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The surprising history of sneakers | BBC Ideas
221 views / 0 likes - addedA speedy look at the history of sneakers (or trainers) and the profound impact that they have had on our culture, economies and the environment, written by Nicholas Smith. This video is based on 'Sneakernomics' podcast from BBC Radio 4 https://www.bbc.co.
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Zionism: A very brief history | BBC Ideas
355 views / 0 likes - addedConfused about what Zionism actually is? Here's a three-minute history from SOAS professor, historian and author, Colin Shindler.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipavThis video was animated by Somethin' Else. ---------------Do you have a curious m
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The secret history of witches | BBC Ideas
41 views / 0 likes - addedPersecution, torture and swimming "tests" - what it was like to be accused of witchcraft in 17th Century England?Made by Preston Street Films in partnership with @TheOpenUniversity. Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav____________________________
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The history of the universe explained in 4 minutes | BBC Ideas
714 views / 0 likes - addedWhat are planets made of? How old is Planet Earth? Historian David Christian runs through 13.8 billion years of history and looks at the biggest challenge for the future of humanity... all in 4 minutes! Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav This a
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High heels: A surprising history | BBC Ideas
351 views / 0 likes - addedHigh-heeled shoes werent always worn by women the very first heels were actually designed as military footwear for men and were seen as "manly" and "butch". Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav-----------------------------------------------------
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A brief history of memes | BBC Ideas
383 views / 1 likes - addedWhere do memes come from? Why do some memes become popular? This video looks at the evolution and history of memes - and how and why they spread. In the mood for more? Have a watch of this Why I quit social media https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ij_xXZAhJP
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A brief history of sausages | Edible Histories Episode 8 | BBC Ideas
250 views / 1 likes - addedWhat are sausages made of? And where do sausages come from? From saveloys to toad-in-the-hole, food historian Annie Gray chews over the history of this ever-popular food - the sausage.Made by Somethin' ElseLooking for more to sink your teeth into? Find ou
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The curious history of filming the sneeze | BBC Ideas
161 views / 0 likes - addedIt turns out our fascination with capturing the act of sneezing goes right back to the very early days of film...Made by The Derek Jarman Lab with the help of the Healthy Scepticism project. For more info go to https://www.healthyscepticism.com/announceme
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From celebrities to influencers: A brief history of celebrity | BBC Ideas
341 views / 1 likes - addedHave we always had celebrities? And are we more obsessed with celebrity culture now than in the past? A brief cultural history of celebrity - from Oscar Wilde, to Andy Warhol to Kim Kardashian and social media influencers today on YouTube, Instagram and e
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A brief history of socialism | BBC Ideas
507 views / 0 likes - addedWhat exactly is socialism? And where is it heading? Stephen Bush, political editor at the New Statesman, shares his view.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipavThis video was made by Somethin Else. --------------------Do you have a curious mind? You
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A brief history of salt and pepper | Edible Histories Episode 7 | BBC Ideas
272 views / 0 likes - addedSome things just go together. Like salt and pepper. But how did salt and pepper get on (almost) every table, asks food historian Annie Gray.Made by Somethin' Else.Next, get your teeth into... A brief history of the humble sandwich: https://www.youtube.com
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Chocolate: A short but sweet history | Episode 3 | BBC Ideas
434 views / 0 likes - addedChocolate, food of the gods! Its history goes back thousands of years so heres a quick look at how we came to eat chocolate in the first place - where its originally from (Central and South America), when it was invented, and how its made. Is chocolate an
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Sideburns: A hairy history | BBC Ideas
333 views / 0 likes - addedEver wondered where we get the word sideburns from? Here's a short animation dedicated to the man who gave his name to the creeping facial whiskers which became a fashion phenomenon.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipavThis video was made by Daygl
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Food stories: A brief history of the humble sandwich | BBC Ideas
731 views / 0 likes - addedSubscribe to BBC Ideas https://bit.ly/2PrmLhW From the Earl of Sandwich to the ubiquitous quick lunch, food historian Annie Gray tells the story of the sandwich. This video was made by Somethin' Else. Do you have a curious mind? You’re in the right place.
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The ancient history of the modern hamburger | Edible Histories Episode 4 | BBC Ideas
593 views / 1 likes - addedWe tend to think of the burger a quintessentially American invention - the fastest of fast food. But the story of the hamburger goes back further than you might think - right back to the Romans. Food historian Annie Gray gets stuck in.Made by Somethin' El
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Leopards & Humans: Ancient Balanced Relationship - Leopards: An Unnatural History - BBC
1,143 views / 3 likes - addedRom Whitaker explores the ancient relationship that exists between humans and leopards in India, by trying to get closer to them. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BBCEarth BBC Earth YouTube Channel: http://www.yo
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The man who shaped the history of hot air balloons - BBC News
160 views / 0 likes - addedFor more than half a century, Scotland-born Don Cameron has been a pioneer in the world of hot air balloons.He built and flew western Europes first modern hot air balloon in 1967, before founding his company Cameron Balloons from the basement of his flat.
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2,000 Years of Chinese History! The Mandate of Heaven and Confucius: World History #7
1,109 views / 3 likes - added2,000 Years of Chinese History! The Mandate of Heaven and Confucius: Crash Course World History #7 In which John introduces you to quite a lot of Chinese history by discussing the complicated relationship between the Confucian scholars who wrote Chinese h
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How commuting by rail changed our daily lives | BBC Ideas
563 views / 0 likes - addedSick of your daily commute? There was a time when rail commuting could be seen as magical and marvellous. Here is a brief history of rail commuting. Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav------------------------------Do you have a curious mind? You
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The Best Dogs Of BBC Earth | Top 5 | BBC Earth
633 views / 1 likes - addedWe've collected the most precious moments from our beloved canine companions: from cute puppies opening their eyes for the first time, to loyal wild dogs and incredibly intelligent pets.Subscribe: http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub Watch more: Planet Earth http://
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History of the Holidays: Columbus Day | History
787 views / 0 likes - addedHow Columbus Day came to be celebrated. HISTORY®, now reaching more than 98 million homes, is the leading destination for award-winning original series and specials that connect viewers with history in an informative, immersive, and entertaining manne
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Where Did The Easter Island Statues Come From? - #Attenborough90 - BBC
733 views / 1 likes - addedSir David Attenborough looked into the history of the statues on the remote Easter Island to discover how these astonishing monuments were first created. Watch the full program on BBC One 7pm Sunday 08/05/2016 UK. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtub
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The truth about the Spartans | BBC Ideas
283 views / 2 likes - addedThe Spartans of Ancient Greece are known for their bravery, discipline and witty one-liners. But do we need a more nuanced view? Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav____________________________Do you have a curious mind? Youre in the right place.
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Things to Know About Chimps | BBC Earth
537 views / 0 likes - addedChimp behaviour can be surprisingly advanced, and sometimes incredibly violent: discover some of their impressive features with the best clip from our Natural History archive. Subscribe to BBC Earth for more amazing animal videos - http://bit.ly/BBCEarthS
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Our Universe is SO big, it's mindblowing! BBC
256 views / 0 likes - addedSubscribe and to the BBC https://bit.ly/BBCYouTubeSubWatch the BBC first on iPlayer https://bbc.in/iPlayer-Home Professor Brian Cox takes us on a journey from a small picnic on Earth... to the deepest depths of space over ten billion light years away #BBC
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Hidden history of London railings – BBC London News
626 views / 0 likes - addedThere's a surprising link between railings and the capital's wartime past - as Jim Wheble explains.
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Hummingbirds In Slow Motion - BBC Earth
576 views / 1 likes - addedHummingbirds beat their wings so fast that it's only in slow motion that we can really observe the beauty of their wing movements. Subscribe to BBC Earth for more amazing animal videos - http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub Watch more videos from BBC Earth Planet
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Snoring hummingbird - Super Cute Animals - BBC
776 views / 0 likes - addedSubscribe and to OFFICIAL BBC YouTube https://bit.ly/2IXqEIn Stream original BBC programmes FIRST on BBC iPlayer https://bbc.in/2J18jYJ Programme website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b053d3b0 A sleepy hummingbird snores away. #bbc All our TV channels
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Rattlesnake Tail In Slow Motion - BBC Earth
812 views / 2 likes - addedThe guys use a super slow motion camera to find out how a rattlesnakes tail rattles!Subscribe to BBC Earth for more amazing animal videos - http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub Watch more videos from BBC Earth Planet Earth http://bit.ly/PlanetEarthPlaylist Blue Pl
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The science behind why doughnuts are so hard to resist | BBC Ideas
302 views / 0 likes - addedWhy are some foods so much more tempting to us that others? What is going on inside our brains? And what role does the culture around us play? Why do we make the food choices that we do?Made in partnership with the Royal Society. If you liked this, you mi
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Baby jaguar's very first swim - BBC
494 views / 3 likes - addedSubscribe and to OFFICIAL BBC YouTube https://bit.ly/2IXqEIn Stream original BBC programmes FIRST on BBC iPlayer https://bbc.in/2J18jYJ Maya needs to learn how to use her back legs properly and Giles takes her to a dog hydrotherapy centre for her first sw
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Brain Surgeon - That Mitchell & Webb Look , Series 3 - BBC Two
413 views / 0 likes - addedSubscribe and to OFFICIAL BBC YouTube https://bit.ly/2IXqEIn Stream original BBC programmes FIRST on BBC iPlayer https://bbc.in/2J18jYJ http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbctwo Comedy sketch show starring David Mitchell and Robert Webb. #bbc All our TV channels and S4
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'There's no one way to be autistic' | BBC Ideas
97 views / 0 likes - addedIn this beautiful animation, author Sara Gibbs shares how being diagnosed with autism as an adult changed her relationship with herself.You can watch more about autism in this BBC documentary, Christine McGuinness: Unmasking My Autism https://www.bbc.co.u
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How to grow an UNLIMITED amount of fresh herbs BBC
146 views / 0 likes - addedSubscribe and to the BBC https://bit.ly/BBCYouTubeSubWatch the BBC first on iPlayer https://bbc.in/iPlayer-Home Who would have thought it was so easy!Credit: @joesgarden TikTok#BBC #TheGreenPlanet #BBCiPlayer #shorts #BBCshortsWatch The Green Planet on iP
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Protecting Scotland's Coral Reefs #OurBluePlanet - BBC Earth
538 views / 1 likes - addedDid you know there’s coral in Scottish waters? Discover how a barren seabed transformed into a vibrant seascape #OurBluePlanet Subscribe to BBC Earth for more amazing animal videos - http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub Watch more videos from BBC Earth: Planet Earth
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Blue Planet II Official Trailer 2 - BBC Earth
847 views / 1 likes - addedIn 2001, The Blue Planet opened our eyes to the worlds beneath the waves. A generation on, new science and technology allow us to journey deeper than ever before at the most crucial time in our ocean’s history. This is Blue Planet II. Take a deep breath.
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'Plants FIGHT one another, plants STRANGLE one another!' The Green Planet BBC
255 views / 0 likes - addedSubscribe and to the BBC https://bit.ly/BBCYouTubeSubWatch the BBC first on iPlayer https://bbc.in/iPlayer-Home Sir David Attenborough discusses the new landmark natural history series, The Green Planet, with executive producer Michael Gunton. They explai
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Attenborough Says Boo To A Sloth - Life Of Mammals - BBC Earth
725 views / 1 likes - addedIn this classic sequence from Life Of Mammals, Sir David Attenborough gets up close to a sloth in the forest now in HQ. Subscribe to BBC Earth for more amazing animal videos - http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub Watch more videos from BBC Earth Planet Earth http:
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Why are people racist? | What's Behind Prejudice? Episode 1 | BBC Ideas
322 views / 0 likes - addedWhat's behind racism? Historian Onyeka Nubia explores why some people are racist - and talks about his own experiences of racism.The problem with the colour "nude", 'What Stan Lee's comics taught me about black history', what's the difference between, xen
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The story of the @ sign | BBC Ideas
708 views / 0 likes - addedSubscribe to BBC Ideas https://bit.ly/2PrmLhW Everyone uses it, but not many know its official name, so here's a brief history of the asperand. Made by Dayglow Media & Pencil & Pepper, Do you have a curious mind? You’re in the right place. Our aim on BBC
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The ancient secrets revealed by deciphered tablets | BBC Ideas
171 views / 0 likes - addedCuneiform is the earliest known form of writing. For thousands of years, no one was able to translate it. When it was finally cracked, it gave us some astonishing insights into the ancient world...Made by Jist Studios.Made in partnership with The Open Uni
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Meet Dubai's richest teenager, @Money Kicks BBC
216 views / 0 likes - addedSubscribe and to the BBC https://bit.ly/BBCYouTubeSubWatch the BBC first on iPlayer https://bbc.in/iPlayer-Home Money Kicks reveals his new Rolls Royce colour wrap #BBC #InsideDubai #BBCiPlayerWatch Inside Dubai on BBC iPlayerAll our TV channels and S4C a
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How do astronauts go to the bathroom in space? | QI BBC
182 views / 0 likes - addedSubscribe and to the BBC https://bit.ly/BBCYouTubeSubWatch the BBC first on iPlayer https://bbc.in/iPlayer-Home Sandi Toksvig, Alan Davies, Maisie Adam, Jo Brand and Lee Mack find out how astronauts go to the bathroom in space.#BBC #QI #BBCiPlayerAll our
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The fake 'kitchen hacks' with billions of views - BBC
136 views / 0 likes - addedSubscribe and to the BBC https://bit.ly/BBCYouTubeSubWatch the BBC first on iPlayer https://bbc.in/iPlayer-Home Watch more from BBC Click https://www.youtube.com/user/ClickBBCVideos showing off "kitchen hacks" and baking ideas have clocked up billions of
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The fake 'kitchen hacks' with billions of views - BBC
156 views / 0 likes - addedSubscribe and to the BBC https://bit.ly/BBCYouTubeSubWatch the BBC first on iPlayer https://bbc.in/iPlayer-Home Watch more from BBC Click https://www.youtube.com/user/ClickBBCVideos showing off "kitchen hacks" and baking ideas have clocked up billions of
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Artemis Mission: The Next Giant Leap For Mankind | Moon Explorers | BBC Earth Lab
117 views / 0 likes - addedBack to the moon, for good! In 2021, astronaut Jessica Meir was one of 9 in the running to make history as the first woman on the moon. The Artemis mission ultimately aims to make lunar history with the construction of a permanent station, and one handy s
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The story of the killer disease humanity eradicated | BBC Ideas
274 views / 0 likes - addedSmallpox was one of the biggest killers in the history of humanity. This is the story of how we eradicated it. Are there lessons for us now as we battle the Covid-19 pandemic?This video was made in partnership with The Royal Society.Made by Angel Sharp Me
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Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation of the Brain - Royal Institution Christmas Lectures - BBC Four
100 views / 0 likes - addedSubscribe and to the BBC https://bit.ly/BBCYouTubeSubWatch the BBC first on iPlayer https://bbc.in/iPlayer-Home More about this programme: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b018l6vy Professor Bruce Hood uses a magnet to show that the brain uses electrical s
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Bird is eaten by giant fish - Blue Planet II: Episode 1 Preview - BBC One
428 views / 0 likes - addedSUBSCRIBE to the OFFICIAL BBC YouTube channel https://bit.ly/2IXqEIn LAUNCH BBC iPlayer to watch full BBC programmes online now https://bbc.in/2J18jYJ Programme website: http://bbc.in/2xpzMfN Giant trevallies launch themselves out of the water to catch fl
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Panda Doesn't Realise She's Had Twins! | BBC Earth
821 views / 4 likes - addedWhen having multiple cubs, pandas will usually only care for one baby and abandon the other, but switching them around might be the key for both twins' survival. Narrated by David Attenborough. Subscribe to BBC Earth for more amazing animal videos - http:
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The family with six fingers - Countdown To Life: The Extraordinary Making Of You: Episode 1 - BBC
427 views / 0 likes - addedSubscribe and to OFFICIAL BBC YouTube https://bit.ly/2IXqEIn Stream original BBC programmes FIRST on BBC iPlayer https://bbc.in/2J18jYJ Programme website: http://bbc.in/1NzqyTq Michael Mosley visits the Da Silvas in Brasilia to see a family who grow six d
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Attenborough: Amazing Rain Frogs - Life in Cold Blood - BBC wildlife
1,035 views / 1 likes - addedWant more natural history and wildlife videos? Visit the official BBC Earth channel: http://bit.ly/BBCEarthWW BBC Earth The BBC Earth YouTube channel is home to over 50 years-worth of the best animal videos from the BBC archive. With three new videos rele
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How Lord of the Rings director brought colour to WW1 - BBC
347 views / 0 likes - addedSubscribe and to OFFICIAL BBC YouTube https://bit.ly/2IXqEIn Stream original BBC programmes FIRST on BBC iPlayer https://bbc.in/2J18jYJ A behind the scenes look at how director Peter Jackson created his WWI documentary, They Shall Not Grow Old, using the
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Young Eagle Learns how to Fly | BBC Earth
665 views / 2 likes - addedNew David Attenborough series Dynasties coming soon! Watch the first trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWI1eCbksdE --~-- Hunger gives a young eagle the push to leave their nest and learn how to fly. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub Watch m
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Japan in the Heian Period and Cultural History: Crash Course World History 227
1,320 views / 7 likes - addedIn which John Green teaches you about what westerners call the middle ages and the lives of the aristocracy...in Japan. The Heian period in Japan lasted from 794CE to 1185CE, and it was an interesting time in Japan. Rather than being known for a thriving
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The giant water lily is VICIOUS! The Green Planet BBC
221 views / 0 likes - addedSubscribe and to the BBC https://bit.ly/BBCYouTubeSubWatch the BBC first on iPlayer https://bbc.in/iPlayer-Home Discover the weird and wonderful world of plants.#BBC #GreenPlanet #BBCiPlayer #documentaryWatch The Green Planet on iPlayerAll our TV channels
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Caring for a Baby Wallaby | BBC Earth
688 views / 1 likes - addedNeil the tiny orphaned Wallaby needs to find a playmate if he has any chance of making it back to the wild. Subscribe to BBC Earth for more amazing animal videos - http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub Nature's Miracle Orphans: Filmed in Africa and Costa Rica, this s
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Pony Drift: The British "Wild West" | BBC Earth
674 views / 0 likes - addedHorse racing in the forest is an excellent occasion to see some breath taking "pony drifts". Subscribe to BBC Earth for more amazing animal videos - http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub Watch more videos from BBC Earth: Planet Earth http://bit.ly/PlanetEarthPlaylist
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How you've been making tea WRONG your entire life - BBC
128 views / 0 likes - addedSubscribe and to the BBC https://bit.ly/BBCYouTubeSub Watch the BBC first on iPlayer https://bbc.in/iPlayer-Home Cherry Healey gets some scientific tips on making the best possible cup of tea with a tea bag. Inside The Factory | Series 3 'Tea Bags' | BBC
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Journey 1000m Below The Waves In 360° #OurBluePlanet - BBC Earth
545 views / 0 likes - addedJoin the #BluePlanet2 crew in 360° and discover what it's like to film in a submersible 1000m down #OurBluePlanet. Subscribe to BBC Earth for more amazing animal videos - http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub #OurBluePlanet is a digital project between BBC Earth and
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How America fell in love with nuclear bombs - BBC
607 views / 0 likes - addedSUBSCRIBE to the OFFICIAL BBC YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2IXqEIn LAUNCH BBC iPlayer to access Live TV and Box Sets: https://bbc.in/2J18jYJ In the 1950s, American's went crazy for the nuclear bomb, going as far as to travel out to Atomic hotels in Las
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Shooting Chameleon Tongue In Super Slow Motion - BBC Earth
536 views / 1 likes - addedIn super slow motion you can see how a chameleon's tongue is such a formidable weapon. Subscribe to BBC Earth for more amazing animal videos - http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub First released on our sister channel Earth Unplugged, Si and Sam film a chameleon as
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Filming On Thin Ice In Antarctica #OurBluePlanet - BBC Earth
703 views / 0 likes - addedAntarctica and its wildlife look beautiful in Blue Planet II but how did the team work in such a challenging environment? #OurBluePlanet Subscribe to BBC Earth for more amazing animal videos - http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub Our Blue Planet is a digital project
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The Liquid That Flows Upwards - The Royal Institution Christmas Lecture 2010, Preview - BBC Four
73 views / 0 likes - addedSubscribe and to the BBC https://bit.ly/BBCYouTubeSubWatch the BBC first on iPlayer https://bbc.in/iPlayer-Home More about this programme: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00x1ygpMaterial scientist Dr Mark Miodownik demonstrates an incredible ferro-fluid
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What do lucky people do differently? | BBC Ideas
520 views / 0 likes - addedWhy is it that some people seem to have all the luck? And can we improve our fortunes? The BBC's Tui McLean explores the ins and outs of being lucky.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav-------------------------------------------------------------
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Tiny orphan baby sloth rescued | BBC Earth
842 views / 2 likes - addedAn animal centre in Costa Rica come to the rescue of a tiny days-old sloth. Subscribe to BBC Earth for more amazing animal videos - http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub Nature's Miracle Orphans: Filmed in Africa and Costa Rica, this series meets animals with some ex
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360° Norwegian Kelp Forest Soundscape #OurBluePlanet - BBC Earth
553 views / 0 likes - addedJoin us underwater to experience a Norwegian Kelp forest in 360° #OurBluePlanet . Subscribe to BBC Earth for more amazing animal videos - http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub #OurBluePlanet is a digital project between BBC Earth and Alucia Productions. Join the conv
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Jay Blades journey of learning to read BBC
186 views / 0 likes - addedSubscribe and to the BBC https://bit.ly/BBCYouTubeSubWatch the BBC first on iPlayer https://bbc.in/iPlayer-Home Jay Blades is on an incredible journey of learning to read, and is determined to be able to read his daughter a bedtime story.Watch Jay Blades:
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Wild Monkeys Roaming The Streets Hong Kong | BBC Earth
527 views / 0 likes - addedHannah Stitfall looks at the wildlife in Hong Kong, from monkeys to pink dolphins, and how their lives has been affected by humans.Subscribe to BBC Earth for more amazing animal videos - http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub Watch more videos from BBC Earth: Planet E
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Musicians and Artists of History | Horrible Histories
159 views / 0 likes - addedSubscribe for more Horrible History: http://bit.ly/HorribleHistoriesSubscribeVisit our website: horrible-histories.co.ukFrom sensational Shakespeare to Leonardo Da Vinci, let's take a brief look at some of the musicians and artists from Horrible Histories
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Can We Build An Elevator To Space? - The Royal Institution Christmas Lecture 2010 - BBC Four
78 views / 0 likes - addedSubscribe and to the BBC https://bit.ly/BBCYouTubeSubWatch the BBC first on iPlayer https://bbc.in/iPlayer-Home More about this programme: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00x1ynyMaterials scientist Dr Mark Miodownik reveals that we are now capable of mak
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What is flow and how can it help you achieve more? | BBC Ideas
422 views / 0 likes - addedThis video shows you how tennis players achieve 'a state of flow' - and offers a few tips on how it can help you too on your daily life.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipavThis video was made by BBC Scotland.-------------------Do you have a curio
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Seven video games that changed the world | BBC Ideas
612 views / 2 likes - addedWhich video games are the most iconic of all time? Aoife Wilson of Eurogamer assesses seven epic titles.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipavThis video was made by BBC Archive. ---------------------------Do you have a curious mind? Youre in the ri
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Why algorithms are called algorithms | BBC Ideas
1,305 views / 0 likes - addedWhy are algorithms called algorithms? It's thanks to Persian mathematician Muhammad al-Khwarizmi who was born way back in around AD780.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipavThis video was made by Dayglow Media & Pencil & Pepper. --------------Do yo
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5 things you really need to know about AI | BBC Ideas
55 views / 0 likes - addedTerrified, excited or just bewildered by artificial intelligence? Heres what you really need to know about AI. Script by the BBC's Marc Cieslak.Animated by Christopher Brooks.Made in partnership with @TheOpenUniversity. Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.
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What is it like to be homeless? | BBC Ideas
319 views / 0 likes - addedIs it scary on the streets? Why do some homeless people have dogs? Two people with experience of homelessness answer some of the most searched questions online.Made by ITN productions.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav--------------------------
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Monitor Lizard Decomposition Time Lapse - BBC Earth
742 views / 1 likes - addedWhen an animal dies it's body becomes food for a whole host of species. Watch as this monitor lizard decomposes using time lapse photography. Subscribe to BBC Earth for more amazing animal videos - http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub *Monitor Lizard Decomposition T
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Mobula Rays belly flop to attract a mate - Shark: Episode 2 Preview - BBC One
333 views / 1 likes - addedSubscribe and to OFFICIAL BBC YouTube https://bit.ly/2IXqEIn Stream original BBC programmes FIRST on BBC iPlayer https://bbc.in/2J18jYJ Programme website: http://bbc.co.uk/shark Hoping to attract a mate, Mobula Rays leap out of the water in order to make
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Why the moon is still such a mystery | BBC Ideas
754 views / 0 likes - addedThe 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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Why do we binge-watch? | BBC Ideas
321 views / 1 likes - addedWhat makes us binge-watch shows like Killing Eve or Game of Thrones? And is it a problem - or could it actually be good for us?Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav----------------------------------Do you have a curious mind? Youre in the right pl
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Does your name suit your face? | BBC Ideas
280 views / 0 likes - addedFive nuggets about names to get you thinking. Does the sound of your name match the shape of your face? Do middle initials in your name really matter?Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav------------------------------------------------------------
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Capitalism: Is it here to stay? | BBC Ideas
507 views / 0 likes - addedHow did capitalism start? How does it work? Is it here to stay? The Economist's Anne McElvoy tells the story of this economic system.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipavThis video was made by Somethin' Else.------------Do you have a curious mind?
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360° Diving Under Icebergs With A Seal In Antarctica #OurBluePlanet – BBC Earth
662 views / 1 likes - addedTake a 360° journey under an iceberg with a Crab eater seal and Gentoo penguins in Antarctica #OurBluePlanet. Subscribe to BBC Earth for more amazing animal videos - http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub #OurBluePlanet is a digital project between BBC Earth and Aluci
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Reptiles of Britain | BBC Earth
908 views / 0 likes - addedFrom lizards to adders, Britain is home to some surprising reptiles amongst its vast wildlife. Subscribe to BBC Earth for more amazing animal videos - http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub Watch more videos from BBC Earth: Planet Earth http://bit.ly/PlanetEarthPlayli
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Are aliens already watching us? | BBC Ideas
595 views / 0 likes - addedWe've been sending signals into the universe for decades. Should we stop advertising ourselves? And if we stopped, could aliens still find us? MIT quantum astrochemist Clara Sousa-Silva explains. Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav -------------
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360° Elephant Seals And King Penguin Chicks #OurBluePlanet - BBC Earth
786 views / 5 likes - addedThese king penguin chicks get our (elephant) seal of approval! Journey to Georgia in 360° #OurBluePlanet Subscribe to BBC Earth for more amazing animal videos - http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub #OurBluePlanet is a digital project between BBC Earth and Alucia Pro
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Would George Orwell have had a smartphone? | BBC Ideas
208 views / 0 likes - addedGeorge Orwell's novel Nineteen Eighty-Four was published more than 70 years ago in 1949. 1984 imagines a society controlled by Big Brother, where people are monitored by the state using advanced technology. If George Orwell were alive today would he be wo
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PRANKED! Served her own food in top restaurant - BBC
909 views / 0 likes - addedSUBSCRIBE to the OFFICIAL BBC YouTube channel https://bit.ly/2IXqEIn LAUNCH BBC iPlayer to watch full BBC programmes online now https://bbc.in/2J18jYJ Michael McIntyre and Michel Roux TRICK woman into eating her own food in Michelin Restaurant A mum from
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How instant noodles went global | BBC Ideas
422 views / 0 likes - addedHere's the story of how instant noodles went global - with the help of students, workers and prisoners.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipavThis video was animated by Justin Quinlan. ---------------Do you have a curious mind? Youre in the right pl
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Penguin chicks rescued by unlikely hero | Spy in the Snow - BBC
937 views / 0 likes - addedSUBSCRIBE for more BBC highlights: https://bit.ly/2IXqEIn WATCH full programmes on BBC iPlayer https://bbc.in/2J18jYJ When Emperor penguin chicks are left threatened by a Giant petrel, an unlikely rescuer is on hand to help. Spy in the Snow | BBC #Spyinth
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Largest Jumping Spider In The World - BBC Earth
1,017 views / 1 likes - addedFirst released on our sister channel Earth Unplugged, watch a jumping spider in slow motion. Subscribe to BBC Earth for more amazing animal videos - http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub Watch more amazing slow motion animal videos here https://www.youtube.com/watch?
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Why your belly button is amazing | BBC Ideas
437 views / 0 likes - addedWhether 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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The plant that catfishes The Green Planet BBC
150 views / 0 likes - addedSubscribe and to the BBC https://bit.ly/BBCYouTubeSubWatch the BBC first on iPlayer https://bbc.in/iPlayer-Home The flower of the warty hammer orchid perfectly mimics the behaviour, shape and smell of a flightless female thynnid wasp in order to lure male
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Explaining The Tree of Life - #Attenborough90 - BBC
917 views / 0 likes - addedThis astonishing video from Charles Darwin and the Tree of Life is the story of life on Earth over millions of years. Watch the full program on BBC One 7pm Sunday 08/05/2016 UK. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=B
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The extraordinary final test to become a Shaolin Master | Sacred Wonders - BBC
563 views / 0 likes - addedSUBSCRIBE to the OFFICIAL BBC YouTube channel https://bit.ly/2IXqEIn LAUNCH BBC iPlayer to watch full BBC programmes online now https://bbc.in/2J18jYJ At the Shaolin Temple in China, a Buddhist warrior monk faces a test that will change the course of his
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How to tell if someone is lying to you | BBC Ideas
301 views / 0 likes - addedHow can you tell if someone is lying or telling the truth? It's not as simple as you might think to spot a lie. Here's why you should use your ears, not your eyes, to spot a liar.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav-------------------------------
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What is deja vu? | BBC Ideas
301 views / 0 likes - addedDeja vu is pretty weird. We've almost all experienced it at some time. But what actually is deja vu?Animated by Flock London.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav--------------------------------Do you have a curious mind? Youre in the right place.
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What do our eyes say about us? | BBC Ideas
537 views / 0 likes - addedOur eyeballs have evolved from a tiny, light-sensitive patch to the incredible, complex organs we have today. But what can our eyes actually tell us about ourselves?Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipavFind more videos like this in our playlist Th
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Three women who changed how we see the universe | BBC Ideas
896 views / 0 likes - addedThese three amazing women astronomers - Henrietta Swan Leavitt, Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin and Vera Rubin - changed the way we see the universe. Astrophysicist Jo Dunkley explains what she learnt from them. Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav ----
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If you're blind what do you see when you dream? | BBC Ideas
326 views / 0 likes - addedDo blind people have heightened senses? What do blind people see when they dream? We put some of the most searched questions on the internet... to those best placed to answer.Made by ITN Productions.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav-----------
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Could we live without any fossil fuels at all? | BBC Ideas
853 views / 1 likes - addedFormer UN climate chief Christiana Figueres outlines her vision of a world that's entirely free of fossil fuels.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipavThis video was made by Somethin' Else.---------------------------Do you have a curious mind? Youre
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Some truly absurd ancient beliefs | BBC Ideas
330 views / 0 likes - addedThe Greeks and Romans gave us so much, but not everything they thought has stood the test of time. Classicist Daisy Dunn unpicks five nonsensical pearls of wisdom from the past. Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav--------------------------------
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Planet Earth II: Official Extended Trailer - BBC Earth
1,019 views / 2 likes - added10 years ago Planet Earth changed our view of the world. Now we take you closer than ever before. This is life in all its wonder. This is Planet Earth II. A decade ago, the landmark television series Planet Earth redefined natural history filmmaking, givi
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Living With Tiger Cubs - Tigers About The House - BBC
1,809 views / 11 likes - addedThe cubs are using anyone and anything to try out their new teeth so Giles wants to put them to the test.Taken from Tigers About The House. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BBCEarth BBC Earth YouTube Channel: htt
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What happens inside you when you read a story | BBC Ideas
605 views / 1 likes - addedStories are just stories, right? Not really. They are also incredibly powerful - and can both reduce prejudice, and help persuade. Heres what actually happens inside us when we read. Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav------------Do you have a c
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Cute Affectionate Monkeys - Lands Of The Monsoon - BBC
746 views / 0 likes - addedThe Crested Black Macaque live in forests which sit directly in the path of the monsoon but it is thanks to these rains that babies develop characteristics more like humans then you might think... Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscriptio
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Do eggs contain the secrets of the universe? | BBC Ideas
626 views / 0 likes - addedEggs 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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04:58
Why do we have so much stuff? | BBC Ideas
279 views / 0 likes - addedModern life just seems to be full of... well, stuff! But why do we have so much of it? What's happening in our minds when we buy new things? Should we consume less and declutter? Watch next Can fashion ever be sustainable? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=
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Why time seems to fly as you get older | BBC Ideas
355 views / 0 likes - addedEver wondered where the last year of your life went? Neuroscientist David Eagleman sheds some light on the time-bending power of your brain. Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipavThis video was animated by Peter Caires. --------------------Do you h
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Sir David Attenborough witnesses a MAGICAL moment The Green Planet BBC
302 views / 0 likes - addedSubscribe and to the BBC https://bit.ly/BBCYouTubeSubWatch the BBC first on iPlayer https://bbc.in/iPlayer-Home The beautiful moment Sir David Attenborough witnesses a bat feeding from a Seven Hour flower. #BBC #GreenPlanet #BBCiPlayerWatch The Green Plan
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Why does time go forwards not backwards? | BBC Ideas
785 views / 0 likes - addedTime 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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March Of The Red Crabs - Lands Of The Monsoon - BBC
843 views / 3 likes - addedFor most of the year they hide below ground but with the monsoon and rising humidity it's time to spawn as the red crabs begin to march. However they face many dangers in their way... Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_
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02:21
How to tie shoelaces the RIGHT way | BBC Ideas
447 views / 1 likes - addedFed up with your shoelaces coming undone? Maybe you should try the 'superior reef' knot. Or if you're feeling fancy, the stylish Berluti. Find out how to tie your shoelaces the RIGHT way.Made by Objekt Films.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav--
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What will we eat for breakfast in 2039? | BBC Ideas
548 views / 0 likes - addedFancy a bowl of insects? How about music-infused coffee delivered by drone? Welcome to your future breakfast. Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav ------------------- Do you have a curious mind? You’re in the right place. Our aim on BBC Ideas is
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David Attenborough encounters the most DANGEROUS plant in the desert! The Green Planet BBC
338 views / 0 likes - addedSubscribe and to the BBC https://bit.ly/BBCYouTubeSubWatch the BBC first on iPlayer https://bbc.in/iPlayer-Home Did anyone else wince when they watched this? #GreenPlanet #BBCiPlayerWatch The Green Planet on iPlayerAll our TV channels and S4C are availabl
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What multitasking does to your brain | BBC Ideas
289 views / 0 likes - addedIn life, there is always so much to do... but is multitasking the answer? Can we really multitask? Here's what goes on in our brains when we try, and why multitasking (mostly) doesn't work. Made in partnership with the Open University by Mosaic Films.Subs
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Four ways your brain is playing tricks on you | BBC Ideas
790 views / 0 likes - addedIs your brain your own worst enemy? Have you fallen into any of these mind traps recently? An exploration of the world of cognitive bias. Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav This video was made by The Moment. ---------------------------- Do you
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David Attenborough will make you think about weeds in a different light The Green Planet - BBC
211 views / 0 likes - addedSubscribe and to the BBC https://bit.ly/BBCYouTubeSubWatch the BBC first on iPlayer https://bbc.in/iPlayer-Home Welcome to the weird and wonderful world of plants! #GreenPlanet #BBCiPlayerWatch The Green Planet on iPlayerAll our TV channels and S4C are av
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Sir David Attenborough Reads Charles Darwin - #Attenborough90 - BBC
868 views / 1 likes - addedSir David reads the final paragraph of The Origin of Species by Charles Darwin. Watch Attenborough At 90 on BBC One 7pm Sunday 08/05/2016 UK. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BBCEarth BBC Earth YouTube Channel: h
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04:27
Five ways to stop getting distracted | BBC Ideas
426 views / 0 likes - addedWhy is it so hard to stop getting distracted? Is there a way to be better at it? Here are five tips to help you distraction-proof your mind and focus from author Nir Eyal.Made by Brendan Miller.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav----------------
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03:51
What's the point of noses? | BBC Ideas
377 views / 0 likes - addedWe all have noses. But what's the point of noses? And why do noses stick out? A quick look at the evolution and science of the human nose.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav____________________________Do you have a curious mind? Youre in the rig
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How Do Dragonflies See The World? - Animal Super Senses - BBC
1,205 views / 2 likes - addedThe Dragonflies vision is so quick but will it detect the high speed pea? Taken from Animal Super Senses. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BBCEarth BBC Earth YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/BBCEarth BBC E
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Seagrass In Dubai Palms - Wild Arabia - BBC
675 views / 0 likes - addedThe man-made Dubai Palms hosts a seabed as rich as the plains of Africa, perfect for sea grass. Taken from Wild Arabia. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BBCEarth BBC Earth YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/
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Bonobo Loves Being Tickled - Animals In Love - BBC
1,013 views / 1 likes - addedBonobos are apes with a lot of love to give. They have an interesting matriarchal social structure which is run by females and they are very physical and good humoured with each other. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add
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Where do phobias come from? | BBC Ideas
228 views / 1 likes - addedScared of spiders, holes, heights...? Phobias are very common. But why do we have phobias? What causes phobias? Where do phobias come from?Feel like watching more? What happens when humans can't touch? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErWfdjdOah8&Made by S
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Tiger Cubs Playing With Dogs - Tigers About The House - BBC
1,277 views / 7 likes - addedGiles is in full swing with the cubs growing up, they're now playing with the dogs and having their paw print taken. Taken from Tigers About The House. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BBCEarth BBC Earth YouTube
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Magic trick: Convince your friends they're psychic! - Barry and Stuart - BBC Three
763 views / 0 likes - addedSubscribe and to the BBC https://bit.ly/BBCYouTubeSub Watch the BBC first on iPlayer https://bbc.in/iPlayer-Home Play the trick at: http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/bbcthree/psychic_card_trick/psychic_card_trick.swf ESP Testing video explanation Here's the spec
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Why being bilingual is good for your brain | BBC Ideas
52 views / 0 likes - addedWhat does bilingualism do to the brain? And are there benefits to being bilingual? Turns out there are lots of upsides. Made by Black Lab FilmsSubscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav____________________________Do you have a curious mind? Youre in th
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Tiger Cubs Swimming For The First Time - Tigers About The House - BBC
1,604 views / 13 likes - addedGiles takes the cubs for their first ever swim but will it be too overwhelming for them? Taken from Tigers About The House. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BBCEarth BBC Earth YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.
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Collared Pika Prepares For Winter - Wild Alaska - BBC
707 views / 3 likes - addedThe collared pika is hard at work for the months ahead, gathering food meticulously ensuring his own survival. Taken from Wild Alaska. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BBCEarth BBC Earth YouTube Channel: http://w
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The hashtag… the story of # before Twitter and Instagram | BBC Ideas
436 views / 0 likes - addedSome call it the pig pen, others the octothorpe. Here are some curious facts about the humble hashtag before it became big on Twitter and Instagram. Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav -------------------------- Do you have a curious mind? You’r
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03:40
Three minutes to the centre of the Earth | BBC Ideas
28 views / 0 likes - addedFollow us on journey of discovery, from the surface of our planet all the way down to its core. What will we find?Animated by Flock.Made with Dr Paula Koelemeijer, in partnership with the @royalsociety. Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav_______
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How to win at... stone skimming | Episode 5 | BBC Ideas
241 views / 0 likes - addedStone skimming isn't easy - there are whole championships devoted to the art of the perfect throw. Want to be a champ? Have a watch of this to learn how to become a stone skimming pro in less than 3 minutes.Made by Splinter Design.Want to watch more like
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Swimming With Humpback Whales - Super Giant Animals - BBC
936 views / 1 likes - addedSteve Backshall has an amazing experience as he swims with two whales who interact with him. Taken from Super Giant Animals. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BBCEarth BBC Earth YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube
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Baby Elephant Finds Her Feet - Lands Of The Monsoon - BBC
687 views / 2 likes - addedThis young elephant has much to learn as she finds her feet and learns how to prepare the delicacy water hyacinth, whilst avoiding the indian one horned rhinos... Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BBCEarth BBC Ear
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Why boredom is good for you - BBC REEL
638 views / 0 likes - addedMany people believe there is no benefit to boredom, but it is a very important emotion, as psychologist Sandi Mann explains. For more videos from BBC REEL visit: http://www.bbc.com/reel/ #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews
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Do you have what it takes to be a spy? | BBC Ideas
31 views / 0 likes - addedWhat qualities are the UK security services looking for when they recruit? (Spoiler alert: James Bond wannabes need not apply.)Made by Costanza Gambarini in partnership with @TheOpenUniversity Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav0:00 Introduction
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Ant Fortress Under Attack! - Life Story - BBC
827 views / 2 likes - addedA weaver ant fortress comes under attack from a neighbouring colony but is the home guard enough to defend and protect the next generation? Taken from Life Story. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BBCEarth BBC Ear
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Grizzly Hunts For Clams - Wild Alaska - BBC
842 views / 1 likes - addedWith a feast due to be delivered from the ocean these grizzly bears have to wait until it comes in. In the meantime clams will have to serve as a starter. Taken from Wild Alaska. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=
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Four failed inventions that changed the world | BBC Ideas
668 views / 0 likes - addedThe mouse, the pacemaker, VR, the synthetic fibre Kevlar... all four started off as failed inventions. So there's hope for us all!Made by Objekt Films.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav-------------------------Do you have a curious mind? Youre
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02:52
Why we see faces in clouds | BBC Ideas
246 views / 0 likes - addedEver since Aristotle we've been told we have five senses but now it's thought we could have 20 or more. We all perceive the world quite differently. Here's why - and more about how perception works.Made in partnership with the Open University by Mosaic Fi
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02:55
What is libertarianism? A simple guide | BBC Ideas
438 views / 0 likes - addedWhat is libertarianism? And why do its proponents want the state kept at arm's length? Philosopher Julian Baggini explores this political philosophy. Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipavThis video was made by Somethin' Else. ---------------------
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Should we all write in Chinese? | BBC Ideas
551 views / 0 likes - addedWhat if the whole world used the same writing system? Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav This video was made by Angel Sharp Media. Do you have a curious mind? You’re in the right place. Our aim on BBC Ideas is to feed your curiosity, to open yo
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Why your first memory is probably wrong | BBC Ideas
356 views / 1 likes - addedHow does memory work? How is memory stored in the brain? What's your first memory? Our memories are integral to our sense of self - but can we actually trust them? Made in partnership with the Open University by Mosaic Films.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https:/
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Schizophrenia: Breaking the mental health stigma | BBC Ideas
268 views / 1 likes - addedEsme Weijun Wang has schizoaffective disorder and says to break the taboo around schizophrenia, more people need to tell their stories.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Do police sketches actually help catch criminals? | BBC Ideas
261 views / 0 likes - addedHow accurate are police sketches? And how well are witnesses able to remember and describe criminals? Are police sketches effective in solving crime? And what are some of the new approaches being tested out?Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav___
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What do your feet reveal about you? | BBC Ideas
250 views / 0 likes - addedWhat can your feet tell you about your health and personality? More than you might think... A whizz through some foot facts.Made by GRACE ProductionsLiked this video? Why not find out more about your nose here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Clz0kotXJNISu
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Cutest Baby Animals | BBC Earth
559 views / 1 likes - addedThe natural world is full of adorable babies! Here are some of our favourites at BBC Earth.Subscribe: http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub Watch more: Planet Earth http://bit.ly/PlanetEarthPlaylist Blue Planet http://bit.ly/BluePlanetPlaylist Planet Earth II http://
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Mystery Of Elephant Infrasounds Revealed - Animal Super Senses - BBC
836 views / 1 likes - addedPatrick finds out the fascinating way in which elephants use infrasound to detent impending storms. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BBCEarth BBC Earth YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/BBCEarth BBC Earth F
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Kung Fu Mantis Vs Jumping Spider - Life Story - BBC
1,457 views / 5 likes - addedWhen attacked an orchid Mantis is capable of it's own self defence in the form of Kung Fu. Taken from Life Story. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BBCEarth BBC Earth YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/BBCEar
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How to win at arm-wrestling in three easy steps | BBC Ideas
582 views / 0 likes - addedWant to win at arm-wrestling? Have you heard of the top roll strategy? The captain of the GB team shares his secrets to give you an edge. Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav This video was made by Splinter Design. -------------------------------
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The Amazing Rituals of the Welsh Shepherd Dogs | BBC Earth
468 views / 0 likes - addedIt's not easy to control sheep in the Welsh countryside, but these dogs are up to the task. Subscribe to BBC Earth for more amazing animal videos - http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub Watch more videos from BBC Earth: Planet Earth http://bit.ly/PlanetEarthPlaylist
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Chicks Jump Off Cliff - Life Story - BBC
1,065 views / 1 likes - addedA Barnacle gosling must dive over 400ft from it's nest on a cliff top to reach it's parents down below. Taken from Life Story. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BBCEarth BBC Earth YouTube Channel: http://www.youtu
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How the humble bean can help the world | BBC Ideas
46 views / 0 likes - addedBeans... They're highly versatile, nutritious, cheap and great for the environment. Heres why the future is looking decidedly beany Made by Don Dada Studios, in partnership with @oxforduniversity. Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav_____________
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Can planes be made greener? | BBC Ideas
42 views / 0 likes - addedAs passenger numbers continue to grow, making planes green is a huge challenge. Can air travel be made more sustainable?Made by Costanza Gambarini, in partnership with the@royalsociety. Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav________________________
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What do your table manners say about you? | BBC Ideas
329 views / 0 likes - addedFrom elbows on the table to slurping your noodles, here's how to navigate eating and dining etiquette, some table manners do's and don'ts around the world, and more on why table manners matter.Made by Preston Street Films.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bb
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Handraising Twin Tiger Cubs - Tigers About The House - BBC
2,406 views / 24 likes - addedGiles Clark watches over the cubs as they begin their first few days of life and with that Giles makes an important decision to safeguard their future... Taken from Tigers About The House. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center
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Why do people lie and how often are you lied to? | BBC Ideas
325 views / 0 likes - addedWhy do we lie? And how often are you lied to? Well, sorry to break it to you, but it's probably more than you think. People lie to avoid punishment, for personal gain or because they get a kick out of it. Basically there are lots of reasons that people li
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The quiet power of introverts | BBC Ideas
627 views / 0 likes - addedAre you an introvert? If so, that's great! Sofja Umarik (who is an introvert) looks at how it can be a real strength.Made by Sofja Umarik.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav----------------------------------Do you have a curious mind? Youre in t
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String theory - a simple way to understand the universe | BBC Ideas
250 views / 0 likes - addedTheoretical physicist Michio Kaku explains why he thinks string theory is the best way to understand how the universe works.If youre interested in hearing from more leading scientists about their life and work, download the BBC Radio 4 podcast The Life Sc
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The Wonders of Tortoise Tunnel | BBC
347 views / 1 likes - addedIn Florida, Sir David Attenborough uses a remotely controlled camera to follow a Gopher Tortoise into a burrow. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/BBCStudios WATCH MORE: Hiroshima: http://bit.ly/BBCHiroshima Horizon: http://bit.ly/BBCHorizon Best of Alan Partridge:
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3 keys to success for young people | BBC Ideas
34 views / 0 likes - addedWriter and poet Lemn Sissay looks at why some children from tough backgrounds do well in life, despite the odds being stacked against them.Made by Jist Studios, in partnership with @oxforduniversity. Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav__________
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The incredible story of the boy who invented Braille | BBC Ideas
886 views / 3 likes - addedHow 15-year-old Louis Braille invented a revolutionary tactile code for the visually impaired.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav---------------------Do you have a curious mind? Youre in the right place.Our aim on BBC Ideas is to feed your curio
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The Story of Physics: Extended Version - Dara O Briain's Science Club - Episode 2 - BBC Two
338 views / 0 likes - addedSubscribe and to OFFICIAL BBC YouTube https://bit.ly/2IXqEIn Stream original BBC programmes FIRST on BBC iPlayer https://bbc.in/2J18jYJ More about this programme: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01p014h Balls, pendulums, apples and magnets all played the
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Pink for girls, blue for boys - why do we gender toys? | BBC Ideas
319 views / 0 likes - addedPink 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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5 ways you can demolish creative blocks | BBC Ideas
304 views / 0 likes - addedFrom colouring in to the 'vomit draft', actor and writer Kayode Ewumi shares tips for unleashing your inner creativity. Here are five ways you can demolish creative blocks...Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav------------------------------------
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The Lost Kingdom of Sudan | BBC Earth
456 views / 1 likes - addedSubscribe to BBC Earth for more amazing animal videos - http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub Watch more videos from BBC Earth: Planet Earth http://bit.ly/PlanetEarthPlaylist Blue Planet http://bit.ly/BluePlanetPlaylist Planet Earth II http://bit.ly/PlanetEarthIIPlay
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Wild Horses Run into Flamingos Feeding | BBC Earth
911 views / 1 likes - addedThe peace for the pink flamingos is disrupted when a group of wild horses run into the river in these beautiful, slow mo video. Subscribe to BBC Earth for more amazing animal videos - http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub Watch more videos from BBC Earth: Planet Eart
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What is an algorithm and how do they work? | BBC Ideas
1,553 views / 0 likes - addedWhat is an algorithm? You may be familiar with the idea in the context of Instagram, YouTube or Facebook, but it can feel like a big, abstract concept. Heres presenter Jon Stroud with a down-to-earth guide to what on earth algorithms actually do.Made by J
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How curry from India conquered Britain | Edible Histories Episode 6 | BBC Ideas
338 views / 0 likes - addedGoing for an Indian or having a curry is almost as stereotypically British as roast dinners or fish and chips. So how did curry - a dish from India - come to dominate British cuisine? Here's food historian Annie Gray.Made by Somethin' Else.Hungry for more
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An army of spider crabs shed their shells - Blue Planet II: Episode 5 - BBC One
755 views / 0 likes - addedSUBSCRIBE to the OFFICIAL BBC YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2IXqEIn LAUNCH BBC iPlayer to access Live TV and Box Sets: https://bbc.in/2J18jYJ Programme website: http://bbc.in/2jXxliV Spider crabs congregate in massive numbers to find some space to grow.
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How Ants Are Used For Agriculture in Thailand | BBC Earth
732 views / 0 likes - addedAnts in Thailand are used on farms as natural pesticides to protect their harvest and fruits from other bugs. Subscribe to BBC Earth for more amazing animal videos - http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub Watch more videos from BBC Earth: Planet Earth http://bit.ly/Pl
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Im autistic heres why I decided to stop masking | BBC Ideas
31 views / 0 likes - addedFlo has spent much of her life camouflaging or masking who she really is in order to fit into the non-autistic world. Here's why she decided to stop.Made by BBC Studios.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipavFind more mini docs in our playlist https
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Two Beautiful Humpback Whales Dance - Animal Attraction - BBC
1,250 views / 8 likes - addedMale humpback whales repeat each others songs and add to them so they become ever more complex and beautiful, showing off their memory and sheer volume. Taken from Animal Attraction. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_u
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Amazing Crabs Shell Exchange - Life Story - BBC
1,099 views / 3 likes - addedAs a hermit crab grows its shell becomes a tighter fit so eventually the crabs need to move into a bigger one, leading to an amazing exchange. Taken from Life Story. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BBCEarth BBC
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Five tips to get a new habit to stick | BBC Ideas
390 views / 0 likes - addedWhy are new habits so hard to stick to? Dr Radha Modgil explains what's going on in our brains when we try to make new habits or break bad ones. And she has five tips for how to succeed in making a new habit.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav--
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Cute Tiger Cubs Pose For Cameras - Tigers About The House - BBC
1,628 views / 10 likes - addedGiles Clark unveils the cubs to the press as they announce their plans to help Tiger conservation using the cubs. Taken from Tigers About The House. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BBCEarth BBC Earth YouTube Cha
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Cubs Meet Adult Tiger For The First Time - Tigers About The House - BBC
1,518 views / 14 likes - addedAs the cubs grow up Giles thinks it's time for Spot and Stripe to start socialising with the adult tigers. Taken from Tigers About The House. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BBCEarth BBC Earth YouTube Channel: h
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How to stay cool...without warming the planet | BBC Ideas
34 views / 0 likes - addedAs the world warms and heatwaves become more frequent, we turn up the AC. But air conditioning contributes to climate change. What's the solution?Animated by Adam Proctor and made in partnership with @oxforduniversity. Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.i
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The Birds That Have Lived For 44 Million Years - Africa - BBC
1,026 views / 2 likes - addedThe Picathartes have lived in the Congo for 44 million years. When these birds mate they mate for life therefore they have to make a good team. Taken from Africa. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BBCEarth BBC Ear
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How An Arctic Squirrel Survives Winter - Wild Alaska - BBC
1,074 views / 2 likes - addedOut in the tundra the Arctic ground squirrel is awakening from his eight month hibernation, the longest deepest hibernation of any animal on on Earth and pretty soon the females will awake too. Taken from Wild Alaska. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.yo
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Why soil is one of the most amazing things on Earth | BBC Ideas
897 views / 0 likes - addedSoil 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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Top 5 Animal Superpowers! | BBC Earth
347 views / 1 likes - addedHow can a dragonfly see in slow-motion, or a giant rat's super sense of smell detect tuberculosis? We've pulled some of the most incredible animal abilities from the BBC Archive for our latest compilation.Subscribe: http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub #Top5AnimalSu
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Dolphins Beach Themselves To Feed - The Hunt - BBC Earth
1,163 views / 2 likes - addedThese amazing Bottlenose Dolphins have adopted a unique way of hunting Fish. Taking advantage of the low tide, these super smart Mammals are able to beach themselves on mud banks, and attack in perfect synchrony. Taken From The Hunt Subscribe to the BBC E
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The tragic story of the man who invented diesel - and why he would turn in his grave | BBC Ideas
417 views / 1 likes - addedThe tragic tale of Rudolf Diesel, the man who invented diesel engines - and how things could have turned out very differently.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav------------------Do you have a curious mind? Youre in the right place.Our aim on BB
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How fractals can help you understand the universe | BBC Ideas
391 views / 1 likes - addedWhat is a fractal, and how can fractals help us understand the universe? Classic examples of fractals in nature are broccoli and snowflakes. They can offer a fascinating explanation for how the world works!Written by Brandon Pestano, animated by Christoph
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The Power Of Gravity - Wonders Of Life W/ Prof Brian Cox - BBC
792 views / 0 likes - addedProfessor Brian Cox explores the power of gravity and how small creatures such as insects appear to have superpower strength in comparison to humans. Taken from Wonders of Life. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=B
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Stoffel, the honey badger that can escape from anywhere! - BBC
1,600 views / 2 likes - addedSubscribe and to OFFICIAL BBC YouTube https://bit.ly/2IXqEIn Stream original BBC programmes FIRST on BBC iPlayer https://bbc.in/2J18jYJ Honey badgers escape from their enclosure using anything from mud balls to rakes. Record books describe the honey badge
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Humpbacks Feast On A Billion Sardines! - Wild Arabia - BBC
805 views / 2 likes - addedA truly amazing sight is the arrival of a billion indian oil sardines, amassing to over three miles long they can confuse their predators but one of them is unavoidable...Taken from Wild Arabia. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_
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Beautiful Spider Web Build Time-lapse - BBC Earth
718 views / 2 likes - addedSpiders are the most amazing web architects and using slow motion the Earth Unplugged team captured this Orb spider building a stunning structure. Subscribe to BBC Earth Unplugged for more amazing animal videos https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbwp5B-uDBy
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Plankton. A Thank You Would Be Nice - SpongeBob SquarePants - BBC Earth
1,285 views / 2 likes - addedHappy World Oceans Day! We've teamed up with the SpongeBob SquarePants team to delve a little deeper into the oceans and find out what plankton has done for us. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BBCEarth BBC Earth
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Bodysnatcher Wasp | Trials Of Life | BBC Earth
465 views / 0 likes - addedWasps implant their eggs inside caterpillars, who grow unaware they're nesting. Narrated by David Attenborough.Subscribe to BBC Earth for more amazing animal videos - http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub Watch more videos from BBC Earth: Planet Earth http://bit.ly/P
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Charles Darwin's theory of evolution explained | BBC Ideas
1,530 views / 1 likes - addedWhat is Darwinism? And how much impact did Charles Darwin's theory of evolution have on the world? Philosopher Nigel Warburton explores. Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipavThis video was made by Somethin' Else. --------Do you have a curious mind
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The extraordinary power of kindness | BBC Ideas
303 views / 0 likes - addedEvery day for a year Bernadette Russell did a random act of kindness for a stranger. How did it change her? And what happens to your brain when you're kind?Made by Daniel Nils RobertsBased on The Kindness Test, the world's largest study of kindness, launc
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How To Play Like A Polar Bears! - Animal Attraction - BBC
1,809 views / 13 likes - addedPolar Bears can detect another bear with their excellent sense of smell, male bears can spend weeks tracking the scent of a female who is ready to mate. Taken from Animal Attraction. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_u
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Sesame Street: Let's Celebrate Black History Song! | Black History Month
333 views / 0 likes - addedHappy Black History Month! Gabrielle, Tamir, Elmo, and Abby are celebrating all the different ways that our Black and African American families, friends, and neighbors have changed the world! Sing along with these friends to the "Let's Celebrate Black His
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Why smart people make stupid mistakes | BBC Ideas
352 views / 0 likes - addedSome people are smart, but make all sorts of mistakes in their lives. Is that you? According to author David Robson, we're not always as smart as we think we are. Here are four thinking traps clever people fall into.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2
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5 things ants can teach us about management | BBC Ideas
543 views / 0 likes - addedThey may be tiny, but here's why us humans could learn a thing or two from ants about leadership and life...Made by Big Deal films.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav----------------------------Do you have a curious mind? Youre in the right plac
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My journey from rock bottom to the top | BBC Ideas
276 views / 0 likes - addedComputer scientist Sue Black shares the story of her incredible life - and shares a few tips she has learned along the way for success.This is the latest in our Habits of the Highly Successful series. Here's another one ' I saved an innocent man from deat
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What would a world without humans be like? | BBC Ideas
691 views / 1 likes - addedWhat would happen if there were no humans on planet Earth? What if all humans disappeared? What would a world without people be like? In a world without humans, what would happen to animals and nature? What would survive? What would thrive?With scientific
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How to write a perfect speech | BBC Ideas
752 views / 0 likes - addedCody Keenan, speechwriter to Barack Obama, shares his top tips for how to deliver a speech that will be remembered. He says a great speech is authentic, speaks to something bigger and if you can get some jokes in there, great!Subscribe to BBC Ideas https:
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The Dangers Of The Sun - Wonders Of Life W/ Prof Brian Cox - BBC
803 views / 0 likes - addedProfessor Brian Cox ventures on one of the great railway journeys of the world to study the UV rays from the sun. Taken from Wonders of Life. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BBCEarth BBC Earth YouTube Channel: h
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What crows can teach us about getting ahead | BBC Ideas
151 views / 0 likes - addedFrom money management to problem solving, us humans could learn a thing or two about success from these "feathered apes".Made by Big Deal FilmsIf you found this interesting, you might like this video too! What elephants can teach us about life https://www
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Two Orphan Hippos Are Hand Raised | BBC Earth
558 views / 3 likes - addedThese orphaned hippos make new friends in some fellow orphan rhinos. Subscribe to BBC Earth for more amazing animal videos - http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub Nature's Miracle Orphans: Filmed in Africa and Costa Rica, this series meets animals with some extraordi
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