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Parachuting in WWII Was a Terrifying Experience

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In the early days of WWII, parachuting involved jumping through a narrow three-foot hole in the fuselage floor. Then soldiers had to pray their parachutes, linked to the aircraft by a strap, would open. From: WWII'S MOST DARING RAIDS: Stealing Hitler's Ra
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Hidden history of London railings – BBC London News

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There's a surprising link between railings and the capital's wartime past - as Jim Wheble explains.
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Animation: How Three Men You Probably Never Heard Of Helped End WWII

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H.M.S. Petard was a British Navy destroyer during WWII. It was responsible for sinking German, Italian, and Japanese submarines and carried three men of incredible bravery and courage. One night, after a 10-hour battle in the Mediterranean, those men dive
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How We Built London Entirely From Paper (Behind The Scenes)

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To illustrate the layers of history that are buried beneath the streets of London, National Geographic built an intricate paper city. Now we show you how it was made. Watch the original video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovzoNbUkg6k Click here to
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WWII-era record player that could be wound up and required no electricity, allowing soldiers to list

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See an overview and demonstration of playing a vintage U.S. Special Services record player. This kind of antique gramophone was used in the field in WWII, and is powered by winding a spring -- no batteries or electricity. The sound is picked-up by the nee
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Why Do London's Manholes Keep Exploding?

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Every month or so, somewhere in London, a manhole explodes. It's so common that it doesn't make the news unless it's spectacular or someone gets injured. Here's why, complete with gratuitous pyrotechnics. Filmed by Perspective Pictures Pyrotechnics by Pau
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WWII Tanks: Light Tank M3 'Stuart'

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WWII Tanks: Light Tank M3 'Stuart' The M3 was designed to be more than just an infantry support tank, and could be used for scouting. Please consider supporting our videos on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/simplehistory SIMPLE HISTORY MERCHANDISE Get you
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What happened to Old London Bridge?

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London has a toxic air pollution problem. One solution was born in the 1950s | WIRED

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London is in the midst of an air pollution crisis, but it’s not a new problem. The Great Smog of 1952 caused the deaths of 12,000 people in just four days. Back then, as London choked on chimney fumes, one project had an innovative solution. Subscribe to
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5 of the Best Street Food Finds in London

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London’s not all tea and crumpets—there’s a vibrant street food bustling in Old Blighty’s markets. From guacamole-smothered, double cut potatoes to arepas and jian bing, save your appetite for global deliciousness on the go. SUBSCRIBE: https://goo.gl/vR6A
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London Used To REALLY Stink | WHAT THE PAST

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There was something wafting through the streets of London in the summer of 1858. What was it? The Great Stink!Images used under license from Shutterstock.comNarrated by: Kayla RosenbergWritten & Directed by: Matt LevyEdited & Animated by: Matt SchneckExec
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Taylor Swift - London Boy in the Live Lounge

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Taylor Swift performs London Boy in the BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge http://vevo.ly/9WSlyE
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Six People Redefining Style in London

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London is literally bursting at the seams with fashion world talent. Let us introduce you to some of the best and brightest. Speaking of the brightest, lets say hello to the citys most colorful hair sculptorsTuttii Fruittii and Toni Tits. Next, wait until
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200 years, WWI & WWII, Communism: The Story of Berlin's Natural History Museum

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The Museum für Naturkunde in Berlin exists as a witness to history. For 200+ years its scientists have pursued research in the face of WWI and bombings in WWII, political turmoil, and an ever-changing planet. We were invited to share the Museum's past, as
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How one little boat (and me) held up miles of London traffic

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Tower Bridge is a tourist attraction these days: but first and foremost, it's a working, lifting bridge. And river traffic comes first. Thanks to the Tower Bridge team: they have details of their tours here: https://www.towerbridge.org.uk/Produced by: Cam
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What happened to London's trams?

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London's Fake Houses

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Numbers 23-24 Leinster Gardens in London are fake - they're just a front facade with no house behind them. So why? Instagram: @halfasleepchris Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/halfasleepchris Half-Asleep Chris PO Box 530 Farnborough GU14 4HH United Kingdo
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Oldest Footage of London Ever

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https://www.facebook.com/yestervid https://twitter.com/yestervid INCREDIBLE! This is the oldest footage of London ever. Includes amazing old footage, plus modern shots of the same location today. Also features maps carefully researched to show where the c
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Boogie-Woogie at the London Underground Station. Plays Olivier (9 years old) #platform88

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Olivier (9 years old) plays boogie-woogie at the London Underground Tottenham Court Road Station. #platform88 Subscribe for more
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5 AMAZING Magic Tricks in London England!

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How to do Magic Tricks! In this How To Magic, Evan Era travels to London, England in the United Kingdom and shows how to do 5 Amazing Street Magic Tricks! Easy street magic tricks for kids, beginners, and all ages! Fun family-friendly magic trick tutorial
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Invisible London with Near Infrared Camera

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What would the world look like if you could see beyond the the rainbow? Filmed using an infrared camera, this is London as you’ve never seen it before. # Written and narrated by Dr Andrew Steele https://andrewsteele.co.uk/ https://twitter.com/statto
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London Bridge Was Sold to the US!?

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London Bridge has already been rebuilt twice! But what happened to the bridges that came down? Also, explore a map of the big bang! http://www.bigbangregistry.com MinutePhysics is on Google+ - http://bit.ly/qzEwc6 And facebook - http://facebook.com/minute
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WWII Files - Pigeon Guided Missiles and Literal Bat Bombs

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The Holocaust,Genocides, and Mass Murder of WWII: Crash Course European History #40

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During World War II, Nazi Germany undertook the imprisonment and summary execution of many of its own citizens, and citizens of the nations they occupied. One of the groups that came under assault was the European Jewish population. More than six million
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Freestyle Football Tricks in London feat. Guinness World Record Holder Dan Magness

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Freestyle football Guinness worlds record holder, Dan Magness, shows us some of his amazing freestyle football skills. Dan holds five Guinness world records. One for keeping the football on his head for 26 hours and another for walking 210 miles from Wemb
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Crayfish Turf Wars in Canal Beds | London's Wild Side | BBC Earth

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London is home to many unusual animals, from scorpions to fighting crayfish. Watch as we get up close with rival species, over anything from territory to midnight snacks!Subscribe: http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub Watch more: Planet Earth http://bit.ly/PlanetEar
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Why are there no bridges in East London?

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World's first 'floating' pool suspended between London tower blocks - BBC News

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Suspended between two tower blocks in a swimming pool 35m (115 ft) above the ground, the residents of a development in London cooled off during the UK's warmest day this year. The Sky Pool, described as "the world's first floating pool", is only open to s
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The incredible secret life of London's bees - BBC

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SUBSCRIBE to the OFFICIAL BBC YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2IXqEIn LAUNCH BBC iPlayer to access Live TV and Box Sets: https://bbc.in/2J18jYJ With enormous open spaces available, London's bee population is thriving, discovering innovative and new ways t
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London Bridge Is Falling Down And More Non-Stop Nursery Rhymes Collection For Kids | 50 Mins

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Watch London Bridge Is Falling Down, the ABC song, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star and many more classic English nursery rhymes and songs along with the Dubby Dubs | 50 Minutes Non-Stop Rhymes Compilation Peekaboo brings you 50 minutes of non-stop fun with yo
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Sesame Street: Cookie Monster and Gonger's Adventures in London!

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Check out Cookie Monster and Gonger's trip to London! Highlights include pretending to be royal guards outside Buckingham Palace, visiting the Victoria and Albert Museum, and even having a nice cup of tea! Subscribe to the Sesame Street Channel here: http
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US History Overview 3 - WWII to Vietnam

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World War II, Hitler, Cold War, Bay of Pigs, Cuban Missile Crisis and the Space Race More free lessons at: http://www.khanacademy.org/video?v=j2eKaxU-8kA
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WWII Tanks Firing in Slow Motion

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Gav & Dan are at a tank range using the latest and greatest in projectile tracking technology. Combined with the Phantom cameras, they get some absolutely surreal looking footage.
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Ice Ship (Secret Weapon of WWII)

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The WWII Bomber Who Dropped Chocolate Over Germany

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At the end of World War II, Germany was divided. Berlin, its capital, was in crisis. The city was partially controlled by the Soviets, who held it under a siege. In order to save millions from starvation, the United States and England devised a plan: They
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WWII Carter Air Raid Siren

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Siren half way through restoration, this being a full speed test via 3 phase power. This was the first time it had operated for nearly twenty years and did so without fault! Motor manufacturer is Brook Motors of Huddersfield. Siren is Carter type 1H.
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Racing Against the Odds in a WWII Plane

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To say the Hintons love World War II-era fighter planes would be an understatement. The family runs a museum dedicated to these victorious war machines—handbuilt with slide rule, pencil and paper—and raised their kids around the planes. Back in the day, S
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The WWII Flying Ace with No Legs (Strange Stories)

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WWII smoke curtain used to hide naval ships during battle.

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Aerial Smoke Curtain - Eerie and Surreal (silent, no audio) used in world war II to protect bombing planes.
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Concorde (Supersonic Passenger Jet Airliner) New York to London in just 3 hours

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Concorde had a cruising speed of 2,179 kilometers or 1,354 miles per hour, which was Mach 2 - twice the speed of sound. A New York to London flight would only take 3 hours, therefore making it much faster than a regular commercial flight. Please consider
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Team Tennyson Takes London | Ben 10 | Cartoon Network

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When Ben and family go to London Grandpa Max wants the kids to get the full experience, but Ben only has one thing on his mind: seeing Big Ben! Episode: Big BenSUBSCRIBE: http://cartn.co/subscribeABOUT BEN 10:Ben 10 introduces fun-loving, 10-year-old, Ben
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Scooby Goes to London | Scooby-Doo and Guess Who? | Cartoon Network

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The gang takes a trip to London and run into Sherlock Holmes... but is it really him?Episode: Elementary, My Dear Shaggy!SUBSCRIBE: http://cartn.co/subscribeWATCH MORE: http://cartn.co/moreminisodesAbout Cartoon Network:Welcome to Cartoon Network's YouTub
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This is the most interesting roof in London.

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The @Royal Albert Hall is 150 years old; the roof is 600 tonnes of glass and steel. And it turns out that there's a terrifying technicians' trampoline, acoustic-dampening mushrooms, and a complete lack of connections. Thanks to everyone at the Royal Alber
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London is testing out self-driving shuttles

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The Great Plague of London (1665-66)

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This London Bookstore Lets You Try the Recipes Before You Buy

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Finding a good recipe isnt as simple as it should be. Photos cant always be trusted and estimated cooking times can be a bit too optimistic for the everyday home cook. With endless options online and countless books available to buy, things can get a bit
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KIDZ BOP Kids - Werewolves Of London (KIDZ BOP Halloween)

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KIDZ BOP Kids - "Werewolves Of London" featured on the album, KIDZ BOP Halloween! iTunes: http://smarturl.it/KBHalliTuneSoc Amazon: http://smarturl.it/KBHallAmzSoc Apple Music: http://smarturl.it/KBHallAMSoc Spotify: http://bit.ly/kbspotify For tickets to
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Raining Fish In London | World's Strangest

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You've heard the expression "it's raining cats and dogs," but once it literally rained fish in England. What's the true story? | For more World's Strangest, visit http://www.sciencechannel.com/tv-shows/worlds-strangest/#mkcpgn=ytsci1 Catch World's Strange
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Playing for Laughs at London’s Wackiest Arcade

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Every arcade’s got “Pac-Man,” “Donkey Kong” and “Space Invaders.” But if you’ve got a hankering for something other than pinball, pop into Novelty Automation, the one and only arcade with gaming gems like “Pet or Meat,” “Autofrisk” and “Crankenstein.” Spr
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There's a 100,000 coin buried under this London building

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The 1933 British penny is one of the most famous coins in the world. I'm not saying this is definitely a heist movie waiting to happen... but I do think someone should write it. Thanks to the team at Baldwin's, and the penny's owner, for letting me film i
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London 2012 Olympics Triple Jump Men Slowmo (Looks Like Flying!)

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Triplo salto nos JO de Londres 2012
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The genius of the London Tube Map | Michael Bierut on "Small Thing Big Idea"

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"Small Thing Big Idea," an original TED series, celebrates the lasting genius of everyday objects so perfectly designed that they changed the world around them. Check out the whole series: https://go.ted.com/STBI
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Ben 10 | Solving Crime in London | Big Ben 10 | Cartoon Network

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Click to Subscribe to the Ben 10 Community! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoWgc1mqe-bcfb_lem7EyOg?sub_confirmation=1 Click to watch Ben 10's most popular videos videos here:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEy0MtsV5_rQS6aQIa6F4Dk731oczsXAqIts always
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How The Worlds Oldest Hat Shop Has Stayed In Business For Nearly 350 Years | Still Standing

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Lock & Co. Hatters in London has been designing and selling high quality hats since 1676. It has served celebrities and royalty throughout history, withstood a bombing in WWII, and now survived the Covid-19 pandemic which was the first time in history it
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A Jungle Outside Your Front Door!! | Maddies Urban Jungles

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You might not believe it, but even in the largest cities around the world, amazing wildlife experiences are taking place. Sometimes, you just need to know where to look! Maddie Moate and her team of young local experts discover all kinds of Spring awakeni
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Undeveloped World War II Film Discovered

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The Rescued Film Project discovers and processes 31 rolls of film shot by an American WWII soldier over 70 years ago. Please consider becoming a Patron: patreon.com/rescuedfilm
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Footage of the Moment the Japanese Surrendered

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The 1945 Japanese surrender ceremony of WWII signaled a monumental end to a brutal conflict. And war correspondent William Courtenay was there to film it all. From: FALL OF JAPAN: IN COLOR http://bit.ly/1F4Gp3f
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The Daring Plan to Steal Nazi Radar Technology

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In 1941, a British parachute regiment consisting of 120 men set off toward Bruneval on the northern coast of occupied France. Their mission: to steal German radar secrets. From: WWII'S MOST DARING RAIDS: Stealing Hitler's Radar http://bit.ly/2cfaQ40
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How to fix a flat tire in 14 seconds

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Who has been to the London Eye?
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15 Bizarre Underwater Discoveries By Deep Sea Divers

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Humans have explored and charted just 5% of our planets deep seas we know far more about space than we do about the mysteries of our own oceans. Some of the things we have discovered in that small segment of the deep sea are far stranger and more terrifyi
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Divers Stumble Upon a Huge Squid Egg Sac

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Two Divers checking out a WWII ship wreck accidently find a huge squid egg sac instead, Norway.Blekksprutgeleball, filmet i Ørstafjorden Disclaimer: This content is exclusively managed by Caters News. To license or use in a commercial player please
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Constructing The Shard Mega Tower

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The Shard skyscraper in London is taller than the Eiffel Tower. The Shard imposes itself on the London skyline as a marvel of structural engineering. In order to construct this beastly building, engineers used a giant slipform rig. #ImpossibleEngineering
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Controlling An Airport From 80 Miles Away

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London City Airport's getting a new control tower: but it's just going to be a large mast with 14 high-definition cameras on it. The actual tower will be 80 miles away, in the headquarters of NATS near Swanwick. It feels questionable: but is it? Thanks to
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How to make Mesoamerican 18th century mash up hot chocolate I Pleasant Vices episode 2

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Tasha Marks is back for episode 2 of the Pleasant Vices series. This week she is joined by master chocolatier Paul A. Young to discuss chocolate’s introduction to 18th London as a delicious and beneficial drink. In this episode, Tasha and Paul recreate an
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Robot Safari

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Commissioning Editor Jason Goodyer checks out some robots inspired by the natural world at London's Science Museum.
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LIBOR

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London InterBank Offer Rate More free lessons at: http://www.khanacademy.org/video?v=wBCowBiXV7A
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Dunking flowers in liquid nitrogen

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What happens when you dunk a bunch of flowers in liquid nitrogen? We go behind the scenes at London Science Museum's 'The Energy Show' to find out...
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Liquid nitrogen inside plastic bottle = huge explosion

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What happens when you pour liquid nitrogen into a plastic bottle? We go behind the scenes at London Science Museum's 'The Energy Show' to find out...
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How Ballet Pointe Shoes Are Made

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Freed of London has been making ballet shoes since 1929. Because a ballerina can go through 10 pointe shoes a week, Freed makes thousands of handmade shoes a year. Each pointe shoe has four main components: the sole, toe box, fabric, and elastic. See more
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Why 18th-Century Firefighters Let Some Buildings Burn

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In the 18th century, firefighters weren't always meant to fight fires. If your building didn't have a fire mark, they might just let it burn. The reason: fire insurance, and fire insurance companies. [CORRECTION: the plaques on the wall at 1:10 are parish
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Why Earthquakes Are So Hard To Predict

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Scientists are trying to figure out if they can predict big earthquakes by simulating small quakes in labs and studying big quakes under the ocean. Thanks to the University of Rhode Island for sponsoring this video. Thanks also to our Patreon patrons http
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Public piano performance played boogie - woogie by Olivier (9 years old) at King's Cross Station

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Olivier (9 years old) plays boogie-woogie at the on the Kings Cross Station, London, U.K. - "Play me I'm yours" Subscribe for more
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The traffic solution most cities haven't tried

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Congestion pricing works – just look at London. Become a Video Lab member! http://bit.ly/video-lab New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently announced a plan to bring congestion pricing to New York City. The goal is to raise money for the city’s crumbling publi
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Van Der Waals Forces

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Van Der Waals Forces: London Dispersion Forces, Dipole Attractions, and Hydrogen Bonds. More free lessons at: http://www.khanacademy.org/video?v=8qfzpJvsp04
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World War II, A War for Resources: Crash Course World History #220

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In which John Green teaches you about World War II, and some of the causes behind the war. In a lot of ways, WWII was about resources, and especially about food. The expansionist aggression of both Germany and Japan were in a lot of ways about resources.
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Meet the Ultimate Gamers

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In this reel, we meet arcade enthusiasts taking their love for the game to new levels. We travel to London to meet Tim Hunkin, the inventor of London’s wackiest arcade, play a game of Pac-Man against Billy Mitchell, and step back in time at a Soviet arcad
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Liquids: Crash Course Chemistry #26

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In this episode of Crash Course Chemistry, Hank gives you the low down on things like London Dispersion Forces, Hydrogen Bonds, Cohesion, Adhesion, Viscosity, Capillary Action, Surface Tension, and why liquids are just... WEIRD! -- TABLE OF CONTENTS Londo
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Postcards from backstage: Rob and the Anti-Monty-Hall Problem

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Katie’s postcard is here: https://youtu.be/dFvzUNMU1Lo Hugh’s postcard over here: https://youtu.be/b23i3NhFLDc More about Maths Inspiration shows for sixth formers: http://www.mathsinspiration.com/ We have 2017 shows in Manchester, Winchester, London, Bir
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The Beatles - Penny Lane

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The Beatles 1 Video Collection is Out Now. Get your copy here: http://thebeatles1.lnk.to/DeluxeBluRay Two days after recording some overdubs for 'A Day In The Life', The Beatles spent the afternoon in East London at Angel Lane, Stratford, filming scenes f
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1970: VICTORIAN TEENAGERS reminisce | Yesterday's Witness | Voice of the People | BBC Archive

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What was it like to be a teenager in the Victorian era? Two women, now in their 90's, talk about their younger days in the 1890s. Frances 'Effy' Jones - one of the first women to be trained to use a typewriter, and to take up cycling as a hobby - recalls
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Who Owns Antarctica?

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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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How Instant Ramen Became An Overnight Success

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Most people associate ramen with broke college students, but the story behind these instant noodles is far more surprising. The instant dinner is the brainchild of Momofuku Ando, a Japanese businessman who was on a mission to solve a post-WWII hunger cris
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The Extraordinary Origins of Ordinary Things

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In this reel, we investigate the curious beginnings of a few everyday objects. We begin with the WWII origins of instant ramen, learn about the accidental invention of Silly String, and meet the voice behind the Kool-Aid Man. SUBSCRIBE: https://goo.gl/vR6
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How the world's first subway system was built - Christian Wolmar

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Learn more about our student voice program, TED-Ed Clubs: http://bit.ly/2J5g4eS View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-the-world-s-first-subway-system-was-built-christian-wolmar It was the dawn of 1863, and London's not-yet-opened subway system
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Making Legal Wigs for British Courts

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If a barrister or a judge walked into a London courtroom without wearing a wig, well, everyone would wig out. Its a tradition to wear a legal wig in England. Ede & Ravenscroft, the oldest tailor in London, has been making these head coverings for over thr
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Meet Crossrail's giant tunnelling machines

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Crossrail will use eight tunnel boring machines (TBMs) to construct the new tunnels under London. These huge machines will work 24 hours a day beneath the streets of London, excavating large volumes of ground and erecting the concrete tunnel lining. Each
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The Phone Book from 1880 - with Gareth Roberts

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In 1880, there were so few telephones in London that it was possible for '1' to be your phone number. In this clip from the 1988 CHRISTMAS LECTURES "The home of the future", Gareth Roberts takes a look at a small, red book – the London telephone directory
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Tilly Lockey Receives Alita: Battle Angel Bionic Arms

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Tracking Air Pollution With the Pigeon Patrol | That's Amazing

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Can parasites use mind control? | Natural History Museum

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Do eggs contain the secrets of the universe? | BBC Ideas

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Buzz Aldrin was the second man to set foot on the Moon. In February 2016 Aldrin came to the Science Museum in London to tell the story of the historic mission in his own words. On 16 July 1969, Apollo 11 launched from Cape Kennedy on its way to becoming t
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What is deja vu? | BBC Ideas

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Will an asteroid hit Earth? | Natural History Museum

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Huge LEGO Star Wars Moff Gideon Light Cruiser with 800,000+ Pieces!

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How To Make Your Own Sprinkles | Cupcake Jemma Tips

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It's #TuesdayTips Time! And here are Sally and Nikki to show you how you can make your own sprinkles, which is super useful when you just can't seem to find the colour you're looking for! You will need... Royal Icing - Perfect Piping Masterclass plus Roya
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Amazing Piece Of Metal (speculum)

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This small disc of metal - made from speculum - is an important part of history. The metal is an alloy of tin and copper with some arsenic thrown in. Discussed by Professor Martyn Poliakoff at the Royal Society, in London. It is the primary mirror from Si
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Disney's Cruella | Official Trailer

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Brilliant. Bad. A little bit mad. May 2021. Academy Award® winner Emma Stone (“La La Land”) stars in Disney’s “Cruella,” an all-new live-action feature film about the rebellious early days of one of cinemas most notorious
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What is a blue Moon? | Natural History Museum

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You may be familiar with the Moon turning red during lunar eclipses, but did you know that it can sometimes appear to have a blue hue? Martin Mangler, a volcano researcher at the Museum, explains what causes a blue moon.Discover more about the Earth's clo
David Attenborough's "Extraordinary" Waterproof Plant | Nature Bites

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David Attenborough takes us into London's man-made rainforest at Kew Gardens - there, he finds a plant with a special adaptive quirk...The Taro plant, also known as the Colocasia esculenta, is a tropical plant grown primarily for its edible corms, a root
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How to make a bird feeder | Natural History Museum

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Bring nature to your doorstep by keeping wild birds fed with a homemade bird feeder. Follow our steps to build a seed feeder from a reused plastic bottle. Find out how to get the most from your new bird feeder:http://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/how-to-make-a-b
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How to press flowers | Natural History Museum

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Learn how to master the art of flower pressing. Try out this simple craft to decorate special cards, create beautiful art or even begin a scientific collection to record the plants growing in your garden. Read our top tips for pressing flowers: https://ww
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Record Jet Suit Mountain Ascent

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We proved you can scale a Lake District Mountain (3100ft Helveylln) in 3mins 30 seconds, despite very poor visibility that would have grounded a HEMS Helicopter. The Mountain Rescue foot response is over 70 minutes typically. The route was 1.2 miles and 2
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Third Thumb Changes the Prosthetics Game

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London-based product designer, Dani Clode designed a third thumb to change the way people think about prosthetics. Clode believes that prosthetics extent a wearer's ability. They shouldn't be regarded as a replacement to part of the human body. The third
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Recreating Asteroids with Lasers

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Thanks to Seb Lee-Delisle for recreating the Asteroids vector graphics with his massive laser. Here’s his site: http://seb.ly/ Of course he’s on Github, where you can find out more about controlling lasers with computers: https://github.com/sebleedelisle/
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Five Hidden Treasures to Explore

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We all need a little adventure now and then. In this reel, hide away in London’s 900-year-old secret garden, grab a bite at Madrid’s secret Chinese restaurant and explore Turkey’s hidden underground city. SUBSCRIBE: https://goo.gl/vR6Acb #Hidden #Travel #
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The Thames Barrier must never fail. Here's why it doesn't.

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The Thames Barrier is a wonder of engineering. If it fails, then London floods. Here's how the engineers there make sure it doesn't fail. More about the Thames Barrier: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/the-thames-barrierProducer/Director: Cambria Bailey-JonesE
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Six Unexpected Stories of How Things Came to Be

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Some of the most ordinary things have origins that are a little bit extraordinary. We learn about the high schooler responsible for today's American flag, uncover the hidden truth of salmon sushi and learn how the people of London once got up for a long d
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Is it time to reassess our relationship with nature? | BBC Ideas

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Western societies tend to see nature and humanity as separate concepts. But are there other ways of understanding our relationship with planet Earth? Are there lessons to be learnt from indigenous cultures?If you liked this video, we think you'll love thi
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ColourisedThe 1890's ~ Amazing Rare Footage of Cities Around the World AI Restoration

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The start of motion pictures, late 1890's. Rare film of cities, towns and countries. High-quality remastered prints from the Lumiere archives and EYE Film Museum. Clips listed in order below. Music Tracks: "Dream Walking" & "What Must Be" by Dhruva Al
The First Cell Phone Call Was an Epic Troll

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April 24 -- In the 1960s and early '70s, if you wanted to make a phone call, you did so from a device wired to the telephone grid. When AT&T launched their cellular system for car phones, Dr. Martin "Marty" Cooper and his team at Motorola decided to build
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What would a world without prisons be like? | BBC Ideas

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We take prisons, or jails, for granted - but how effective are they? And are there better alternatives? In this viewpoint, OU Senior Lecturer in Criminology, Dr David Scott, explores what a world without prisons might be like. For another perspective on p
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Why Do We Need SO MANY Remote Controls?

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We all have many remotes for many devices; why is it so difficult for manufacturers to create one remote that can control all our devices? How Does Wireless Charging Work? - http://bit.ly/28NAkUL Sign Up For The Seeker Newsletter Here - http://bit.ly/1UO1
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The Mathematical Code Hidden In Nature

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Check out MEGAWOW from @PBS KIDS https://youtu.be/meU4f31gqYIWere on PATREON! Join the community https://www.patreon.com/itsokaytobesmart More info and sources below How do zebras get their stripes? How do leopards get their spots? And how do giraffes get
The Peacock Clock

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For more than two centuries now the Hermitage has been adorned by a unique exhibit that never fails to evoke the enchanted admiration of visitors - the famous Peacock Clock. The figures of a peacock, cockerel and owl that form part of this elaborate timep
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The First Billion Years of the Universe - with Emma Chapman

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What happened after the Big Bang? When did the very first stars burst into life? Why are those stars were so unusual, and what they can teach us about the Universe today?Watch the Q&A: https://youtu.be/9zxsC68PJUIEmma's book "First Light" is available now
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Feb 17, 1890 - P.T. Barnum's address to the future (Remastered w/ transcript)

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Early phonograph of circus legend PT Barnum testing out the phonograph. I made the sound less harsh and added in a transcript. Thanks to the internet, I was able to find an accurate transcript from The Roscommon Constitutionalist February 22, 1890 which s
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Faraday Lectures 2021 - Holiday Chemistry Show

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Join chemistry professors Janis Louie and Tom Richmond as they perform an extraordinary series of chemical experiments that educate and entertain audiences of all ages. This year, the event will feature friend of the chemistry department, Tom Thatcher. To
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How to Make Your Face More Likable | Earth Lab

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A program can work out how trustworthy and likeable you seem based on your features, and how to improve them.Best of Earth Lab: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos The Doctors Are In The House: http://b
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Pass the Wine - My Most Complex Machine Ever?

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Machine to pass a bottle of wine across a reaaallllly long table. This is the follow up video to "Pass the Salt" and "Pass the Pepper", even more complicated and chaotic than the other ones! Support me on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/josephsmachines W
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World War II Civilians and Soldiers: Crash Course European History #39

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Our look at World War II continues with a closer examination of just how the war impacted soldiers in the field, and the people at home. For many of the combatants, the homefront and the warfront were one and the same. The war disrupted life for millions
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Liberty's Kids 116 - One Life to Lose | History Cartoon for Children

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The Kids, at first unimpressed with Nathan Hale, get deeply inspired by the mans words and deeds.Subscribe to Liberty's Kids : http://bit.ly/2ivIdi6 Two teenage reporters cover the events of the Revolutionary War for Ben Franklins newspaper, The Philadelp
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The beauty of light trapping | Natural History Museum

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There is a huge variety of animals that are active after sunset. The absence of light can make spotting them a challenge, especially when it comes to insects. Dr Gavin Broad, Principal Curator in Charge of Insects at the Museum, introduced us to the world
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Escape to These Six Extraordinary Gardens

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In this reel, we're exploring six pockets of natural wonder. We travel to Japan to visit an abandoned sculpture garden, test our luck at a poison garden in London and get a glimpse of our future in a tarot garden in Tuscany. SUBSCRIBE: https://goo.gl/vR6A
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Why the Sun is incredible | BBC Ideas

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The Sun is just one of hundreds of billions of stars in our galaxy but it's very special to us - it's what makes life on Earth possible. Discover some incredible facts about our closest star with Dr Harry Cliff, a curator at London's Science Museum.Made b
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How one British laboratory protects the world's chocolate

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The International Cocoa Quarantine Centre, at the University of Reading, has an important job: stop pests and viruses from hitching a ride, as researchers try to breed better and hardier varieties of cocoa. Here's how they do it. https://research.reading.
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How Smoked Salmon Is Made

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Here's how traditional London cure smoked salmon is made. H. Forman & Son has been smoking fish since 1905. Lance Forman, owner, discusses the history of smoked salmon. For more from H. Forman & Son, visit: http://www.formans.co.uk/ --------------

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