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Humans And Other Animals: Cultural Evolution And Social Learning

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What is culture? Is it uniquely human, or do animals have culture too? From dolphins getting high on puffer fish, chimpanzees learning to crack nuts, and how human culture is changing the world around, hear this panel of experts explore the fascinating su
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This photo triggered China's Cultural Revolution

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Mao Zedong swimming in a river in 1966 was a big deal.Become a Video Lab member! http://bit.ly/video-labIn 1966, Mao Zedong, Chinas communist leader and the founder of the Peoples Republic of China, was rumored to be in failing health. The devastating pol
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Japan in the Heian Period and Cultural History: Crash Course World History 227

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In 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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Cultural References Explained | Victor and Valentino | Cartoon Network

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Watch more Victor & Valentino http://cartn.co/YTVicValLearn some of the cultural references you may have missed from Victor and Valentino!About Victor and Valentino:Victor and Valentino is a supernatural, adventure-comedy about two half-brothers who spend
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Innovative Foods Born Out Of Cultural Tragedies

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The Renaissance: Was it a Thing? - Crash Course World History #22

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In which John Green teaches you about the European Renaissance. European learning changed the world in the 15th and 16th century, but was it a cultural revolution, or an evolution? We'd argue that any cultural shift that occurs over a couple of hundred ye
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VR Theme Park Hopes to Push Public Pickup

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VR World is a virtual reality theme park that presents curated video games and 360-degree artistic cultural experiences in order to help the public overcome some of the barriers that have prevented mass adoption. The team wants to prime people for the VR
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Metaethics: Crash Course Philosophy #32

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We begin our unit on ethics with a look at metaethics. Hank explains three forms of moral realism – moral absolutism, and cultural relativism, including the difference between descriptive and normative cultural relativism – and moral subjectivism, which i
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James Burke Connections, Ep. 4 "Faith in Numbers"

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"Faith in Numbers" examines the transition from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance from the perspective of how commercialism, climate change, and the Black Death influenced cultural development. He examines the impact of Cistercian waterpower on the Indus
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An Acquiring Mind: Philippe de Montebello and The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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The extraordinary legacy of Philippe de Montebello, who served for 31 years as Director of The Metropolitan Museum of Art. During his tenure, Mr. de Montebello guided the acquisition of more than 84,000 works of art, demanded innovation in conservation te
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Don't Reanimate Corpses! Frankenstein Part 1: Crash Course Literature 205

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In which John Green teaches you about Mary Shelley's novel, Frankenstein. Sure, you know Frankenstein the cultural phenomenon, but how much do you know about the novel that started it all? You'll learn about the Romantic movement in English lit, of which
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Schoolhouse Rock - ''The Great American Melting Pot''

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Music & lyrics by Lynn Ahrens. Vocals by Lori Lieberman. ABC-TV, 1977 It's interesting to watch this video in light of modern debates on immigration and cultural assimilation. I remember watching this cartoon as a kid and then hearing many years later in
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The History Of Tattoos - Addison Anderson

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-history-of-tattoos-addison-anderson If you have a tattoo, you’re part of a rich cultural history that dates back at least 8,000 years. Where did this practice of body modification come from, and how has its
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How Interpreters Juggle Two Languages At Once - Ewandro Magalhaes

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View full Lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-interpreters-juggle-two-languages-at-once-ewandro-magalhaes Language is complex, and when abstract or nuanced concepts get lost in translation, the consequences may be catastrophic. Given the complexities o
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Filming the High Line: Day One

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Called the "Miracle above Manhattan" by National Geographic, the High Line, built on a defunct railroad line in New York City's West Side, is an elevated public park, an historic site, and a cultural center. Enjoy the first of many video blogs from on-loc
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The Genetic Reasons Why You Love (or Hate) Certain Foods

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Weird History Food is getting into the Genetic Reasons Why You Like Certain Foods. Here's some good news for picky eaters: genetic dispositions cause you to enjoy the taste of certain foods but not others. If some cultural food choices seem baffling to yo
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War&Human Nature: Crash Course World History 204

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In which John Green teaches you about war! Specifically, John talks about whether humanity is naturally warlike, hard-wired to kill, or if perhaps war is a cultural construct. John will talk about the Hobbes versus Rousseau debate, the effects that war ha
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Ape Makes A Fire: Kanzi The Bonobo Makes A Campfire

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Monkey Makes A Fire: Kanzi The Bonobo Makes A Campfire SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/Oc61Hj It was a pivotal moment in history that separated man from other primates. Over a million years ago humankind began to conquer its fear of fire and use it as a tool. Bu
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The Benefit Of Government-Owned Lands

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More than a quarter of all land in the United States is owned by the Federal Government. How is it used, and does it benefit Americans? Why Does The U.S. Government Own So Much Land In The West?►►►►bit.ly/1ZQS1TV Sign Up For The TestTube Newsletter Here ►
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Communists, Nationalists, and China's Revolutions: Crash Course World History #37

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Don't forget! Crash Course posters and t-shirts at http://www.dftba.com/crashcourse In which John Green teaches you about China's Revolutions. While the rest of the world was off having a couple of World Wars, China was busily uprooting the dynastic syste
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Kabuki: The People's Dramatic Art - Amanda Mattes

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/kabuki-the-people-s-dramatic-art-amanda-mattes The Japanese dance and theater art of kabuki, derived from the word kabuku, meaning "out of the ordinary," can be traced back to the streets of seventeenth-century
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Florence and the Renaissance: Crash Course European History #2

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The Renaissance was a cultural revitalization that spread across Europe, and had repercussions across the globe, but one smallish city-state in Italy was in many ways the epicenter of the thing. Florence, or as Italians might say, Firenze, was the home to
Trombone Shorty read by Angela Bassett

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Trombone Shorty is written by Troy Andrews, illustrated by Bryan Collier and read by Angela Bassett.Hailing from the Trem neighborhood in New Orleans, Troy Trombone Shorty Andrews got his nickname by wielding a trombone twice as long as he was high. A pro
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The Surprising Art of Making Chinas Most Luxurious Fabric

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Xiangyunsha is a silk that's not only incredibly soft but also eco-friendly and antibacterial. It's giving modern synthetics a run for their money.This is the intricate process behind this legendary fabric. From soaking and drying, to the unique rusty hue
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Misfits of the Mineral Collection

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Help us solve some mysteries! Do you have any more information about these Misfits from the Mineral Collection?! A number of these objects have historical or cultural value and significance, but our records are incomplete. Help us, Brain Scoopers! -------
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Langston Hughes&the Harlem Renaissance: Crash Course Literature 215

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You can directly support Crash Course at http://www.subbable.com/crashcourse Subscribe for as little as $0 to keep up with everything we're doing. Free is nice, but if you can afford to pay a little every month, it really helps us to continue producing th
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The Soul Food Born of the Harlem Renaissance

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Nothing beats the sweet and savory soul food combo that is chicken and waffles. But, was it meant for breakfast or dinner? Turns out, for the man credited with the dish's creation: it was both. Joseph T. Wells was a restaurateur in New York City during th
What's the Longest Word? | Otherwords

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For more word-nerdery, subscribe to Storied!: http://bit.ly/pbsstoried_subBefore we decide from a long list of contenders, we'll have to figure out what the word "word" really means...Otherwords is a new PBS web series on Storied that digs deep into this
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We Need To Be Lost To Find Ourselves

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"Artists are uniquely placed to ... creatively participate in the larger cultural process of re-engineering subjectivity, of pushing the envelope of experience." - Erik Davis Tell us what you think! Take our survey: http://testtube.com/shotsofawe/survey E
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The Highs and Lows of Tuvan Throat Singing

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*** http://www.patreon.com/scifri - Please Help Support Our Video Productions *** The Tuvan throat-singing band Alash Ensemble has toured the world demonstrating both their cultural heritage as well as their vocal mastery. Their incredible ability to sing
Popular Words Invented by Authors | Otherwords

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For more word-nerdery, subscribe to Storied!: http://bit.ly/pbsstoried_subAuthors often create words just for a one-time usage... but a special few will gain traction and become full-fledged parts of our shared lexicon!Otherwords is a new PBS web series o
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From celebrities to influencers: A brief history of celebrity | BBC Ideas

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Have we always had celebrities? And are we more obsessed with celebrity culture now than in the past? A brief cultural history of celebrity - from Oscar Wilde, to Andy Warhol to Kim Kardashian and social media influencers today on YouTube, Instagram and e
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Meet the Engineer Preserving The Last Analog Motion Graphics Machine

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Engineer Dave Sieg has spent the last 20 years preserving the only working Scanimate, an analog motion graphics machine that was the staple of film/tv animation in the 70's and 80's. Dave discusses the technical and cultural impact of the Scanimate and wh
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How to Eat Like a Hindu God

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The Ganesha Temple in Queens, New York, has been a cultural hub for Hindus in the United States since the 1970s. But this temple isn't just dedicated to religious practice. The canteen in the temple's basement is a bonafide restaurant, serving up more tha
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The Odd History of English Spelling | Otherwords

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The English spelling system is a MESS... arguably more than any other language. How did it get this way?Otherwords is a PBS web series on Storied that digs deep into this quintessential human trait of language and fnds the fascinating, thought-provoking,
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Real-life 'Batman' Daniel Kish Demonstrates Human Echolocation

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Tune in and join the conversation during the premiere of "Can We 'Cure' Deafness and Blindness? Should We?" on Friday, September 13th at 8pm EST.Recent breakthroughs in vision and hearing mean many forms of blindness and deafness may soon be reversible. T
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Are Swedish Meatballs Even Swedish?

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It’s hard to send an entire country into an identity crisis, but one single Tweet managed to do just that—and all under 150 characters. When Sweden’s official Twitter account claimed that Swedish meatballs may in fact actually be Turkish, Swedes around th
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How This Mexican Chef Is Changing Perceptions With Food

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Yellow cheese and chimichangasyoure not going to find them in chef Silvana Salcido Esparzas Phoenix restaurants. One of the best Mexican chefs in the world, she creates dishes with cultural pride, serving authentic Mexican food inspired by women who hande
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The Art of Becoming a Tightrope Clown

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Jungwoon Woo is studying to be a professional tightrope clown. A sophomore at the Korea National University of Arts in Seoul, the 22-year-old is a student of jultagia form of Korean tightrope walking that dates back to the Silla period. An endangered cult
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Sesame Street: Proud of Your Eyes Song | #ComingTogether

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Alan and Wes support Analyn to feel strong and proud of who she is. They sing Proud of Your Eyes to help comfort Analyn after someone said something hurtful about her eyes/how she looks. Watch and sing along as we celebrate how our eyes and other features
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The Dark Ages...How Dark Were They, Really?: Crash Course World History #14

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Crash Course World History is now available on DVD! Visit http://dft.ba/-CCWHDVD to buy a set for your home or classroom. You can directly support Crash Course at http://www.subbable.com/crashcourse Subscribe for as little as $0 to keep up with everything
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Creating Guatemala’s Food of the Gods

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Of all its delicious offerings, chocolate is Guatemala’s most divine treat. The ancient Mayan tradition of chocolate making is a 2,500-year-old cultural legacy kept alive by dedicated farmers, roasters and chocolatiers. Hang on to your sweet tooth as we f
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Why Poor Places Are More Diverse

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Thanks to The Kwongan Foundation at the University of Western Australia for supporting this video: http://www.plants.uwa.edu.au/alumni/kwongan MinuteEarth is now on Patreon! Please support us at: http://www.patreon.com/minuteearth And subscribe! - http://
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How Chop Suey Saved San Francisco's Chinatown [Chinese Food: An All-American Cuisine, Pt. 1] | AJ+

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Chinese-Americans have a long history of facing exclusion in the U.S. As a means of survival, many first-wave Chinese immigrants opened restaurants and catered Chinese food to American tastebuds. Watch Part 2: The Untold Story Of America's Southern Chines
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Forging Mona Lisa’s Smile: Creating Perfect Replicas of Classic Art

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The employees at Factum Arte are world-class art forgers. But this Madrid-based company is no criminal enterprise. Each piece they create is intended to preserve and protect our cultural heritage. The company has even developed advanced technologies to sc
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Teaching Adoptive Parents to Care for Natural Hair

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Every child deserves to be properly groomed and to feel confident in their sense of self and in their cultural identity. But for many transracial families, especially those where Black children are adopted by non-Black parents, hair care becomes a point o
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The Dark Past of Sea Monkeys

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This is the story of how a tiny, magical creature was transformed into a cultural phenomenon by inventor, marketing genius and complicated eccentric Harold von Braunhut. Full of fun facts (both charming and disturbing), Just Add Water is a colorful short
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The Ancient Hawaiian Art of Bark Cloth

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Sabra Kauka finds great joy in making the past present. A cultural practitioner on Kauai, she teaches Hawaiian children the arts of their ancestors, including kapa. In this physically demanding process, bark from the wauke plant becomes clothing and blank
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The Spectacular Chinese Tradition of Molten Iron Fireworks

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For the past 30 years, Wang De has been practicing the ancient art of Da Shuhua, a 500-year-old tradition that first began with blacksmiths in the Nuanquan village of China. Wanting a way to celebrate Chinese New Year, but without the means to afford trad
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Spicing Up Hungary For 200 Years

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Adoringly known as “red gold,” paprika is the undisputed spice of Hungary. The 200-year love affair started when, seeking an alternative to expensive black pepper, people in the Szeged region of the country began grinding a readily available red pepper fr
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Great Museums of Havana: Curious about Cuba (webisode)

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A preview of Great MuseumsTV's episode featuring the museums of Cuba, including the City of old Havana - a living museum - which aired on public television stations in December 2008. GREAT MUSEUMS OF HAVANA: CURIOUS ABOUT CUBA -- narrated by Mariel Heming
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Why Is Kubrick's "2001: A Space Odyssey" Significant? | History

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Take a journey through the history of science fiction and examine the cultural influences such as the Vietnam War, the Civil Rights Movement, and space exploration, that influenced Stanley Kubrick's 1968 visionary film "2001: A Space Odyssey". Subscribe f
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Are Handshakes Gone for Good?

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Like this video about the future of the handshake and subscribe here: https://freeth.ink/youtube-subscribe-handshakesUp next- This Pen Makes Hand Washing Fun For Kids: https://youtu.be/y3EuGIOLpAUThe rapid spread of COVID-19 over recent months has turned
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Drawn Podcast | Billy West Talks About Voicing Bugs Bunny | Cartoon Network

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Billy West (Voice Actor of Bugs Bunny) talks about how he put his own personally spin on Bugs Bunny's voice. Listen to what other actors, artists, and animation fans are saying about Bugs Bunny in the Drawn Podcast Episode 3: Bugs Bunny Cultural Guide her
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The British Museum is full of stolen artifacts

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And so far, it isn't giving them back.Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjOSome of the worlds greatest cultural and historical treasures are housed in Londons British Museum, and a significant number of them were taken during Britains centuries-l
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In Singapore, 70 Years of Crafting a Unique Theme Park

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Haw Par Villa is a special kind of theme park located in Singapore. There, you won’t find any rides, but instead a unique collection of over 1,000 surreal sculptures, depicting scenes from Chinese mythology and history. For the past 70 years, Teo Veoh Sen
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What is Japan's Stinkiest Superfood?

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Have you tried natt? If not, don't worry as we're here to help you expand your palette. Natt are soybeans that have been fermented by a bacteria called Bacillus subtilis, which naturally exists in rice straw. Atsuya Okuno, a third-generation natt producer
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These Supercomputers Are Altering Reality

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Esports is a massive cultural phenomenon, but it takes more than expert gamers to stage battles in fan-filled arenas. These games require supercomputers, expert designers, and advanced modeling technology. Enter Scott Misage, a specialist who builds some
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What Happens If You Stop Using Shampoo?

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Subscribe! http://bit.ly/ACSReactions Thanks to chemistry, the products we use to clean and style our hair have evolved over decades — even centuries. How do hairsprays protect your hair while keeping it flexible and light? How do shampoos work, and why a
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Venice and the Ottoman Empire: Crash Course World History #19

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In which John Green discusses the strange and mutually beneficial relationship between a republic, the citystate of Venice, and an Empire, the Ottomans--and how studying history can help you to be a better boyfriend and/or girlfriend. Together, the Ottoma
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Why the Ouija board became so famous

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This is where Ouija boards came from. And it might surprise you. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO In this episode of Overrated, Vox’s Phil Edwards explores what Ouija means, from a historical and cultural perspective. The Ouija game an
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How Does Shampoo Work?

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Subscribe! http://bit.ly/ACSReactions Thanks to chemistry, the products we use to clean and style our hair have evolved over decades — even centuries. How do hairsprays protect your hair while keeping it flexible and light? How do shampoos work, and why a
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Chinese New Years decorations, goods and snacksLiziqi Channel

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Please subscribe to Liziqi Liziqi Channel on YouTube if you like my videos: https://goo.gl/nkjpSx ##Liziqi#lýtth#ChineseCuisine #ChineseFood Tomorrow is Chinese New Year’s Eve! We put up lanterns, paste Spring Festival couplets, and do shoppi
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Stand-Up Comedy Using Only Siri, Alexa, Cortana and Google Home | OOO with Brent Rose | WIRED

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The age of the digital assistant is upon us and as these AI helpers attempt to interface with humans companies like Apple and Google are trying anything to make their interactions more organic. Brent Rose takes Google Assistant, Amazon Echo, Microsoft Cor
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BUGS BUNNY HD 4K KIDS COLLECTION Vol. 1 | Looney Tunes & Merrie Melodies | Cartoons for Children

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Bugs Bunny Vol. 1 Collection contains four classic Looney Tunes cartoons for children. All cartoons have been remastered and restored in high definition ultra HD 4K (2160p) and closed captioned. Bugs Bunny is one of the most well known cartoon characters
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How Does Hairspray Work?

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Subscribe! http://bit.ly/ACSReactions Thanks to chemistry, the products we use to clean and style our hair have evolved over decades — even centuries. How do hairsprays protect your hair while keeping it flexible and light? How do shampoos work, and why a
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Thailand’s Purple Noodles Offer a Tasty Tradition

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Kanom jeen is a traditional Thai noodle with a history that stretches back centuries. The noodles are made over the course of two days from rice flour dough that’s kneaded, fermented, boiled and hand-pressed. Each cook in Thailand puts their own spin on t
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BUGS BUNNY & DAFFY DUCK KIDS COLLECTION 2 | Looney Tunes & Merrie Melodies | Cartoons for Children

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Bugs Bunny & Daffy Duck Kids Collection 2 is a compilation with 4 classic Looney Tunes (Merrie Melodies) cartoons for children. All cartoons have been remastered and restored in high definition ultra HD 4K (2160p) and closed captioned. Bugs Bunny & Daffy
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BUGS BUNNY & DAFFY DUCK KIDS COLLECTION 1 | Looney Tunes & Merrie Melodies | Cartoons for Children

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Bugs Bunny & Daffy Duck Kids Collection 1 is a compilation with 4 classic Looney Tunes (Merrie Melodies) cartoons for children. All cartoons have been remastered and restored in high definition ultra HD 4K (2160p) and closed captioned. Bugs Bunny & Daffy
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Why some people eat 'dirt' white kaolin clay

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Germany’s Real-Life Disney Castle

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Perched atop a foresty hill in Bavaria, Germany, is a real-life fantasy castle. Commissioned by King Ludwig II in 1869, Neuschwanstein Castle has become a major part of our cultural history, even serving as inspiration for Walt Disney’s “Sleeping Beauty.”
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Shoes - What They Say About You

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Omg. SHOES. … have really interesting cultural implications. What does your footwear say about YOU? ↓ More info + Links! ↓ --------------------------------------------------------------------- Natural News from The Field Museum, our new news show!: http:
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The Sokol Space Suit: Helen Sharman On Being In Space

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A space suit is a carefully engineered cocoon, designed to protect an astronaut from the perils of the abyss. Helen Sharman walks us through the suit she trusted with her life when she went into space. Day 6 of our advent calendar, A Place Called Space: h
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False Teeth. Graeme Jackson. 1968. Documentary.

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Format: 16mm / Sound: Mono / Aspect Ratio: 4:3 A humorous look at how a pair of dentures is created. ‘False Teeth’ was Jackson’s graduate short film, made whilst he was studying at Swinburne School of Film and Television, which transferr
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We Learned The Art Of Lei-Making From An Expert

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We visited Leilani Kanaauao Huggins, a fourth-generation lei maker in Los Angeles, to learn about the significance and history behind the lei. Lei-making is deeply rooted in Hawaiian culture and reflects its emphasis on sharing, love, and community. Leila
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20 Comfort Foods From Around The World

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In a time when much of the world is facing lockdown because of the coronavirus pandemic, unable to see family and friends in person, many of us are turning to food for comfort. Different dishes are considered comfort food around the world, but theyre all
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Watch a Piano Talk by Playing it!

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A "speaking piano" reciting the Proclamation of the European Environmental Criminal Court at World Venice Forum 2009. Unfortunately it's all in German, but what the piano says is all English, and it's really neat to watch. UPDATE: Astera on hackaday wrote
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How Many Languages Are There?

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The answer is, of course, a bit more complicated than you might think. Written with Molly Ruhl and Gretchen McCulloch. Gretchen's podcast has an episode all about this: https://lingthusiasm.com/post/154520059101/lingthusiasm-episode-1-speaking-a-single-la
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Mercury Rising: America's First Steps Into Space

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In 1959, Project Mercury became the United States' maiden space programme. This is the story of that programme, told through beautiful archive footage. Visit http://rigb.org/advent for your daily instalment in the Ri advent calendar, A Place Called Space.
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Is Space Travel Worth It? Spoken Word With Mark Grist

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Is space travel a waste of money? Can we justify reaching for the stars when there’s so much that needs our attention here on earth? Poet Mark Grist battles it out. Visit Mark's channel for more poetry: https://www.youtube.com/user/Montygristo And visit h
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The Illusion Only Some Can See

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Ames window illusion illustrates how we don't directly perceive external reality. Special Holiday deal! Go to https://NordVPN.com/veritasium and use code VERITASIUM to get 68% off a 2 year plan plus 4 additional months free. Its risk free with Nords 30 da
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Can Body Language Reveal When Someone Likes You?

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What you do with your body says just as much as what comes out of your mouth. How important is body language in flirting? Slang And Where Languages Come From? ►►►► http://bit.ly/1WbiWqH Sign Up For The TestTube Newsletter Here ►►►► http://bit.ly/1myXbFG R
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The Dreams Of An Astronaut - With Helen Sharman

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What do astronauts dream of? In 1991, Helen Sharman became the first Briton in space; in this animation she shares a dream she has about returning to space, and talks about what it’s like to gaze down on the earth from above. This is the first instalment
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How Did This Animal Survive Extinction In Dubai?

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Have you heard of the Arabian Oryx? If you haven't, it's probably because they were once declared extinct!This symbol of the Arabian Peninsula was almost completely lost when declared extinct in the early 1970s due to poaching. Since then, theres been a h
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The Olympics, FIFA, and why we love sports: Crash Course Games #17

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Today, John Green is going to be your substitute teacher as we dive into the world of sports! Now “sports” is a pretty broad genre of game, we probably couldn’t even cover them in an entire series, but today we’re going to do our best to look at the origi
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Post-World War I Recovery: Crash Course European History #36

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In which John Green looks at Europe's attempts to recover from the devastation of World War I and forge a lasting peace. The peace did not last. Today we're talking about the economic cultural recovery of the 1920s, and the economic depression of the 1930
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How Sniffing Priceless Art and Artifacts Could Save Them — Speaking of Chemistry

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Art and cultural heritage conservators are getting an assist from some smelly chemistry. Don't forget to subscribe for all the latest Speaking of Chemistry videos: http://bit.ly/ACSReactions ↓↓Full description and references below↓↓ Come closer, lean in,
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The Video Game Crash Of 1983: Crash Course Games #6

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So the 1980s was the golden age of arcade games. Games like Donkey Kong, Pac- Man, Space Invaders, and Centipede had become a cultural phenomenon. These games had expanded the gamer demographic and even encouraged the rise of competitive gaming. There wer
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Junk Log 034 | A Space Debris Short Story

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The story of a lost piece of debris, struggling to find her place in the vastness of space. An illustrated short story. Day 11 of A Place Called Space: http://rigb.org/advent Thousands of pieces of man-made debris hurtle through the space around our plane
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Living In Space: An Astronaut's Perspective

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Four seasoned astronauts recall what life in space is really like. Helen Sharman, Michael Barratt, Daniel Tani and Jean-Francois Clervoy talk about weightlessness, space walks, and coming home. Day 18 of our advent calendar: http://rigb.org/advent Watch t
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Weightless Water - Experiments In Zero Gravity

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Why does water behave in such weird ways in microgravity? We went on a parabolic 'vomit comet' flight to investigate. Check out the interactive 360 footage from this flight: https://youtu.be/mVJvyteAH0E Day 16 of our advent calendar: http://rigb.org/adven
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What Does Earth Look Like From Space? An Astronaut's Perspective

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What’s it like to see our planet from above? To gaze upon the Earth from beyond our atmosphere? Four seasoned astronauts, Helen Sharman, Daniel Tani, Michael Barratt and Jean-Francois Clervoy, recall that unique experience. Day 8 of our advent calendar, A
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Should We Contact Uncontacted Peoples?

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A big thank-you to our supporters on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/MinuteEarth : - Today I Found Out - Maarten Bremer - Jeff Straathof - Mark Roth - Tony Fadell - Muhammad Shifaz - 靛蓝字幕组 - Maletendo Bezenga - Kapero - Zarko Obrenovic - Duhilio Patiño -
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2lbs of Cheese For Every American | Planet Money | NPR

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There is an argument that our country has to be able to produce its own food because if our farmers go out of business and we become reliant on other countries for food, then that is a kind of national security risk.In 1976, Jimmy Carter made a single cam
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Wynton at Harvard, Chapter 9: The Evolution of the Trap Drum Set

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Delve into Wynton Marsalis's six-part Harvard University lecture series, covering a range of topics including jazz, what it means to be American, and the importance of cultural literacy and the arts in the liberal arts education. IX. The Evolution of the
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Project Apollo: Shooting For The Moon

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Project Apollo: the most famous space programme to date. In the final part of our trilogy exploring American’s first steps into space, we tell the tale of the Apollo program. Watch Project Gemini: https://youtu.be/rXTTXAJJkhc Watch Project Mercury: https:
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Postcard From Baikonur: The World’s First Spaceport

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A look at the history and habitat of the inhospitable home of space travel: Baikonur Cosmodrome. Please let us know what you thought of this video series: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/riadvent2015 Part of A Place Called Space, our 2015 advent calendar
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What Is Myth? Crash Course Mythology #1

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Welcome to Crash Course World Mythology, our latest adventure (and this series may be literally adventurous) in education. Over the next 40 episodes or so, we and Mike Rugnetta are going to learn about the world by looking at the foundational stories of a
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Hypergolic Fuels – The Chemistry Of A Rocket Launch

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Chemist Andrea Sella combines dimethylhydrazine with dinotrogen tetroxide to show how hypergolic mixtures fire rockets into space. Part of A Place Called Space, our 2015 advent calendar: http://rigb.org/advent Subscribe for regular science videos: http://
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Carl Sagan On Space Travel: A Dandelion Going To Seed

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In 1977 Carl Sagan gave the CHRISTMAS LECTURES on space travel. In his final lecture, he spoke about the human race venturing out into space; his words are as relevant now as they were then. Day 14 of our advent calendar, A Place Called Space. http://rigb
The Birth of Hip Hop

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In 1973, DJ Kool Herc set up his turntables and introduced a technique at a South Bronx house party that would change music as many people knew it. His ability to switch from record to record as well as isolate and repeat music breaks led to the discovery
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Do Whales Communicate In Different Accents?

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Whales have a complex system of speech that even includes regional dialects, but how does it work exactly? Sign Up For The TestTube Newsletter Here ►►►► http://bit.ly/1myXbFG 4 Freshwater Animals More Terrifying Than Sharks ►►►►http://bit.ly/24GlXWa Read
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What Black Lives Matter means to an 11-year-old

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Eleven-year-old Jolia Bossette on being a Black kid in America.Welcome to our first-ever week of programming for kids! The killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and hundreds of other Black Americans at the hands of police officers have inspired protes
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12 Details In The Frozen 2 Trailer You Might Have Missed

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The full-length trailer for Frozen II has arrived, and its full of symbolism, subtle hints, and possible hidden meanings. We break down 12 of these clues, and analyze all the theories about what they might mean.We explain what the symbols on the runes mea
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Zero Gravity In 360 - A Trip On A Parabolic Flight

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Experience a zero gravity parabolic flight, or ‘vomit comet’ in 360 video. Please note: this interactive video will only work properly on a modern browser or YouTube mobile app. Day 12 of A Place Called Space, our 2015 advent calendar: http://rigb.org/adv
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Project Gemini: A Bridge To The Moon

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Project Apollo took America to the moon. But what came before? The second in our series of films using archive footage to tell the story of America's early days in space looks at Project Gemini: America's crucial programme designed to ready themselves for
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The Beatles - I'm Only Sleeping

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The official video for The Beatles’ “I'm Only Sleeping,” directed by Em Cooper. The Special Edition releases of Revolver are out now: https://TheBeatles.lnk.to/Revolver2022 Beautiful harmonies, experimental recording methods and avant-ga
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Stress In Space - Judging An Astronaut's Mental State

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Being an astronaut is stressful. But astronauts aren’t the best at admitting when they’re feeling the strain. An innovative research project uses speech analysis to spot hints of underlying anxieties. Day 19 of our advent calendar, A Place Called Space ht
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A Closer Look Inside Christ's Unsealed Tomb

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Scientists expose Jesus Christ's resting place for the first time in the modern era, and make an unexpected discovery. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world's premium destination for science
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The Animal Sound Library

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The Museum für Naturkunde is home to one of the largest collections of animal sound recordings in the world. They're studied by scientists to learn about what animals live in an area, and what time(s) of year they're active, and in what abundance. One of
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Which Came First - Flowers Or Bees?

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Stop and smell the flowers… and watch this video Subscribe: http://bit.ly/iotbs_sub Twitter: @jtotheizzoe @okaytobesmart ↓ More info and sources below ↓ Bees and flowers have an amazingly close relationship. Flowers need bees in order to reproduce, and be
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World War II Civilians and Soldiers: Crash Course European History #39

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Our look at World War II continues with a closer examination of just how the war impacted soldiers in the field, and the people at home. For many of the combatants, the homefront and the warfront were one and the same. The war disrupted life for millions
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Debunking the myth of the Lost Cause: A lie embedded in American history - Karen L. Cox

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Examine the myth of the Lost Cause: a campaign created by pro-Confederates after the Civil War to promote the lie that they seceded for state's rights.--In the 1860s, 11 southern states withdrew from the United States and formed the Confederacy. They sece
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Where will you be able to live in 20 years? - Carol Farbotko and Ingrid Boas

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Explore how coastal communities are impacted by climate change and how theyre adapting to rising sea levels and extreme weather.--Humanity has always adapted to changing weather and moved to regions that best support cultural lifestyles and livelihoods. H
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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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In a Galaxy Far, Far Away, I Was Almost Anakin Skywalker | 'Almost Famous' by Op-Docs

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It was the late 1990s, and 3,000 young actors around the world were scouted for the role of a lifetime. On the ride home from school, Devon Michael’s mom told him he’d be auditioning for one of the most anticipated movies ever. “The Phan
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There Is No American Cuisine, But There Could Be

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Dan Barber explains how national cuisines tend to be defined by historical precedent influenced by agricultural limitations. As the United States is a young country with rich soil, its own quintessential cuisine never developed. Barber's latest book is "T
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[OFFICIAL VIDEO] Can You Feel the Love Tonight? - Pentatonix

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GET "CAN YOU FEEL THE LOVE TONIGHT?'' NOW! https://smarturl.it/CYFTLT8/31/2019 - Bethel Woods Center for the Arts Bethel, NY9/1/2019 - Canfield Fair Canfield, OH10/15/2019 - Metroplitan Theater Mexico City, MX 10/16/2019 - Teatro Diana - Guadalajara, MX10
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The AI that creates any picture you want, explained

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How programmers turned the internet into a paintbrush.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss any videos: http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Beginning in January 2021, advances in AI research have produced a plethora of deep-learning models capable of gen
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The SAT Question Everyone Got Wrong

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How an SAT question became a mathematical paradox. 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.I invented Snatoms, a molecule modeling kit where the atoms sn
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Is ADHD An Advantage?

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Could ADHD be an evolutionary advantage? Get a FREE Audible Trial: http://audible.com/asap SUBSCRIBE for more (it's free!): http://bit.ly/asapsci GET THE ASAPSCIENCE BOOK: http://asapscience.com/book/ Written by Amanda Edward, Mitchell Moffit and Gregory
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BUGS BUNNY LOONEY TUNES 4 HOURS COLLECTION: Daffy Duck, Porky Pig and more! [HD 4K for Children]

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This compilation features over 4 hours of Looney Tunes/Merrie Melodies cartoons for kids and children, as well as adults. This features Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig and more. All epsodes have been digitally remastered in Ultra HD 4k (2160p) and close
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Tony Hawk Pro Skater: Behind The Scenes | Skate | VANS

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To celebrate the launch of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+ 2, the game’s iconic Warehouse level was re-created in real life, so Tony could skate this famed virtual spot in the real world. Vans went behind the scene to capture what it took to be able
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Which Is "Bouba", and Which Is "Kiki"?

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Sooner or later, I was going to get around to this: it's one of the most famous experiments in linguistics. • Written with Molly Ruhl and Gretchen McCulloch. Gretchen's podcast has an episode all about this: https://lingthusiasm.com/post/175127434871
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What Is The Silver Tsunami?

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Something big is coming…and it's called The Silver Tsunami? Check out Hollywood Health & Society: https://hollywoodhealthandsociety.org Subscribe: https://bit.ly/SubLifeNoggin | Get your exclusive Life Noggin merch: http://keeponthinking.co Follow Life No
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Why the Dragon is Central to Chinese Culture | Monstrum

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Check out Subcultured on @PBS Voices: https://youtu.be/oSCj8H4TGToDont miss future episodes of Monstrum, subscribe! http://bit.ly/pbsstoried_subThe Chinese dragon is one of the worlds most globally recognized monsters. Playing a major role throughout Chin
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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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Why Are Adults Bad At New Languages?

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Thanks to the University of Minnesota for sponsoring this video! http://twin-cities.umn.edu/Learning a new language as an adult is harder than doing so as a child because adults usually arent as invested and often use the wrong strategies.Thanks also to o
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How Old Is The Oldest Fairy Tale?

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We know folklore goes back hundreds of years, but thanks to a new study using biological research methods, we now know it’s even older than that. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.com: http://people.howstuffworks.com/10-da... Share on Facebook: https://goo.gl/K
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Why Are There So Many Tigers In Texas?

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Why there will likely soon be more tigers in backyards in Texas than in the wilds of Asia. Thanks to the University of Minnesota for sponsoring this video! http://twin-cities.umn.edu/ Thanks also to our supporters on https://www.patreon.com/MinuteEarth :
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The hidden history of Hand Talk

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The hidden history of an ancient language.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss any videos: http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Centuries before we had American Sign Language, Native sign languages, broadly known as Hand Talk, were thriving across North
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Moving Illusions

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The newest Mind Blow on Vsauce2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkAIR5p9Ni8LINKS AND SOURCES BELOW:FOLLOW MICHAEL STEVENS: http://www.twitter.com/tweetsaucemusic by http://www.youtube.com/Jakechudnowandhttp://www.audionetwork.combrusspup anamorphic illus
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The rise of Xi Jinping, explained

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How Xi Jinping became China's most powerful leader since Mao ZedongHelp keep Vox free for everybody: http://www.vox.com/give-now Subscribe to our channel and turn on notifications () so you don't miss any videos: http://goo.gl/0bsAjOXi Jinping, president
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Rituals Of A Rocket Launch

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Why do astronauts pee on the wheel of a bus before they take off? Do superstitious traditions really help astronauts about to fire into space? Kevin Fong investigates. Day 15 of A Place Called Space, our 2015 advent calendar: http://rigb.org/advent As Tim
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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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Why Biodiversity Is Good For The Economy

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Research suggests that more diverse ecosystems are better for the bottom line. Thanks to the University of Minnesota for sponsoring this video! http://twin-cities.umn.edu/ Credits (and Twitter handles): Script Writer: Peter Reich Script Editor: Kate Yoshi

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