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The Chimp Who Believed She Was Human
380 views / 0 likes - addedA social experiment goes awry when a couple adopts a baby chimpanzee and raises her as their daughter. Read more: https://www.theatlantic.com/video/index/571318/lucy-chimp/ "Lucy" was directed and animated by Elisa Chee. It is part of The Atlantic Selects
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Who Can Make the Tiniest Breakfasts? | The Big Tiny Food Face-Off
169 views / 0 likes - addedWere putting breakfast and lunch under the microscope! Three talented kid chefs compete to see who can create the most delicious, most creative, and most importantlymost miniature meals for our judges Matt Stonie and Inga Lam! From cinnamon rolls to Syrni
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Technology for communication with the Deaf
446 views / 0 likes - addedAt #MLBerlin, Media Lab Director's Fellow Christine Sun Kim and Joi Ito discuss the app her team built for improving communication with the Deaf by crowdsourcing a data set for American Sign Language. Video by Elisa Cucinelli. More information at: https:/
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Thief in The Creek Craig of the Creek Cartoon Network
382 views / 0 likes - addedSecret Keeper, otherwise known as Cat Burglar, tries to stop Elisa from revealing his secret diary by stealing items of other Creek-goers. But what happens when the Cat Burglar gets tired of burgling? Watch Craig of the Creek on Cartoon Network and HBOMax
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Kids Cook The Tiniest Kawaii Treats Ever | The Big Tiny Food Face-Off
234 views / 1 likes - addedIn this episode, contestants must make Kawaii-themed food (thats Japanese for cute) and then face the Tasty Transformation challenge, in which their dishes have to be disguised as something else completely. On todays menu are mochi ice cream, chocolate di
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Can you solve the rebel supplies riddle? - Alex Gendler
1,004 views / 0 likes - addedPractice more problem-solving at https://brilliant.org/TedEd/ Solution to Bonus Riddle: https://brilliant.org/tededmislabelledboxes/ You’re overseeing the delivery of supplies to a rebel base in the heart of enemy territory. To get past customs, all packa
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From slave to rebel gladiator: The life of Spartacus - Fiona Radford
483 views / 1 likes - addedSign up for our newsletter and never miss an animation: http://bit.ly/TEDEdNewsletter View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/from-slave-to-rebel-gladiator-the-life-of-spartacus-fiona-radford Spartacus was a slave -- one of millions taken from territ
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KEiiNO - Spirit in the Sky (OFFICIAL Music Video)
205 views / 2 likes - addedOfficial Music Video of Norway's ESC entry Spirit in the Sky by KEiiNO. Find it on https://ampl.ink/dZR81/ www.keiino.com and www.fb.com/keiinomusic for more info . P&C Hugoworld AS Director: Martin Sofiedal Producer: Alice Asplund Dancer: Kyle Patric
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Artist Makes Sculptures That Are Meant To Be Played With
534 views / 0 likes - addedDan Lam makes these squishy sculptures that are irresistibly fun to play with! Subscribe to our new channel, INSIDER food: http://insder.co/2kWwBKZ The INSIDER team believes that life is an adventure! Subscribe to our channel and visit us at: https://this
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How does the Rorschach inkblot test work? - Damion Searls
347 views / 0 likes - addedWhat are the origins of the Rorschach test and how does it work? Explore the inkblot tool psychologists use to test a subject’s perceptions and mental health. -- For nearly a century, ten inkblots have been used as an almost mystical personality test. Lon
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New Yorkers Love Maman's Nutty Chocolate Chip Cookies | Legendary Eats
422 views / 0 likes - addedEven as restaurants shut down in response to the novel coronavirus, we still wanted to profile some of our favorite places and check in on what they're facing during this challenging time. We caught up with one of New York City's most loved cookie spots,
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Joints: Crash Course A&P #20
973 views / 0 likes - addedWe continue our look at your bones and skeletal system, skipping over the silly kid's song in favor of a more detailed look at your your axial and appendicular skeleton. This episode also talks about the structural and functional classifications of your j
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How one journalist risked her life to hold murderers accountable - Christina Greer
524 views / 1 likes - addedIda B. Wells was an investigative journalist, civil rights leader, and anti-lynching advocate who fought for equality and justice. -- In the late 1800’s, lynchings were happening all over the American South, often without any investigation or consequences
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How did teeth evolve? - Peter S. Ungar
903 views / 0 likes - addedCheck out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-did-teeth-evolve-peter-s-ungar You may take them for granted, but your teeth are a marvel. They break up all your food over the course of your life,
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How does the stock market work? - Oliver Elfenbaum
483 views / 1 likes - addedDownload a free audiobook version of "The Richest Man in Babylon" and support TED-Ed's nonprofit mission: https://adbl.co/2GVBdZF Check out our full book recommendation: https://shop.ed.ted.com/products/the-richest-man-in-babylon -- In the 1600s, the Dutc
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How aspirin was discovered - Krishna Sudhir
854 views / 1 likes - addedCheck out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-aspirin-was-discovered-krishna-sudhir 4000 years ago, the ancient Sumerians made a surprising discovery: if they scraped the bark off a particular k
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The Creek Restaurant | Craig of the Creek | Cartoon Network
414 views / 0 likes - addedCraig and the Creek Crew meet Tien Lam, a cook from The Otherside's kitchen who now runs his own restaurant. He ends up making them the best Peanut Butter and Jelly sandwich ever! Episode: The Chef's ChallengeAbout Cartoon Network: Welcome to Cartoon Netw
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The life cycle of a t-shirt - Angel Chang
955 views / 3 likes - addedLearn more about TED-Ed Clubs here: https://ed.ted.com/clubs View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-life-cycle-of-a-t-shirt-angel-chang Consider the classic white t-shirt. Annually, we sell and buy 2 billion t-shirts globally, making it one of t
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Comets: Crash Course Astronomy #21
744 views / 0 likes - addedToday on Crash Course Astronomy, Phil explains comets. Comets are chunks of ice and rock that orbit the Sun. When they get near the Sun the ice turns into gas, forming the long tail, and also releases dust that forms a different tail. We’ve visited comets
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Black Hole Star Cake
770 views / 1 likes - addedNOVA has teamed up with Cook's Illustrated to cook up a recipe for stars and black holes – a culinary "course" on how the most mysterious objects in the universe are created. Watch "Black Hole Apocalypse" Here: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/space/black-hol
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Why incompetent people think they're amazing - David Dunning
640 views / 1 likes - addedCheck out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/why-incompetent-people-think-they-re-amazing-david-dunning How good are you with money? What about reading people’s emotions? How healthy are you, compa
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Can you solve the egg drop riddle? - Yossi Elran
1,161 views / 1 likes - addedCheck out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/can-you-solve-the-egg-drop-riddle-yossi-elran The city has just opened its one-of-a-kind Faberge Egg Museum, with a single egg displayed on each floor o
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Which Chef Will Spice Up The Best Nuggets For Inga?
154 views / 0 likes - addedInga challenges Alexis, Kanchan, and Ross to put their own spiced up spin on McNuggets, and then sees who creates the winning dish!FEATURING:Inga Lam: https://www.instagram.com/ingatylam/Alexis deBoschnek: https://www.instagram.com/alexisdeboschnek/Kancha
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How does your immune system work? - Emma Bryce
1,227 views / 1 likes - addedCheck out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-does-the-immune-system-work-emma-bryce The immune system is a vast network of cells, tissues, and organs that coordinate your body’s defenses agains
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Can you solve the rogue AI riddle? - Dan Finkel
967 views / 0 likes - addedPractice more problem-solving at https://brilliant.org/TedEd/ If you sign up for a FREE membership using the link above, Brilliant will email you the solution to the BONUS RIDDLE. A hostile artificial intelligence called NIM has taken over the world’s com
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Why is meningitis so dangerous? - Melvin Sanicas
466 views / 0 likes - addedCheck out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/why-is-meningitis-so-dangerous-melvin-sanicas In 1987, thousands of people gathered in Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj pilgrimage. But what started out
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How to manage your time more effectively (according to machines) - Brian Christian
678 views / 0 likes - addedDownload a free audiobook and support TED-Ed's nonprofit mission: http://adbl.co/2lFSkUw Check out Brian Christian and Tom Griffiths' "Algorithms to Live By": http://bit.ly/2CadQrt View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-to-manage-your-time-more-
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How rollercoasters affect your body - Brian D. Avery
835 views / 0 likes - addedCheck out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-rollercoasters-affect-your-body-brian-d-avery In 1895, crowds flooded Coney Island to see America’s first-ever looping coaster: the Flip Flap Railwa
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Why don’t poisonous animals poison themselves? - Rebecca D. Tarvin
687 views / 1 likes - addedHave you checked out our Patreon page? https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/why-don-t-poisonous-animals-poison-themselves-rebecca-d-tarvin Thousands of animal species use toxic chemicals to defend themselves from pred
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How the Normans changed the history of Europe - Mark Robinson
606 views / 0 likes - addedCheck out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-the-normans-changed-the-history-of-europe-mark-robinson In the year 1066, 7,000 Norman infantry and knights sailed in warships across the English Ch
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What causes constipation? - Heba Shaheed
990 views / 0 likes - addedCheck out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/what-causes-constipation-heba-shaheed Visiting the bathroom is part of the daily human experience. But occasionally, constipation, a condition that caus
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What is the coldest thing in the world? - Lina Marieth Hoyos
649 views / 0 likes - addedCheck out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/what-is-the-coldest-thing-in-the-world-lina-marieth-hoyos The coldest materials in the world aren’t in Antarctica or at the top of Mount Everest. They’r
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A simple way to tell insects apart - Anika Hazra
945 views / 0 likes - addedCheck out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/a-simple-way-to-tell-insects-apart-anika-hazra There are nearly a million known insect species in the world, but most have one of just five common types
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Can you solve the stolen rubies riddle? - Dennis Shasha
732 views / 0 likes - addedPractice more problem-solving at https://brilliant.org/TedEd/ Solution to Bonus Riddle: https://brilliant.org/TedEdRuby/ Townspeople are demanding that a corrupt merchant’s collection of 30 rubies be confiscated to reimburse the victims of his schemes. Th
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The history of the world according to cats - Eva-Maria Geigl
650 views / 1 likes - addedSign up for our newsletter and never miss an animation: http://bit.ly/TEDEdNewsletter View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-history-of-the-world-according-to-cats-eva-maria-geigl In ancient times, wildcats were fierce carnivorous hunters. And u
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Can you solve the false positive riddle? - Alex Gendler
911 views / 1 likes - addedPractice more problem-solving at https://brilliant.org/TedEd/ Solution to the bonus riddle mentioned at the end: https://brilliant.org/tededprobabilitypairs/ Mining unobtainium is hard work – the rare mineral appears in only 1% of rocks in the mine. But y
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The life cycle of a neutron star - David Lunney
770 views / 2 likes - addedCheck out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-life-cycle-of-a-neutron-star-david-lunney About once every century, a massive star somewhere in our galaxy runs out of fuel. No longer able to produ
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Why is it so hard to cure ALS? - Fernando G. Vieira
519 views / 0 likes - addedCheck out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/why-is-it-so-hard-to-cure-als-fernando-vieira Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also called motor neuron disease and Lou Gehrig’s Disease, affects ab
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Everything you need to know to read “The Canterbury Tales” - Iseult Gillespie
638 views / 0 likes - addedCheck out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/everything-you-need-to-know-to-read-the-canterbury-tales-iseult-gillespie A portly Miller, barely able to sit on his horse, rambles on about the flighty
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The most successful pirate of all time - Dian Murray
669 views / 1 likes - addedCheck out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-most-successful-pirate-of-all-time-dian-murray At the height of their power, infamous Caribbean pirates like Blackbeard and Henry Morgan commanded a
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The psychology of post-traumatic stress disorder - Joelle Rabow Maletis
640 views / 0 likes - addedView full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-psychology-of-post-traumatic-stress-disorder-joelle-maletis Many of us will experience some kind of trauma during our lifetime. Sometimes, we escape with no long-term effects. But for millions of people, th
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The fascinating science behind phantom limbs - Joshua W. Pate
446 views / 0 likes - addedCheck out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-fascinating-science-of-phantom-limbs-joshua-w-pate The vast majority of people who’ve lost a limb can still feel it — not as a memory or vague shape
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How Thor got his hammer - Scott A. Mellor
741 views / 1 likes - addedSign up for our newsletter and never miss an animation: http://bit.ly/TEDEdNewsletter View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-thor-got-his-hammer-scott-a-mellor Loki the mischief-maker, writhes in Thor’s iron grip. The previous night, he’d snuck
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The weird and wonderful metamorphosis of the butterfly - Franziska Bauer
974 views / 0 likes - addedCheck out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-weird-and-wonderful-metamorphosis-of-the-butterfly-franziska-bauer In order to become a butterfly, a caterpillar’s body dissolves almost completely
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How do brain scans work? - John Borghi and Elizabeth Waters
698 views / 1 likes - addedCheck out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-do-we-study-living-brains-john-borghi-and-elizabeth-waters As far as we know, there’s only one thing in our solar system sophisticated enough to stu
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How do your hormones work? - Emma Bryce
1,053 views / 0 likes - addedCheck out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-do-your-hormones-work-emma-bryce Over our lifetimes, our bodies undergo a series of extraordinary metamorphoses: we grow, experience puberty, and ma
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What's the difference between hibernation and sleep? - Sheena Lee Faherty
950 views / 0 likes - addedCheck out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/what-s-the-difference-between-hibernation-and-sleep-sheena-faherty The Arctic Ground Squirrel hibernates by burrowing under the permafrost and slipping
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How CRISPR lets you edit DNA - Andrea M. Henle
772 views / 0 likes - addedSign up for our newsletter and never miss an animation: http://bit.ly/TEDEdNewsletter View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-crispr-lets-you-edit-dna-andrea-m-henle From the smallest single-celled organism to the largest creatures on Earth, ever
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How Shazam Works
476 views / 0 likes - addedBe one of the first 73 people to sign up with this link and get 20% off your subscription with Brilliant.org! https://brilliant.org/realengineering/ New vlog channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMet4qY3027v8KjpaDtDx-g Patreon: https://www.patreon.co
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Can you solve the penniless pilgrim riddle? - Daniel Finkel
1,043 views / 0 likes - addedIf you enjoy our riddles, we highly recommend reading "The Number Devil". Discounted e-book versions available here: https://amzn.to/2kO7S8P Check out our book rec page to learn more: http://bit.ly/2JqwgLE View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/can-
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What would happen if every human suddenly disappeared? - Dan Kwartler
1,610 views / 1 likes - addedIf you enjoy this lesson, we highly recommend reading "The World Without Us." A discounted e-book version is available here: https://amzn.to/2QwSPyH Check out our book rec page to learn more: https://shop.ed.ted.com/products/the-world-without-us View full
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What causes hallucinations? - Elizabeth Cox
479 views / 0 likes - addedDownload a free audiobook version of "Hallucinations" and support TED-Ed's nonprofit mission: https://adbl.co/2Kpt43k Check out our full book recommendation: https://shop.ed.ted.com/products/hallucinations View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/what
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How to build a dark matter detector - Jenna Saffin
686 views / 0 likes - addedCheck out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-to-build-a-dark-matter-detector-jenna-saffin More than 2 kilometers below the surface of northern Ontario, suspended in 345,000 liters of ultra-pure
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The surprising reason our muscles get tired - Christian Moro
839 views / 1 likes - addedWhy do our muscles get tired and sore after exercise? Explore how our muscles function, and how you can exercise longer without experiencing muscle fatigue. -- You're lifting weights. The first time feels easy, but each lift takes more and more effort unt
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Does time exist? - Andrew Zimmerman Jones
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Frida Kahlo: The woman behind the legend - Iseult Gillespie
594 views / 1 likes - addedLearn about the life and art of Mexican surrealist painter Frida Kahlo, who explored disability, relationships and Mexican culture in her work. -- In 1925, Frida Kahlo was on her way home from school in Mexico City when the bus she was riding collided wit
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The Aztec myth of the unlikeliest sun god - Kay Almere Read
715 views / 0 likes - addedDiscover 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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What do all languages have in common? - Cameron Morin
302 views / 1 likes - addedDig into Noam Chomskys theory of universal grammar and decide: are there universal grammar rules and are they hardwired into our brains?--Language is endlessly variable. Each of us can come up with an infinite number of sentences in our native language, a
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Why should you read Shakespeare’s “The Tempest”? - Iseult Gillespie
617 views / 0 likes - addedExplore William Shakespeare’s play “The Tempest”, a story of shipwreck, magic and a fight for power. -- Claps of thunder and flashes of lightning illuminate a swelling sea, as a ship buckles beneath the waves. It is no ordinary storm, but a violent and ve
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How do our brains process speech? - Gareth Gaskell
405 views / 0 likes - addedLearn how to identify, develop, and share your best ideas with TED Masterclass: http://bit.ly/tedmasterclass -- The average 20-year-old knows between 27,000 and 52,000 different words. Spoken out loud, most of these words last less than a second. With eve
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What causes panic attacks, and how can you prevent them? - Cindy J. Aaronson
272 views / 0 likes - addedDig into the science of what triggers panic attacks, how to recognize them, and the available treatments for panic disorder.--Countless poets and writers have tried to put words to the experience of a panic attack a sensation so overwhelming, many people
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The historic women’s suffrage march on Washington - Michelle Mehrtens
431 views / 0 likes - addedExplore how the Women’s Suffrage Parade on Washington in 1913 helped women secure the right to vote in the United States through the 19th amendment. -- On March 3, 1913, after months of strategic planning and controversy, thousands of women gathered in Wa
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Why are earthquakes so hard to predict? - Jean-Baptiste P. Koehl
1,262 views / 7 likes - addedTake a look at the theories behind why earthquakes occur, what makes them so hard to predict and the warning system technologies we rely on today. -- In 132 CE, Zhang Heng presented his latest invention: a large vase he claimed could tell them whenever an
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How to spot a pyramid scheme - Stacie Bosley
563 views / 0 likes - addedLearn the techniques and tricks that pyramid schemes use to recruit new members and how to avoid being fooled yourself. -- In 2004, a nutrition company offered a life-changing opportunity to earn a full-time income for part-time work. There were only two
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What makes TB the world's most infectious killer? - Melvin Sanicas
327 views / 0 likes - addedLearn why tuberculosis, TB, is the worlds most infectious disease and how medical advancements are improving treatment. --In 2008, two 9,000-year old skeletons were found with their bones infected by an all too familiar bacterium. The ancient Greeks knew
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Are naked mole rats the strangest mammals? - Thomas Park
546 views / 0 likes - addedVisit TED-Ed's shop to pick up t-shirts, totes, mugs and more featuring characters from your favorite TED-Ed Animations: http://bit.ly/2IWAKWE View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/are-naked-mole-rats-the-strangest-mammals-thomas-park What mammal h
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One of the most epic engineering feats in history - Alex Gendler
489 views / 0 likes - addedDig into the history of the construction of the iconic Brooklyn Bridge and how John Roebling designed a hybrid suspension system to build it. --In the mid-19th century, suspension bridges were collapsing all across Europe. Their industrial cables frayed a
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Romance and revolution: the poetry of Pablo Neruda - Ilan Stavans
503 views / 0 likes - addedGet to know Pablo Neruda, one of the most celebrated poets of the 20th century and winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature.--A romantic and a revolutionary, Pablo Neruda was one of the most celebrated poets of the 20th century, but also one of the most ac
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How fast can a vaccine be made? - Dan Kwartler
335 views / 0 likes - addedDig into the three key phases of developing a new vaccine: exploratory research, clinical testing, and manufacturing. --When a new pathogen emerges, our bodies and healthcare systems are left vulnerable. And when this pathogen causes the outbreak of a pan
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The tale of the doctor who defied Death - Iseult Gillespie
723 views / 0 likes - addedDive into the German tale of Godfather Death and his godson, the doctor who tries to master mortality.--A husband and wife were in despair. The woman had just given birth to their 13th child, and the growing family was quickly running out of food and mone
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How the Monkey King escaped the underworld - Shunan Teng
518 views / 0 likes - addedMeet Sun Wukong, the Monkey King, and follow his journey to the Realm of the Dead and his fierce battle to escape the underworld.--The Monkey King, a legendary troublemaker hatched from stone and schooled in divine magic, had stolen the Dragon Lords most
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Can you solve the Big Bang riddle? - James Tanton
260 views / 0 likes - addedPractice more problem-solving at https://brilliant.org/TedEd--Its moments after the Big Bang and youre still reeling. Youre a particle of matter, amidst a chaotic stew of forces, fusion, and annihilation. If youre lucky and avoid being destroyed by antima
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How to 3D print human tissue - Taneka Jones
1,270 views / 1 likes - addedExplore the science of bioprinting, a type of 3D printing that uses bioink, a printable material that contains living cells. --There are currently hundreds of thousands of people on transplant lists, waiting for critical organs like kidneys, hearts and li
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How do crystals work? - Graham Baird
1,285 views / 1 likes - addedWhat makes crystals grow into their signature shapes? Dig into the atomic patterns and unique properties of crystals. --Many crystals have signature shapes like the cascade of pointed quartz or a pile of galena cubes. Every crystals atoms have a defining
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The dangers of mixing drugs - Celine Valery
375 views / 0 likes - addedExplore the science of why mixing drugs and drug interactions with other substances can lead to dangerous health complications.--Which of the following is risky behavior: a person taking cholesterol medicine with grapefruit juice? Or a person taking Aceta
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Ugly history: Japanese American incarceration camps - Densho
602 views / 0 likes - addedDig into the historic injustice of Japanese American incarceration camps, also known as internment camps, during World War II. --On December 7, 1941, 16 year-old Aki Kurose shared in the horror of millions of Americans when Japanese planes attacked Pearl
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Can you outsmart this logical fallacy? - Alex Gendler
1,308 views / 1 likes - addedExplore the psychology of the cognitive bias known as the conjunction fallacy, where we assume specific conditions are more probable than general ones. --Meet Lucy. She was a math major in college, and aced all her courses in probability and statistics. W
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Can you solve the death race riddle? - Alex Gendler
517 views / 1 likes - addedPractice more problem-solving at https://brilliant.org/TedEd/ --The night before the Death Race across the Wastelands is set to begin, your uncle, the great inventor Slate Kanoli, got kidnapped by the ruthless No-Side gang. The only way to get him back is
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What really happened during the Salem Witch Trials - Brian A. Pavlac
486 views / 0 likes - addedDig into how the infamous Salem Witch Trials began and why they remain a cautionary tale of the dangers of groupthink and scapegoating.--Youve been accused of a crime you did not commit. Its impossible to prove your innocence. If you insist that youre inn
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The mysterious science of pain - Joshua W. Pate
1,079 views / 2 likes - addedExplore the biological and psychological factors that influence how we experience pain and how our nervous system reactions to harmful stimuli.--In 1995, the British Medical Journal published a report about a builder who accidentally jumped onto a nail, w
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How do virus tests actually work? - Cella Wright
685 views / 0 likes - addedDig into two testing techniques for viruses: PCR tests to diagnose an infection and immunoassays to detect antibodies. --A new virus emerges and spreads like wildfire. In order to contain it, researchers must first collect data about whos been infected. T
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The hidden treasures of Timbuktu - Elizabeth Cox
335 views / 1 likes - addedDig into the ancient manuscripts, scrolls, and books of Timbuktu and find out why theyve been hidden for centuries. --On the edge of the vast Sahara desert, citizens snuck out of the city of Timbuktu and took to the wilderness. They buried chests in the d
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Claws vs. nails - Matthew Borths
372 views / 0 likes - addedDiscover the evolutionary purpose of nails, and explore the theories of why they evolved from claws over 55 million years ago. --Consider the claw. Frequently found on animals around the world, its one of natures most versatile tools. Bears use claws for
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The Japanese folktale of the selfish scholar - Iseult Gillespie
1,089 views / 0 likes - addedDive into the Japanese folktale of a scholars quest to purify his body and mind, and the spiritual secret he discovers along the way.--In ancient Kyoto, a Shinto scholar found himself distracted from his prayers and sought to perform a purification ritual
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A day in the life of an ancient Celtic Druid - Philip Freeman
402 views / 0 likes - addedJoin the Celtic druid Camma in her village as she conducts religious rites, serves as a healer, and mediates conflict between tribes.--As the sun rises in 55 BCE, Camma lays two pigeons on the altar at the center of her village. She wrings the birds necks
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The murder of ancient Alexandria's greatest scholar - Soraya Field Fiorio
460 views / 1 likes - addedDive into the life of one of Ancient Romes most powerful figures, Hypatia of Alexandria, a renowned scholar and political advisor to the city's leaders.--In the city of Alexandria in 415 CE, the bishop and the governor were in a fight. It started with a d
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Everything changed when the fire crystal got stolen - Alex Gendler
429 views / 0 likes - addedThis riddle was created in partnership with Brilliant. Practice more problem solving here: https://brilliant.org/TedEd/ --Someone has tripped the magical alarms in the Element Temple. When you and the other monks arrive on the scene, you know you have a d
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Can the ocean run out of oxygen? - Kate Slabosky
1,060 views / 2 likes - addedGet to know how a healthy marine ecosystem functions, and what creates the lethal conditions that lead to dead zones. --For most of the year, the Gulf of Mexico is teeming with marine life, from tiny crustaceans to massive whales. But every summer, disast
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The philosophy of cynicism - William D. Desmond
466 views / 0 likes - addedExplore the ancient Greek philosophy of cynicism, which calls for the rejection of materialism and conformity in favor of a simple life. --In the 4th century BCE, a young Diogenes of Sinope was found to be counterfeiting coins. He was stripped of his citi
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Is life meaningless? And other absurd questions - Nina Medvinskaya
449 views / 0 likes - addedDive into Albert Camus philosophy of the absurd, and explore the question: if the world is meaningless, could our lives still hold value? --Albert Camus grew up surrounded by violence. His homeland of Algeria was mired in conflict. He lost his father in W
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Can 100% renewable energy power the world? - Federico Rosei and Renzo Rosei
1,423 views / 3 likes - addedCheck out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/can-100-renewable-energy-power-the-world-federico-rosei-and-renzo-rosei Every year, the world uses 35 billion barrels of oil. This massive scale of foss
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Whats the point(e) of ballet? - Ming Luke
399 views / 0 likes - addedHow does ballet convey narrative, emotion, and character? Dive into The Sleeping Beauty to see how a ballet creates its essential elements. --A baby cursed at birth. A fierce battle of good and evil. A true love awoken with a kiss. Since premiering in 189
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The dust bunnies that built our planet - Lorin Swint Matthews
1,124 views / 0 likes - addedInvestigate the theories surrounding cosmic dust bunnies and discover how the tiny particles could hold the key to the formation of life on Earth. --Consider the spot where youre sitting. Travel backwards in time and it mightve been submerged at the botto
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Why bats don't get sick - Arinjay Banerjee
398 views / 0 likes - addedExplore the relationship between viruses and their hosts, and find out how the evolutionary adaptations of bats keep them safe from viruses. --Consider a bat that is infected with several deadly viruses, including ones that cause rabies, SARS, and Ebola.
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Can you solve the Trojan War riddle? - Dennis E. Shasha
673 views / 1 likes - addedPractice more problem-solving at https://brilliant.org/TedEd--On Olympus, youve been waiting for an opportunity to bring the bloody Trojan War to its conclusion. The two sides have agreed to a brief truce, and when you consult the Fates, they advise: shou
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A quantum thought experiment - Matteo Fadel
263 views / 0 likes - addedCan you win a game of quantum foosball using a giant electron instead of a ball? Explore how to use quantum mechanics to your advantage. --After a long day working on the particle accelerator, you and your friends head to the arcade to unwind. The lights
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The fish that walk on land - Noah R. Bressman
1,303 views / 3 likes - addedExplore the challenges facing amphibious fish when they leave water and the ingenious ways they survive on land. --We think of fish as completely aquatic animals. But there are actually hundreds of fish species that are amphibious, meaning that they posse
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The big-beaked, rock-munching fish that protect coral reefs - Mike Gil
909 views / 1 likes - addedDiscover the quirky creature known as the parrotfish, and the key role it plays in keeping coral reefs healthy and thriving. --As the sun rises over a quiet coral reef, one animal breaks the morning silence. Named for its vibrant scales and beak-like teet
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Why are airplanes slower than they used to be? - Alex Gendler
250 views / 1 likes - addedWhy arent commercial flights getting faster? Dig into the technological and environmental problems facing supersonic flight. --In 1996, a British Airways plane flew from New York to London in a record-breaking two hours and fifty-three minutes. Today, how
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How long will human impacts last? - David Biello
1,768 views / 1 likes - addedCheck out all of TED-Ed's book recommendations: http://ed.ted.com/books Check out David Biello's "The Unnatural World": https://shop.ed.ted.com/collections/ted-ed-book-recommendations/products/the-unnatural-world View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lesso
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Harvey Milk's radical vision of equality - Lillian Faderman
392 views / 0 likes - addedLearn about the life and tragic death of gay rights pioneer Harvey Milk, California’s first openly gay public official. -- By 1973, Harvey Milk had already been many things: naval officer, high school teacher, bit-part actor and wandering hippie. Starting
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05:24
Why isn't the Netherlands underwater? - Stefan Al
392 views / 0 likes - addedDig into the incredible engineering of the Netherlands Delta Works the most sophisticated flood prevention system in the world. --In January 1953, a tidal surge shook the North Sea. The titanic waves flooded the Dutch coastline, killing almost 2,000 peopl
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A day in the life of an Ancient Greek oracle - Mark Robinson
293 views / 0 likes - addedFollow Aristonike, an Oracle-in-training in Delphi, as she studies to become the Pythia and communicate Apollos will and prophecies.--As the sun rises over Delphi in 500 BCE, Aristonike hurries to the temple of Apollo where a single oracle known as the Py
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Why should you read sci-fi superstar Octavia E. Butler? - Ayana Jamieson and Moya Bailey
554 views / 0 likes - addedExplore the works of science fiction visionary Octavia E. Butler, whose novels, such as “Parable of the Sower,” influenced the growing popularity of Afrofuturism. -- Much science fiction features white male heroes who blast aliens or become saviors of bro
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The myth of Hades and Persephone - Iseult Gillespie
406 views / 1 likes - addedDig 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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Who were Las Mariposas, and why were they murdered? - Lisa Krause
265 views / 2 likes - addedGet to know the story of the Mirabal sisters, who led a revolution against Rafael Trujillos dictatorship in the Dominican Republic. --For over 30 years, thousands of people were imprisoned, tortured, and murdered under Rafael Trujillos dictatorship in the
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Is it normal to talk to yourself?
111 views / 0 likes - addedDig into the psychological benefits of positive self-talk, and find out when it can become problematic.--Being caught talking to yourself can feel embarrassing, and some people even stigmatize this behavior as a sign of mental instability. But decades of
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The artist who won a Nobel Prize... in medicine - Melanie E. Peffer
326 views / 2 likes - addedExplore how a scientist and artist discovered how our brains transmit signals throughout the body, and laid the foundation for modern neuroscience.--In the 1860s, scientists believed they were on the verge of uncovering the brains biggest secret: how the
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What would happen if you lost your sense of touch? - Antonio Cataldo
1,346 views / 1 likes - addedExplore the science behind how your body and brain process different sensations like touch, pain, temperature, and spatial awareness.--We dont often think of touch as being a vital part of movement, but touch is one part of a network that oversees all the
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The method that can "prove" almost anything - James A. Smith
2,971 views / 2 likes - addedExplore the data analysis method known as p-hacking, where data is misrepresented as statistically significant.--In 2011, a group of researchers conducted a study designed to find an impossible result. Their study involved real people, truthfully reported
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Could underwater farms help fight climate change? - Ayana Johnson and Megan Davis
446 views / 0 likes - addedDive into the world of aquaculture and see how restorative ocean farming could play a vital role in helping our coastal communities, our oceans and our climate.--For billions of people, seafood provides a significant source of protein and nutrition, but o
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Can alligators survive this apex predator? - Kenny Coogan
123 views / 0 likes - addedExplore the diverse and vital ecosystem of the Everglades, and discover why the alligator is so essential to the region.--Despite alligators ruling the swamplands of the Everglades for millennia, the last 500 years have brought deadly new predators that c
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Yes, scientists are actually building an elevator to space - Fabio Pacucci
892 views / 1 likes - addedExplore the physics behind space elevators, which would theoretically use a cable anchored to Earth and extending into space. --Sending rockets into space requires sacrificing expensive equipment, burning massive amounts of fuel, and risking potential cat
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Can you solve Dongle's Difficult Dilemma? - Dennis E. Shasha
443 views / 1 likes - addedPractice more problem-solving at https://brilliant.org/TedEd--According to legend, three galactic terraformers shaped your planet into a paradise. When their work was done, they left the source of their power behind: three golden hexagons, hidden in dunge
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Can you solve the Alice in Wonderland riddle? - Alex Gendler
473 views / 1 likes - addedPractice more problem-solving at https://brilliant.org/TedEd/ --After many adventures in Wonderland, Alice has once again found herself in the court of the temperamental Queen of Hearts. Shes about to pass through the garden undetected, when she overhears
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Can you outsmart the fallacy that divided a nation? - Elizabeth Cox
161 views / 1 likes - addedExplore the middle ground fallacy, which assumes that the truth is always a compromise between two extreme opposing positions.--Its 1819. The US is preparing to make Missouri and Maine new states. One representative insists that slavery shouldnt be allowe
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What happens when you fall into piranha-infested waters? - Antonio Machado-Allison
3,570 views / 5 likes - addedDig into the truth about piranhas and their feeding frenzies, and find out what would likely happen if you fell into their waters.--Youre peering into the Amazon River when, suddenly, you lose your footing and fall. Piranhas dart about in the rapidly appr
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Why was India split into two countries? - Haimanti Roy
411 views / 2 likes - addedDig into the 1947 Partition of India, when Britain split the region into two states, India and Pakistan, and the mass migrations and violence that followed.--In 1947, the British viceroy announced that after 200 years of British rule, India would gain ind
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The most notorious scientific feud in history - Lukas Rieppel
196 views / 0 likes - addedGet to know one of the most infamous scientific rivalries in history, known as the Bone Wars, where two scientists competed to find dinosaur fossils.--After the California Gold Rush of 1848, settlers streamed west to strike it rich. In addition to preciou
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Can you outsmart the college admissions fallacy? - Elizabeth Cox
190 views / 0 likes - addedExplore the circular reasoning fallacy, which occurs when the end of an argument comes back to the start without having proven itself.--Its 1990. A prospective student has filed a complaint about Virginia Military institutes admissions policy that exclude
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What happened when these 6 dictators took over - Stephanie Honchell Smith
30 views / 0 likes - addedExamine 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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When are you actually an adult? - Shannon Odell
157 views / 0 likes - addedExplore how scientists define adulthood, and find out if theres a specific age at which we reach maturity. --Most countries recognize 18 as the start of adulthood by granting various freedoms and privileges. Yet theres no exact age or moment in developmen
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Why do you want to squeeze cute things? - Joshua Paul Dale
117 views / 0 likes - addedExplore the psychology of the phenomenon known as cute aggression, which is the urge to squeeze, bite or pinch something cute.--Watching a kitten fumbling around, it might feel as if youve never encountered anything so devastatingly adorable in your morta
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One of the most "dangerous" men in American history - Keenan Norris
161 views / 0 likes - addedGet to know the story of David Walker, an abolitionist whose antislavery pamphlet made him an enemy of the US government.--In 1830, David Walker sewed a pamphlet into the lining of a coat. The volume was thin enough to be hidden, but its content was far f
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How do oysters make pearls? - Rob Ulrich
574 views / 0 likes - addedExplore how oysters use calcium carbonate to create pearls, and how this chemical compound creates a vast array of other materials.--Despite their iridescent colors and smooth shapes, pearls are actually made of the exact same material as the craggy shell
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What caused the Rwandan Genocide? - Susanne Buckley-Zistel
112 views / 0 likes - addedDig into the history of the Rwandan Genocide of 1994, during which over one-tenth of the countrys population was killed.--For one hundred days in 1994, the African country of Rwanda suffered a horrific campaign of mass murder. Neighbor turned against neig
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Do larger animals take longer to pee? - David L. Hu
369 views / 0 likes - addedDive into the physics of the Other Golden Rule and explore the systems and methods animals use to excrete waste. --A cats bladder can only store a golf balls worth of urine. For humans, its a coffee mug and for elephants, a kitchen trash can. An elephants
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What causes addiction, and why is it so hard to treat? - Judy Grisel
56 views / 0 likes - addedTake a look at the science of how addictive drugs affect your body and why substance addiction can be so difficult to treat.--As of 2021, more than 36 million people were estimated to be experiencing substance use disorder. This condition spans a spectrum
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The infamous overpopulation bet: Simon vs. Ehrlich - Soraya Field Fiorio
239 views / 0 likes - addedDiscover an infamous bet between two professors, which sought to predict whether the earth would run out of resources due to a growing human population.--In 1980, Paul Ehrlich and Julian Simon bet $1,000 on a question with stakes that couldnt be higher: w
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How friendship affects your brain - Shannon Odell
283 views / 0 likes - addedDig into what happens to your brain during adolescence that changes how you value, understand, and connect to friends.--If it seems like friendships formed in adolescence are particularly special, that's because they are. Childhood, adolescent, and adult
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How do you know you're not dreaming? - Daniel Gregory
221 views / 0 likes - addedDownload a free audiobook version of The Sandman and support TED-Ed's nonprofit mission: https://www.audible.com/ted-ed--Bizarre things happen in dreams: you fly, or conjure an all-you-can-eat buffet out of thin air, or get chased by witches through the h
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A day in the life of an ancient Babylonian business mogul - Soraya Field Fiorio
302 views / 0 likes - addedFollow Beltani, a Babylonian priestess and businesswoman, as she investigates who is undermining her barley fields and tavern.--Its 1762 BCE. As dawn breaks in the Babylonian city of Sippar, Beltani a priestess and businesswoman receives an urgent visit f
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The Rise of the Machines – Why Automation is Different this Time
933 views / 1 likes - addedAutomation in the Information Age is different. Books we used for this video: The Rise of the Robots: http://amzn.to/2sFQTed The Second Machine Age: http://amzn.to/2szATee Support us on Patreon so we can make more videos (and get cool stuff in return): ht
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The rise and fall of the medieval Islamic Empire - Petra Sijpesteijn & Birte Kristiansen
153 views / 0 likes - addedTrace the rise and fall of the Islamic Empire, from the prophet Muhammad in the 7th century to the sacking of Baghdad. --In the 7th century CE, the prophet Muhammad united the people of the Arabian Peninsula through the formation of Islam. Over the next 3
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History vs. Egypts "most powerful" pharaoh - Jessica Tomkins
61 views / 0 likes - addedPharaoh Ramesses II presided over a golden age of Egyptian prosperity but was he a model leader or a master of propaganda?--Pharaoh Ramesses II reigned for almost 70 years in the 13th century BCE. He presided over a golden age of Egyptian prosperity, powe
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A brief history of toilets - Francis de los Reyes
309 views / 2 likes - addedExplore the history of the toilet and how waste management has evolved from from ancient Mesopotamia to modern day.--On sunny days, citizens of ancient Rome could be found exchanging news and gossip while attending to more urgent business at the public la
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How much land does it take to power the world?
242 views / 1 likes - addedExplore the sustainability of fossil fuels, nuclear power, and renewable energy and how much space each of these power sources use.--No matter how we make electricity, it takes up space. Coal requires mines, and plants to convert it into electricity. Nucl
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What happens to your body at the top of Mount Everest - Andrew Lovering
198 views / 0 likes - addedExplore what happens in your body when you dont acclimate to higher altitudes and the dangers of altitude sickness.--If you teleported from sea level to the top of Mount Everest, things would go bad fast. At an altitude of 8,848 meters, you would likely s
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What really happened during the Attica Prison Rebellion - Orisanmi Burton
303 views / 1 likes - addedDig into the Attica Prison Rebellion, where prisoners took control of the facility in response to inhumane living conditions, and the violent retaking that followed.--On September 9th 1971, a spontaneous uprising began in a New York State prison. A group
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Can you outsmart the slippery slope fallacy? - Elizabeth Cox
498 views / 0 likes - addedDig into the slippery slope fallacy, which assumes that one step will lead to a series of events that lead to an extreme often bad scenario.--Its 1954. Vietnamese nationalists are on the verge of securing an independent Vietnam under communist leader Ho C
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Meet the bluefin tuna, the toughest fish in the sea - Grantly Galland and Raiana McKinney
320 views / 3 likes - addedDiscover the unique adaptations that make the Atlantic bluefin tuna one of the most dominant predators in the ocean.--Whats as big as a polar bear, swallows its prey whole, and swims at forty miles an hour? Its not a shark or a killer whale... its the Atl
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How do gas masks actually work? - George Zaidan
32 views / 0 likes - addedExplore the science behind how gas masks work, and how the technology protects us from airborne threats and pollutants.--You might think of gas masks as clunky military-looking devices. But in the near future, we may need to rely on these filters as part
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How do gas masks actually work? - George Zaidan
36 views / 0 likes - addedExplore the science behind how gas masks work, and how the technology protects us from airborne threats and pollutants.--You might think of gas masks as clunky military-looking devices. But in the near future, we may need to rely on these filters as part
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What you can do with an extra jaw - Darien Satterfield
190 views / 1 likes - addedDiscover the adaptation of the pharyngeal jaw, a secondary set of jaws that allow fish to capture and eat their prey at the same time. --After stalking a cuttlefish, a moray eel finally pounces. As the eel snags the mollusk in its teeth, its prey struggle
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First person vs. Second person vs. Third person - Rebekah Bergman
332 views / 0 likes - addedDiscover how point of view can transform a story, and find out how to choose between first, second, and third person in your writing.--Who is telling a story, and from what perspective, are some of the most important choices an author makes. Told from a d
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Why your phone battery gets worse over time - George Zaidan
91 views / 0 likes - addedExplore the science of why single-use and rechargeable batteries die, and find out why recycling batteries can be challenging.--Almost all batteries, even single-use batteries, are theoretically rechargeable. Thats because the metals and other chemicals a
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Why you procrastinate even when it feels bad
298 views / 0 likes - addedExplore what happens in the brain to trigger procrastination, and what strategies you can use to break the cycle of this harmful practice.--The report youve been putting off is due tomorrow. Its time to buckle down, open your computer ... and check your p
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Is Chandigarh a perfectly planned city? - Vikramditya Praksh
44 views / 0 likes - addedExplore the construction of the futurist city Chandigarh, a project of Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and planned by Le Corbusier.--In 1947, India achieved independence from British rule but this freedom came at a tremendous cost. Jawaharlal Nehru, India
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The records the British Empire didn't want you to see - Audra A. Dipte
96 views / 1 likes - addedExplore the British policy called Operation Legacy, where the government hid incriminating documents from its former colonies.--In 2009, five Kenyan people took a petition to the British Prime Minister. They claimed they endured human rights abuses in the
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The true story behind the legend of the 47 Rnin - Adam Clulow
39 views / 0 likes - addedDig into one of Japans most infamous stories about the 47 samurai who take revenge for the loss of their leader.--Asano Naganori, lord of Ak domain, fixed his gaze on Kira Yoshinaka, a senior master of ceremony. Asano extended his short sword, charged thr
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The Irish myth of Diarmuids betrayal - Iseult Gillespie
245 views / 1 likes - addedDig 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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Can you solve the magical maze riddle? - Alex Rosenthal
57 views / 0 likes - addedPractice more problem-solving at https://brilliant.org/TedEd--Today is the annual wizard tournament featuring competitors from three schools, and youre in charge. The wizards have entered the maze and compete in your chosen events in utmost secrecy; only
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One of history's most dangerous myths - Anneliese Mehnert
121 views / 0 likes - addedExamine 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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Why do some people snore so loudly? - Alayna Vaughan
170 views / 0 likes - addedDig into the science of what causes snoring, and how chronic snoring can be a sign of sleep disorders such as sleep apnea.--A leather mask that clamps the mouth shut. A cannonball sewn into a soldiers uniform. A machine that delivers sudden electrical pul
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The most important century in human history
111 views / 0 likes - addedIs the 21st century the most pivotal time in human history? Explore how the decisions we make now may impact humanitys future.--Is it possible that this century is the most important one in human history? The 21st century has already proven to be a period
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Can you solve the rogue submarine riddle? - Alex Rosenthal
305 views / 1 likes - addedPractice more problem-solving at https://brilliant.org/TedEd--Smuggling yourself aboard the rogue submarine was the easy part. Hacking into the nuclear missile launch override a little harder. And youve got a problem: you dont have the override code. You
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A year in the life of one of Earth's weirdest animals - Gilad Bino
281 views / 2 likes - addedTrace a year in the life of a platypus, and explore how the animals unique adaptations ensure its survival.--Waddling along the parched Australian earth, a female platypus is searching for fresh water. Over the past year, a severe drought turned rivers an
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Would you pass the wallet test?
195 views / 0 likes - addedDig into the experiment known as the lost wallet test, and find out the surprising results of this study of honesty.--Picture this: youre working a shift in a hotel lobby when someone approaches the front desk. They found a lost wallet around the corner,
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What would happen if everyone stopped eating meat tomorrow? - Carolyn Beans
142 views / 0 likes - addedExplore the possibilities and challenges of what a vegetarian world could look like if we all immediately stopped eating meat. --Imagine if a wizard of meatless dining suddenly appeared on Earth and with one wave of a wand wiped away all meat from our she
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Run, sail, or hide? How to survive the destruction of Pompeii - Gary Devore
300 views / 4 likes - addedDownload a free audiobook version of Into Thin Air and support TED-Ed's nonprofit mission: https://www.audible.com/ted-ed--Its a bustling day in Pompeii. After a quick visit to the market, Fabia spots her brothers, Lucius and Marcus, crossing the Forum. T
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Food expiration dates dont mean what you think - Carolyn Beans
877 views / 0 likes - addedFind out what expiration date labels on food actually mean, and discover ways communities and governments can lessen food waste. --Countries around the world waste huge amounts of food every year: roughly a fifth of food items in the US are tossed because
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Roller Coaster Physics on Mars
431 views / 1 likes - addedA look at the physics of roller coasters on Mars and how they would be impacted by the low-gravity environment.Support Art of Engineering on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/ArtofEngineeringShop Art of Engineering Merchandise:https://teespring.com/stores/A
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The myth of Lokis monstrous children - Iseult Gillespie
341 views / 0 likes - addedDownload 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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The rights you might not realize you have - Shannon Odell
81 views / 0 likes - addedDo you have a right to a healthy planet? Dig into the movement to hold governments accountable for climate change inaction.--Since 2015, an unprecedented movement has been sweeping courts around the world. Groups of young plaintiffs are suing their govern
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Why don't we cover the desert with solar panels? - Dan Kwartler
771 views / 0 likes - addedWatch the 2021 TED Global Countdown Livestream here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SG_vqlb1pOQThis empowering event lays out a credible and realistic pathway to a net-zero future. Featuring some of your favorite celebrities, Countdown will leave you hop
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The science of laughter - Sasha Winkler
54 views / 0 likes - addedExplore the common scientific theories about why humans laugh, and how this universal behavior evolved.--Isnt it odd that, when somethings funny, you might show your teeth, change your breathing, become weak and achy in some places, and maybe even cry? In
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A tour of the ancient Greek Underworld - Iseult Gillespie
144 views / 2 likes - addedDownload a free audiobook version of The Song of Achilles" and support TED-Ed's nonprofit mission: https://www.audible.com/ted-ed --Achilles, just slain in the Trojan War, arrives in the Underworld and is greeted by Sibyl of Cumae a prophetess and also th
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The Plant Thats Full Of Metal
383 views / 0 likes - addedSpecial Christmas Deal! Use the link https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/MinuteEarth to support our channel and get 3 years + 2 months free for $79. Just $2.08 for a MONTH!The amount of metal some special plants are able to take up from the soil would b
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Why Meat is the Best Worst Thing in the World
654 views / 0 likes - addedThe first 1000 people to use this link will get a 2 month free trial of skillshare: http://skl.sh/kurzgesagt3 Meat is a complicated issue. But also a delicious one. Let's talk about it. Sources: https://sites.google.com/view/kgssourcesmeat/startseite Supp
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How We Could Build a Moon Base TODAY – Space Colonization 1
1,137 views / 2 likes - addedTo support Kurzgesagt and learn more about Brilliant, go to https://www.brilliant.org/nutshell and sign up for free. The first 688 people that go to that link will get 20% off the annual Premium subscription. Did you know that we could start building a Lu
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The most devastating asteroid to hit Earth - Sean P. S. Gulick
68 views / 0 likes - addedDig into what happened after the Chicxulub asteroid hit the Earth, and how it caused a mass extinction including dinosaurs.--Sixty-six million years ago, near whats now the Yucatn Peninsula, a juvenile sauropod feasted on horsetail plants on a riverbank.
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How will AI change the world?
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