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These photos once ended child labor in the US #shorts
114 views / 0 likes - addedAnd the 3 techniques used by Lewis Hines for these photos. Vox is an explanatory newsroom on a mission to help everyone understand our weird, wonderful, complicated world, so that we can all help shape it. Part of that mission is keeping our work free. Yo
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Stop Taking Antibiotics To Treat Your Cold
490 views / 0 likes - addedA virus and a bacterial infection are not the same thing. Learn more from Vox's Julia Belluz: http://www.vox.com/2015/11/16/9743580/antibiotics-colds-bad Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Vox.com is a news website that helps you cut through t
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The hidden war over grocery shelf space
718 views / 0 likes - addedThere's a hidden market in the supermarket — Vox's Phil Edwards explains. Read the article here: http://www.vox.com/2016/11/22/13707022/grocery-store-slotting-fees-slotting-allowances Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Vox.com is a news websit
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How the screens inside movies build fictional worlds
886 views / 0 likes - addedCinematic worlds don't just happen. Vox's Phil Edwards spoke with Todd Marks about how they actually make the TVs and computers in movies. You can find more information here: http://www.vox.com/2016/12/9/13889118/movie-screens-computer-special-effects Sub
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Flu-Pandemic: What Bill Gates fears the most.
335 views / 0 likes - addedWhat's likeliest to kill more than 10 million human beings in the next 20 years? It's probably not what you'd think. For much more, read Ezra Klein's feature story at Vox: http://www.vox.com/2015/5/27/8660249/gates-flu-pandemic Subscribe to our channel! h
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Would you use time travel to kill baby Hitler?
511 views / 1 likes - addedWell? Would you? Vox's Phil Edwards asked author James Gleick about the history of this unusual philosophical question. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Vox.com is a news website that helps you cut through the noise and understand what's rea
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How a mathematician dissects a coincidence
496 views / 1 likes - addedCan you unknot a twist of fate with logic? Vox's Phil Edwards asked mathematician Joseph Mazur about his book, Fluke, and one of its most incredible stories. Find a link to the book and more information here: http://www.vox.com/2016/10/31/13457236/mathema
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Why the Lincoln Memorial was almost never built
707 views / 1 likes - addedToday, it's iconic. But for a long time, the Lincoln Memorial was incredibly controversial. Vox's Phil Edwards looked into the full story. Read more here: http://www.vox.com/2016/10/3/13124866/lincoln-memorial-joe-cannon Subscribe to our channel! http://g
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Why most images of Neptune are the wrong color #shorts
39 views / 0 likes - addedIf you want to learn more about how scientists colorize space, Vox producer Coleman Lowndes has a great explainer on our channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSG0MnmUsEY&t=253sHere is a link to the University of Oxford study, which has some news about
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How this guy found 83 messages in bottles
484 views / 0 likes - addedClint Buffington has found 83 messages in bottles — and you could probably do it too. Vox's Zachary Crockett and Phil Edwards found out how. Find Clint's blog here: https://messageinabottlehunter.com/ Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Vox.com
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Britain Is Leaving The EU. Here's What That Means.
517 views / 0 likes - addedSubscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Vox.com is a news website that helps you cut through the noise and understand what's really driving the events in the headlines. Check out http://www.vox.com to get up to speed on everything from Kurdistan to
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Superblocks: How Barcelona is taking city streets back from cars
488 views / 0 likes - addedModern cities are designed for cars. But the city of Barcelona is testing out an urban design trick that can give cities back to pedestrians. Read more: http://www.vox.com/2016/8/4/12342806/barcelona-superblocks Thumbnail image from http://shutterstock.co
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What happens when you bring meditation to public schools
454 views / 1 likes - addedClassrooms all over the country are trying something new: sitting and breathing. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Vox.com is a news website that helps you cut through the noise and understand what's really driving the events in the headlines
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Why monks had that haircut
469 views / 0 likes - addedThere was a lot of thought behind the style — and controversy. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO What was the deal with that monk haircut? In this episode of Vox Almanac, Phil Edwards explores the history and controversy behind the style. Kno
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How salmonella-tainted food gets in your fridge
427 views / 0 likes - addedThe USDA knows it’s there. Become a member of the Vox Video Lab! https://www.vox.com/join. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Salmonella is the most common food-borne illness in the US. More than a million people get sick from it every year an
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The Science Is In: Exercise Isn’t The Best Way To Lose Weight
527 views / 0 likes - addedWhy working out is great for health, but not for weight loss, explained in five minutes. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Vox.com is a news website that helps you cut through the noise and understand what's really driving the events in the h
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Here's why you should stop memorizing your passwords
993 views / 1 likes - addedHave you ignored advice on using password managers? This video is for you. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Vox.com is a news website that helps you cut through the noise and understand what's really driving the events in the headlines. Chec
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Yes, race walking is an Olympic sport. Here’s how it works.
641 views / 0 likes - addedRace walking is an incredible sport — it's time you understood it. Vox's Brian Resnick and Phil Edwards looked into race walking rules, race walking technique, and race walking form, and it turns out to be a fascinating Olympic sport. Subscribe to our cha
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7 ways a trip to Mars could kill you
557 views / 0 likes - addedWhat exactly makes a journey to Mars so perilous? Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Vox.com is a news website that helps you cut through the noise and understand what's really driving the events in the headlines. Check out http://www.vox.com
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Meet this year’s youngest Spelling Bee competitor
1,055 views / 4 likes - addedAkash Vukoti is the only 6-year-old among the 285 contestants in this year's National Spelling Bee. You can watch him live on ESPN3 in the Bee's preliminary rounds today (Wednesday, May 24). His favorite word is pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconios
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Why cartoon characters wear gloves
769 views / 0 likes - addedAnimators had a few tricks up their slee...err gloves. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Vox.com is a news website that helps you cut through the noise and understand what's really driving the events in the headlines. Check out http://www.vox
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You have more than five senses
1,116 views / 0 likes - addedHere are a few of the other senses your kindergarten teacher (and Aristotle) left out. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Vox.com is a news website that helps you cut through the noise and understand what's really driving the events in the hea
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The design tricks that keep skyscrapers from swaying
383 views / 0 likes - addedHow to keep tall buildings from blowing over. Become a Video Lab member! http://bit.ly/video-lab Skyscrapers are getting skinnier: As cities get denser, architects are designing builders that are taller and taller on smaller and smaller lots. And that pos
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Why “Buy one, get one free” isn’t a great deal
483 views / 1 likes - addedFor a thrifty shopper, a “Buy one, get one” (BOGO) deal can sound like the best way to get more bang for their buck. But the appeal of BOGO is why it’s hard for consumers to see it for what it is. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Check out m
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The remarkable discovery of microbial life
595 views / 0 likes - addedHe was not a trained scientist, but he was insatiably curious. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Vox.com is a news website that helps you cut through the noise and understand what's really driving the events in the headlines. Check out http:/
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Want to rig the US presidential election? Good luck.
556 views / 0 likes - addedHere’s why it’s nearly impossible. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Vox.com is a news website that helps you cut through the noise and understand what's really driving the events in the headlines. Check out http://www.vox.com to get up to sp
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How cars went from boxy to curvy
560 views / 1 likes - addedThe big shift from boxy cars in the '80s to curvy cars in the '90s, explained. Read more: http://www.vox.com/2015/6/11/8762373/car-design-curves Magazine archive from: http://oldcarbrochures.org/ Automotive Hall of Fame footage from: https://www.youtube.c
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The formula for selling a million-dollar work of art
645 views / 0 likes - addedThe global art market was worth $64 billion in 2015. This is how such a niche market thrives worldwide. Vox.com is a news website that helps you cut through the noise and understand what's really driving the events in the headlines. Check out http://www.v
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How Snapchat's Filters Work
533 views / 0 likes - addedThe engineering behind Snapchat's augmented-reality selfies. /// Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Vox.com is a news website that helps you cut through the noise and understand what's really driving the events in the headlines. Check out http
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How China is changing Hollywood
923 views / 0 likes - addedFrom Transformers to The Martian, Hollywood films are looking to China's massive audiences. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Vox.com is a news website that helps you cut through the noise and understand what's really driving the events in th
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Homer Simpson: An economic analysis
601 views / 0 likes - addedMall santa, carny, and CEO: How Homer Simpson’s jobs represent America. Here's the full article and list of jobs: http://www.vox.com/2016/9/6/12752476/the-simpsons-homer-middle-class Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Video by Estelle Caswell
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Why tigers get coronavirus but your dog will be fine
289 views / 0 likes - addedCheck out this episode of our new Quibi show, Answered. There's a new episode daily you can watch here: https://link.quibi.com/answeredbyvoxytWe have seen reports of everything from Malayan tigers to pugs testing positive for COVID-19. In this episode, we
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How the inventor of Mario designs a game
622 views / 0 likes - addedShigeru Miyamoto's design philosophy, explained. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Vox.com is a news website that helps you cut through the noise and understand what's really driving the events in the headlines. Check out http://www.vox.com t
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Climate change: Yep, still happening
521 views / 0 likes - addedTen years after Al Gore's movie, the climate debate in the US has devolved into nonsense. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Vox.com is a news website that helps you cut through the noise and understand what's really driving the events in the
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Why red means Republican and blue means Democrat
575 views / 0 likes - addedThe major party color schemes, and the terms “red state” and "blue state" are actually a recent phenomenon. Subscribe to our channel! https://goo.gl/0bsAjO Vox.com is a news website that helps you cut through the noise and understand what's really driving
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Why rappers love Grey Poupon
549 views / 0 likes - addedCharting the rise of hip hop's favorite condiment. Check out the Vox.com interactive: http://bit.ly/2dKLFF0 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/estellecaswell/playlist/4dZg2ipihvayBI9TlJnNJ6 Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Video
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Flying over the melting arctic made climate change feel much more urgent
549 views / 1 likes - addedWhy ocean ice matters. Follow Johnny as he makes the new Vox series, "Borders" Facebook: https://goo.gl/l0x5cA Instagram: https://goo.gl/CduwlO Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO The Arctic is warming twice as fast as the rest of the globe. Ev
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The Oxford Comma's Unlikely Origin
515 views / 0 likes - addedOxford 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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How A TV Show Gets Made
755 views / 0 likes - addedFrom script to screen making a TV show is a fast and furious process. Here's how they get made. We took a look inside one of the best shows on television, The Americans to see how they go from script to screen. You can check out the full feature here: htt
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How audiobooks are recorded
488 views / 0 likes - addedAn audiobook narrator explains her process – and reads our writing. Check out other Vox Almanac videos here: http://bit.ly/2DkcQou Follow Phil Edwards on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/philedwardsinc1 Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAj
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How a Haitian village cooks with sunlight
547 views / 1 likes - addedThis sustainable initiative is helping to save Haiti's forests. Follow Vox Borders on Facebook: https://goo.gl/l0x5cA and Instagram: https://goo.gl/CduwlO Subscribe to the Vox Borders newsletter for weekly updates: http://www.vox.com/borders-email Haiti h
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Why the James Webb Space Telescope looks like that
202 views / 1 likes - addedA NASA astrophysicist explains humanitys big new toySubscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss any videos: http://goo.gl/0bsAjOAfter 25 years and nearly $10 billion, the James Webb Space Telescope has finally left planet Earth. Billed as a succ
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A mountaintop view of the total solar eclipse
527 views / 0 likes - addedWhat 2017's total eclipse looked like from 9700 feet above sea level. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO If you're looking for the music in this video, it's available here: https://soundcloud.com/joeposner/vengreen-peak Vox.com is a news websi
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Sweet potatoes and yams: What's the difference?
425 views / 0 likes - addedAmericans have been confused for centuries. Note: We uploaded this video a year ago, but we're sending it out again for Thanksgiving this year. Happy Thanksgiving! Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Vox.com is a news website that helps you cut
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Who actually pays for your credit card rewards?
443 views / 0 likes - addedHere’s why you’re paying for credit card rewards — even if you use cash. Help us make more ambitious videos by joining the Vox Video Lab. It gets you exclusive perks, like livestream Q&As with all the Vox creators, a badge that levels up over time, and vi
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How humans disrupted a cycle essential to all life
1,069 views / 1 likes - addedHow one animal dug up carbon and put it back into the atmosphere at an astounding pace. Become a member of the Vox Video Lab! https://www.vox.com/join. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Carbon cycles through earth at a steady pace. Plants and
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The New Year's Eve song, explained
779 views / 1 likes - addedThe US associates "Auld Lang Syne" with the New Year, but not everyone does. Join the Vox Video Lab! https://www.vox.com/join After the ball drops in Times Square on New Year's Eve, the crowd cheers, couples kiss, confetti flies and the song you hear is "
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The secret chord that makes Christmas music sound so Christmassy
635 views / 0 likes - addedHint: Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas is You" uses it. For more about the secret chord, read more from Adam Ragusea here: http://www.slate.com/articles/arts/music_box/2014/12/mariah_carey_s_all_i_want_for_christmas_is_you_a_musicological_explanat
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Where the "comic book font" came from
580 views / 0 likes - addedSo...why does all the writing in comic books look like that? Vox's Phil Edwards looked into it and found an aesthetic shaped by comics culture, technology, and really cheap paper. Want to learn more about comics lettering? You can't beat the writing of le
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How I memorized an entire chapter from “Moby Dick”
602 views / 0 likes - addedWith memory palaces, anyone can look like a memory genius. For more info about Joshua Foer's book on memory palaces: http://joshuafoer.com/moonwalking-with-einstein Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Vox.com is a news website that helps you cu
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The real reason Boeing's new plane crashed twice
492 views / 0 likes - addedThis isn’t just a computer bug. It’s a scandal. Join the Video Lab! http://bit.ly/video-lab Two Boeing airplanes have fallen out of the air and crashed in the past six months. On the surface, this is a technical failure. But the real story is about a comp
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Why movies tilt the camera like this
218 views / 0 likes - addedThe Expressionist origins of the "Dutch angle."Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss any videos: http://goo.gl/0bsAjOThe Dutch angle (also called the Dutch tilt, canted angle, or oblique angle) is a filmmaking technique that involves setti
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How soap kills the coronavirus
1,368 views / 4 likes - addedPlain old soap and water absolutely annihilate coronavirus.Read more about the coronavirus pandemic at http://vox.com/coronavirusYou've been told a thousand times: wash your hands to stop the spread of COVID-19. But why does this work so well? It has to d
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The ancient city designed to track time
618 views / 0 likes - addedKeeping time was challenging for ancient civilizations, so this one built a city to do it. Follow Johnny on Instagram: https://goo.gl/CduwlO and Facebook: https://goo.gl/l0x5cA The first Vox Borders documentary is releasing on Youtube and Facebook on Octo
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Why the pope dresses like that
138 views / 0 likes - addedThe hidden meaning behind Pope Franciss clothes.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss any videos: http://goo.gl/0bsAjOThe pope is one of the most recognizable figures in the world, in large part because of the clothes he wears: all white,
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How an opera gets made
318 views / 0 likes - addedVox gets a peek behind the scenes at the Metropolitan Opera. Become a Video Lab member! http://bit.ly/video-lab Akhnaten is a modern opera by Philip Glass, first performed in 1984. It tells the story, through a minimalist and mesmerizing score, of the Egy
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The 1995 Hubble photo that changed astronomy
665 views / 0 likes - addedThe Hubble Deep Field, explained by the man who made it happen. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Click here to download the Hubble Deep Field images: http://www.spacetelescope.org/science/deep_fields/ /// Vox.com is a news website that helps
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How 156 years of British rule shaped Hong Kong
841 views / 0 likes - addedHong Kong has British DNA. Follow Johnny on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnnywharris/ Follow the Vox Borders watch page: https://www.facebook.com/VoxBorders/ Sign up for the Vox Borders newsletter: https://www.vox.com/borders-email Subscribe to
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Why advertisers are tracking your emojis
497 views / 0 likes - addedIt’s not just your Google keywords anymore. Advertisers are developing ads to target consumers based on the emojis they use. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Check out more of The Goods on Vox https://bit.ly/2qlIYQx With Twitter’s new emoji
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Coronavirus is not the flu. It's worse.
426 views / 1 likes - addedSend this to anyone who still thinks Covid-19 is basically the same as the flu.Read more about the coronavirus pandemic at http://vox.com/coronavirusCovid-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus, has similar symptoms to the flu. They also spread in simi
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Why France produces the most World Cup players
723 views / 0 likes - addedAnd some of the best. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO France has had the most native players and coaches in the last 4 World Cups… and their dominance has been on the rise. Players like Kylian Mbappe and Paul Pogba are the children of immig
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Why you can't compare Covid-19 vaccines
259 views / 0 likes - addedWhat a vaccine's "efficacy rate" actually means.Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjOIn the US, the first two available Covid-19 vaccines were the ones from Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna. Both vaccines have very high "efficacy rates," of around 95%
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Why you always seem to have room for dessert
249 views / 0 likes - addedThere's a scientific reason behind your "second stomach."Become a Video Lab member! http://bit.ly/video-labHow is it that, after stuffing ourselves full at dinner, we somehow find room to eat again once dessert comes around? Turns out, the thing that make
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America's presidential primaries, explained
394 views / 0 likes - addedWhy does America's system for picking the president start in Iowa?Before Americans vote on the next president in November, both major political parties have to settle on a nominee. That process is called the primary, and in 2020 it consists of 64 differen
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Kanye deconstructed: The human voice as the ultimate instrument
766 views / 0 likes - addedKanye West's music orbits around the power and flexibility of the human voice. Special thanks to Martin Connor. More of his hip hop analysis can be found here: http://www.rapanalysis.com/ Here's a spotify playlist for some select Kanye West tracks. https:
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How India runs the world's biggest election
420 views / 0 likes - added900 million eligible voters need access to polling booths.This season of Borders is presented by CuriosityStream. Watch thousands of documentaries for free for 31-days: https://www.curiositystream.com/BordersJoin the Video Lab to help us make more Vox Bor
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Why so many sitcoms look the same
365 views / 0 likes - addedThe one about sitcom lighting. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO In this episode of Vox Almanac, Phil Edwards explores the surprising history behind sitcom lighting. Karl Freund was the genius cinematographer behind Metropolis, the silent fil
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The world's stashing seeds in the Arctic. Just in case.
526 views / 0 likes - addedI visited Svalbard's Global Seed Vault, built specifically for doomsday. Follow Johnny for more photos and videos from his travels on Facebook: https://goo.gl/l0x5cA and Instagram: https://goo.gl/CduwlO Subscribe to the Vox Borders newsletter for weekly u
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The only wild monkeys in Europe
530 views / 0 likes - addedI visited Gibraltar and hung out with monkeys. Follow Johnny on Instagram: https://goo.gl/CduwlO and Facebook: https://goo.gl/l0x5cA The first Vox Borders documentary is releasing on Youtube and Facebook on October 17th. The other five documentaries will
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The secrets of Magic Eye, revealed
628 views / 0 likes - addedThe science behind the stereogram craze of the 1990s. Sources: MagicEye.com http://www.magiceye.com/ MagicEye.js http://peeinears.github.io/MagicEye.js/ EasyStereogramBuilder.com http://www.easystereogrambuilder.com/3d-stereogram-maker.aspx Subscribe to o
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The hard life of India's illegal sewer cleaners
657 views / 0 likes - addedOver 1 million people in India’s “untouchable” caste are still tasked with cleaning sewers, drains, and latrines — with no protective gear. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO For more information on manual scavenging, here's more information f
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Why video games are made of tiny triangles
440 views / 0 likes - addedInside your favorite games — Red Dead Redemption 2, Fortnite, PUBG, Rocket League — you’ll find millions of tiny triangles. This video is presented by Skillshare. Sign up here: https://skl.sh/vox Join the Vox Video Lab! https://www.vox.com/join Subscribe
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Why China is building islands in the South China Sea
643 views / 0 likes - addedChina claims they aren't military bases, but their actions say otherwise. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO China is building islands in the South China sea and its causing disputes among the other nations in the region; Malaysia, the Philipp
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How a dictionary writer defines English
575 views / 0 likes - addedKory 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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Why baby cages were a thing
390 views / 0 likes - addedYep, they hung above traffic. And there was a reason. Join the Video Lab! http://bit.ly/video-lab In this episode of Vox Almanac, Vox’s Phil Edwards explores the bold and beautiful baby cage. Yes, hanging baby cages were a minor fad in the early 20th cent
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Why America still uses Fahrenheit
591 views / 1 likes - addedFahrenheit, explained to the rest of the world Since I've moved to the US in 2010, there's one thing that I still don't fully understand: the imperial system. Virtually every country on earth uses Celsius but America has yet to follow. Although it might n
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The 'duck curve' is solar energy's greatest challenge
487 views / 0 likes - addedRenewables require change in the energy supply chain. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Electricity is incredibly difficult to store, so grid operators have to generate it at the exact moment it is demanded. In order to do this, they create i
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Our Sterile Homes Might Be Giving Us Seasonal Allergies
627 views / 0 likes - addedSeasonal allergies are the worst. Video by Gina Barton and Liz Scheltens Millions of Americans suffer from seasonal allergies. There isn’t a clear-cut answer as to why some people have them while others don’t but scientists do have one particular theory.
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Why Elon Musk says we're living in a simulation
819 views / 0 likes - addedYou may like playing The Sims, but Elon Musk says you are the Sim. Check out the full cartoon by Alvin Chang: http://www.vox.com/technology/2016/6/23/12007694/elon-musk-simulation-cartoon Elon Musk thinks we are living in a simulated reality. Nick Bostrom
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Why everyone hates this concrete building
101 views / 0 likes - addedAnd why brutalism dominates US college campuses. Help 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/0bsAjOWhen you look at college campuses across
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How drug companies make you buy more medicine than you need
687 views / 0 likes - addedThey make eye drops too big -- and make you pay for the waste. This is our first installment in our collaboration with ProPublica. Check out the full piece at https://www.propublica.org/article/drug-companies-make-eyedrops-too-big-and-you-pay-for-the-wast
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The Pneumatic Tube's Strange 150-year Journey
543 views / 1 likes - addedTubes have carried cats, mail, and people for a really long time. Vox's Phil Edwards leads the tour... Thanks to Ben FrantzDale, Swisslog, and Renown Health for letting us use their pneumatic tube footage. https://www.flickr.com/photos/benfrantzdale/ http
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Why cities should plant more trees
523 views / 0 likes - addedOver 3 million people die annually from air pollution. Planting trees can help lower that number. Read more: http://www.vox.com/energy-and-environment/2016/11/4/13510352/planting-trees-pollution-heat-waves Check out The Nature Conservancy report, "Plantin
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The deadly race to the South Pole
560 views / 0 likes - addedTwo exploration teams raced to the South Pole. Only one made it out alive. Corrections: Unfortunately, we used an outdated version of the British flag in this video. The version here was discontinued in 1801 and replaced with the flag we know today. We al
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Why all world maps are wrong
641 views / 1 likes - addedMaking accurate maps is mathematically impossible Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Interact with projections: http://metrocosm.com/compare-map-projections.html Mercator tool: http://thetruesize.com/ Mike Bostock Map Transitions: http://bl.oc
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What the names for bodies of water mean
926 views / 0 likes - addedWhat do all those bodies of water really mean? In this episode of Vox Almanac, Phil Edwards travels through the map to define bodies of water. Find Phil Edwards on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/philedwardsinc1 Bodies of water seem simple: but th
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05:41
What makes Delhi's air so deadly
330 views / 0 likes - addedThe policy behind the pollution.Become a Video Lab member!http://bit.ly/video-labEvery November, Northern India experiences some of the most dangerous air pollution levels in the world. Typical pollution sources like car exhaust, construction dust, and in
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04:18
Why drugs cost more in America
449 views / 0 likes - addedHow an EpiPen can cost $300 in the US and $38 in the UK. This video is presented by CuriosityStream: https://www.curiositystream.com/Vox Become a Video Lab member! http://bit.ly/video-lab Prescription drugs cost more in the United States than anywhere els
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03:40
How to fix our unreliable power grid
332 views / 0 likes - addedOur electrical grid can be taken down by storms, fires, and squirrels. But theres a better way to power the world.A microgrid is a decentralized power system that doesnt have a single point of failure. That means one squirrel cant cause a massive blackout
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05:40
The chocolate science hype machine
464 views / 0 likes - addedThe dark side of mars-sponsored chocolate studies. Read more about the science of chocolate health on Vox: http://bit.ly/2mCn3TJ http://bit.ly/2Db4Fei Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Chocolate is good for health, study finds. Small study, p
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Astronauts left poop on the moon. We should go get it.
795 views / 1 likes - addedWhat astronaut diapers can teach us about the origins of life.Try Dashlane free here: http://www.dashlane.com/voxGet 10% off now with my promo code: VOXBecome a Video Lab member! http://bit.ly/video-labWe released a members-only extra from this video, whe
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09:53
Why useless decongestants are still for sale
78 views / 0 likes - addedPhenylephrine doesnt work better than a placebo. So why is it still on shelves?Help 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/0bsAjOIf youve t
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05:28
The real reason To Kill A Mockingbird became so famous
493 views / 0 likes - addedFind Overrated on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/OverratedTheShow/ In this episode of Overrated, Vox's Phil Edwards investigates the largely unheralded business reason behind the success of Harper Lee's "To Kill A Mockingbird." Harper Lee's To Ki
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04:50
Pinball isn’t as random as it seems
467 views / 0 likes - addedHint: Go for the flashing lights. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO When you look at a pinball machine, you might think it's nothing more than a bunch of flashing lights. Many people think the game is random, but it’s actually carefully laid
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02:03
Let’s face it — American breakfast is really dessert
657 views / 0 likes - addedBreakfast in America is pretty sweet—literally it contains a bunch of sugar. American breakfast is really disguised dessert eaten in the morning. While the government recommends no more than 12 teaspoons of sugar a day, the average American consumes 23. A
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05:21
How museum gift shops decide what to sell
302 views / 0 likes - addedAnd how whats in a gift shop affects how we see art.Subscribe and turn on notifications ( ) so you don't miss any videos: http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Gift shops are like the final exhibit of an art museum. Theyre often located toward the exit and are unmissable
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05:13
What the coronavirus looks like up close
374 views / 0 likes - addedSeeing the virus up close helps us understand it.Support Vox by joining the Video Lab at http://vox.com/join or making a one-time contribution: http://vox.com/contributeThe images of SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus that first appeared in humans in late
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04:06
Why old buildings use the same leaf design
466 views / 0 likes - addedThere’s a reason almost every column has the same leaves… Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Follow Phil Edwards on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/philedwardsinc1/ In this episode of Vox Almanac, Phil Edwards explores why columns look
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05:30
Cereal makers sold us a breakfast myth
495 views / 0 likes - addedIs breakfast the most important meal of the day? Join the Video Lab! http://bit.ly/video-lab Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Cereal companies have perpetuated a big myth about breakfast: that the first meal of the day is crucial to good hea
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06:24
Pro wrestling is an art form
478 views / 0 likes - addedThe best part of pro wrestling isn’t the wrestling. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO You might think people watch wrestling for the bodyslams and the pile drivers, but it's actually what happens outside of the ring that makes wrestling fun t
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05:41
Doctor Who could change how women are portrayed in sci-fi
417 views / 0 likes - addedThe Doctor’s greatest power? Her sense of humor. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO For the first time in its 55-year history, British television show Doctor Who will have a woman in the lead role (played by Jodie Whittaker). Doctor Who isn’t
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03:26
We're melting the Arctic and reviving deadly germs
320 views / 0 likes - addedBeware the thawing permafrost.Become a Video Lab member! http://bit.ly/video-labIn the coldest parts of the world, theres a layer of soil that stays frozen all year. This layer is called permafrost; it exists mainly around the Arctic, and acts kind of lik
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03:56
Why eating healthy is so expensive in America
622 views / 0 likes - addedProduce helps your health and hurts your wallet, but some strategies may change that. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO The American dinner plate is deficient in nutritious produce, and part of the problem is cost. Because diets low in fruits
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04:31
This 19-year-old can keep astronauts safe from space junk
597 views / 0 likes - addedSpace debris is a growing threat to space exploration. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO When 15-year-old Amber Yang first heard about space trash it gave her nightmares. How could such an imminent threat to space exploration be left on the b
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05:14
How rats take advantage of human failure
673 views / 0 likes - addedRats are grosser than we thought, but it's not their fault. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO It's estimated that there are over 2 million rats in New York City alone. They often carry infectious diseases like E. Coli and Salmonella and gnaw
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10:54
Why cheating is allowed on game shows
164 views / 1 likes - addedA lot of todays contests are edited and rigged. But it wasnt always that way.Help 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/0bsAjOTodays game
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17:40
The DeLorean paradox: how it failed and became a legend
376 views / 1 likes - addedThe DeLorean was supposed to be the car of the future. Then they stopped making it. Help us make our channel more ambitious by joining the Vox Video Lab. Becoming a member brings you closer to our work and gets you exclusive perks, like livestream Q&As wi
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14:25 Popular
China is erasing its border with Hong Kong
887 views / 0 likes - addedThe border has an expiration date. Follow Johnny on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnnywharris/ Follow the Vox Borders watch page: https://www.facebook.com/VoxBorders/ Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO With original music by Tom Fox h
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10:15
The secret rhythm behind Radiohead's "Videotape"
455 views / 0 likes - addedWelcome to Vox Pop: Earworm! In my first episode of Earworm, I speak with Warren Lain. He's a Radiohead fan who also happens to be an incredibly talented musician and music teacher. In December 2016 he uploaded a 38 minute video to YouTube about a Radiohe
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04:42
What a conductor actually does on stage
458 views / 0 likes - addedIt’s more than just dancing around. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO If you’ve ever seen an orchestra perform you’ve probably had a difficult time looking away from the person dead center on the stage – the conductor.
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07:43
How insulated glass changed architecture
163 views / 0 likes - addedNo pane, no gain. Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss any videos: http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Today, it’s easy to take big glass windows and doors for granted, whether they show up in commercial buildings or in our homes. But this use of
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06:29
Why this black hole photo is such a big deal
494 views / 0 likes - addedWhat it took to collect these 54-million-year-old photons from a supermassive black hole. Become a Video Lab member! http://bit.ly/video-lab This is an updated version of a video we published in 2016 about the Event Horizon Telescope, an international col
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05:05
Why gamers use WASD to move
427 views / 0 likes - addedFirst person shooters mean WASD. The history of the keyboard default involves a gaming legend and the start of a new era in games. Correction: At 3:36, a previous version of this video misassigned the keys, the error has been fixed Subscribe to our channe
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03:52 Popular
How one typeface took over movie posters
711 views / 0 likes - addedWhy Hollywood kept using Trajan. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO For the past 25 years, one typeface has dominated Hollywood typography: Trajan. It’s everywhere, from Shakespearean epic classics like Titus to gory modern flicks like The Hum
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06:27
Why roller coaster loops aren't circular
183 views / 0 likes - addedThe G forces were out of this world.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss any videos: http://goo.gl/0bsAjO If youve ever been on a modern looping roller coaster, youve probably experienced a thrilling, safe, and mostly comfortable ride. Bu
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06:03
How coronavirus spreads outdoors vs. indoors
354 views / 0 likes - addedCan a runner give you Covid-19?Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjOIf you want to stay totally safe from Covid-19, and eliminate the risk of either getting it or transmitting it, you have to stay home. But as the weather gets warmer, public plac
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10:13 Popular
Dungeons and Dragons, explained
784 views / 0 likes - addedWhy we love this nerdy role-playing fantasy game. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO In an age of virtual reality, video games, and smartphones, more and more people are getting into this magical, nerdy tabletop fantasy role-playing game. Here
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05:04
Why Stradivarius violins are worth millions
572 views / 0 likes - addedMany musicians prefer these 300-year-old instruments, but are they actually worth it? Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Antonio Stradivari is generally considered the greatest violin maker of all time. His violins are played by some of the to
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07:34 Popular
Why people are buying cartoon cats on the blockchain
746 views / 0 likes - addedForget cryptocurrencies. These are cryptocollectibles. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Every time you send something on the internet, it’s a copy. But using new technology, can we make digital goods that are... rare? That’s the question beh
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06:09
Why the Ouija board became so famous
457 views / 0 likes - addedThis 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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06:29
Social distancing during coronavirus, explained by an expert
381 views / 0 likes - addedTo fight coronavirus, we need to change how we live.Read more about the coronavirus pandemic at http://vox.com/coronavirusSocial distancing, also called physical distancing, is the best way to slow the spread of coronavirus and save lives in your communit
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01:57
Why selfies can make your nose look bigger
432 views / 0 likes - addedIt’s not you. Selfies distort your face. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Your selfies might not always feel like they look like you. If that has you upset about your appearance, you’re not alone: in 2017, 55 percent of facial plastic surgeo
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04:23
How to make a movie look like one long shot
291 views / 0 likes - addedThe trick to spotting cuts in a one-take film.Become a Video Lab member! http://bit.ly/video-labThe Best Picture nominee 1917 tells a pretty simple story: two British soldiers cross the no mans land of World War I to warn a battalion of an impending ambus
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07:04 Popular
The real reason Amelia Earhart is so famous
780 views / 4 likes - addedA carefully executed publicity campaign turned a pretty average pilot into an aviation legend. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Amelia Earhart is often thought of as the first or greatest female pilot of her time. But the real reason she is
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06:17
How granite countertops took over American kitchens
529 views / 0 likes - addedGranite countertops are an American obsession. But how did they become so ubiquitous? Our nation's countertop history has had a few surprising twists and turns. This is the final episode in the first season of Overrated - you can learn more about it here:
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03:59 Popular
The bizarre physics of fire ants
728 views / 0 likes - addedThey're not just an animal, they're a material. And that's got engineers interested. // Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO For more information about the Hu lab: http://www.hu.gatech.edu/ Red imported fire ants (solenopsis invicta) are native
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How Wes Anderson uses miniatures
162 views / 0 likes - addedIn order to go big, sometimes filmmakers go small. Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss any videos: http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Miniatures in movies are way more common than you may realize, and one of the most stylish filmmakers keeping them al
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10:45 Popular
How Deterrence Is Changing, Explained By Defense Secretary Ash Carter
736 views / 0 likes - addedThe world is built on deterrence, and deterrence is changing Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Defense Secretary Ash Carter, as he comes into what could be his last year overseeing the most powerful military on earth, has begun talking about
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04:31 Popular
How a melancholy egg yolk conquered Japan
910 views / 2 likes - addedGudetama, explained Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Read Alex's original article here: http://www.vox.com/2017/4/3/14685348/gudetama-sanrio-hello-kitty-explained When you think about the cuteness culture in Japan, the word “kawaii&rdq
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05:48
How scientists colorize photos of space
361 views / 0 likes - addedYes, thats a black and white photo.Become a Video Lab member! http://bit.ly/video-labThe Hubble Space Telescope only takes photos in black and white. To make those beautiful space photos youve probably seen, scientists add the color later using a techniqu
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05:30
How figure skaters choose their music, explained with Adam Rippon
531 views / 0 likes - addedHere’s how figure skaters choose their music. In case you missed it, you can watch the rest of Vox Skate Week here: http://bit.ly/2oGrA7N 2018 Olympic medalist Adam Rippon, and music designer Hugo Chouinard helps explain how figure skaters pick their musi
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04:59 Popular
How tap dancing was made in America
919 views / 2 likes - addedImported from immigrants, but assembled in America. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Tap dancing originated in America. It's a mix of several dance styles—Irish jigging, British clogging, and the percussive steps from African dance. Tap danc
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03:33
Why 350°F is the magic number for baking
408 views / 0 likes - addedTurns out there’s a lot of chemistry in cooking. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Ever notice the first step for baking a cookie is almost always to preheat the oven to 350 degrees? Even when you’re baking something else, an oven with a digi
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Why Truffles Can Cost $2,500 Per Pound
707 views / 0 likes - addedTruffles are the most expensive fungi you can eat. Truffles are the fruiting body of an ectomycorrhizal fungus and the one of most expensive things you can eat. Italian white truffles are renowned for their pungent smell and earthy taste. In general, truf
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03:48
How noise pollution is ruining your hearing
578 views / 0 likes - addedOur ears are exposed to dangerous levels of noise every single day. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Health organizations warn that continual exposure to noise levels above 70 decibels can potentially damage your ears. And yet we are routine
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05:48
How QWERTY conquered keyboards
556 views / 0 likes - addedThere's a big chance your keyboard says QWERTY. In this episode of Vox's Overrated, Phil Edwards investigates the keyboard's history. Find Overrated on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/OverratedThe... Find Phil Edwards on Facebook here: https://www
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Vaccine side effects are actually a good thing
341 views / 0 likes - addedWhy you might feel sick after getting a Covid-19 vaccine.Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjOEvery vaccine can have side effects like muscle pain, fever, or headaches; and some of the new Covid-19 vaccines are even likelier to give you those sid
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05:22
Why we say “OK”
474 views / 0 likes - addedHow a cheesy joke from the 1830s became the most widely spoken word in the world. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO OK is thought to be the most widely recognized word on the planet. We use it to communicate with each other, as well as our te
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04:35 Popular
Why Every Picture Of A Black Hole Is An Illustration
731 views / 0 likes - addedScientists are pretty sure black holes are real. Soon they'll know for sure. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO The biggest problem with trying to detect a black hole is that even the supermassive ones are relatively tiny. "The largest one in
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07:33
Why losing a dog feels like losing a family member
520 views / 1 likes - addedTheir life arc is our life arc— from city to suburb, from tragedy to bliss. Special thanks to all Vox staffers and family that sent over their dog videos. Read Alvin's article here: http://www.vox.com/2016/7/11/12109786/dog-death-research The books mentio
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02:59 Popular
Stop peeing in the pool. Chlorine doesn't work like you think.
1,184 views / 0 likes - addedPee-ple taking bathroom breaks in pools is not good. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Not everyone will readily admit to peeing in swimming pools, but it does happen. An anonymous survey from 2012 found that 19 percent of adults admitted the
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Why a cat always lands on its feet
1,267 views / 5 likes - addedIn 1894, a French scientist used a camera to solve a physics problem. Join the Video Lab! http://bit.ly/video-lab Étienne-Jules Marey was a French scientist and inventor who analyzed how things moved. He developed a way to photograph multiple stage
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Proof Of Evolution That You Can Find On Your Body
1,434 views / 1 likes - addedYou have your mom's smile, your dad's eyes, and the ear muscles of a Triassic mammal. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Forty-two percent of Americans say that humans were created in their present form within the past 10,000 years — a percent
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06:30
Why these all-white paintings are in museums and mine aren't
617 views / 0 likes - addedWhy do all-white paintings sell for millions of dollars and end up in museums? Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO So-called "white paintings" are in museums all across the world and Robert Ryman's all-white painting "Bridge" sold for a record
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04:37
Why knights fought snails in medieval art
660 views / 0 likes - addedLook in the margins of medieval books and you'll find an unusual theme: knights vs. snails. Vox's Phil Edwards investigated why in this episode of Vox Almanac... Lillian Randall's paper is here: https://www.scribd.com/document/263159779/The-Snail-in-Gothi
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02:59
What Black Lives Matter means to an 11-year-old
343 views / 3 likes - addedEleven-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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06:30
Why people think they see ghosts
662 views / 0 likes - addedEven though there is no scientific evidence that ghosts exist, you may not be crazy if you see one. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Vox.com is a news website that helps you cut through the noise and understand what's really driving the even
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05:50
The first aviation disaster caught on film
395 views / 1 likes - addedA routine press photo-op in 1937 ended up recording the explosion of the greatest airship ever built. Become a member of the Vox Video Lab! http://bit.ly/video-lab Special thanks to David Fowler, who generously allowed us to use his drawing of the plan of
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04:03
How streets, roads, and avenues are different
635 views / 1 likes - addedThere's a method to the madness of classifying roads. Take a ride with Phil Edwards, as he explains the naming conventions behind roads. A street is a road but a road isn't always a street. A road can also be an avenue or a boulevard—it's the genera
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Why the Victorian mansion is a horror icon
395 views / 0 likes - addedThe Gilded Age left a legacy of decay on the American landscape. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Haunted houses are often depicted with similar features: decaying woodwork, steep angles, and Gothic-looking towers and turrets. The model for
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07:41
The hidden oil patterns on bowling lanes
667 views / 0 likes - addedEvery bowling lane has a hidden oil pattern. In this episode of Vox Almanac, Phil Edwards finds out what that means. Every lane has a pattern. In this episode of Vox Almanac, Phil Edwards explores how they change the game. Bowling isn’t just about a great
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04:49
Why there are twice as many solar jobs as coal jobs
437 views / 1 likes - addedAmerica is changing how it gets its energy, and coal is losing out. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO The past decade has seen a revolution in residential solar systems. Cheap panels and creative financing options have led to a massive increa
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09:52
Why American farmers are throwing out tons of milk
327 views / 0 likes - addedThe coronavirus supply chain problem, explained through milk.Become a Video Lab member! http://bit.ly/video-labCoronavirus continues to infect nearly every aspect of American life on US farms, its led to the widespread destruction of fresh food. Take milk
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05:13
The mysterious rays shooting at us from space
333 views / 0 likes - addedCosmic rays are hitting us all the time. What are they?Become a Video Lab member! http://bit.ly/video-labYou may think the greatest mysteries of the universe exist way out there, at the edge of a black hole. But they actually surround us all the time and
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06:46
Why fake punches in movies look real
206 views / 0 likes - addedPunching in movies, explained by someone getting punched repeatedly.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss any videos: http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Movie fight scenes at their best are spectacular, visceral, and impactful. Films like Creed, John Wi
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07:34 Popular
Why we really really really like repetition in music
735 views / 0 likes - addedIt slays all day. In episode #5 of Vox Pop's Earworm, producer Estelle Caswell, comes to appreciate the art of repetition with the help of Colin Morris and Elizabeth Margulis. Colin is a computer scientist who created two really amazing ways to visualize
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09:54
Inside Hong Kong’s cage homes
669 views / 0 likes - addedWhen houses are the size of parking spaces. Follow Johnny on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnnywharris/ Follow the Vox Borders watch page: https://www.facebook.com/VoxBorders/ Sign up for the Borders newsletter: http://www.vox.com/borders-email W
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09:25
The bold plan to end malaria with a gene drive
504 views / 0 likes - addedHow genetically engineered mosquitoes might defeat a disease that kills millions of children. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO The invention of the CRISPR gene editing tool has injected new life into a line of research called gene drive. Gen
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Why every American graduation plays the same song
782 views / 0 likes - addedWe're all familiar with Pomp & Circumstance, the graduation song that's the official soundtrack of almost every commencement. But how did it get so big? In this episode of Vox's Almanac, Phil Edwards investigates and finds diamonds, war, and Dame Clara Bu
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Why the US celebrates Columbus Day
588 views / 2 likes - addedShould Columbus Day be Indigenous Peoples’ Day? Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO In past decades, Christopher Columbus has gone from unquestioned US hero to problematic figure. For centuries, the destruction and disease he ushered into the A
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Why Puerto Rico is not a US state
530 views / 0 likes - addedNearly half of Americans don’t know that Puerto Ricans are US citizens. But they are, and have been since 1917. Watch why Puerto Rico won't have power for months: http://bit.ly/2DBCPVp Read about Puerto Rico's latest bid for statehood: http://bit.ly/2DGlz
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05:48
The decline of Hong Kong's iconic neon glow
492 views / 0 likes - addedNeon is fading. Follow Johnny on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnnywharris/ Follow the Vox Borders watch page: https://www.facebook.com/VoxBorders/ With original music by Tom Fox: https://m.soundcloud.com/user-416166523 Explore neon culture throu
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No, Vitamin C won't cure your cold
816 views / 0 likes - addedJust because it's good for you doesn't mean more is better.Become a Video Lab member! http://bit.ly/video-labLots of people reach for the orange juice or Vitamin C supplements when they start to get a cold. It's a popular myth that began in the 1970s than
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Why measles is back in the US
364 views / 0 likes - addedAlmost all US states allow parents to opt their children out of vaccinations. This video is presented by Skillshare. Click here to get your first two months of Skillshare for free: https://skl.sh/vox2 Join the Video Lab! http://bit.ly/video-lab Measles is
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08:30
The big problem with how we pick juries
374 views / 0 likes - addedA legal loophole makes juries less diverse. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Four years after the shooting death of Laquan McDonald, the police officer, Jason Van Dyke, faced his day in court. But in a trial where race became central to the
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04:39
Lyme disease is spreading. Blame ticks — and climate change
615 views / 0 likes - addedNature fanaTICKS beware; cases of Lyme disease are on the rise. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Lyme disease is the most common vector-borne disease in the US; and climate change is helping it to spread even more. Animals such as deer, mice
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08:03
How to be a cloud detective
291 views / 0 likes - addedWhat different clouds mean, explained for kids.Welcome to our first-ever week of programming for kids! If youre standing outside and you look up, youll likely see something familiar above you: clouds! They can be long and skinny, low and rumbly, white and
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How Leonardo da Vinci made a "satellite" map in 1502
1,146 views / 1 likes - addedIt was a feat of technological and symbolic imagination. And it was pretty accurate, too. Join the Video Lab to see Phil's Q&A! http://bit.ly/video-lab Leonardo da Vinci’s known for his art and inventions — but also his groundbreaking maps, like this one
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The 126-year fight to change Mississippis Confederate flag
302 views / 0 likes - addedOn November 3, 2020, Mississippi voters finally adopted a state flag that represents the diversity of the state.Read more on Vox: https://bit.ly/3nyUDalFor 126 years, Mississippis state flag prominently featured the Confederate battle emblem in its design
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03:51
How your split ends can help clean oil spills
595 views / 2 likes - addedHair isn’t just for top knots; it can protect the ocean too. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO While oil spills have declined over the years, they still happen, and when they do, it can be devastating to the environment. One natural way to he
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03:57
What Bill Gates hopes we learn from coronavirus
282 views / 0 likes - addedVox interviewed Bill Gates in 2015 about his fears of a global pandemic. Now that were living in that reality, what does he think comes next?Watch our 2015 interview with Bill Gates here: https://youtu.be/9AEMKudv5p0This interview was conducted on April 2
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Why ships used this camouflage in World War I
515 views / 2 likes - addedDazzle camouflage was fantastically weird. It was also surprisingly smart. WWII saw another kind of strange history unfold: a meme (yes, really). Watch our video on it here: http://bit.ly/2Co9DEu Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Dazzle camou
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Why sports sound better in your living room
541 views / 2 likes - addedAudio engineers are the unsung heroes of the live sports broadcast. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO We don’t often think about audio when we watch sports on TV, but it’s a huge part of the experience. We spoke with several A1 audio engineer
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06:36
These photos ended child labor in the US
476 views / 1 likes - addedChild labor was widely practiced until a photographer showed the public what it looked like.This video is presented by CuriosityStream: https://www.curiositystream.com/VoxBecome a Video Lab member! http://bit.ly/video-labThe 1900 US Federal Census reveale
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05:37
The environmental cost of free two-day shipping
504 views / 0 likes - addedWhat’s the environmental impact of online shopping and what are the solutions to make it more sustainable? Climate Lab is produced by the University of California in partnership with Vox. Hosted by conservation scientist Dr. M. Sanjayan, the videos explor
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06:49
Why there's no one inside this Spider-Man suit
291 views / 0 likes - addedCGI superheroes are more common than you think.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss any videos: http://goo.gl/0bsAjO On June 9, 1995, Batman Forever introduced audiences to what was likely the first CGI stunt double. In a few brief shots,
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09:23
Food waste is the world's dumbest problem
581 views / 1 likes - addedEat your peas! It’s the easiest way to fight climate change. This is the fourth episode of Climate Lab, a six-part series produced by the University of California in partnership with Vox. Hosted by Emmy-nominated conservation scientist Dr. M. Sanjayan, th
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08:11
The fight to rethink (and reinvent) nuclear power
470 views / 0 likes - addedNew nuclear energy technology has come a long way - but can we get over our fears? This is the fifth episode of Climate Lab, a six-part series produced by the University of California in partnership with Vox. Hosted by Emmy-nominated conservation scientis
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11:05
How Technicolor changed movies
624 views / 0 likes - addedWhat was "glorious Technicolor?" It was a groundbreaking technology — but it was more than that, too. Find an extra commentary video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJCtHs-dh0M To learn more, check out: The George Eastman Museum: https://eastman.org
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06:37
How figure skating scoring rewards risk over artistry
574 views / 1 likes - addedThe new figure skating scoring system is complicated and controversial. Here's how it works. Learn why the triple axel is such a big deal: http://bit.ly/2oGrA7N Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO At the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympics, Mirai
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27:08
Who made these circles in the Sahara?
191 views / 0 likes - addedSomeone left these marks in the sand. We had to find out who.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss any videos: http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Deep in the Sahara, far from any towns, roads, or other signs of life, is a row of markings in the sand. Th
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08:30
How a recording-studio mishap shaped '80s music
263 views / 0 likes - addedWarning: This is an unapologetic ode to gated reverb drums Here's a Spotify playlist of some of the best gated reverb songs: http://spoti.fi/2vH7ZZL Over the past few years a general nostalgia for the 1980s has infiltrated music, film, and television. I d
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05:40
The diet that helps fight climate change
641 views / 1 likes - addedYou don’t have to go vegan to fight climate change. Research shows that small changes to our diets can make big differences. Climate Lab is produced by the University of California in partnership with Vox. Hosted by conservation scientist Dr. M. Sanjayan,
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04:38
Why beef is the worst food for the climate
302 views / 0 likes - addedAvoiding high-emission foods can have a bigger climate impact than any other consumption change.Become a Video Lab member! http://bit.ly/video-labOur consumption habits emit billions of tons of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. Our diets account for o
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02:34
Can graphs be deceptive?
538 views / 0 likes - addedWhat commenters get wrong about charts. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO If you write things on the internet, angry email is inevitable. If you make charts on the internet, angry email about those charts is inevitable. Especially if your cha
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05:54 Popular
Harry Potter and the translator's nightmare
1,080 views / 1 likes - addedAccio Harry Potter translations! Translating the Harry Potter books written by J.K. Rowling, in over 60 languages around the world, was not for the faint of heart or vocabulary. Translators didn't have advanced copies of the books to get a headstart and t
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08:59
Going green shouldn't be this hard
498 views / 0 likes - addedGoing green does not need to be a sacrifice, either for us as individuals or for businesses, governments and the economy. This is the second episode of Climate Lab, a six-part series produced by the University of California in partnership with Vox. Hosted
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03:50 Popular
Why you're recycling wrong
996 views / 3 likes - addedKnowing what you can and can’t recycle isn’t easy. But when you put stuff that can’t be recycled into that blue bin, it can turn entire hauls of otherwise recyclable materials into trash. Become a Video Lab member! http://bit.ly/video-lab People try to re
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Fuel is cheap. Why are we still paying to check bags?
742 views / 0 likes - addedAirlines are making a fortune on fees, but it's not ALL bad for consumers. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO In The United States, checked baggage fees were introduced in 2008. Since then, ancillary fees for airline travel have become a signi
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05:50
How reliable is fingerprint analysis?
402 views / 0 likes - addedFingerprinting is used by law enforcement all over the world, but it may not be as reliable as you think. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Fingerprinting has been a vital tool in forensic science since 1911 when the first conviction was hand
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09:16
The next pandemic could come from our farms
362 views / 0 likes - addedWe've engineered the perfect environment for deadly new germs.Become a Video Lab member! http://bit.ly/video-labIn the last half-century, the global production of meat has undergone a seismic shift. While meat was once mostly raised on small farms, today
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08:12
The 8-bit arcade font, deconstructed
409 views / 0 likes - addedIn his book Arcade Game Typography, type designer Toshi Omagari breaks down the evolution, design, and history of arcade game fonts. Thanks to our sponsor, Ting Mobile. Visit https://vox.ting.com/ for a $25 service credit with no contracts and no commitme
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06:41
Why the era of cheap streaming is over
46 views / 0 likes - addedWhy were all paying so much more for Netflix, and what we can do about it.Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjOWhen streaming first came onto the scene, it seemingly came with a promise: the movies and TV that you love, without ads, for a much ch
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06:11 Popular
How American Gothic became an icon
831 views / 2 likes - addedHow did American Gothic go from third place painting to icon? There's a story to this famous painting. Find the Overrated Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/OverratedTheShow/ Find Phil Edwards on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/philedwar
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08:59
Thomas Edison's road trip with his famous friends
525 views / 0 likes - addedIts time to go road-tripping with some men who ran the world.Join the Vox Video Lab: http://bit.ly/video-labThis is episode one of Vox Almanacs new season all about roads and this is a classic road trip to kick it off with. Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, Harv
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05:12
The Doomsday Clock, explained
610 views / 0 likes - addedThe clock's ticking. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO The Doomsday Clock began as a graphic on the first edition of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists’ magazine. Since then, the Bulletin has used the clock as a symbol for their interpreta
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08:34
The fisheye lens, explained
373 views / 0 likes - addedThe fisheye album cover is a modern music staple. This is the story of where it came from.Become a Video Lab member! http://bit.ly/video-labWhen Harry Styles released the album cover to his sophomore project, Fine Line, fans began dissecting everything ab
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08:47
Why Silicon Valley is here
79 views / 0 likes - addedOne radio engineer had a plan. And it worked.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss any videos: http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Today, one of the hottest parts of the global economy is in Silicon Valley. And its thanks to, in large part, a radio engin
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09:43
Why bird nests aren't covered in poop
354 views / 0 likes - addedAn ornithologist explains how robin hatchlings and their parents keep their nest clean.Welcome to our first-ever week of programming for kids! Earlier this year I noticed a bird nest with a single bright blue egg sitting on my front porch. Over the course
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10:50
The most feared song in jazz, explained
458 views / 0 likes - addedMaking sense of John Coltrane's "Giant Steps." Follow Vox Earworm on Facebook for more: http://www.facebook.com/VoxEarworm And be sure to check out Earworm's complete first season here: http://bit.ly/2QCwhMH John Coltrane, one of jazz history’s most
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03:56 Popular
The tiny island in New York City that nobody is allowed to visit
793 views / 1 likes - addedThere's a tiny island on the East River that you've probably never heard of, and you're not allowed to visit it. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Vox.com is a news website that helps you cut through the noise and understand what's really dri
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05:50
The golf ball that made golfers too good
441 views / 0 likes - addedGolf's distance debate, explained. Become a Video Lab member! http://bit.ly/video-lab These days, pro golfers are hitting the ball far. Really far. And it's creating a problem: because modern golfers can reach the hole with fewer shots than before, older
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20:14
Memory, explained | Narrated by Emma Stone
517 views / 0 likes - addedEpisode one from our new miniseries THE MIND, EXPLAINED on Netflix. Watch now: http://www.netflix.com/mindexplainedTHE MIND, EXPLAINED takes a five-episode deep dive into how our brains handle memory, anxiety, psychedelics and dreams. Narrated by Emma Sto
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05:55
Why ski jumpers hold their skis in a V
185 views / 0 likes - addedIts more about aerodynamics than aesthetics. Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss any videos: http://goo.gl/0bsAjO If you looked at photos of ski jumpers today and ski jumpers 50 years ago, youd notice one big difference.In the past, jump
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