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How a dictionary writer defines English

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Kory Stamper works for Merriam-Webster. So how does a dictionary writer define the language? Vox's Phil Edwards found out in this episode of Vox Almanac. You can find Kory's new book here: http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/530504/word-by-word-by-kor
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Sam & Cat | Oxnard English Dictionary | Nickelodeon UK

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Sam and Cat travel to Oxnard, and attempt to get their word into the dictionary.If you love Nickelodeon, hit the subscribe button - http://bit.ly/1Dl75RgWelcome to the official Nickelodeon UK YouTube channel! We share sneak-peeks, behind the scenes gossip
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The Natives and the English - Crash Course US History #3

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In which John Green teaches you about relations between the early English colonists and the native people the encountered in the New World. In short, these relations were poor. As soon as they arrived, the English were in conflict with the native people.
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The Oxford Comma's Unlikely Origin

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Oxford commas are the world's most controversial punctuation mark — but where did they come from? Vox's Phil Edwards explored the history... Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO The Oxford comma is a grammar geek's obsession, and it turns out to
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BONUS: The Oxford comma | Punctuation | Grammar | Khan Academy

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David and Paige tackle the great comma debate of our time: Oxford comma or no Oxford comma? Missed the previous lesson? https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/grammar/punctuation/the-comma/v/appositives-the-comma-punctuation-khan-academy?utm_source=YT&utm
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Who decides whats in the dictionary? - Ilan Stavans

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Explore the history of the Merriam-Webster Dictionary and find out how old words get redefined and how new words are added. --While the concept of a dictionary dates back to ancient civilizations, the first English dictionary wasnt published until 1604. I
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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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English Civil War: Crash Course European History #14

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The English Civil War. We'll talk about England after Elizabeth, in which things didn't go that smoothly. We'll talk about James I, Charles I, Oliver Cromwell, Charles II, and James II, all of whom ruled England, (and tried to rule all of Britain and Irel
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Grammar's Great Divide: The Oxford Comma - TED-Ed

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/grammar-s-great-divide-the-oxford-comma-ted-ed If you read "Bob, a DJ and a clown" on a guest list, are three people coming to the party, or only...
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HISTORY OF IDEAS - French & English Gardens

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France and England have had two very different gardening histories that tell us as much about psychology as they do about horticulture. If you like our films take a look at our shop (we ship worldwide): http://www.theschooloflife.com/shop/all/ Brought to
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: The Most Common Vowel in English

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"Schwa" is the most common vowel in English. Every English speaker uses it, all the time, but most people have never heard of it. Written with Molly Ruhl and Gretchen McCulloch. Gretchen's podcast Lingthusiasm is at http://lingthusiasm.com/Gretchen's book
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Where Did English Come From? - Claire Bowern

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/where-did-english-come-from-claire-bowern When we talk about ‘English’, we often think of it as a single language. But what do the dialects spoken in dozens of countries around the world have in common with each
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Readings in Old and Middle English

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MIT 21L.705 Major Authors: Old English and Beowulf, Spring 2014 View the complete course: http://ocw.mit.edu/21L-705S14 Instructor: Arthur Bahr MIT associate professor Arthur Bahr reads a short excerpt of Beowulf in Old English and Sir Gawayne and the Gre
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This Man Can Pronounce Every Word in the Dictionary

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Pop quiz. Try pronouncing the following. Ready? Go. Elucubrate. Smaragdine. Scherenschnitte. Head scratchers, huh? Not for Jacques Bailly. As the official pronouncer of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, he can tackle any word thrown at him. He started hi
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ENGLISH TOFFEE | How It's Made

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Ever wondered how English toffee is made? Get the full history and 'making of' right here!Subscribe to Discovery UK for more great clips:http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=DiscoveryTVFollow Discovery UK on Twitter:http://www.twitter.com/D
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How a Word Gets into the Dictionary - Merriam-Webster Ask the Editor

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What our editors are looking for when they choose words for Merriam-Webster's. See more videos at http://www.merriam-webster.com/video/index.htm
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English vs. German vs. Dutch vs. Afrikaans | West Germanic Language Comparison

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Is Afrikaans similar to Dutch? How similar are German and English? Let's compare four of the most spoken Germanic languages - English vs. German vs. Dutch vs. Afrikaans. This Germanic language comparison will help you understand the difference in spelling
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Development Of English Drama - Mindy Ploeckelmann

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-emergence-of-drama-as-a-literary-art-mindy-ploeckelmann When presented with the problem of hoards of illiterate commoners, English clergymen in the 11th century created plays to spread word about the Bible.
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English Doesn't Make Sense

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The English language can be very complex and confusing when it comes to grammar rules.
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‎2,000 Years of Chinese History! The Mandate of Heaven and Confucius: World History #7

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2,000 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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Xinhua's first English AI anchor makes debut

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Xinhua's first English AI anchor makes debut at the World Internet Conference that opens in Wuzhen, China Wednesday. Follow us on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ChinaViewTV Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/XinhuaNewsAgency Twitter: https://twitt
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How It's Made English Toffee - Discovery Channel Science

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Learn how English Toffee is made in a factory.
How to write 3D letters | English handwriting | A to Z

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How to write 3D letters | English handwriting | A to Z
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History of the Holidays: Columbus Day | History

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How 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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Sesame Street: Spanish Me, English Me Song

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Maybe you speak both Spanish and English and that's just great! Be proud, sing it right out loud! There's Spanish you and English you, and both yous are really really cool! Subscribe to the Sesame Street Channel here: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_c
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French Phrases Hidden In English Words

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English has borrowed a lot of words from French, but some words come from whole French phrases. Even if you speak French, you may have never noticed the connection.
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How many verb tenses are there in English? - Anna Ananichuk

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-many-verb-tenses-are-there-in-english-anna-ananichuk How many different verb tenses are there in a language like English? At first, the answer seems
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Teacher helps a student to overcome his stutter for an English exam

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A teacher helps a student to overcome his stutter for an English exam in the Educating Yorkshire: Musharaf series. This is a very moving clip worth watching.
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Webster’s Dictionary of 1864 - Merriam-Webster Ask the Editor

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The landmark edition that transformed the way dictionaries are made. See more videos at http://www.merriam-webster.com/video/index.htm
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How far back in time could you go and still understand English?

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If you had a time machine, how far back could you go and still understand English? AT what point in history would you not be able to understand the English language? If you went back in time to the 1800's and 1700's, you'd probably still be okay. This exc
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Do Animals Sound More Realistic in Japanese or English?

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I noticed that the sound that animals made were different in Japanese and English. Which animals do you think sound more realistic in Japanese vs. English? What do animals sound like where you're from? Here are the names of animals and the sounds they mak
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Strange Spelling In The English Language

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Deane presents Rob with a strange word and asks him to pronounce it. The solution to the problem depends on unusual letter combinations in the English language. SUBSCRIBE NOW http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=CuriosityShow CONNECT WITH C
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French Inventor Flies Across English Channel on Hoverboard

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French inventor Franky Zapata successfully flew from France to England on an airborne flyboard, Sunday, August 4. The 40-year-old completed the 35 kilometer journey in under a half hour. This was Zapata’s second attempt to cross the English Channel,
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How English Sounded 500 Years Ago

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Hear for yourself in this video where a 500-year-old poem is read aloud. Can you understand it?A Middle English reading of John Skelton's poem "Speke Parrot". Find the full poem, with notes and glosses on www.skeltonproject.com/spekeparott Find us on: htt
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ChuChu TV Learning English Is Fun™ | Alphabet S Song | Phonics & Words For Preschool Children

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ChuChu TV Learning English Is Fun™ | Alphabet S Song | Phonics & Words For Preschool Children ˇHere comes a new Episode in the "Learning English Is Fun™" Alphabet Learning Series for Preschool Children by ChuChu TV Episode - S In this episode, ChuChu & Fr
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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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Surprise Eggs ABCs | Preschool English, Baby Learning, Nursery Rhyme, Child Education

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This Beautiful Busy Beavers Song Teaches Children to Sing the Alphabet to a Catchy Melody that will have the Singing the ABCs even when they're away from the TV or Tablet. Thanks for Watching, Sharing & Commenting Subscribe for Fresh Uploads 3 Times a Wee
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Londons Most Authentic Cockney English Breakfast At E. Pellicci | Legendary Eats

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E. Pellicci in Bethnal Green Road in East London has been serving a legendary English Breakfast since 1900. The Pellicci family has passed down the shop over generations. Today, Nevio Pellicci runs the caf with his sister Anna, their cousin Tony, and thei
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Finger Family Beavers | English Baby Song, Children Learning, Kindergarten Kids Education, Animals

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Have Fun Learning the Names of All the Members of your Family with this Fun & Catchy Song from our Finger Family Collection by Busy Beavers. Thanks for Watching, Sharing & Commenting Subscribe for Fresh Uploads 3 Times a Week! http://bit.ly/YOUTUBE-SUBSCR
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Finger Family Koalas | Teach English To Children, Fun Learning Song, Kindergarten Daycare Video

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This Koala Family Song from our "Finger Family Collection" Teaches the Names of All the Members of the Family. Kids Love Learning with Busy Beavers. Thanks for Watching, Sharing & Commenting Subscribe for Fresh Uploads 3 Times a Week! http://bit.ly/YOUTUB
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A Brief History Of Plural Word...s - John McWhorter

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View full lesson here: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/a-brief-history-of-plural-word-s-john-mcwhorter All it takes is a simple S to make most English words plural. But it hasn't always worked that way (and there are, of course, exceptions). John McWhorter look
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Finger Family Dolphins | Nursery Rhymes To Teach Children, English Learning Song, Surprise Eggs

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It's Musical & Colorful Under the Sea.Teach the Names of All the Members of your Family with this Fun & Catchy Song with the Dolphins Family. Thanks for Watching, Sharing & Commenting Subscribe for Fresh Uploads 3 Times a Week! http://bit.ly/YOUTUBE-SUBSC
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Finger Family Beaver Puppets | Fun Educational Song, Preschoolers, Beavers In Space, Easy English

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Learn the Names of All the Members of your Family with this Fun & Catchy Song with the Beavers Heads Family in Space. Kids Learn & Have Fun with Busy Beavers. Thanks for Watching, Sharing & Commenting Subscribe for Fresh Uploads 3 Times a Week! http://bit
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Busy Beavers Counting and Colors. English/French

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This Video Teaches 10 Colors and 8 Shapes in French Plus a Lot More. Do You Want to Learn French? "Oui Oui, Monsieur" Okay, So Watch this Video and Sing & Chant Along in Français. It's Easy. Busy Beavers are YouTube's Most Famous Kids Language
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Flyboard Air World First - Flying Frenchman Cross English Channel on Jet Hoverboard

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Flying Frenchman crosses English channel on jet powered hoverboard.Flyboard Air is now the worlds first jet powered hoverboard to cross the English channel.Flyboard Air is a personal aviation transport, the hoverboard is powered by five small jet engines
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Matsuoka Shuzo [松岡修造 ] - あきらめかけているあなた (NEVER GIVE UP!!) [English]

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Matsuoka Shuzo's famous NEVER GIVE UP!! message, subtitled in English for those viewers who have no clue what he's saying. After seeing so many MAD videos of his speeches tuned to many songs such as Second Heaven, RED ZONE, Xepher, among others, I was dis
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Dutch Golden Age: Crash Course European History #15

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While the English were falling apart a little, with their civil war and their restoration and their succession problems, the Dutch were getting their act together. They were throwing off the yoke of the Spanish Empire, uniting their provinces, and buildin
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How Pokmon Is Dubbed From Japanese To English | Vanity Fair

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Voice actor Sarah Natochenny takes us through her full process of dubbing 'Pokémon.' Cartoons like 'Pokémon' are often reinterpreted from one language to another and require fine-tuning, digital lengthening, and script alteration. From scene
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Finger Family Koala Puppets | Learning Easy English For Kids, Catchy Pop Song, Cute Animals, Baby

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The Koala Puppets Family Teaches the Names of All the Members of the Family with a Fun & Catchy Song. Kids Love Learning with Busy Beavers Songs & Videos. Thanks for Watching, Sharing & Commenting Subscribe for Fresh Uploads 3 Times a Week! http://bit.ly/
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Spider Finger Family | Fun Children's Lesson, Kids English Song Video, Catchy Melody, Kindergarten

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Children Love Singing this Catchy Song to Learn the Names of the Members of the Family. These Funny Animated Spiders & Simple Music Make Learning Fun. Thanks for Watching, Sharing & Commenting Subscribe for Fresh Uploads 3 Times a Week! http://bit.ly/YOUT
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Old MacDonald Had A Farm And More Classic English Nursery Rhymes For Kids | 40 Mins Compilation

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Watch Old MacDonald Had A Farm, Humpty Dumpty and many more classic English nursery rhymes and songs that will keep your kids engaged non-stop for 40 minutes | Non-Stop Rhymes Compilation Peekaboo brings you 40 minutes of non-stop fun with your favourite
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Sesame Street: Let's Celebrate Black History Song! | Black History Month

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Happy 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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Finger Family Humpty Dumpty | Simple English Song, Nursery Rhyme, Mommy Daddy Baby, Surprise Eggs

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Teach the Names of the Members of the Family to your Kids with this Humpty Dumpty Version of the Finger Family Song. Children Love Singing Along to this Catchy Nursery Rhyme. Thanks for Watching, Sharing & Commenting Subscribe for Fresh Uploads 3 Times a
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Sesame Street: Happy Birthday Song in Spanish & English | Feliz Cumpleaos

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Feliz Cumpleaos means Happy Birthday in Spanish! Elmo, Rosita, Cookie Monster want to wish you a happy birthday with this special birthday song, in English and Spanish!--Subscribe to the Sesame Street Channel here: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_cent
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Why Don't Americans Have English Accents? | COLOSSAL QUESTIONS

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You probably already know that the United Stated used to be a colony controlled by England, but have you ever wondered: did Americans used to have English accents? And if so, when did the “American” accent come along? Welcome to COLOSSAL QUESTIONS, the sh
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Finger Family Seahorses | Surprise Eggs, Learn Family, Children English Pop Song, In The Sea

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Animated Seahorses & Surprise Eggs Teach the Names of the Members of the Family. It's a Classic Nursery Rhyme with an Underwater Theme. Thanks for Watching, Sharing & Commenting Subscribe for Fresh Uploads 3 Times a Week! http://bit.ly/YOUTUBE-SUBSCRIBE L
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Iran's Revolutions: Crash Course World History 226

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In which John Green teaches you about Iran's Revolutions. Yes, revolutions plural. What was the1979 Iranian Revolution about? It turns out, Iran has a pretty long history of unrest in order to put power in the hands of the people, and the most recent revo
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Finger Family Penguins | Early Childhood Lesson, Learn English Song, Teach Members Of The Family

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This Kids Vid from our "Finger Family Collection" Teaches the Names of All the Members of the Family - Father, Mother, Brother, Sister & Baby with our Penguin Family. Thanks for Watching, Sharing & Commenting Subscribe for Fresh Uploads 3 Times a Week! ht
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How a microwave works — explained using only the 1,000 most common words in the English language

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In Randall Munroe's new book "Thing Explainer: Complicated Stuff in Simple Words," he breaks down how complex machines work using only the thousand (or, ten hundred) most common words in the English language. Microwaves have been a staple of the American
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Nursery Rhymes Collection Vol. 2 | Thursday 30 | Kids' English Songs, Baby Learning, Sing Along

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This Week's Thursday 30 Video Focuses on our Best Kids' Nursery Rhymes. Babies & Toddlers will Have Fun Singing Along to our Cute & Colorful Videos that Teach Great English Rhymes. Incy Wincy Spider 0:08 Wheels on the Bus #2 2:16 Animal Sounds Song 4:18 B
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English Teacher Grades Homework By ChatGPT | WIRED

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Andrew Marzoni, a high school English teacher, grades homework created by the artificial intelligence chatbot, ChatGPT. Andrew provides a variety of assignments for ChatGPT, including writing a limerick, a Shakespearean sonnet about Taco Bell, and a five-
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Sesame Street: Best of Rosita! | English & Spanish Compilation

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Hola todos! Sing along to Rosita's favorite songs on Sesame Street!Subscribe to the Sesame Street Channel here: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=SesameStreetWelcome to Sesame Street! A colorful community of monsters, birds, grouches, an
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Baa Baa Black Sheep And More | Collection Of Non-Stop English Nursery Rhymes For Kids

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Watch our collection of nonstop English nursery rhymes for kids which includes Baa Baa Black Sheep, Twinkle Twinkle and many more fun rhymes | 36 Minutes Nonstop Rhymes Compilation Peekaboo brings you 36 minutes of nonstop fun with your favourite Dubby Du
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Russian Revolution and Civil War: Crash Course European History #35

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World War I was very hard on the Russian Empire. So hard, in fact, that it led to the end of the Russian Empire. As the global conflict ground on, Tsar Nicholas II faced increasing unrest at home. Today we'll learn about the Revolutions of 1917, the rise
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PQR Songs | ChuChu TV Learning English Is Fun™ | ABC Phonics & Words Learning For Preschool Children

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PQR Songs | ChuChu TV Learning English Is Fun™ | ABC Phonics & Words Learning For Preschool Children =============================================== Video: Copyright 2017 ChuChu TV® Studios Music and Lyrics: Copyright 2017 ChuChu TV® Studios ChuChu TV ®,
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English Theater After Shakespeare: Crash Course Theater #17

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You can learn more about CuriosityStream at https://curiositystream.com/crashcourseThis week on Crash Course Theater, Shakespeare is dead. Long live Shakespeare. Well, long live English theater, anyway. Actually, it's about to get banned. Anyway, we're di
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Fruit Songs & Vegetables Rhymes | Learn Names Of Fruits | Children's English ESL | Busy Beavers

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Learn the Names of Fruits & Vegetables in this Busy & Baby Beavers Collection of Catchy Fruit Songs & Cool Veggie Lessons. Toddlers, Pre-Schoolers & ESL English Students Sing-Along & Learn Health Eating Habits with Hit Songs for Kids Like "The Apple is Re
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World War I Battlefields: Crash Course European History #33

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Europe's system of alliances and centuries-old tensions erupted into war in August of 1914. This week on Crash Course Euro, we're talking about the military history of World War I, and taking a look at the broad strokes of how the war unfolded. We'll take
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Collection Of Popular English Nursery Rhymes For Kids | 45 Mins Compilation

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Watch the Dubby Dubs song, Hokey Pokey, Old MacDonald Had A Farm and more such fun nursery rhymes that will keep your kids engaged for 45 minutes. Peekaboo brings you 45 minutes of non-stop fun with your favourite Dubby Dubs as they sing and dance to the
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Khan Academy Live: AP US History

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Taking AP US History? Prep for the AP exam with our free live tutoring session. Kim, our history expert, will share tips and strategies for the exam. Study for AP US History on Khan Academy: https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/us-history/ap-us-history
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The Industrial Revolution: Crash Course European History #24

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We've talked about a lot of revolutions in 19th Century Europe, and today we're moving on to a less warlike revolution, the Industrial Revolution. You'll learn about the development of steam power and mechanization, and the labor and social movements that
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Did King Arthur Really Exist? | Animated History

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King Arthur is one the best-known figures in English history, but also one of the most enigmatic. Did the legendary king really exist? And how did he come to be connected with Cornwall's Tintagel Castle? This short animated history investigates. Visit Tin
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Humpty Dumpty And More Popular English Nursery Rhymes For Kids | 50 Minutes Compilation

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Watch Humpty Dumpty, I'm A Little Teapot, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star and more such fun nursery rhymes that will keep your kids engaged for 50 minutes. Peekaboo brings you 50 minutes of non-stop fun with your favourite Dubby Dubs as they sing and dance to
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POOR GIRL Shamed For ENGLISH, What Happens Is Shocking | Dhar Mann

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The history of the universe explained in 4 minutes | BBC Ideas

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What 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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Immigrant SHAMED FOR Her ENGLISH ft. The Royalty Family | Dhar Mann

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You should never be ashamed of who you are. To win an Apple MacBook or iPhone 12 all you have to do is subscribe to my channel and @The Royalty Family channel and then comment DONE on this video with your Instagram or Twitter name so I can message you if
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The Spicy and Surprising History of Doritos

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Doritos history? I'll have a bag...Weird History Food is going to get your fingers nice and sticky red on this one because we're talking all about the history of one of the most beloved chips: Doritos. Weird History Food will take you through Doritos' sur
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English Class I Regular Show I Cartoon Network

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In order to get high school credits, Rigby has to pass a foreign language class taught by Benson in China. CN GAMES: http://bit.ly/CNGames SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/109Y6wq WATCH MORE: http://bit.ly/CNRegularShow About Regular Show: Best friends, Mordecai
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Catholic Counter-Reformation: Crash Course European History #9

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When the Protestant Reformation broke out in Western Europe, the Catholic Church got the message, at least a little bit. Pope Paul III called a council to look into reforming some aspects of the Catholic Church and try to stem the tide of competing Christ
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History of the 4th of July: Crash Course US History Special

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In which John Green teaches you a bit about the 4th of July. In this special short Crash Course, John celebrates American Independence Day by teaching you how the holiday came to be on the 4th of July, and the many ways that Americans celebrate the day. T
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Why Is English Spelling So Weird?

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Festo - BionicKangaroo (English)

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With the BionicKangaroo, Festo has technologically reproduced the unique way the kangaroo moves. Like its natural role model, it can recover the energy exerted when jumping, store it and retrieve it efficiently on the next jump. ---- Find out more: http:/
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Festo – BionicANTs (English)

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For the BionicANTs, Festo has not only transferred the delicate anatomy of ants, but also their cooperative behaviour to the world of technology. Like their natural role models, they communicate with each other and work together according to clear rules t
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What If English Were Phonetically Consistent?

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The Delicious History of TV Dinners

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Weird History Food is peeling back the foil on this history of TV Dinners. With its aluminum or microwaveable plate, with separate compartments for meat, vegetable, and dessert, the TV dinner has a special place in food history and culture in the belly of
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How Falconry Shaped the English Language

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Feeling hoodwinked or fed up? You can thank falconry for those particular turns of phrase. During the 16th century, a rather notable amateur falconer named William Shakespeare became enamored of the sport. The playwright loved training birds of prey so mu
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How English Sounds to Japanese People

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The Flame-Broiled History of the Whopper

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Weird History Food is taking you out for a Whopper. Burger King's highest-ranking burger, the Whopper, has a surprising history, making that delicious flame-broiled burger taste even better. Take a trip through Weird History Food's drive-thru for a delici
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Expansion and Resistance: Crash Course European History #28

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In 19th century Europe, with nation building well under way, thoughts turned outward, toward empire. This week, we're looking at how Europeans expanded into Africa, Asia, and Oceania during the 1800s. You'll learn about China and the Opium War, British In
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The Thick and Tangy History of Ketchup

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Weird History Food will hit the "57" on the side of this video to give you the History of Ketchup. You might be surprised to learn ketchup's true origins and the fact that the first ketchup had no tomatoes in it at all. Let's pour this video out in a nice
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A Brief History of Geologic Time

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By looking at the layers beneath our feet, geologists have been able to identify and describe crucial episodes in life’s history. These key events frame the chapters in the story of life on earth and the system we use to bind all these chapters together i
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How and Why We Read: Crash Course English Literature #1

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In which John Green kicks off the Crash Course Literature mini series with a reasonable set of questions. Why do we read? What's the point of reading critically. John will argue that reading is about effectively communicating with other people. Unlike a d
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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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The Gooey History of Velveeta

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Weird History Food is getting cheesy, covering the history of Velveeta. Everyone's favorite party dip for tortilla chips has a longer history than one would expect. Coming from the dairy mind of Emil Frey, Velveeta has changed a lot over the years. How mu
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When is Thanksgiving? Colonizing America: Crash Course US History #2

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In which John Green teaches you about the (English) colonies in what is now the United States. He covers the first permanent English colony at Jamestown, Virginia, the various theocracies in Massachusetts, the feudal kingdom in Maryland, and even a bit ab
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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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The Black Legend, Native Americans, and Spaniards: Crash Course US History #1

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In which John Green kicks off Crash Course US History! Why, you may ask, are we covering US History, and not more World History, or the history of some other country, or the very specific history of your home region? Well, the reasons are many. But, like
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History vs. Cleopatra - Alex Gendler

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View full lesson: ed.ted.com/lessons/history-vs-cleopatra-alex-gendler She was the most notorious woman in ancient history, a queen who enraptured not one but two of Rome’s greatest generals. But was she just a skilled seductress – or a great ruler in her
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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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Sophie Rolls Down A Hill - English Bulldog Puppy

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Mulberry Bush | English Songs And Rhymes For Kids | Peekaboo

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Yorkshire woman born in 1860 speaking English. Can you understand?

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Tamar Hoggarth nee Fletcher was born in 1860 in the North York Moors, northern England. She was one of seven children born to William and Ada Adamson of Marton / Cropton and Castle Howard. She went into service and had an illegitimate son before marrying
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Medieval Europe: Crash Course European History #1

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Our European history is going to start around 1500 with the Renaissance, but believe it or not, that is not the actual beginning of history in the continent. So, today, we're going to teach you the broad outlines of the so-called Middle Ages, and look at
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Deviled Bones - The History of Hot Wings

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The Quakers, the Dutch, and the Ladies: Crash Course US History #4

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In which John Green teaches you about some of the colonies that were not in Virginia or Massachussetts. Old New York was once New Amsterdam. Why they changed it, I can say; ENGLISH people just liked it better that way, and when the English took New Amster
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The History of the Microwave Oven

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Weird History Food is going to radiate you with the history of the Microwave Oven.The microwave was invented accidentally by an engineer named Percy Spencer, who was leading a defense radar project. His invention would change the way Americans would eat f
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The History of the Republican Party

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Heading into the 2016 Republican National Convention, we thought it would be a good time to do a quick history of the GOP, from its origins before the Civil War through the elections of Lincoln, Eisenhower and Reagan. And where does that elephant symbol c
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Jamestown to the Civil War. Correction: Jamestown was the first successful ENGLISH settlement in what is now the United States. The Spanish actually settled St. Augustine, Florida in 1595. More free lessons at: http://www.khanacademy.org/video?v=ghgPq2wjQ
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Why did England have a civil war? | History in a Nutshell | Animated History

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What caused a full-blown civil war during Charles I's reign? From religious opposition, the mishandling of money, to a king's unwavering belief he was chosen by God, this episode explores what happens when ruling England goes wrong. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANN
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History vs. Henry VIII - Mark Robinson and Alex Gendler

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/history-vs-henry-viii-mark-robinson-and-alex-gendler He was a powerful king whose break with the church of Rome would forever change the course of Engli
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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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The Surprising History of Taco Bell

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Weird History Food is heading for the border for the history of Taco Bell. Everyone's favorite late-night drive-thru destination, Taco Bell had some humble beginnings starting in Southern California. Get your order ready because we are getting some Taco B
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The Age of Exploration: Crash Course European History #4

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The thing about European History is that it tends to leak out of Europe. Europeans haven't been great at staying put in Europe. As human beings do, the people of Europe were very busy traveling around to trade, to spread religion, and in a lot of cases to
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The History of the Sloppy Joe

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Weird History Food is going to get sloppy with this one talking about the history of the Sloppy Joe. Whether it came from Sioux City, Iowa, Key West, Florida or Havana, Cuba, the Sloppy Joe has left a deliciously large greasy imprint on the hearts of Amer
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Like Pale Gold - The Great Gatsby Part I: Crash Course English Literature #4

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In which John Green explores F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel of the Jazz Age, The Great Gatsby. John introduces you to Nick Carraway, Jay Gatsby, Daisy and Tom Buchanan, and the other characters in the novel, and tries to look beyond the surface story to figu
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Before I Got My Eye Put Out - The Poetry of Emily Dickinson: Crash Course English Lit #8

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In which John Green concludes the Crash Course Literature mini-series with an examination of the poetry of Emily Dickinson. Sure, John explores the creepy biographical details of Dickinson's life, but he also gets into why her poems have remained relevant
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Neuroethology of Toads (Part 1 of 3; English): Behavioral Responses to Prey Features

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Movie with the title "Image Processing in the Visual System of the Common Toad - Behavior, Brain Function, Artificial Neuronal Net" (IWF No. C 1805) by Prof. Dr. Jörg-Peter Ewert ( http://www.joerg-peter-ewert.de, University of Kassel, Germany) in co
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How the Normans changed the history of Europe - Mark Robinson

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-the-normans-changed-the-history-of-europe-mark-robinson In the year 1066, 7,000 Norman infantry and knights sailed in warships across the English Ch
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The History of Keeping Time - Karen Mensing

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-history-of-keeping-time Where did time-telling come from? What are time zones and why are there so many of them? Get the answers to these questions and more in this journey through the history of time -- fro
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Reform and Revolution 1815-1848: Crash Course European History #25

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In the aftermath of the revolutions and upheaval in 18th and early 19th century Europe, there was a hunger for reform across the continent. Reformers like Robert Owen, Charles Fourier, and Auguste Comte proposed radical new ideas, and at the same time, re
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The History of the Frozen Pizza

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Weird History Food is taking frozen pizzas out of the freezer and into the storytelling oven to talk about everyone's favorite go to cheesy snack. Thanks to some innovations, frozen pizzas have become a staple in just about everyone's freezer. But how did
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Expansion and Consequences: Crash Course European History #5

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European exploration had a lot of side effects. When the Old World and the New World began to interact, people, wealth, food, animals, and disease began to flow in both directions. In the New World, countless millions were killed by smallpox, measles, and
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Of Pentameter&Bear Baiting - Romeo&Juliet Part I: Crash Course English Literature #2

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In which John Green examines Romeo&Juliet by William Shakespeare. John delves into the world of Bill Shakespeare's famous star-crossed lovers and examines what the play is about, its structure, and the context in which it was written. Have you ever wanted
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The L Song | Learn Alphabets A - Z | English Songs And Rhymes For Kids | Peekaboo

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Watch the 'L' song and learn the different words that start with the letter L along with the Dubby Dubs. Hey Little ones! Let's see how many words you Learn today while watching this video. Watch this fun song and know more about different words with L al
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The K Song | Learn Alphabets A - Z | English Songs And Rhymes For Kids | Peekaboo

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Watch the 'K' song and learn the different words that start with K along with the Dubby Dubs. Hey kids! You know what to say when troubles tower over you? Simple, just say 'It's Ok'! Watch this peppy and fun song and know more about different words with K
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The M Song | Learn Alphabets A - Z | English Songs And Rhymes For Kids | Peekaboo

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Watch the 'M' song and learn the different words that start with the letter M. Hey Kids! We all love our Mummy and our Mummy is our first teacher. Watch the video and learn words that begin from the letter M. Buy on iTunes - https://goo.gl/TJ9vak Share on
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Greenpeace holds a historic performance with pianist Ludovico Einaudi on the Arctic Ocean (English)

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Through his music, acclaimed Italian composer and pianist Ludovico Einaudi has added his voice to those of eight million people from across the world demanding protection for the Arctic. Einaudi performed one of his own compositions on a floating platform
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The Erie Canal Explained: US History Review

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Take a quick trip down the Erie Canal of Explaining as we look at how this revolutionary transportation system changed the course of United States History. Join me as we lay down the tracks of learning by covering the basics on the Transcontinental Railro
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WWI's Civilians, the Homefront, and an Uneasy Peace: Crash Course European History #34

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World War I was a total war for millions of people in Europe. Many men were enlisted in the fighting, but the war work had implications for the daily lives of a huge number of Europeans. Women entered the workforce in huge numbers, and for a lot of people
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Mouse Cursor History (and why I made my own)

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History of the computer mouse cursor, or pointer. And why I designed my own cursor... Link to downloads (free): http://www.michieldb.nl/other/cursors/ Tracklist: https://soundcloud.com/posy/sets/mouse-cursor-history-music Posy on Spotify: https://open.spo
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Holden, JD, and the Red Cap- The Catcher in the Rye Part 2: Crash Course English Literature #7

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In which John continues the discussion of JD Salinger's Catcher in the Rye. This week John reads the novel with Salinger's life story in mind. John explores how Salinger's war experience, educational background, and romantic life inform the events of Hold
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The Enlightenment: Crash Course European History #18

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So far in this series, we've covered a lot of war, disease, climate disaster, and some more war. Well, prepare yourself for something a little more positive. This week, we're talking about the Enlightenment. In this video, you'll learn about the ideas of
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Stephen Fry: The History Of The First Printing Press | The Machine That Made Us | Timeline

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Stephen Fry takes a look inside the story of Johann Gutenberg, inventor of the world's first printing press in the 15th century, and an exploration of how and why the machine was invented. It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world
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The History Of Marriage - Alex Gendler

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-history-of-marriage-alex-gendler A white, puffy dress. Eternal love. A joint tax return. Marriage means something different to everyone and has changed over time and across cultures. Alex Gendler traces the
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The history of tea - Shunan Teng

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-history-of-tea-shunan-teng Tea is the second most consumed beverage in the world after water –– and from sugary Turkish Rize tea to salty Tibetan butter tea, there are almost as many ways of preparing the be
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The wacky history of cell theory - Lauren Royal-Woods

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The Modern Revolution: Crash Course Big History #8

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In which Hank and John Green teach you a Crash Course on the modern revolution, and the upside of the progress that humanity has made in the last 500 years or so. And while there are two sides to every history, and many of these changes haven't been great
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Sesame Street: Happy Black History Month! | Power of We Club

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Chris Jackson is celebrating Black History Month with the Power of We Club! Black History Month is a period in which we celebrate, learn, and understand the history and the contributions of African Americans to the United States. Learn about some amazing
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8 History Questions They Won't Answer in School... | COLOSSAL QUESTIONS

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History Vs. Genghis Khan - Alex Gendler

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A brief history of graffiti - Kelly Wall

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The history of chocolate - Deanna Pucciarelli

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-history-of-chocolate-deanna-pucciarelli If you can’t imagine life without chocolate, you’re lucky you weren’t born before the 16th century. Until then, chocolate only existed as a bitter, foamy drink in Meso
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The Industrial Economy: Crash Course US History #23

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A Brief History Of Religion In Art - TED-Ed

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/a-brief-history-of-numerical-systems-alessandra-king 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9... and 0. With just these ten symbols, we can write any rational number imaginable. But why these particular symbols? Why ten of the
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Congo and Africa's World War: Crash Course World History 221

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In which John Green teaches you about the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which used to be Zaire, which used to be The Belgian Congo, which used to be the Congo Free State, which used to be the region surrounding the Congo River Basin in central Africa.
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Human History in a Marathon

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If every centimeter of human history is one year, then the timeline is the length of a full marathon.
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Battles of the Civil War: Crash Course US History #19

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Disclaimer: This is very different than the usual Crash Course US History episode. In which John Green lists a whole lot of the battles of the US Civil War in seven and a half minutes. We get a lot of requests for military history, so we offer a list of b
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A Visual History of Light

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400,000 years ago, humans and Neanderthals created fire. This ignited a relationship between people and photons that changed the course of mankind—and continues to evolve to this day. Take a tour through the visual history of light. For a detailed t
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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/history-through-the-eyes-of-the-potato-leo-bear-mcguinness Baked or fried, boiled or roasted, as chips or fries; at some point in your life you’ve probably eaten a potato. But potatoes have played a much more si
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Musicians and Artists of History | Horrible Histories

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We try not to get into too much great man history here at Crash Course, but we have to admit: Napoleon Bonaparte is a pretty big deal. Join us as we track the rise, further rise, fall, rise, fall, mortal fall, and posthumous rise of Napoleon. This guy cha
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The Deep Future: Crash Course Big History #10

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The Hidden Worlds Within Natural History Museums - Joshua Drew

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How inventions change history (for better and for worse) - Kenneth C. Davis

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-inventions-change-history-for-better-and-for-worse-kenneth-c-davis Invented in 1793, the cotton gin changed history for good and bad. By allowing one field hand to do the work of 10, it powered a new industr
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How One Teenager Unearthed Baseball's Untold History - Cam Perron

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-one-teenager-unearthed-baseball-s-untold-history-cam-perron Teenager Cam Perron loved baseball, so he began writing letters to the veteran players on his baseball cards. He only wanted autographs, but eventu
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Incredible Discoveries Found Underground That Changed History

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Lots of amazing finds and discoveries are made every day, but some have the ability to change history and significantly alter human history. Suggest a topic here to be turned into a video: http://bit.ly/2kwqhuh Subscribe for more! https://goo.gl/pgcoq1 St
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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/corruption-wealth-and-beauty-the-history-of-the-venetian-gondola-laura-morelli It’s hard to imagine Venice without the curious, banana-shaped gondolas that glide down the canals. How did these boats come to be t
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The Holocaust,Genocides, and Mass Murder of WWII: Crash Course European History #40

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During World War II, Nazi Germany undertook the imprisonment and summary execution of many of its own citizens, and citizens of the nations they occupied. One of the groups that came under assault was the European Jewish population. More than six million
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Hidden History of Virtual Reality

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The History of the Democratic Party

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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 surprising history of sneakers | BBC Ideas

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History vs. Augustus - Peta Greenfield & Alex Gendler

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/history-vs-augustus-alex-gendler-and-peta-greenfield His reign marked the beginning of one of history’s greatest empires … and the end of one of its fir
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In part 2 of our History of the Internet series, Hank explains how public access became declared a human right! Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Support SciShow by becoming a patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scishow ---------- Dooblydoo thanks g
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Marco Polo Explained: World History Review

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The Computer and Turing: Crash Course History of Science #36

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