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Sesame Street: Culture with Jacob Batalon | #ComingTogether Word of the Day

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The Word of the Day is Culture! Culture is what we share with our family, friends, and community! Jacob Batalon visits Sesame Street to talk about the celebrations and languages that make culture so special; and he brings along a special treat for his fri
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Pop Culture Typography

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This reference riddled project has been in the works for almost a year. If you can't quite figure out where something is from, a labelled version of the video is available here: https://youtu.be/SGdnN8W30ho Song: Pop Culture - Madeon Animation: Isaac Moor
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The myth of Icarus and Daedalus - Amy Adkins

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View full lesson: ed.ted.com/lessons/the-myth-of-icarus-and-daedalus-amy-adkins In mythological ancient Greece, Icarus flew above Crete on wings made from wax and feathers, defying the laws of man and nature. To witnesses on the ground, he looked like a g
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Why the Dragon is Central to Chinese Culture | Monstrum

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Check out Subcultured on @PBS Voices: https://youtu.be/oSCj8H4TGToDont miss future episodes of Monstrum, subscribe! http://bit.ly/pbsstoried_subThe Chinese dragon is one of the worlds most globally recognized monsters. Playing a major role throughout Chin
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Girl Hates Her Asian Culture | Dhar Mann

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Don't take your culture for granted. Hey #DharMannFam, thanks for watching my video! For exclusive giveaways & more inspirational content follow me on Instagram here: http://bit.ly/2Kcbgs2Also, SHOP NOW! My latest limited edition merch is available now an
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The myth of Prometheus - Iseult Gillespie

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-myth-of-prometheus-iseult-gillespie Before the creation of humanity, the Greek gods won a great battle against a race of giants called the Titans. M
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The myth of Oisín and the land of eternal youth - Iseult Gillespie

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-myth-of-oisin-and-the-land-of-eternal-youth-iseult-gillespie In a typical hero’s journey, the protagonist sets out on an adventure, undergoes great
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Vampires: The Science Behind the Myth

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You’ve heard of vampires (pale, undead, sometimes sparkly), but did you know some of these myths have basis in scientific fact? We're conducting a survey of our viewers! If you have time, please give us feedback: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SciShowSurv
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The myth of Hades and Persephone - Iseult Gillespie

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Dig into the Greek myth of Persephone, who is abducted by Hades and is only allowed to leave the underworld every spring.--One day, Persephone was frolicking in a meadow with the nymph, Cyane. As they admired a flower, they noticed it tremble in the groun
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The myth of the moon goddess - Cynthia Fay Davis

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Dig into the Maya myth of the moon goddess, Ix Chel, and follow her story as she falls in and out of love with the sun god. --The sun god was in love with the moon goddess, Ix Chel. But the goddess grandfather was very possessive, and would not let the su
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The left brain vs. right brain myth - Elizabeth Waters

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View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-left-brain-vs-right-brain-myth-elizabeth-waters The human brain is visibly split into a left and right side. This structure has inspired one of the most pervasive ideas about the brain: that the left side c
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The myth behind the Chinese zodiac - Megan Campisi and Pen-Pen Chen

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-myth-behind-the-chinese-zodiac-megan-campisi-and-pen-pen-chen What’s your sign? In Western astrology, it’s a constellation determined by when your birthday falls in the calendar. But according to the Chinese
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The myth of Loki and the deadly mistletoe - Iseult Gillespie

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Discover the Norse myth of Baldur, the most beloved being in Asgard, and how the trickster god Loki plotted his death. --Baldur was the gentlest and most beloved being in all of Asgard. But lately, he had been plagued by gruesome visions foretelling his o
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The myth of Zeus' test - Iseult Gillespie

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Dig into the myth of Baucis and Philemon, a couple who unknowingly showed the gods hospitality after their neighbors refused.--It was dark when two mysterious, shrouded figures appeared in a hillside village. The strangers knocked on every door in town, a
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The Irish myth of the Giant's Causeway - Iseult Gillespie

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-irish-myth-of-the-giant-s-causeway-iseult-gillespie On the coast of Northern Ireland, a vast plateau of basalt slabs and columns called the Giant’s
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The Mayan myth of the morning star

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Discover the Mayan myth of Venus, the morning star plotting revenge on his brother, the sun, and his allies. --Chak Ek, the morning star, rose from the underworld to the surface of the eastern sea and on into the heavens. His brother Kin Ahaw, the sun, fo
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The Japanese myth of the trickster raccoon - Iseult Gillespie

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Dive into the Japanese myth of the shape-shifting tanuki, as the raccoon-like creature rewards a traveling salesman for his kindness.--On the dusty roads of a small village, a traveling salesman was having difficulty selling his wares. As he wandered the
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The myth of Pegasus and the chimera - Iseult Gillespie

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Discover the myth of Bellerophon, the hero who battled and killed the Chimera monster atop the winged horse Pegasus.--Shielded from the gorgons stone gaze, Perseus crept through Medusas cave. When he reached her, he drew his sickle and brought it down on
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The myth of Gawain and the Green Knight - Dan Kwartler

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Dig into the myth of the Green Knight, who comes to King Arthurs court to challenge the honor and bravery of Camelots knights. --It was Christmas in Camelot and King Arthur was throwing a party. In the midst of the revelry, a towering knight proposed a ga
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The myth of Ireland's two greatest warriors - Iseult Gillespie

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Dive into the Irish myth of Tin B Cuailnge, where Queen Meadhbh of Connaught seeks to capture the fabled brown bull of Ulster. --C Chulainn, hero of Ulster, stood at the ford at Cooley, ready to face an entire army single handedly all for the sake of a si
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The tragic myth of Orpheus and Eurydice - Brendan Pelsue

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-tragic-myth-of-orpheus-and-eurydice-brendan-pelsue The marriage of Orpheus, the greatest of all poets and musicians, to Eurydice, a wood nymph, was
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The Irish myth of Diarmuids betrayal - Iseult Gillespie

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Dig into the Irish myth of lovers Grinne and Diarmuid, and follow their journey as they flee from her betrothed, Fionn.--Grinne, princess of Tara and bride-to-be, was furious. She had thought she was betrothed to a young soldier, bold and brilliant enough
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Cereal makers sold us a breakfast myth

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Is 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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The Science Behind The Myth: Homer's

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-science-behind-the-myth-homer-s-odyssey-matt-kaplan Homer's "Odyssey" recounts the adventures of the Greek hero Odysseus during his journey home from the Trojan War. Though some parts may be based on real ev
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The Greek myth of Demeter's revenge - Iseult Gillespie

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Dig into the Greek myth of Mestra and her father King Erysichthon, who angered the gods and was cursed with insatiable hunger.--Mestra, princess of Thessaly, was far from home. She had watched her father, King Erysichthon, plunge into a ruin of his own ma
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The myth of the original star-crossed lovers - Shannon Zhao

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Get to know the myth of the weaver and the cowherd, a pair of star-crossed lovers banished to opposite sides of the Milky Way.--In the court of the Jade Emperor, a young princess had a special skill: she could pluck clouds from the sky and spin them into
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The Taino myth of the cursed creator - Bill Keegan

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Dive into the Taino myth of the sea, and watch as Deminan and his brothers accidentally create a new world from a giant gourd. --Before the world of humans began, there was the world of the gods. Four brothers wandered this celestial realm. One day, the b
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The Greek myth of Talos, the first robot - Adrienne Mayor

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Get to know the myth of Talos, a robot powered by ichor and created by Hephaestus to defend the island kingdom of Crete from intruders. --Hephaestus, god of technology, was hard at work on his most ingenious invention yet. He was creating a new defense sy
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The tragic myth of the Sun God's son - Iseult Gillespie

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Dive into the Greek myth of Helios and Phaethon, where the Sun God allows his mortal son to drive his chariot for a day.--Every morning, Helios unleashed his golden chariot, and set out across the sky. As the Sun God transformed dawn into day, he thought
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The Egyptian myth of Isis and the seven scorpions - Alex Gendler

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Dive into the Egyptian myth of Isis, a powerful goddess protecting her son from her murderous brother with the help of seven scorpions. --A woman in rags emerged from a swamp flanked by seven giant scorpions and approached a magnificent mansion to beg for
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The myth of Loki and the master builder - Alex Gendler

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Dive into the Norse myth of how Loki tricked a stranger into building the great wall of Asgard to keep the realm safe from giants. --Asgard, a realm of wonders, was where the Norse Gods made their home. There Odins great hall of Valhalla towered above the
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The Chinese myth of the meddling monk - Shunan Teng

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Will Bai Su Zhen, the white snake demon, and her love, Xu Xian, ever be free of the meddling monk? (Part Two of the myth of the white snake).--Xu Xian had just received an invitation to the opening ceremony of a new temple. His wife, Bai Su Zhen, warned h
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The Egyptian myth of the death of Osiris - Alex Gendler

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Dig into the Egyptian myth of Osiris, trapped by his brother, the warrior god Set, in a coffin and tossed into the Nile to die. --Long jealous of his older brother Osiris, the god who ruled all of Egypt, the warrior god Set plotted to overthrow him. Hosti
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The Aztec myth of the unlikeliest sun god - Kay Almere Read

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Discover the myth of how the weak and pimply Aztec god Nanahuatl sacrificed himself to become Lord Sun and created a new world. -- Nanahuatl, weakest of the Aztec gods, sickly and covered in pimples, had been chosen to form a new world. There had already
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33 Easter Eggs And Details You Missed In 'Toy Story 4' | Pop Culture Decoded

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Disney and Pixar are known for putting references and easter eggs in their films. "Toy Story 4" is the latest offering from the studios. Here are just some of the secret details you might have missed. Fans have tried to track down the reference to A113 in
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The Amazonian myth of the goblins' revenge - Nathan D. Horowitz

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Discover the Siekopai myth of the air goblins, spirits who fly and control the winds, as they clash with the human world. --Deep in the Amazon rainforest in the river Neaocoy lived a school of particularly big and tasty fish. When the rains came and the w
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The myth of Jason, Medea, and the Golden Fleece - Iseult Gillespie

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Follow Jason as he attempts to steal the Golden Fleece from King Aeetes and enlists the help of the king's daughter, Medea. (Part Two of the myth of Jason and the Argonauts)--In Colchis, the hide of a mystical flying ram hangs from the tallest oak, guarde
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The myth of Narcissus and Echo - Iseult Gillespie

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Download a free audiobook version of Atlas of the Heart and support TED-Ed's nonprofit mission: https://www.audible.com/ted-ed--One day, Echo was drifting through the woods and fell in love with a handsome young hunter named Narcissus. Cursed by Hera to o
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Sushi (Japanese Culture)

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When people in the West think of Japanese food, the first thing that comes to mind is probably sushi. However, sushi as we know it today is a relatively modern development. It was originally developed several hundred years ago as a way of preserving fish.
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Travel to Ireland with us to learn the culture behind St. Patrick's Day | Nightly News: Kids Edition

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What country is known for its luck, folklore and pots of gold at every rainbow? In celebration of St. Patrick's Day and honoring Irish culture, were headed to Ireland! Here is how this one-of-a-kind Girl Scout troop is helping girls in their community con
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What Is Myth? Crash Course Mythology #1

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Welcome to Crash Course World Mythology, our latest adventure (and this series may be literally adventurous) in education. Over the next 40 episodes or so, we and Mike Rugnetta are going to learn about the world by looking at the foundational stories of a
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Hints of tool use, culture seen in bumblebees

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String-pulling skills readily spread among bumblebees, despite their small brains. Learn more: http://scim.ag/2dIjHLN JOIN AAAS: http://scim.ag/2bxrxnH
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MEXICAN GIRL Is SHAMED Of Her CULTURE, What Happens Next Is Shocking | Dhar Mann Studios

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Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to my channel by clicking here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_hK9fOxyy_TM8FJGXIyG8Q?sub_confirmation=1 Watch my favorite videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnBCOhf_VBTVGGC7OryYH7wO87PCostB3REMEMBER - We're not jus
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The myth of the boiling frog

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Explore how greenhouse gas emissions impact global warming and why its necessary to get emissions down to net zero. --Since 1850, global average temperatures have risen by 1 degree Celsius. That may not sound like a lot, but it is. Why? 1 degree is an ave
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The myth of Lokis monstrous children - Iseult Gillespie

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Download a free audiobook version of Where the Crawdads Sing and support TED-Ed's nonprofit mission: https://www.audible.com/ted-ed--Odin, the king of Asgard, was plagued by nightmares. Three fearsome figures haunted his dreams: a massive, writhing shadow
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Debunking the myth of the Lost Cause: A lie embedded in American history - Karen L. Cox

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Examine the myth of the Lost Cause: a campaign created by pro-Confederates after the Civil War to promote the lie that they seceded for state's rights.--In the 1860s, 11 southern states withdrew from the United States and formed the Confederacy. They sece
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The Norse myth that inspired The Lord of the Rings - Iseult Gillespie

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Download a free audiobook version of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring and support TED-Ed's nonprofit mission: https://www.audible.com/ted-ed--The dwarves were master craftspeople. One dwarf, Andvari, forged marvelous creations. He often t
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Madeon - Pop Culture (live mashup)

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This is a little idea i've been playing around with to implement in my set, hope you like it. Debut album ADVENTURE: http://smarturl.it/AdventureDeluxe?IQid=yt Vinyl and CDs: http://smarturl.it/MadeonOfficialStore?IQid=yt MADEON Subscribe: http://smarturl
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The Biggest Myth In Education

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You are not a visual learner learning styles are a stubborn myth. Part of this video is sponsored by Google Search.Special thanks to Prof. Daniel Willingham for the interview and being part of this video.Special thanks to Dr Helen Georigou for reviewing t
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The Golden Ratio: Is It Myth or Math?

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Were on PATREON! Join the community https://www.patreon.com/itsokaytobesmartSUBSCRIBE so you dont miss a video! http://bit.ly/iotbs_sub More info and sources below The golden ratio. Some say its the most mythical number in the universe. Others say it unde
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POP CULTURE: Mark Zuckerberg's T-shirts

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Mark Zuckerberg is one of the richest people on the planet - and yet dresses like a very ordinary guy. That's both cheering and subtly deeply wounding to our pride. If you like our films take a look at our shop (we ship worldwide): http://www.theschoolofl
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The myth of Thor's journey to the land of giants - Scott A. Mellor

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Download a free audiobook and support TED-Ed's nonprofit mission: http://adbl.co/2om4O4Q Check out Neil Gaiman's "Norse Mythology": http://bit.ly/2opZptA View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-myth-of-thor-s-journey-to-the-land-of-giants-scott-a
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The Biggest Myth About Climate Change

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Check out America Outdoors Understory on @PBS : https://youtu.be/s-R1p89zHnk Were on PATREON! Join the community https://www.patreon.com/itsokaytobesmart More info and sources below Youve seen it in the comment section before: Climate change is natural. I
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The myth of Anansi, the trickster spider - Emily Zobel Marshall

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Follow the spider Anansi on his quest to complete a challenge from the Sky God in order to take ownership of the worlds stories.--Long ago, all stories belonged to Nyame, the all-seeing Sky God. But one creature, Anansi, was determined to bring the storie
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Modern Thought and Culture in 1900: Crash Course European History #31

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Europe was in transition politically and culturally at the beginning of the 20th century. Today, we're looking at the dawn of modern science, and the rise of Modernism in the arts, especially in music, dance, and visual arts. We'll look at changes in musi
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The myth of the Sampo an infinite source of fortune and greed - Hanna-Ilona Hrmvaara

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Download a free audiobook version of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" and support TED-Ed's nonprofit mission: https://www.audible.com/ted-edCheck out our full book recommendation: https://shop.ed.ted.com/collections/ted-ed-book-recommen
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The myth of Sisyphus - Alex Gendler

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Download a free audiobook version of "Man's Search for Meaning" and support TED-Ed's nonprofit mission: https://adbl.co/2z7JGWx Check out our full book recommendation: https://bit.ly/2JYUn1y Sisyphus was both a clever ruler who made his city prosperous, a
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The Cambodian myth of lightning, thunder, and rain - Prumsodun Ok

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-cambodian-myth-of-lightning-thunder-and-rain-prumsodum-ok "Moni Mekhala Ream Eyso" is the most sacred dance drama in Cambodia. It is performed every
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The myth of Arachne - Iseult Gillespie

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-myth-of-arachne-and-athena-iseult-gillespie From sailors who were turned into pigs, nymphs that sprouted into trees, and a gaze that converted the b
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Apollo 11's Legacy in Pop Culture | The Moon Landing in TV and Movies

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When President Kennedy challenged NASA to put a man on the moon before 1970, it took some of the worlds brightest engineers, mathematicians, and human computers to meet the deadline. The challenge sparked not only their imaginations, but so many around th
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The myth of Pandora’s box - Iseult Gillespie

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Find out how students can share their ideas as TED Talks here: http://bit.ly/2zpAQUc View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-myth-of-pandora-s-box-iseult-gillespie Pandora was the first mortal woman, breathed into being by Hephaestus, god of fire
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The myth of Jason and the Argonauts - Iseult Gillespie

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Download a free audiobook version of "Circe" and support TED-Ed's nonprofit mission: https://www.audible.com/ted-edCheck out our full book recommendation: https://shop.ed.ted.com/collections/ted-ed-book-recommendations/products/circe--Hercules, the strong
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The Myth of Hercules: 12 labors in 8-bits - Alex Gendler

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-myth-of-hercules-12-labors-in-8-bits-alex-gendler Hercules — son of Zeus and champion of humankind — stricken with a temporary curse of madness, has
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The Fijian myth of the greedy god - Raiana McKinney and Esther Wozniak

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Dig into the Fijian myth of Dakuwaqa, the shape-shifting shark god who is determined to take over all of Fiji's islands.--Long ago, the ancestral gods of Fiji settled on the Pacific archipelago. They eventually metamorphosed into various forms, with the g
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Hookworms And The Myth Of The

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The stereotype of the "lazy Southerner" may have been caused by widespread hookworm infections in the American South. Subscribe! http://bit.ly/1FkxVLb ‖ Twitter! https://twitter.com/gross_science ‖ Tumblr! http://grossscience.tumblr.com/ ↓Want more info?↓
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Talking Plants Mini-Myth

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Do plants grow better with sweet talk and classical music? Maybe yelling and constant heavy metal music does the trick. Stream Full Episodes: https://www.sciencechannelgo.com/science/shows/ For More: http://www.sciencechannel.com/tv-shows/mythbusters/abou
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The Myth of Washington's Teeth

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A War Secret: http://www.ripleys.com/weird-news/washingtons-teeth/ George Washington suffered from poor dental health his whole life, and his quest for comfortable dentures even became a war matter. FOLLOW US! http://www.ripleys.com https://www.facebook.c
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Biggest myth about sharks debunked

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That sharks represent a risk to swimmers and surfers isn't news to beachgoers. But these predators are not actually looking to feed on humans. To better understand why a tiny number of sharks do sometimes bite people, we interviewed George Burgess, direct
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A "Titanic" Myth: Would Jack Have Survived if Rose Had Shared the Door?

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#MythBusters | Wednesdays at 9/8c Full Episodes Streaming FREE on Science GO: https://www.sciencechannelgo.com/mythbusters-on-science/ Adam and Jamie get into character and figure out whether the buoyancy of a wooden board would allow for both Jack and Ro
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Myth-testing Christmas movies with SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS (ft. Vsauce3)

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Jake from Vsauce3 and I test scenes from Home Alone, Elf and A Christmas Story using only the Scientific Method... and some cow eyes.FREE Audio Book- http://bit.ly/AudibleMarkRober -American Sniper by Chris KyleJAKE'S VIDEO- https://youtu.be/5NhijmGTwwoTH
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Is The Lost City Of El Dorado A Myth Or True History? | Mysteries of the Missing

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Mysteries of the Missing | Saturdays at 10p Legends tell of an Incan city in Peru called Paititi where they hid their gold. El Dorado hunters believe they’ve found a clue to lead them to the city. Full Episodes Streaming FREE: https://www.sciencechannel.c
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Why the US celebrates Columbus Day

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Should 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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How ninjas went mainstream

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Ninjas are overrat---just kidding, they’re amazing. But how did they become famous around the world? Check out Vintage Ninja to learn more: http://vintageninja.net/ Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO In this episode of Overrated, Vox’s Phil Ed
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What Percentage Of Your Brain Do You Use? - Richard E. Cytowic

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http://ed.ted.com/lessons/what-percentage-of-your-brain-do-you-use-richard-e-cytowic Two thirds of the population believes a myth that has been propagated for over a century: that we use only 10% of our brains. Hardly! Our neuron-dense brains have evolved
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Crazy Facts That Will Shatter Your Concept Of Time!

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Facts that will change your perception of time! These are the surprising facts that you wont believe and crazy facts that will shatter your concept of time!7. Moon Landing Before Wheeled SuitcasesMaybe you've heard the phrase, "We can put a man on the moo
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The Scientific Origins Of The Minotaur - Matt Kaplan

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-scientific-origins-of-the-minotaur-matt-kaplan The myth of the Minotaur tells the story of an enraged beast forever wandering the corridors of a damp labyrinth, filled with a rage so intense that its deafeni
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Are sharks blind? | Nature Shorts | PBS

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Let's debunk a common myth.
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This Aztec Whistle Is One Of The Scariest Sounds You'll Ever Hear

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This Aztec whistle is one of the scariest sounds you'll ever hear. We take a look at the Aztec whistle and the chilling sound it makes. When odd, skull-shaped grave items were found by archaeologists decades ago at an Aztec temple in Mexico, they were ass
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Strange Crystal Skulls in South America | COLOSSAL MYSTERIES

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Deep in the jungles of South America, archeologists uncover all sorts of ancient artifacts, but none has caused more controversy than the crystal skulls, expertly carved from a single piece of quartz in the shape of a human skull. Could these relics reall
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COVID-19 & Mask Myths DEBUNKED!

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Were on PATREON! Join the community https://www.patreon.com/itsokaytobesmartSUBSCRIBE so you dont miss a video! http://bit.ly/iotbs_sub More info and sources below Bottom line: Masks work. They are safe for almost everyone to wear, and the more people tha
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How Pocahontas Redefined How Europeans Saw Native Americans

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Prior to the arrival of Pocahontas in England, indigenous people of the Americas were viewed as cannibals, brutish, and non-Christian. Enter Pocahontas, who arrived in London, baptized and speaking English. From the show Pocahontas: Beyond the Myth: http:
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The #1 way to strengthen your mind is to use your body | Wendy Suzuki

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Exercise gives your brain a bubble bath of neurochemicals, says Wendy Suzuki, a professor of neural science. Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvQECJukTDE2i6aCoMnS-Vg?sub_confirmation=1Up next, Forensic accountant explains
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Make Your Own Mysterious Creature Collage

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Welcome to "Fantastic Journeys: Myth, Magic, and Mysterious Monsters" presented by the Getty Museum! Kids and families are invited to enjoy tall tales performed by seasoned storytellers along with story-inspired, artmaking workshops and more. This episode
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Make Your Own Magical Moon Mobile

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Welcome to "Fantastic Journeys: Myth, Magic, and Mysterious Monsters" presented by the Getty Museum! Kids and families are invited to enjoy tall tales performed by seasoned storytellers, followed by story-inspired, art-making workshops. This episode featu
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Make Your Own Mythical Puppet Theater

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Welcome to "Fantastic Journeys: Myth, Magic, and Mysterious Monsters" presented by the Getty Museum! Kids and families are invited to enjoy tall tales performed by seasoned storytellers, followed by story-inspired, art-making workshops. This episode featu
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Should You Pee On A Jellyfish Sting? Debunked

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With some jellyfish stings proving fatal in minutes, it's good to know whether urinating on a sting is the right thing to do, or if it's a myth that been popularized through 'Friends' and movies. Find out the truth with Debunked. Why not check out How To
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7 Scientifically Inaccurate Things They Show in Movies: Most Common Movie Mistakes and Myths

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Movie mistakes are an inherent part of any movie - its almost impossible to make movies without taking certain creative liberties to enrich and supplement the plot. In this video, well take a look at some common movie myths that dont hold up in real life.
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How Does Déjà Vu Work?

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Ever gotten the strange feeling that you’re repeating an experience? Researchers have over 40 theories about what’s going on in the brain during déjà vu, and Josh is here to explain the most popular ones. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.com: http://science.ho
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Is A 'Dog Year' Really 7 Years?

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You may have heard that dogs age differently than humans. But is it true? Get the facts on your pooch without having that ever-awkward “so… how old are you really?” conversation. Calculate your dog's age: http://goo.gl/oTca Learn more at HowStuffWorks.com
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The World's Most Powerful Tidal Current: the Saltstraumen Maelstrom

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Near Bodø in Norway, there's the strongest tidal current in the world: Saltstraumen Maelstrom, a constantly-changing rush of whirlpools, boils and vortices. It might not be quite the whirlpools of myth and legend, but it's still an impressive sight to see
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Shipwreck From Explorer Vasco Da Gama's Fleet Discovered

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After 18 years of research, excavations and archaeological analysis, National Geographic grantee David Mearns has successfully discovered one of Vasco da Gama's ships lost at sea in 1503 off the coast of present-day Oman. Together with the Oman Ministry o
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Does Gum Really Stay in Your Stomach for 7 Years?

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Subscribe! http://bit.ly/ACSReactions It’s a legendary piece of playground lore: If you swallow a piece of gum, it stays stuck in your stomach forever. So was your elementary-school buddy right? This week, Reactions looks at the mechanics and chemistry of
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Vampires: Folklore, Fantasy And Fact - Michael Molina

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/vampires-folklore-fantasy-and-fact-michael-molina The myth of the bloodsucking vampire has stalked humans from ancient Mesopotamia to 18th-century Eastern Europe, but it has differed in the terrifying details. S
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I'm Batman - Amy Wray

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/i-m-batman-amy-wray What flies through the night, silently guarding and protecting our world from evil? Batman? Try...a bat. Like Batman, bats are widely misunderstood and vilified. Amy Wray disproves the myth t
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Is TIME TRAVEL possible?

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Is time travel possible? Find out! Twitter; https://twitter.com/aly_channel ~~~~~~ Sources; A Bried History of Time, Stephen Hawking How to Teach Relativity to your Dog, Chad Orzel The Hidden Reality, Brian Greene http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/moslive/a
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Elephant Moms Carry the Wisdom of Generations | IN OUR NATURE

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In Our Nature is a NEW special limited series on Its Okay To Be Smart!Were on PATREON! Join the community https://www.patreon.com/itsokaytobesmart More info and sources below Seemingly distant ecosystems, even half a world apart, are connected in surprisi
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How a melancholy egg yolk conquered Japan

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Gudetama, 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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How Did Science Get Neanderthals So Wrong?

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New neanderthal research adds to the changing image of these early hominids, and they’re not at all what we thought. Ancient Humans & Neanderthals Had Sex, Here's How It Changed Us Forever - https://youtu.be/ifSv1jXUzn4 Get 20% off http://www.domain.com d
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View the world's first large scale 3D printed sculpture in 360 VR

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See how artist Jonathan Yeo created the world's first large scale 3D printed sculptural self portrait using Tilt Brush. As part of 'From Life' at the Royal Academy of Arts, Yeo takes you inside his studio and explains his process in creating the portrait.
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The Average Human Body Temperature ISNT 98.6F Anymore

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The average human body temperature is 37 degrees Celsius, or 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit... right? Well, new studies have uncovered that the average human body temperature is actually lower than that...and its dropping. Subscribe to Seeker! http://bit.ly/subs
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Yogurt Is More Unhealthy Than You Think

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Yogurt is a popular type of food due to its supposed health benefits. However, it might not be as healthy as it is advertised. An award-winning science journalist and the author of "I Contain Multitudes", Ed Yong, explains the myth around the benefits of
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Curious About Cuba: The Great Museums of Havana

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"Curious About Cuba" shows a side of this island nation that we seldom hear about: her art, history, and culture. Produced for Public Television by Great Museums TV. For more information, visit http://greatmuseums.org.
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Where Did Centaurs Come From? | COLOSSAL QUESTIONS

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One of the oldest and most beloved mythical creatures is the majestic half-horse, half- man, the Centaur! But, where did the strange centaur myth actually come from, and is there a chance it was based on REAL LIFE??Images used under license from Shutterst
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Why Are Some People Afraid Of Clowns?

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Clowns are usually brightly-colored, goofy, raucous characters designed to be the life of any party. However, it’s no secret that they’re not universally adored. In fact, some people find clowns downright frightening. But why? Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
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Could Werewolves Be Real? | COLOSSAL MYSTERIES

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Werewolves are one of the most popular mythical monsters today, but stories about monsters that are half- man and half-beast are ancient, and found all across the world in different civilizations. But why? Could it be that theres some truth to this age-ol
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Humans And Other Animals: Cultural Evolution And Social Learning

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What is culture? Is it uniquely human, or do animals have culture too? From dolphins getting high on puffer fish, chimpanzees learning to crack nuts, and how human culture is changing the world around, hear this panel of experts explore the fascinating su
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Robert Smalls: How A Slave Became An American Hero

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The story of Robert Smalls’ escape from slavery and journey to American hero sounds so daring, you might think it a myth. Not only did he successfully steal a ship and sail to freedom, he freed his family, became a Civil War hero and served as a U.S. cong
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Men vs. Women: Who Really Gets Sicker?

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Do illnesses really affect men worse than women? As it turns out, they do! Why does this happen? Why Men Never Get Over A Breakup - https://youtu.be/lCSjuylaYUk Sign Up For The Seeker Newsletter Here - http://bit.ly/1UO1PxI Read More: Man flu is no myth a
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What happened when these 6 dictators took over - Stephanie Honchell Smith

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Examine the myth of the benevolent dictator, which is a leader who holds absolute power yet only uses it for the common good.--Under certain conditions, the idea of a dictator can sound appealing, like when a democracy isnt functioning as it should due to
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Is Success Luck or Hard Work?

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The Original Cowboys Hollywood Never Told You About | WHAT THE PAST?

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Nowadays, most of us tend to think of cowboys as a unique American tradition, but did you know that most of cowboy culture dates back even earlier than the Wild West?Images used under license from Shutterstock.comNarrated by: Kayla RosenbergWritten & Dire
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The Chinese legend of the butterfly lovers - Lijun Zhang

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Dig into the Chinese myth of Zhu Yingtai, who disguises herself as a boy in order to attend school, and her love Liang Shanbo.--Although only boys were allowed at the Confucius Academy, what Zhu Yingtai wanted was to go to school. She begged her parents t
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How Hawaii’s Master Stone Carver Is Preserving History

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Hoaka Delos Reyes is the last of his kind. The master stone carver has practiced his craft, one that holds deep significance in Hawaiian culture, for 40 years. His process utilizes the technique and tools of his ancestors, requiring patience, endurance an
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The twins who tricked the Maya gods of death - Ilan Stavans

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Dive into the Maya myth of twins Junajpu and Ixbalanke as they descend into the underworld to play the gods in a ballgame.--One day, twin brothers Junajpu and Ixbalanke discovered their fathers hidden ballgame equipment and began to play. Hearing their vi
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50+ Myths You Grew Up Believing but Are False

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Many of us heard about the so-called "dark side of the moon". But what is it, really? Does it even exist? Or it's a myth that keeps on living in our minds? Just like the fact that there're "millions" of stars in the sky...Have you always thought that owls
Introducing Alexander von Humboldt

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Learn about the life and legacy of Alexander von Humboldt. Narrated by modern-day polymath Ken Jennings, the 'Greatest of All Time' Jeopardy! champion. This video was created in conjunction with the SAAM exhibition "Alexander von Humboldt and the United S
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Appalachian Mountain Flat Foot Dancing. D. Ray White - Cindy

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The Appalachian mountain folk of West Virginia have a unique culture of flat foot dancing. This is D Ray White who is legendary for being the greatest flatfoot dancer of all time.D Ray White tapping to cindy from the documentary "Talking Feet"
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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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The First Woman to Bicycle Around the World … Kind Of

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Annie Londonderry gained infamy for being the first woman to bicycle around the world—all in only 15 months. But the story is a little more complicated than that. During a time when very few women rode bicycles, legend has it that Annie accepted a wager t
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One of history's most dangerous myths - Anneliese Mehnert

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Examine the empty land theory, which was created by European colonizers in South Africa to support their claims to the region.--From the 1650s through the late 1800s, European colonists descended on South Africa. They sought to claim the region, becoming
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National Foods We Got Wrong

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Weird History Food is uncovering the unlikely origin of some of your favorite meals. Food is an essential part of culture. As communities, states, and nations form their identities, food becomes part of how they see themselves and shapes the perceptions o
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George Washington Carver: Bigger than peanuts

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Thanks to Skillshare for sponsoring this video! The first 1,000 people who click this link will get two free months of Skillshare Premium: https://skl.sh/adamragusea12***SOURCE TEXTS***"George Washington Carver: In His Own Words," Gary Kremer: https://boo
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Behind the Doodle: 155th Anniversary of Juneteenth

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Today’s video Google Doodle, illustrated by Los Angeles-based guest artist Loveis Wise and narrated by actor and activist LeVar Burton, honors the 155th anniversary of Juneteenth. Short for “June Nineteenth,” Juneteenth marks the true en
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Leonardo DiCaprio & The Nature Of Reality: Crash Course Philosophy #4

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Today Hank gains insight from that most philosophical of figures...Leonardo DiCaprio. In this episode, we’re talking about the process of philosophical discovery and questioning the relationship between appearance and reality by taking a look at Plato’s f
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What Happens To Child Prodigies When They Grow Up?

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Children who develop remarkable skills at an early age are often knowns at prodigies, but what happens to these kids once they grow up? Sign Up For The TestTube Newsletter Here ►►►► http://bit.ly/1myXbFG Can A Brain Injury Make You A Genius? ►►►► http://b
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Enter Toledo, the Spanish City of Swords

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Toledo, an ancient walled city in central Spain, has been the center of sword making for thousands of years. The city’s weaponry history dates back to the Roman Empire, when emperors took a liking to the blades crafted in Toledo due to their strengt
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How 156 years of British rule shaped Hong Kong

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America Before the Pilgrims

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Before the Mayflower arrived in 1620, thousands of indigenous nations lived on the northeast coast of North America. The pilgrims aboard the Mayflower arrived in the territory of the Wampanoag Nation. Learn more about Wampanoag history and culture from th
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Fun Facts About Turkeys!

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Jessi and Squeaks learn some amazing turkey facts, from the sounds they make to what their poop looks like! Hi there! We at SciShow want to learn more about you and your opinions! If you have time, please take a moment to fill out this survey: https://www
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No, Vitamin C won't cure your cold

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Just 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 it's almost impossible to lose things in Japan - BBC REEL

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If you lose a wallet or a phone in Japan, you will most likely be reunited with it. The country has one of the most effective Lost and Found processes in the world. The success of the system relies not only on the honesty of the finders, but also on a nat
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Your Body's Real Age

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Do all of your cells get switched out for new ones every seven years or so? Does anything remain with you throughout your entire life? That's the question posed on the NPR podcast Invisibilia by co-host Lulu Miller. Listen to their episode (exploring the
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Is It Bad To Crack Your Knuckles? | COLOSSAL QUESTIONS

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Most of us have heard it before: if you crack your knuckles, youre going to get arthritis when youre older!! So, is there any truth to that, or is it just a myth that cracking your knuckles is bad for your you??Images used under license from Shutterstock.
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BONUS VIDEO | Terminal Prepositions | Prepositions | The Parts Of Speech

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It's totally okay to end sentences with prepositions! David, Khan Academy's grammarian-in-chief, explains the history and the context behind this long-held grammar myth. Missed the previous lesson? Watch here: https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/gramma
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Thanksgiving Turkey Compilation

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Enjoy this compilation of Thanksgiving turkey chemical deliciousness! We’re celebrating the holiday with our favorite food science bits and pieces. More PBS Digital Studios Goodness here! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1mtdjDVOoOqKjV9WNrIXRphDssM
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Quantum Cryptography Explained Simply

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Quantum Cryptography explained simply. Regular encryption is breakable, but not quantum cryptography. Today we'll look at the simplest case of quantum cryptography, quantum key distribution. It uses the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle to prevent eavesdro
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Who is Krampus the Christmas Monster? | COLOSSAL MYSTERIES

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There are tons of timeless transitions to celebrate around the holidays, but you may not be as familiar with Christmas most terrible tradition: the blood-curdling Christmas monster KRAMPUS. Could he be real? Or is he just a scary, strange holiday myth??Im
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What Is A Good Life?: Crash Course Philosophy #46

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In our final episode of Crash Course Philosophy, we consider what it means to live a good life. We’ll look at the myth of Sisyphus, Robert Nozick’s experience machine, Aristotle’s eudaimonistic picture of a good human life, and the existentialists’ view t
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EASTERN PHILOSOPHY - The Love Of Rocks

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Chinese culture shows us a remarkable interest in rocks, as objects of beauty and philosophical wisdom. We have much to learn. If you like our films take a look at our shop (we ship worldwide): http://www.theschooloflife.com/shop/all/ Brought to you by ht
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How To Draw A Native American Inspired Bird

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Today's art lesson is inspired by Native American art! We're learning how to draw a bird using the same elements and style from their culture. Here's a link to the image I used for inspiration https://i.pinimg.com/736x/ba/46/9e/ba469e473e393b380756d9fcd0a
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The Hyperloop Speeds to a 240-MPH Record | WIRED

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Leading hyperloop competitor Virgin Hyperloop One set a new benchmark in the Nevada desert. Still haven’t subscribed to WIRED on YouTube? ►► http://wrd.cm/15fP7B7 ABOUT WIRED WIRED is where tomorrow is realized. Through thought-provoking stories and video
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Why old buildings use the same leaf design

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There’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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How To Escape Quicksand

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You probably won’t get stuck in quicksand. But if you do, you can use physics to get yourself out. ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow without them! Shout out to Justin Ove, John Szymakowski, Fati
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COVID-19 Vaccine Myths Debunked

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There are A LOT of lies being circulated around the Covid-19 Vaccines. Let's dispel some of these coronavirus vaccines myths!https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/index.htmlCheck out Hollywood, Health and Society: https://hollywoodhealthandsociety.org/Mee
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The Poor Prisoner's Feast

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The Poor Prisoners Feast takes a look into the food of men who had been locked up for breaking the law. Prisons were nothing like modern times in the 18th century, and neither was societys idea of reformation. Come dive into prisons, culture, and prisoner
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The Ultimate Paper Airplane | WIRED

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Over the last decade, designer Luca Iaconi-Stewart has been building an incredibly detailed model of a Boeing 777, right down to the tiny seats and moving landing gear, using only paper folders and glue. Still haven’t subscribed to WIRED on YouTube? ►► ht
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The Man Who Drove McDonalds out of Iceland | Hungerlust S2

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Tommi Tomasson’s all-American burger joint is so legendary in Iceland, it ousted McDonald’s from the country. Experience a collision of traditions and tastes in Season 2 of Culture Trip’s award-winning series Hungerlust, as chefs serve u
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How This Woman Makes Mind-Blowing Bubbles | WIRED

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Melody Yang and her family hold numerous world records for their bubbles. She shows us how she makes some of the fun creations from their stage performance, the Gazillion Bubble Show. Still haven’t subscribed to WIRED on YouTube? ►► http://wrd.cm/15fP7B7
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We Learned The Art Of Lei-Making From An Expert

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We visited Leilani Kanaauao Huggins, a fourth-generation lei maker in Los Angeles, to learn about the significance and history behind the lei. Lei-making is deeply rooted in Hawaiian culture and reflects its emphasis on sharing, love, and community. Leila
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Food Theory: How Pumpkin Spice Killed Coffee! (Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte)

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Subscribeto become a Food Theorist! https://bit.ly/2CdCooVHow to SURVIVE Spicy Food! https://youtu.be/v0So51Q6GLgWhen you think autumn, what drink comes to mind to fit the season? Many of you likely thought of the Starbucks PSL - or Pumpkin Spice Latte fo
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3 Cool Things About Manatees

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Join Jessi and Squeaks to learn all about an amazing aquatic mammal you may not have heard of before: the manatee! ---------- Like SciShow? Want to help support us, and also get things to put on your walls, cover your torso and hold your liquids? Check ou
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Saucy And Delicious Facts About Pasta

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Weird History Food is serving you a big ol' bowl of pasta facts. For centuries, the production of pasta has been an art form in Italy. Pasta's story is also one of trade, culture, and migration on a global scale. Like the many different pizza styles litte
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How to plan your ideal STUDY SCHEDULE! | Science of Study #3 | Maddie Moate

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NOTE: 90 MINUTE study sessions are the ultimate goal. If this feels too long then try the POMODORO TECHNIQUE (25 minute sessions) I talk about this in my procrastination video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tY1Cck0nVMI In the 3rd 'Science of Study' vide
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Why It's Almost Impossible to Throw a 110 MPH Fastball | WIRED

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More and more pitchers are throwing triple digits. The fastest of them tops out at 105 MPH. WIRED examines why the 110 MPH fastball is almost impossible. Still haven’t subscribed to WIRED on YouTube? ►► http://wrd.cm/15fP7B7 ABOUT WIRED WIRED is where tom
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Pyrotechnics Pro Explains the Art of a Massive Fireworks Show | WIRED

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Ever wonder how those massive fireworks spectacles get off the ground? Pyrotechnics pro Jim Souza has you covered. Still haven’t subscribed to WIRED on YouTube? ►► http://wrd.cm/15fP7B7 ABOUT WIRED WIRED is where tomorrow is realized. Through though
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Why It's Almost Impossible to Juggle 15 Balls | WIRED

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The world's best numbers juggler can throw and catch 14 balls. Once. Has he reached juggling's limit? WIRED's Robbie Gonzalez looks into the physics and physicality of extreme juggling. Still haven’t subscribed to WIRED on YouTube? ►► http://wrd.cm/15fP7B
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Does Turkey Make You Sleepy?

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The tryptophan in turkey gets a bad rap every Thanksgiving. Here's the real reason you're so tired. Following is a transcript of the video. Dr. Daniel Barone: So the myth is that turkey has a lot of a chemical known as tryptophan, which is actually the pr
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How This Woman Rides 20,000 Miles a Year on Her Bike | WIRED

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Ultra-endurance bicycle racer Lael Wilcox puts more miles on her bike every year than most people do on their cars. Here's how she trains for and rides some of the toughest races on earth. Still haven’t subscribed to WIRED on YouTube? ►► http://wrd.cm/15f
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Bacteriopolis | Exploratorium

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The colored areas are different types of bacteria. The colors come from different pigment molecules that the bacteria use to capture energy from light. All these bacteria were in the pond mud we used to make this exhibit. But bacteria in a pond don't look
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Neuroscientist Explains the Laurel vs. Yanny Phenomenon | WIRED

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The Laurel vs. Yanny debate is taking the internet by storm. WIRED's Louise Matsakis speaks with Tyler Perrachione, PhD, about why certain people hear Laurel when playing the now-infamous audio clip and others hear Yanny. Still haven’t subscribed to WIRED
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Its pronounced GIF.

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Is there a "right" way to pronounce it? And why is it so complicated? Written with Molly Ruhl and Gretchen McCulloch. Gretchen's podcast has an episode all about this: https://lingthusiasm.com/post/180153994181/lingthusiasm-episode-26-why-do-c-and-g-come-
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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/where-did-russia-come-from-alex-gendler Russia is the biggest country in the world, spanning one-eighth of the earth’s landmass. But where did it all begin? Alex Gendler explores the epic history of the Kievan R
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BUSTING 50 MYTHS IN 24 HOURS!!

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Happy Birthday, Sir Isaac Newton!

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There's a birthday party at the fort, for one of history's most important scientists, Isaac Newton! ---------- Love SciShow Kids and want to help support it? Become a patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scishowkids ---------- Looking for SciShow el
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Time-Folded Optics

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With the rapid development of faster frame rates and more light-sensitive camera sensors, why aren't camera lenses quickly evolving as well? Researchers at the MIT Media Lab's Camera Culture group are addressing that question with a new way to utilize tim
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How the Pyramids Were Built (Pyramid Science Part 2!)

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Try Skillshare at http://skl.sh/besmart Help us build something great and SUBSCRIBE! ►► http://bit.ly/iotbs_sub ↓↓↓More info and sources below ↓↓↓ You asked for it, so here’s the follow-up! Just because something is difficult doesn’t mean it’s impossible.
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How This Guy Folds and Flies World Record Paper Airplanes | WIRED

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John Collins, better known as "The Paper Airplane Guy," has devoted himself to designing, folding, and flying the world's finest paper airplanes. For more info about Collins, visit his website: https://www.thepaperairplaneguy.com Still haven’t subscribed
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What's the Best Way to Rescue a Drowned Phone?

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To support SciShow and learn more about Brilliant, go to https://brilliant.org/SciShow. What should you do after your phone goes for a swim? We're conducting a survey of our viewers! If you have time, please give us feedback: https://www.surveymonkey.com/
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See the Gear the CDC's Disease Detectives Use in the Field | WIRED

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The CDC's elite Disease Detectives investigate outbreaks of dangerous diseases like Ebola, Marburg Virus, Rabies, Anthrax and more. Find out about the equipment they use -- from protective gear to bat traps, machetes to blow guns, liquid nitrogen and more
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13 Medical Procedures Changing The Health World

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From improving the design of crutches to revolutionizing face transplants, these 13 medical producers are changing the world of medical health. Tech Insider tells you all you need to know about tech: gadgets, how-to's, gaming, science, digital culture, an
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Why It's Almost Impossible to Jump Higher Than 50 Inches | WIRED

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The standing vertical jump is an important measure of an athlete's explosive power and a critical test in the NFL Combine. So who jumps the highest? And what's the limit? WIRED's Robbie Gonzalez jumps in to examine the physics and physicality of maximum l
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Why Is Bread Fluffy, Vinegar Sour, And Swiss Cheese Holey? - Erez Garty

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/why-is-bread-fluffy-vinegar-sour-and-swiss-cheese-holey-erez-garty Where does bread get its fluffiness? Swiss cheese its holes? And what makes vinegar so sour? These foods may taste completely different, but all
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Can You Break A Lock With Canned Air? (Movie Mythbusting)

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Random Nation! Get your limited edition TKOR Messy Logo shirt here: http://bit.ly/2JPgd8kToday we're testing out a movie myth of whether or not you can freeze a lock and break it with a can of compressed air. We'll also see how much air is inside of them,
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Bill Nye Answers Even More Science Questions From Twitter | Tech Support | WIRED

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Bill Nye uses the power of Twitter to answer even more science questions. How does the internet work? What's the difference between a meteor, meteorite, and an asteroid? Does anyone really know how gravity works? Is water wet? Bill answers all these quest
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Chessboard That Moves Pieces On Its Own

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Square Off is a chessboard that moves its pieces through the use of sensors and magnets. You can play chess on the board or through the use of an app. Tech Insider tells you all you need to know about tech: gadgets, how-to's, gaming, science, digital cult
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Where the Sounds From the World's Favorite Movies Are Born | WIRED

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WIRED gets a tour from veteran Foley artist John Roesch of the Skywalker's custom built soundstage. Roesch reveals some of the strangest audio props that were used in films like 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit,' 'Back to the Future' and 'Braveheart’. Still
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What Does Metal REALLY Do In A Microwave?

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In today's video we''re putting a common myth to the test, that you should never put metal in a microwave. Today we'll be testing whether or not that's true.Check out the TKOR Shop: http://bit.ly/2UCNpEbSee What Else We're Up To:TKOR Discord: http://bit.l
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Inside the Quest to Make Lab Grown Meat | WIRED

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Food scientists and startups are trying to make meat more ethically appealing by growing it -- cell by cell -- in a lab instead of on a farm. Even some vegans support so-called "clean" meat. But can lab grown meat overcome the dreaded "yuck factor?" Still
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Astronaut Chris Hadfield Debunks Space Myths | WIRED

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Retired astronaut Chris Hadfield helps debunk (and confirm!) some common myths about space. Is there any sound in space? Does space smell like burnt steak? Is NASA working on warp speed? ONE STRANGE ROCK airs Mondays at 10/9c on National Geographic. Still
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How Marvel Built the VFX in Ant-Man and the Wasp | WIRED

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Go behind the scenes of "Ant Man and the Wasp" with Danielle Costa, vice president of visual effects for Marvel Studios, as she explains all the amazing ways that CGI experts made characters bug-sized, enormous, and microscopic. "Ant-Man and the Wasp" is
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Gyotaku: The Ancient Japanese Art Of Printing Fish - K. Erica Dodge

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/gyotaku-the-ancient-japanese-art-of-printing-fish-k-erica-dodge How did fishermen record their trophy catches before the invention of photography? In 19th century Japan, fishing boats were equipped with rice pap
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Why It’s Almost Impossible to Score a Corner Kick Goal in Soccer / Football | WIRED

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The "gol olimpico" or "Olympic goal" – an unassisted corner kick bent into goal – is one of the rarest in soccer. WIRED's Robbie Gonzalez straps on his shin-guards to explore the shot's perfect mix of soccer science and skill. Still haven’t subscribed to
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The Artificial Intelligence That Deleted A Century

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In the last week of December, 2028, humanity forgot about more than a century of pop culture. You've probably never thought about it, and never found it strange — but the reason is an artificial intelligence called Earworm. ⏩ is a series of YouTube
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Food Theory: Can Brain Freeze KILL You?

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Get yourself The Quest Jacket and SOLVE our mystery! https://theorywear.com/Have you ever been eating something cold like ice cream or sipping on a slurpee when suddenly - BAM! Your head is full of icy pain. That's right, today we are talking about brain
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Time Travel Food! Beef Lo Mein For Thomas Jefferson

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In Time Travel Food, we go back in time and make modern favorites for historical figures. In this episode, Jon makes Beef Lo Mein for a historical figure we know loved pasta and had an interest in Chinese culture. The struggle is making it with ingredient
Why It's Almost Impossible to Spin 300 Hula Hoops At Once | WIRED

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For decades hula hoopers have been competing to see who can whirl the greatest number of hoops. The world record is currently 200 hoops, but could it go up? WIRED's Robbie Gonzalez examines the science and skills behind the spin.Still havent subscribed to
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How Joseph's Machines Builds Crazy Contraptions | WIRED

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Joseph Herscher builds wildly fun Rube Goldberg-style machines to make his life easier. Sort of. Here's how he built a new contraption to feed him his lunch. Watch Joseph's channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbNvfx3rYYxEopnRGxfu53Q Still haven
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Sesame Street Puppeteers Explain How They Control Their Puppets | WIRED

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Ever wonder how the puppets on Sesame Street operate? The puppeteers for some of Sesame Street's most famous characters share their insights on how they bring their iconic characters to life. The puppeteers for Elmo, Big Bird, Mr. Snuffleupagus, Abby Cada
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Biobots: Snakebot, Batbot, and More Robots Inspired by Nature | WIRED

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Nature knows what it’s doing, and roboticists are more than happy to steal evolution’s ideas to make a plethora of curious and clever machines. Still haven’t subscribed to WIRED on YouTube? ►► http://wrd.cm/15fP7B7 Also, check out the free WIRED channel o
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What Happens When A Movie Has No Gaffer? | Reverse Film School | Vanity Fair

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On this episode of "Reverse Film School, we break down what happens when a movie has no gaffer on set. Still haven’t subscribed to Vanity Fair on YouTube? http://bit.ly/2z6Ya9M ABOUT VANITY FAIR Arts and entertainment, business and media, politics,
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How This Guy Makes Amazing Mechanical Mirrors | Obsessed | WIRED

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Interactive artist Daniel Rozin makes mechanical "mirrors" out of uncommon objects that mimic the viewer's movements and form. Still havent subscribed to WIRED on YouTube? http://wrd.cm/15fP7B7 Also, check out the free WIRED channel on Roku, Apple TV, Ama
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How the Worlds First Autonomous Pizza Robot Works

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‘Pazzi’ means ‘crazy’ in Italian – the perfect name for the world’s first autonomous pizza robot. It does everything on its own, and can make several pizzas at once. Is it a threat to the traditional pizzaioli? #PizzaRo
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Eiffel 65 - Blue [Official Video]

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Eiffel 65 - Blue Get it here: http://apple.co/1CxdCJ8 -- Subscribe now to keep up with the best of WILD - it's past, the present and the future WILD first began as a test FM radio station in Sydney & changed the culture of dance & popular music ac
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The Truth About Butterfly Metamorphosis (It's VERY WEIRD)

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Check out @crashcourse Botany! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2th5lAd-77A More info and sources below Does any other creature on Earth undergo a life transformation as dramatic as the butterfly? I think not. Unfortunately, children's books about very hun
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Scientist Explains How Moon Mining Would Work | WIRED

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WIRED speaks with Angel Abbud-Madrid, the Director of the Center for Space Resources at the Colorado School of Mines, to find out just how lunar mining would work.Still havent subscribed to WIRED on YouTube? http://wrd.cm/15fP7B7 Also, check out the free
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How This Guy Turns Typewriters into Lifelike Creatures | Obsessed | WIRED

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Artist Jeremy Mayer has dedicated himself to transforming mechanical typewriter parts, and only typewriter parts, into detailed sculptures of birds, insects and human figures.Still havent subscribed to WIRED on YouTube? http://wrd.cm/15fP7B7 Also, check o
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Billie Eilish Makes Music Differently, Here's How | Diary of a Song

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The fastest-rising pop star of the moment is 17 and writes off-kilter hits with her older brother from their parents’ house. Breaking down Billie Eilish’s “Bury a Friend,” we show a new model for making it big. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/U8Ys7n More from Th
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Astronomers see baby planet being born for first time

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For the first ever time, Astronomers have been able to observe a baby planet being born. Scientists at the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope spotted the baby planet on a gas and dust cloud near the star AB Aurigae, located 520 lig
The Raised Fist Afro Comb: Defining A Statement

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In 1972, Anthony Romani used the raised fist symbol to create a product that combined function with meaning, creating a grooming tool that came to symbolise African-American history, culture and pride.Untold is a free collection of short, compelling, hist
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Quantum Computing Expert Explains One Concept in 5 Levels of Difficulty | WIRED

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WIRED has challenged IBM's Dr. Talia Gershon (Senior Manager, Quantum Research) to explain quantum computing to 5 different people; a child, teen, a college student, a grad student and a professional. Still haven’t subscribed to WIRED on YouTube? ►►
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Drive-Your-Tractor-to-School Day! | More in Common

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Because so many students at this Ohio high school work on nearby farms, they celebrate 'Drive Your Tractor to School Day.' These kids embrace their farm culture with pride!SUBSCRIBE for more good food, good people, and good living!Check us out on:Site - w
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An Unusual Way To Prove Einstein's Theory Of Relativity

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When rockets misfire their payloads, scientists use the misplaced satellites to prove the Theory of Relativity. How do they do it? How GPS Works ►►►► http://dne.ws/1N6wX3V Sign Up For The TestTube Newsletter Here ►►►► http://dne.ws/1McUJdm Read More: Wayw
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American Soul: The DuSable Museum of African-American History

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Founded in 1961, the DuSable is one of the first African-American museums in the U.S. It follows African-American history from its beginning on the shores of Africa to a celebration of African-American achievements including those of Bessie Coleman, the n
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How This Woman Started Diving in DIY Submarines | Obsessed | WIRED

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Marine biologist Shanee Stopnitzky is on a mission to spend as much time under the ocean's surface as possible. To achieve her goal, she bought two used and broken submarines, and is fixing them up, making them functional again, learning as she goes. Stil

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