most powerful" pharaoh - Jessica Tomkins

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Pharaoh Ramesses II presided over a golden age of Egyptian prosperity but was he a model leader or a master of propaganda?--Pharaoh Ramesses II reigned for almost 70 years in the 13th century BCE. He presided over a golden age of Egyptian prosperity, powe
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Why is rice so popular? - Carolyn Beans

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Dig 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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How Scientists Made the Hottest Thing Ever

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Learn more about Surfshark VPN at: https://surfshark.deals/besmart SUBSCRIBE so you dont miss a video! http://bit.ly/iotbs_sub More info and sources below At CERN, physicists are searching for answers to some of the biggest questions ever like how the uni
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What The Prisoner's Dilemma Reveals About Life, The Universe, and Everything

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This is a video about the most famous problem in Game Theory, the Prisoners Dilemma. Head to https://brilliant.org/veritasium to start your free 30-day trial, and the first 200 people get 20% off an annual premium subscription.If youre looking for a molec
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How to get motivated even when you dont feel like it

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Explore the psychology of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, and dig into how these forces contribute to our drive.--Motivation is complicated. Psychologists define motivation as the desire or impetus to initiate and maintain a particular behavior. But s
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The history of poker: Bluffing, betting, and busting - James McManus

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Dig into the history of poker, from the games invention in the American South to its explosion of popularity across the world.--From its earliest incarnations, poker has always been a contest of guile, guts, and gambling. The game first emerged around 180
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The science of laughter - Sasha Winkler

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Explore the common scientific theories about why humans laugh, and how this universal behavior evolved.--Isnt it odd that, when somethings funny, you might show your teeth, change your breathing, become weak and achy in some places, and maybe even cry? In
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What the biggest brain on Earth can do - David Gruber and Shane Gero

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Explore 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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Does planting trees actually cool the planet? - Carolyn Beans

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Dig into common mistakes that tree-planting programs make, and explore strategies that can successfully re-green the planet.--In fighting climate change, few solutions are discussed more than planting lots and lots of trees. It sounds simple enough: trees
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The largest river on Earth is actually in the sky - Iseult Gillespie

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Explore the Amazon rainforests flying rivers, and dig into why these invisible waterways are essential to life on Earth.--The largest rainforest in the world, the Amazon, exists between two rivers but not in the way you might think. At ground level, the A
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How did South African Apartheid happen, and how did it finally end? - Thula Simpson

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Explore how Dutch and British colonization of South Africa led to Apartheid, the strict national policy of racial segregation.--For 46 years, South Africans lived under Apartheid, a strict policy of segregation that barred the countrys Black majority from
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The rights you might not realize you have - Shannon Odell

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Do you have a right to a healthy planet? Dig into the movement to hold governments accountable for climate change inaction.--Since 2015, an unprecedented movement has been sweeping courts around the world. Groups of young plaintiffs are suing their govern
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How to make smart decisions more easily

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Explore 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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Can a Billion Oysters Save New York City?

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Heroes on the half shell Oyster power?SUBSCRIBE so you dont miss a video! http://bit.ly/iotbs_sub More info and sources below When people picture New York City they see skyscrapers, subways, and a concrete jungle. But the Big Apple is really a seaside cit
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What Causes Food Cravings?

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Why do I really, really want ice cream right now? Today we explore the science of food cravings! Why We Love Junk Food: https://youtu.be/ZMsW2oXors8 Hosted by: Michael Aranda ---------- Support SciShow by becoming a patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.
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The diseases that changed humanity forever - Dan Kwartler

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Explore 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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Something weird is happening in our galaxy - Ashkbiz Danehkar

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Explore the massive structures known as the Fermi bubbles, and dig into the prevailing theories about how they came to be.--In 2010, NASA announced the discovery of a never-before-seen galactic object: two gigantic gaseous bubbles, each emanating an impre
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Why did the US try to kill all the bison? - Andrew C. Isenberg

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Explore how the US government hunted bison to near-extinction in the 1800s to force Native Americans onto reservations.--By the mid-1700s, many Plains nations survived on North Americas largest land mammals: bison. They ate its meat, made the hides into w
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What The Longest-Running Study on Happiness Reveals

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How to lead a happier, healthier and longer life. Check out our sponsor: https://betterhelp.com/veritasium to get matched with a professional therapist who will listen and help.A huge thanks to Prof. Robert Waldinger for all his help with this video. To l
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The gory history of barber surgeons - Stephanie Honchell Smith

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Trace the history of barber-surgeons, and find out what led to barbers performing medical procedures in medieval Europe.--Its a cold morning in 15th century France and youre off to the barber for a shave and haircut. You hear the familiar sound of singing
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The most devastating asteroid to hit Earth - Sean P. S. Gulick

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Dig into what happened after the Chicxulub asteroid hit the Earth, and how it caused a mass extinction including dinosaurs.--Sixty-six million years ago, near whats now the Yucatn Peninsula, a juvenile sauropod feasted on horsetail plants on a riverbank.
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Sherlock Holmes and the case of the Red-Headed League - Alex Rosenthal

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Download 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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What really caused the Irish Potato Famine - Stephanie Honchell Smith

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Dig 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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Can you solve the secret assassin society riddle? - Alex Rosenthal

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Practice 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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Does the language you speak change how you think?

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No. Mostly. Written with Molly Ruhl and Gretchen McCulloch. Gretchen's podcast has an episode all about Arrival: https://lingthusiasm.com/post/157167562811/transcript-lingthusiasm-episode-3-arrival-of-the More Language Files: https://www.youtube.com/playl
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What do these recycling numbers actually mean? - Shannon Odell

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Dig 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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How to overcome your mistakes

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Explore what prevents us from learning from our failures, and how to become more resilient through cultivating a growth mindset.--People often describe failure as a teachable moment a necessary stumble on our way to improvement. But learning from our mist
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A tour of the ancient Greek Underworld - Iseult Gillespie

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Download a free audiobook version of The Song of Achilles" and support TED-Ed's nonprofit mission: https://www.audible.com/ted-ed --Achilles, just slain in the Trojan War, arrives in the Underworld and is greeted by Sibyl of Cumae a prophetess and also th
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The dark history of werewolves - Craig Thomson

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Explore how werewolves have evolved in folklore, literature, and pop culture throughout history, and where these stories originated.--Stories of werewolves have existed for thousands of years and continue to live on today. Theyre especially prominent in E
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An Egg Is Just One Cell

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One of Earth's biggest cells is one you're probably really familiar with. See what we're cooking up over at our BRAND-NEW channel, MinuteFood: https://www.youtube.com/user/minutefoodLEARN MORE**************To learn more about this topic, start your googli
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How you survive the coldest place on Earth - Nadia Frontier

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Explore how marine creatures survive the frigid waters of Antarctica, and what traits allow them to live in such conditions.--The vast, white surface of Antarctica stretches for over 3 million square kilometers. On the coast of this expanse, just a few me
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3 tips on how to study effectively

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Explore how the brain learns and stores information, and find out how to apply this for more effective study techniques.--A 2006 study took a class of surgical residents and split them into two groups. Each received the same study materials, but one group
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What would happen if everyone stopped eating meat tomorrow? - Carolyn Beans

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Explore the possibilities and challenges of what a vegetarian world could look like if we all immediately stopped eating meat. --Imagine if a wizard of meatless dining suddenly appeared on Earth and with one wave of a wand wiped away all meat from our she
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Ethical dilemma: What makes life worth living? - Douglas MacLean

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Puzzle through a classic ethical dilemma and decide: can human existence be meaningful without its creativity and culture? --Life on your planet depends entirely on Nuronium for normal cognition. Unfortunately, its source has been compromised and you are
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Extreme Breath-Holding

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This is how people can hold their breath for tens of minutes. Check out our sponsor: https://betterhelp.com/veritasium to get matched with a professional therapist who will listen and help.A huge thanks to Brandon Birchak for all his help with this video:
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A day in the rebellion against the Inca Empire - Gabriel Prieto

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Follow Maxo, a warrior of the Chimu Empire, as he navigates the Inca-conquered streets of Chan Chan to receive a secret message.--Its daybreak in the city of Chan Chan, and former soldier Maxo has been up all night fretting. Last night, a friend stopped b
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Do mosquitos actually bite some people more than others? - Maria Elena De Obaldia

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Explore the science of what attracts mosquitos, and find out why mosquitos bite some people more than others.--Some swear theyre cursed to be hunted by mosquitos while their close-by companions are regularly left unscathed. Are mosquitos really attracted
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Why The War on Drugs Is a Huge Failure

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The war against drugs has been a terrible disaster for everybody involved. Why? And can we do something differently?Check out the Stop The Harm campaign: https://stoptheharm.orgOUR CHANNELSGerman Channel: https://kgs.link/youtubeDE Spanish Channel: https:
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Can you change your sleep schedule?

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Are 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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What happens when you fall into piranha-infested waters? - Antonio Machado-Allison

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Dig into the truth about piranhas and their feeding frenzies, and find out what would likely happen if you fell into their waters.--Youre peering into the Amazon River when, suddenly, you lose your footing and fall. Piranhas dart about in the rapidly appr
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Why is this black square famous? - Allison Leigh

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Discover the symbolism of Kazimir Malevichs Black Square, and how it pushed the boundaries of what art is and what it can be.--In 1915, an exhibition of radical artworks opened in Russia. Many pieces pushed the boundaries of form and style, but one was pa
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Nixon's Tape Recorder

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Installed in selected rooms at the White House on the Presidents orders, this is the story of how a state-of-the-art recording system ultimately led to Richard Nixons downfall.Untold is a free collection of short, compelling, history videos and animations
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The First Man To Record Sound

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Do you know who recorded the first-ever sound?If you answered, 'Thomas Edison', you are mistaken! It was actually a bookseller in Paris, in the mid-1800s. douard-Lon Scott de Martinville invented a device called the Phonautograph, which recorded audio. He
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Can you solve the cursed dice riddle? - Dan Finkel

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Practice more problem-solving at https://brilliant.org/TedEd--Ah, spring. As Demeter, Goddess of the Harvest, its your favorite season. Humans and animals look to you to balance the bounty of the natural world which, like any self-respecting Goddess, you
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Why is it so hard to break a bad habit?

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Explore 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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This is what happens when you hit the gas - Shannon Odell

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Explore 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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Can alligators survive this apex predator? - Kenny Coogan

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Explore the diverse and vital ecosystem of the Everglades, and discover why the alligator is so essential to the region.--Despite alligators ruling the swamplands of the Everglades for millennia, the last 500 years have brought deadly new predators that c
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The one thing stopping jellyfish from taking over - Mariela Pajuelo & Javier Antonio Quinones

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Dig into why jellyfish populations have increased, and how leatherback sea turtles can help get their numbers under control.--Over the past two decades, jellyfish have begun to overwhelm our oceans. If things stay on their current trajectory, we could be
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Whoever builds something here will be rich beyond measure - Fabio Pacucci

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Download 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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How the water you flush becomes the water you drink - Francis de los Reyes

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Explore 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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A 5,300-year-old murder mystery - Albert Zink

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Get 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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Which is better for you: "Real" meat or "fake" meat? - Carolyn Beans

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Explore the differences between farmed meat, plant-based meat, and lab-grown meat, and find out which is best for you and the planet.--In 2021, a survey of over 1,000 Americans found that nearly two-thirds had eaten plant-based meat alternatives in the pa
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Why your phone battery gets worse over time - George Zaidan

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Explore 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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What happens if you dont put your phone in airplane mode? - Lindsay DeMarchi

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Dig 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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Science vs. Pseudoscience - Siska De Baerdemaeker

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Get to know 3 factors that can help you identify pseudoscience, and find out how it differs from actual science.--Pseudoscience is a set of theories, methods, and assumptions that appear scientific, but arent. In the worst cases, pseudoscience practitione
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How to enter flow state

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Explore 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 dangerous was it to be a jester? - Beatrice K. Otto

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Explore 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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What's happening to Earth's core? - Shannon Odell

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Explore the science of why Earths atmosphere is losing hydrogen, and find out what other leaks could affect life on our planet.--A hydrogen atom is traveling high within the outermost layer of Earths atmosphere. This particular atom first entered the exos
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One of history's most dangerous myths - Anneliese Mehnert

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Examine 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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The rise and fall of Italys warriors-for-hire - Stephanie Honchell Smith

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Dig into the history of the elite mercenaries known as condottieri, who were soldiers for hire for Italy's rich and powerful.--During the 14th and 15th centuries, mercenaries known as condottieri dominated Italian warfare, profiting from and encouraging t
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Can you solve the time traveling car riddle? - Dan Finkel

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Practice more problem-solving at https://brilliant.org/TedEdYou and the professor have driven your DeLorean back to the past to fix issues with the spacetime continuum caused by your time traveling. But another DeLorean appears with older versions of you
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Can other animals understand death? - Barbara J. King

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Do nonhuman animals experience grief? Explore mourning in the animal kingdom to find out the answer to this tricky question.--In 2018, an orca called Tahlequah gave birth. But her daughter died within an hour. Tahlequah, however, didnt leave her body. Ove
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Why did Megalodon go extinct? - Jack Cooper and Catalina Pimiento

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Dive into the oceans depths to see how the gigantic megalodon ruled the seas, and find out what caused its extinction.20 million years ago, the ocean housed a creature so colossal that its stomach could reach volumes of almost 10,000 liters big enough to
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The Most Misunderstood Concept in Physics

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One of the most important, yet least understood, concepts in all of physics. Head to https://brilliant.org/veritasium to start your free 30-day trial, and the first 200 people get 20% off an annual premium subscription.If you're looking for a molecular mo
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The records the British Empire didn't want you to see - Audra A. Dipte

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Explore 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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What caused the Rwandan Genocide? - Susanne Buckley-Zistel

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Dig into the history of the Rwandan Genocide of 1994, during which over one-tenth of the countrys population was killed.--For one hundred days in 1994, the African country of Rwanda suffered a horrific campaign of mass murder. Neighbor turned against neig
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The battle that formed the universe - Fabio Pacucci

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Explore what happened after the Big Bang and how the battle between gravity and pressure shaped the structure of our universe.--Its time for the biggest battle in the Universe: the Big Bang. In one corner is gravity the force that brings all matter togeth
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Seeing things that aren't there? It's pareidolia - Susan G. Wardle

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Dig into the phenomenon of face pareidolia, which is the tendency of our brains to see faces in everyday objects.--Imagine opening a bag of chips, only to find Santa Claus looking back at you. Or turning a corner to see a building smiling at you. Humans s
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Who is the fastest creature in mythology? - Iseult Gillespie

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Witness the clash of mythologys speediest supernaturals in an epic race and find out which creature is the fastest.--Its time for the Myth Olympics: the eternal arena in which creatures and deities compete for glory. Almost every mythical tradition claims
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Why is Marie Antoinette so controversial? - Carolyn Harris

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Marie Antoinette became a symbol for the evils of excess but was she a wasteful queen or a convenient scapegoat? You decide.--She was the Queen of France, notorious for living in opulence while peasants starved and became a symbol of everything wrong with
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Are solar panels worth it? - Shannon Odell

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Explore 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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Food expiration dates dont mean what you think - Carolyn Beans

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Find 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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What did people do before anesthesia? - Sally Frampton

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Trace the history of anesthesia from the 3rd century to today, and explore how doctors performed surgery before anesthetic drugs.--The quest for anesthetics that could induce unconsciousness and enable more meticulous surgeries began around the early 3rd
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Unsolved Math Mystery - What's The Largest Sofa That Can Fit Around a Corner?

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Sign up to Brilliant to receive a 20% discount with this link! https://brilliant.org/upandatom/Recommended course: Advanced Geometry Puzzles https://brilliant.org/courses/advanced-geometry-puzzles/Mathematica Notebook and animations can be found at the bo
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Test yourself: Can you tell the difference between music and noise? - Hanako Sawada

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Get 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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How (and why) to read William Faulkner - Sascha Morrell

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Get to know the works of William Faulkner, whose inventive literature made him one of Americas most remarkable writers.--William Faulkner is considered one of Americas most remarkable and perplexing writers. He confused his audience intentionally, using c
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4 epidemics that almost happened (but didn't) - George Zaidan

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What makes for an effective outbreak response? Explore successful systems from around the world that prevented epidemics.--In 2013, an Ebola outbreak began in Guinea. The country had no formal response system and the outbreak became the largest Ebola epid
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Can you outsmart Fate and break her ancient curse? - Dan Finkel

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Practice more problem-solving at https://brilliant.org/TedEd--Hundreds of years ago, your ancestor stole a magical tarot deck from Fate herself and it came with a terrible cost. Once every 23 years, one member of your family must face Fate in a duel with
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Is it normal to talk to yourself?

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Dig into the psychological benefits of positive self-talk, and find out when it can become problematic.--Being caught talking to yourself can feel embarrassing, and some people even stigmatize this behavior as a sign of mental instability. But decades of
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The year without summer - David Biello

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Dig 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 were there three popes at the same time? - Jolle Rollo-Koster

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Dig into the history of the Papal Schism, which caused a split in the Catholic Church while 3 popes vied for supremacy. --For almost two millennia, the Pope has been a figure of supreme spiritual authority for Catholics around the world. But in the late 1
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What's missing in medical research? - Greg Foot

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Dig into why ethnic diversity is so important to medical research when creating new treatments and medicines for diseases.--While all humans share 99.9% of our DNA, differences in the remaining 0.1% hold important clues about the causes of diseasesand the
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The rise and fall of the Mughal Empire - Stephanie Honchell Smith

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Trace the rise and fall of the Mughal Empire, which became one of the wealthiest and most powerful states in the early modern world.--Though he was descended from some of the worlds most successful conquerors, Babur struggled to gain a foothold among the
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Why do we have crooked teeth when our ancestors didnt? - G. Richard Scott

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Explore the prevailing scientific theory of why crooked teeth and impacted wisdom teeth are recent developments in human evolution.--According to the fossil record, ancient humans usually had straight teeth, complete with wisdom teeth. In fact, the dental
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What is a poop transplant, and how does it work? - Kathryn M. Stephenson and David L. Suskind

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Dig 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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Whatever happened to the hole in the ozone layer? - Stephanie Honchell Smith

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Discover 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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Why do we eat popcorn at the movies? - Andrew Smith

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Trace the history of popcorn, from its origins in the Americas to its explosion of popularity in the 20th century.--Soft percussion and a toasty scent mark the violent transformation of tough seeds into cloud-like puffs. This is the almost magical process
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Can zoos save species from extinction? - Nigel Rothfels

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Dig 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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Pythagoras Would Be Proud: High School Students' New Proof of the Pythagorean Theorem [TRIGONOMETRY]

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Calcea Johnson and Ne’Kiya Jackson are two high school students at St. Mary's Academy in New Orleans who recently presented a new proof of the Pythagorean theorem at the Spring Southeastern Sectional Meeting of the American Mathematical Society. The
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A day in the life of a medieval teenage pilgrim - Birte Kristiansen and Petra Sijpesteijn

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Join 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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Puke, poop and tiny cockroaches: How the leafcutter ant queen runs her farm - Charles Wallace

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Take a look inside the leafcutter ant colony as a queen begins her reign and the ants work to sustain their supply of fungus.--In a Texas clearing, an ancient tale that ties four species together is unfurling. The first involved is a soon-to-be queen leaf
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This one weird trick will get you infinite gold - Dan Finkel

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Practice 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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How stretching actually changes your muscles - Malachy McHugh

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Dig into the science of stretching, and find out what it actually does to your muscles and how you can improve your flexibility.--An athlete is preparing for a game. Theyve put on their gear and done their warmup, and now its time for one more routine str
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The most important century in human history

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Is 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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The epic tale of the wind goddess' gift - Sydney Iaukea

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Get to know the Hawaiian legend of the sacred wind gourd and follow Pakaa's fight to restore his rightful place beside the king.--Long ago, the Hawaiian wind goddess wielded a gourd that housed the winds of the Islands. It came to hold her bones, along wi
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6 myths about the Middle Ages that everyone believes - Stephanie Honchell Smith

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Explore the 6 most common misconceptions about the Middle Ages, and find out what living in medieval times was actually like.--Medieval Europe. Where unbathed, sword-wielding knights ate rotten meat, thought the Earth was flat, defended chastity-belt wear
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How horses changed history - William T. Taylor

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Explore how the domestication of horses influenced the fate of entire civilizations and dramatically altered human history.--People have been captivated by horses for a long time. They appear more than any other animal in cave paintings dating back 30,000
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What happens if an engineered virus escapes the lab?

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How 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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What would happen if you lost your sense of touch? - Antonio Cataldo

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Explore the science behind how your body and brain process different sensations like touch, pain, temperature, and spatial awareness.--We dont often think of touch as being a vital part of movement, but touch is one part of a network that oversees all the
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MASH-UP: Ed, Edd n Eddy's First vs. Last Scene | Cartoon Network

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Watch Ed, Edd n Eddy on HBOMax.See how the Ed boys got their start on Cartoon Network, and how they ended it all by finally meeting Eddy's brother.Episodes: The Ed-Touchables, Ed, Edd N Eddy's Big Picture ShowAbout Cartoon Network:Welcome to Cartoon Netwo
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What if you experienced every human life in history?

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Examine the ethical stance known as longtermism, which is the idea that we should be doing more to protect future generations.--Imagine that your life began as one of the planets first humans. After dying, you're reincarnated as the second human ever to l
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The continents are moving. When will they collide? - Jean-Baptiste P. Koehl

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Dig into the science of plate tectonics to find out when the next supercontinent will emerge and how it could affect Earths environment.--In the early 20th century, Alfred Wegener's theory of Continental Drift laid the foundation for our modern theory of
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Hidden animal senses #Shorts

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Animals see the world beyond the capabilities of our human senses.Talk: The hidden world of animal senses - with Ed Yong: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVPN165wz1Y
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How to manage your emotions

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Explore 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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Whats hidden in Arctic ice? - Brendan Rogers and Jessica Howard

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Discover 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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Music copyright: Understanding musicians like Ed Sheerans legal battles | CBC Kids News

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Why do some musicians get sued for music copyright violation?CBC Kids News contributor Ainara Alleyn explores the question of music ownership with help from a songwriter, a musicologist and a music clearance expert. Watch the video below to learn how musi
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How Vinyl Records Are Made (feat. Third Man Records) | WIRED

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We visit Jack White's Third Man Records vinyl pressing plant in Detroit, Michigan to find out exactly what goes into the creation of a vinyl record; from cutting and pressing to making sure they sound great. Find out more here: https://thirdmanpressing.co
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Funniest Fails On The Internet!

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One of the most "dangerous" men in American history - Keenan Norris

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Get to know the story of David Walker, an abolitionist whose antislavery pamphlet made him an enemy of the US government.--In 1830, David Walker sewed a pamphlet into the lining of a coat. The volume was thin enough to be hidden, but its content was far f
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Can you freeze your body and come back to life? - Shannon N. Tessier

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Dig into the field of cryobiology and explore the possibility of humans being frozen and preserved for future resurrection.--In 1967, James Bedford had a plan to cheat death. He was the first person to be cryogenically frozen. This process promised to pre
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How do airplanes actually fly? - Raymond Adkins

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Explore 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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When are you actually an adult? - Shannon Odell

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Explore how scientists define adulthood, and find out if theres a specific age at which we reach maturity. --Most countries recognize 18 as the start of adulthood by granting various freedoms and privileges. Yet theres no exact age or moment in developmen
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How to deal with rejection

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Dig into the psychology of why rejection causes us pain, and explore strategies to cope with this common experience.--Rejection hurts. Its incredibly painful to feel like youre not wanted and we do mean painful. Researchers found that we relate rejection
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Can you steal the most powerful wand in the wizarding world? - Dan Finkel

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Practice 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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Ethical dilemma: Should we get rid of mosquitoes? - Talya Hackett

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Explore how the technology of gene drives could lead to the eradication of mosquitoes and what that could mean for our ecosystems.--Mosquitoes are responsible for more human deaths every year than any other animal, but very few of the 3,500 mosquito speci
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What is Juneteenth, and why is it important? - Karlos K. Hill and Soraya Field Fiorio

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Get 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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Mao Zedong's infamous mango cult - Vivian Jiang

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Dig 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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The animal architecture visible from space - Glynnis Hood

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Explore how beavers build their impressive dams, and what impact these structures have on the surrounding environment. --Nestled in the forests of Canada sits the worlds longest beaver dam. This 850-meter-long structure is large enough to be seen in satel
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History vs. Thomas Jefferson - Frank Cogliano

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Thomas Jefferson was a founding father of the United States but were his principles outweighed by his participation in slavery?--Thomas Jefferson, founding father of the United States and primary author of the Declaration of Independence, was part of Amer
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The bizarre world of parasitic wasps - Miles Zhang

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Explore the gruesome evolutionary strategy employed by parasitoid wasps where they feed off other animals to grow their offspring.--A cockroach and jewel wasp are locked in battle. The wasp latches onto the cockroach and inserts her stinger into the cockr
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Pepper Master Ed Currie Tastes 10 Of The Hottest Peppers in the World | Epicurious

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Smokin’ Ed Currie, founder and president of PuckerButt Pepper Company, visits Epicurious to taste and rank 10 of the hottest chile peppers on the planet. As the pepper breeder who created the famous Carolina Reaper and a professional hot sauce maker
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Why do you want to squeeze cute things? - Joshua Paul Dale

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Explore the psychology of the phenomenon known as cute aggression, which is the urge to squeeze, bite or pinch something cute.--Watching a kitten fumbling around, it might feel as if youve never encountered anything so devastatingly adorable in your morta
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The city built by runaways - Marc Adam Hertzman & Flavio dos Santos Gomes

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Get 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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The best way to apologize (according to science)

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Explore 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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3 ways to end a virus

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Explore the three main ways viruses can be driven to extinction, and dig into the possibility of COVID-19 dying out.--Viruses are wildly successful organisms. There are about 100 million times as many virus particles on Earth as there are stars in the obs
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How do we create a better economy?

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Explore the model known as doughnut economics, which aims to meet the needs of people without overshooting Earth's ecological limits.--Can we call any economy healthy in the face of dwindling resources and growing inequality? What if we cut off our addict
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The Taj Mahal: A monument to eternal love - Stephanie Honchell Smith

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Dig into the construction of the Taj Mahal, a mausoleum that Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan had built for his wife Mumtaz Mahal.--Its 1631. Mumtaz Mahal, beloved wife of Emperor Shah Jahan, is giving birth to their 14th child. A healthy girl is born, but Mumta
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How will AI change the world?

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Explore the current limitations of artificial intelligence and the possibility of creating human-compatible technology.--In the coming years, artificial intelligence is probably going to change your life and likely the entire world. But people have a hard
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Inside The Navy's Indoor Ocean

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The US Navy has an indoor ocean that can simulate any wave in the world. This video is sponsored by Brilliant. You can get started for free, or the first 200 people to sign up via https://brilliant.org/veritasium get 20% off a yearly subscription. Thanks
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4 things all great listeners know

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Dig into different strategies that can improve your listening skills so you can become a high quality listener.--Its easy to tell when someones not paying attention, but it can be surprisingly tricky to know what good listening looks like. Good listening
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Why plague doctors wore beaked masks

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Explore the history of the European plague doctor, and find out where their iconic outfit of a beaked mask and robe came from.--The year is 1656. Your body is wracked by violent chills. Your head pounds and you're too weak to sit up. In your feverish stat
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Ethical dilemma: Whose life is more valuable? - Rebecca L. Walker

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Puzzle through a classic ethical dilemma and decide: how do we determine the value of a life, whether human or non-human?--To protect against a possible resurgence of smallpox, the US government is funding research to improve treatments and vaccines. And
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Will there be another pandemic in your lifetime?

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Explore the probability of a future pandemic and the steps we can take to reduce its destructiveness.--We tend to think of pandemics as unlikely events, but disease outbreaks are surprisingly common. Over the past 400 years, the longest stretch of time wi
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How do oysters make pearls? - Rob Ulrich

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Explore how oysters use calcium carbonate to create pearls, and how this chemical compound creates a vast array of other materials.--Despite their iridescent colors and smooth shapes, pearls are actually made of the exact same material as the craggy shell
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The sibling rivalry that divided a town - Jay Van Bavel and Dominic Packer

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Explore 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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Could one vaccine protect against everything?

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Explore how scientists are developing a flu vaccine that would protect you against every strain even ones that dont exist yet.--Theres a vaccine being developed now that would protect you against every strain of the flu even ones that dont exist yet. But
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Is capitalism actually broken?

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Explore the different types of capitalism, how they operate, and how they impact issues like climate change and rising inequality.--People have become increasingly worried that the threats we face today, like climate change and rising inequality, cant be
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Why you procrastinate even when it feels bad

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Explore 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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Is it dangerous to wake a sleepwalker? - Emmanuel During

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Download 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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Why is it so hard to cure the common cold?

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Dig into the two main ways we fight the viruses that cause the common cold, and find out if its possible to create a cure. --On average, adults catch more than 150 colds throughout their lives. Even with similar symptoms, the cause could be different each
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The hidden world of animal senses with Ed Yong

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Join acclaimed science journalist Ed Yong as he explores the world as it is truly perceived by other animals, from sniffing dogs to echolocating bats. Watch the Q&A here: https://youtu.be/oAutGPYfdsgEd's book "An Immense World: A journey through the anima
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Is inequality inevitable?

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Explore how economic inequality can be measured and how it is impacted by different governmental policy choices.--Income and wealth inequality are not new. In fact, economists and historians who have charted economic inequality throughout history havent f
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How did they build the Great Pyramid of Giza? - Soraya Field Fiorio

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Explore 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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Whats the smartest age? - Shannon Odell

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At 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 myth of Pegasus and the chimera - Iseult Gillespie

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Discover 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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Can you solve the alien pyramid riddle? - Henri Picciotto

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You and your team of scientists are trapped on Mars. Can you figure out how to survive on the desert planet?--Today is the anniversary of the best-worst day of your life. The best part was discovering a subterranean city on Mars. The worst part was when y
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Is it possible to lose weight fast? - Hei Man Chan

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Is it possible to lose weight fast in a healthy way? Dig into how different forms of dieting affect your body. --In the wealthiest circles of Victorian England, dieters would swallow an unhatched tapeworm and let it grow inside them by consuming undigeste
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These companies with no CEO are thriving

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Get 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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How friendship affects your brain - Shannon Odell

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Dig into what happens to your brain during adolescence that changes how you value, understand, and connect to friends.--If it seems like friendships formed in adolescence are particularly special, that's because they are. Childhood, adolescent, and adult
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The myth of Zeus' test - Iseult Gillespie

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Dig into the myth of Baucis and Philemon, a couple who unknowingly showed the gods hospitality after their neighbors refused.--It was dark when two mysterious, shrouded figures appeared in a hillside village. The strangers knocked on every door in town, a
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Would you stop dating someone your parents didnt like?

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Dig into the Romeo and Juliet Effect, which describes the tendency to find someone more desirable when met by parental opposition.--In 1972, psychologists at the University of Colorado surveyed 140 couples to determine whether a relationship facing parent
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What does the world's largest machine do? - Henry Richardson

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Dig 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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FULL EPISODE: The Eds Are Coming | Ed, Edd, n Eddy | Cartoon Network

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We're celebrating our 30th Edd style with an out-of-this-world Ed, Edd, and Eddy episode! Stream more of your favorite Edd boys on HBOMax. SUBSCRIBE: https://bit.ly/3I6u2LoAbout Cartoon Network:Welcome to Cartoon Network's YouTube Channel, your destinatio
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The benefits of daydreaming - Elizabeth Cox

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Enter the mind of a bored teenager to discover what happens in the brain when we daydream and find out what purpose it serves.--On a daily basis, you spend between a third and half of your waking hours daydreaming. That may sound like a huge waste of time

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