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Why Are Flamingos Pink?

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What makes flamingos go from grey to pink? And can the same thing happen in humans? Quick Questions explains! Hosted by: Michael Aranda ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow without them! Shout out
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The Truth About The Charlie Charlie Challenge

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We may not be sure who’s behind it, but we can tell you that the Charlie Charlie Challenge doesn’t really work. Because physics. ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow without them! Shout out to Just
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A Brief History Of Timekeeping

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It’s time for another leap second! Join SciShow as we celebrate by exploring the long and strange history of timekeeping. Hosted by: Michael Aranda ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow without them
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What Happens To My Wool Sweater In The Washer?

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Be careful with your wool. Unless you want a nice piece of felt with some holes in it. Hosted by: Hank Green Want to watch these episodes early? Check us out @ Patreon! ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make
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Should You Use Hydrogen Peroxide To Clean Wounds?

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Hydrogen Peroxide: It fizzes, it stings, but does it actually do you any good? Find out on this week's Quick Question! Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Support SciShow by becoming a patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scishow ---------- Dooblydoo t
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Why Do Golf Balls Have Dimples?

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The size, shape, and designs of the balls used in sports are usually the results of decades or even centuries of trial and error, and the cute, dimply li'l golf ball is no different! Hosted by: Olivia Gordon ---------- Support SciShow by becoming a patron
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Why Does Pepper Make You Sneeze?

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It shouldn’t be up your nose in the first place, but if it is, SciShow can explain why it makes you sneeze. Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow without them! Shout out to Jus
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Why Don’t Spiders Stick To Their Webs?

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Spiderwebs are designed to trap bug-sized creatures. So how come spiders don’t get stuck? Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow without them! Shout out to Justin Ove, John Szym
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Why Do Boomerangs Come Back?

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Learning to throw a boomerang properly takes a lot of practice. And aerodynamics. ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow without them! Shout out to Justin Ove, Justin Lentz, David Campos, Chris Peter
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Why Does Cilantro Taste Like Soap?

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Cilantro tastes like soap to some people, but they may not just be picky. It could be genetic. Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow without them! Shout out to Justin Ove, Just
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Why Do Things Fade In The Sun?

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Have you ever noticed that sunlight makes colors fade? Join Quick Questions as we explore why that happens. Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow without them! Shout out to Chr
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SciShow Talk Show: Kallie Moore, Ancient Life, And A Dragon

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SciShow Talk Show: where Hank talks to interesting people about interesting things! In this episode Hank and Collections Manager Kallie Moore talk ancient life, careers in science, and dragons. Check out the collection Kallie Moore manages at: http://hs.u
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9 Weird Ways Animals See The World

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Eyes have been around for a long time, like... half a billion years or so... and in that time, animals have evolved lots of crazy and amazing ways to observe the world around them! Hosted by: Michael Aranda ---------- Support SciShow by becoming a patron
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Why Do Things Look Darker When They're Wet?

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It’s kinda embarrassing when you spill stuff on your shirt and it makes a stain. So you might as well understand the science behind it, so at least you can act all smart and explain it to people. Hosted by: Michael Aranda Spill Man: Stefan Chin Angry Mob:
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How To Forget Things On Purpose

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If you had the power to forget, would you do it? Michael Aranda explains how this might be possible in this episode of SciShow. Hosted by: Michael Aranda ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow withou
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What Happens When You Faint?

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Why do we faint? Because sometimes, your nervous system just doesn’t know what to do with itself. Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow without them! Shout out to Justin Ove, J
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How To Escape Quicksand

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

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Plenty of animals have tears that moisturize their eyes. But does that mean they’re sad? Quick Questions explains! Hosted by: Michael Aranda ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow without them! Shout
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How Smells Trigger Memories

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SciShow explains how smells can bring back early memories -- even memories that your brain didn’t know you had. Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow without them! Shout out to
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Why Is Only Half Of My Nose Working?

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Ever notice how one side of your nose always seems to be more stuffed than the other? What’s up with that? Quick Questions knows! Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow without
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Why Is Red Meat ... Red?

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When you cut into a nice, juicy steak what's all that liquid that pours out? Is it blood? It looks like blood. ...it's not blood. Hosted by: Michael Aranda ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow with
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How Can I Make A Traffic Light Turn Green?

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If you've ever been stuck at a red light on a country road, you know it can be annoying. No other cars for miles, but you can't shake the feeling that if you run the light, one will appear out of nowhere and slam into you. Today we have some tips that mig
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The Science Of Screaming, And What Was The Biggest Dinosaur?

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Scientists dissect the human scream for the first time, and also re-think what was thought to be the biggest dinosaur in the world. Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow withou
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Why Do Planes Fly So High?

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We’ve all been flying high ever since the development of the jet engine in the mid-1950s. But why were jets were designed to fly at those high altitudes in the first place? Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supp
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What Causes Pins And Needles?

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Ever wondered what causes that strange tingling feeling? Well, settle in as Quick Questions explains how it works. Just be careful how you sit. Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make Sc
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Social Interaction And The 'Bliss Molecule'

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This week on SciShow News, scientists found that social interaction triggers the production of the “bliss molecule” in mice. Plus, eating sugar is about more than just the calories. Hosted by: Michael Aranda ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following
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Why Do People Go Bald?

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How does balding work? Why does it happen? And why are men so much more likely to lose their hair than women? Quick Questions has the answers! Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make Sci
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How To Make A Digital Clock

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How DO you make a digital clock? Hosted by: Michael Aranda ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow without them! Shout out to Justin Ove, Justin Lentz, David Campos, Chris Peters, Fatima Iqbal, and Li
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SciShow Talk Show: Jack Horner Meets A Dinosaur

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Jack Horner and Hank talk about the evolution of dinosaurs, what it took to become a world-famous paleontologist, genetics, and meet a live dinosaur courtesy of Jessi Knudsen Castañeda. ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters --
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Why Do We Have Blind Spots?

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Your brain is lying to you about what you see-- find out why in this Quick Question! Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow without them! Shout out to Justin Ove, David Campos,
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Why Do We Get Freckles?

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Your parents may have told you that every freckle on your face was a kiss from an angel, but SciShow is here to ruin that delusion for you. Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Support SciShow by becoming a patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scishow -
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SciShow: Bees Compilation

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We are in spring! And with spring come bees! In this episode of SciShow Compilation we bring the best episodes of bees and honey! Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Support SciShow by becoming a patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scishow ----------
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Why Do Animals Lick Their Wounds?

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There are a few animals that will instinctively lick their wounds when injured. SciShow Quick Questions explores the reasons why they do this, and why we sometimes have to stop them from doing it. Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to th
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5 Things You Should Know About Your Brain

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Settle in for a smörgåsbord of brain facts. Hosted by: Michael Aranda 0:36 Brain Personality Maps: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBv1wKinQXw 5:10 Do I Only Use 10% of My Brain?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxIS3XxfFS0 8:47 Are People Really Left or
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What's Causing That Stitch In Your Side?

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What's the deal with that sharp pain in your side when you're trying to win that marathon? SciShow has the answers! Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow without them! Shout ou
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What Causes Sunburns?

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Why does too much sun turn some people’s skin all red and shiny? Quick Questions explains! ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow without them! Shout out to Justin Ove, Chris Peters, John Szymakowski
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Plants That Keep Themselves Warm

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Sometimes, plants do unexpected things. Like control their own body temperature. ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow without them! Shout out to Justin Ove, John Szymakowski, Fatima Iqbal, Justin L
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ASMR: That Happy, Tingly Feeling

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Hundreds of thousands of people get a tingling sensation, called ASMR, from things like whispering or personal attention. Here’s what science has to say about it. Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters --
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Creating Artificial Life

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Scientists are working on creating organisms with designer genomes -- and someday, we might end up with bacteria manufacturing our jet fuel. Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciSh
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Economic Schools Of Thought: Crash Course Economics #14

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We talk a lot about Keynesian economics on this show, pretty much because the real world currently runs on Keynesian principles. That said, there are some other economic ideas out there, and today we're going to talk about a few of them. So, if you've bee
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How The Vitamins Got Their Names

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The list of vitamins can be kind of confusing, what with all those B vitamins and a random K thrown in. But every name has its story. Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow with
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New Insights Into 'The Mind's Eye'

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SciShow explores a newly identified neurological condition, aphantasia, the inability to visualize things in your imagination, and gives tribute to Dr. Oliver Sacks, popular explorer of the human mind. ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patre
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Why Do We Sneeze?

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Everyone does it, but why? In this episode of SciShow Quick Questions you get the answers! Hosted by: Michael Aranda ---------- Support SciShow by becoming a patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scishow Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon s
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Strontium: It Knows Where You've Been

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Your teeth contain traces of strontium isotopes that can reveal where you lived while they were forming. Hosted by: Michael Aranda ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow without them! Shout out to Ju
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Bleaching In The Great Barrier Reef, And A Zika Update

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This week on SciShow news we have some very unfortunate reports from scientists concerning the Great Barrier Reef. However, scientists have also created a 3-D model of Zika Virus, which is one step towards finding out how it functions. El Niño annotation:
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Why Is There A Magnet Inside My Dog?

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Pet trackers, and lots of other electronics, have little cylinders inside them called ferrite beads. If they didn’t, they’d probably be picking up the local traffic report instead. Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patr
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Genetically Engineered Cancer-Fighting Algae

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Learn how scientists are fighting cancer... with algae! Hosted by: Michael Aranda ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow without them! Shout out to Justin Ove, David Campos, Chris Peters, Philippe vo
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DeepDream: Inside Google's 'Daydreaming' Computers

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It may produce creepy images with way too many dogs and eyeballs, but Google’s DeepDream program is actually a valuable window into artificial intelligence. Installation instructions: https://www.reddit.com/r/deepdream/comments/3cawxb/what_are_deepdream_i
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What's the Best Way to Rescue a Drowned Phone?

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To support SciShow and learn more about Brilliant, go to https://brilliant.org/SciShow. What should you do after your phone goes for a swim? We're conducting a survey of our viewers! If you have time, please give us feedback: https://www.surveymonkey.com/
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Take A Trip Through Space!

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Take a trip through our star area, using only the ten hundred most used words, inspired by Randall Munroe of XKCD. To order Thing Explainer: Indie Bound: http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780544668256 Hudson: http://www.hudsonbooksellers.com/thingexplainer
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What Happens If You Leave Stitches in for Too Long?

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Leaving your stitches in too long can have some serious consequences. Host: Olivia Gordon We're conducting a survey of our viewers! If you have time, please give us feedback: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SciShowSurvey2017 Hosted by: ---------- Support S
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Why Tomatoes Are Fruits, And Strawberries Aren't Berries

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Did you know that bananas are berries, but strawberries aren’t? A lot of thought goes into classifying fruits and vegetables, and it all has to do with anatomy. ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow
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Why Can Blu-rays Hold More Than DVDs?

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Blu-rays can hold about ten times more than DVDs because Blu-ray players use special blue lasers to read them. But it took a while for scientists to figure out how to make those lasers work. Hosted by: Michael Aranda ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the
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Does Hot Water Freeze Faster Than Cold Water?

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Does hot water freeze faster than cold water? Turns out, the answer to this question is a lot trickier than it seems! Hosted by: Michael Aranda ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow without them! Sh
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How To Upload Your Mind

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Uploading your mind to a computer might one day let humans cheat death. The technology’s a long way off, but researchers are working on closing that gap. This episode was brought to you and inspired by the movie Self/less. Self/less trailer: https://www.y
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Why Does Your Breath Stink In The Morning?

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At night, your mouth becomes the perfect home for growing bacteria. Forgive us if we don’t talk to you until after you brush your teeth. ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow without them! Shout out
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Why Do Bruises Change Colors?

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What happens in your body after you get a bruise? Quick Questions explains! ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow without them! Shout out to Justin Ove, Chris Peters, John Szymakowski, Peso255, Fati
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Liquid Water On Mars

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Today, NASA announced that there is...occasionally...flowing, liquid water on the surface of Mars. What?! Surf Mars shirt: http://store.dftba.com/products/surf-mars-shirt Surf Mars poster: http://store.dftba.com/products/surf-mars-poster Water on Mars pos
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What Does A Cochlear Implant Sound Like?

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Cochlear implants don't generate sound like a hearing aid would. Instead, they zap your cochlea. We're conducting a survey of our viewers! If you have time, please give us feedback: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SciShowSurvey2017 Hosted by: Olivia Gordon
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Why Don't We Have Elbowcaps?

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Arms and legs are pretty similar, from the amount of bones they have to the way their joints bend, but your legs have one thing your arms don't: kneecaps. Ever wonder why? Hosted by: Michael Aranda ---------- Support SciShow by becoming a patron on Patreo
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5 Things You Should Know About Dinosaurs

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Here at SciShow we love digging into the subject of dinosaurs! Join Blake de Pastino, co-host and co-creator of the new series PBS Eons, as he takes you into the deep past for a few of our favorite dinosaur episodes! PBS Eons: https://www.youtube.com/eons
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This AI Doesn’t Need Any Help from Humans

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Scientists have developed a new AI that can teach itself how to be the master of an ancient board game. We're conducting a survey of our viewers! If you have time, please give us feedback: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SciShowSurvey2017 Hosted by: Stefan
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How 18th-Century Medicine Killed George Washington

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What killed George Washington? Turns out it was probably related to the bloodletting and other 18th-century medicine his doctors applied. Support SciShow by becoming a patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scishow Dooblydoo thanks go to the following
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How Recycling Works

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Join SciShow as we explore what happens to your stuff after you toss it into the little green bin with the arrows on it. ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow without them! Shout out to Justin Ove,
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What Does Your Uvula Do?

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Ever wonder what that dangling thing in the back of your throat is good for? Hank Green explains in this episode of SciShow Quick Questions. Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciSh
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What Happens When You Swallow Hair?

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In this episode, Michael Aranda will help you empathize with your cat as we explore what happens when you swallow hair. Hosted by: Michael Aranda ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow without them!
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Where Does Your Music Taste Come From?

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Whether you're a Beyonce fan or faithfully following Phish- your personal taste in music is probably all linked to your memories. Hosted by: Olivia Gordon ---------- Support SciShow by becoming a patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scishow --------
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What Happens If You Don't Take out a Splinter?

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Splinters are gross, but you might want to watch this before grabbing the tweezers. Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Support SciShow by becoming a patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scishow ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon s
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Can Pickles And Bananas Really Help Athletes?

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Some athletes swear by pickle juice and bananas, but how do they help? Quick Questions explains! ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow without them! Shout out to Justin Ove, Chris Peters, John Szyma
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Hydras: Our Immortal, Tentacled Friends

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While humans age and die (which is kind of a bummer), it looks like hydras will stay young and fertile forever. Why is this? And what can we learn from these tentacular microscopic organisms? Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the fol
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5 Things Your Nails Can Say About Your Health

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Your nails can do more than just look pretty. They can tell you some things about your health! ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow without them! Shout out to Justin Ove, Justin Lentz, David Campos
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Why Do We Jump In Our Sleep?

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Learn why you may experience jumping in your sleep, and how you can prevent it! Hosted by: Michael Aranda ---------- Support SciShow by becoming a patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scishow ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon s
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What Are Scars?

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Almost everyone has a scar that tells a story, but have you ever wondered why exactly scars form in the first place? Warning: There are some graphic images of scars in this episode. Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Support SciShow by becoming a patron on
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Can you solve the killer robo-ants riddle? - Dan Finkel

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Practice more problem-solving at https://brilliant.org/TedEd/ Solution to Bonus Riddle: https://brilliant.org/TedEdRoboAnts/ The good news is that your experimental robo-ants are a success. The bad news is that you accidentally gave them the ability to sh
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Modern Human Migration And Echolocation Eels

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Scientists have found 80,000-year-old modern human teeth in a Chinese cave, challenging the most widely accepted timelines of human migration. And electric eels use electricity to both attack and track their prey! Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Dooblydo
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How Plants Attract Bodyguards

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Lots of plants make nectar to attract pollinators, but some make special, extra nectar pots outside their flowers to feed their bodyguards. To get a free Audible trial membership, go to www.audible.com/scishow Hosted by: Michael Aranda ---------- Dooblydo
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How Words Get Stuck On The Tip Of Your Tongue

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You know that feeling, when you know a word but it’s just out of reach, stuck on the tip of your tongue? Well, why does it happen? And what can you do about it? Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we
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Why Are Metals Shiny?

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We can all appreciate pretty shiny things, but what makes them shiny? We're conducting a survey of our viewers! If you have time, please give us feedback: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SciShowSurvey2017 Hosted by: ---------- Support SciShow by becoming a
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Cryptography: The Science Of Making And Breaking Codes

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There are lots of different ways to encrypt a message, from early, simple ciphers to the famous Enigma machine. But it’s tough to make a code truly unbreakable. Hosted by: Michael Aranda ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -
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Inside The World's Most Powerful New Microscopes

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In recent years, scientists have come up with new ways to hack the physics of light, to invent the most powerful microscopes the world has ever seen. ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow without th
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Why Is Heart Cancer So Rare?

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Why don't we hear about people getting heart cancer? Turns out that some types of cells are less susceptible to cancer than others. Hosted by: Michael Aranda 'Curing Cancer' Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tzaWOdvGMw&feature=iv&src_vid=0VC4-HHbvF4&
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How far would you have to go to escape gravity? - Rene Laufer

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-far-would-you-have-to-go-to-escape-gravity-rene-laufer Every star, black hole, human being, smartphone and atom are all constantly pulling on each o
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Skateboarding Science: Master the Ollie!

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If most people got on a skateboard, they would roll forward slowly for a few feet, then fall down and break their wrists. But there are a proud few who can do some pretty amazing tricks on a board, and they use physics to pull them off. Today we're going
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What is imposter syndrome and how can you combat it? - Elizabeth Cox

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View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/what-is-imposter-syndrome-and-how-can-you-combat-it-elizabeth-cox Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded Even after writing eleven books and winning several awards, Maya Angelou couldn’t esca
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Metal Vs. Bacteria

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Even before we knew what bacteria were capable of, we were using certain metals to help fight off their effects.. Hank Green explains how on this episode of SciShow. Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters
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Fish Pee: The Coral Reef Superfood

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Fish consider the ocean their own personal toilet. Well, researchers found out that's not such a bad thing! Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Support SciShow by becoming a patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scishow ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to
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Do We Have To Give Up Bacon?

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The IARC has categorized processed meat as a definite carcinogen. But how dangerous is it really? Do we finally have to give up bacon? Annotation: Free Radicals: https://youtu.be/VnAhAX98HY4 Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the foll
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Why Do My Eyes Glow Red In Photos?

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You know how sometimes your eyes glow bright red in photos, making you look like a scary demon and ruining a priceless family memory? Well, there's a pretty cool reason it happens and ways to stop it! Learn about both in today's QQ! Hosted by: Michael Ara
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Why Shouldn't You Take Medicine With Grapefruit Juice?

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If you’ve taken prescription medication, have you ever noticed the strange disclaimer, "don't take with grapefruit juice"? There is a very good reason for that! Hank Green explains in this episode of SciShow Quick Questions! Hosted by: Hank Green --------
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Why Do I Get Dark Circles Under My Eyes?

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Look alive, you! Today we’re diving into the science behind dark circles under your eyes, and all the things that might cause them – tiredness included. Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Support SciShow by becoming a patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.
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Quantum Computing Breakthrough

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Quantum physics is weird. But quantum computing could be awesome! Learn how scientists took a big leap this week toward making quantum computers a reality. For a free book from Audible, go to: http://www.audible.com/t1/30DayGoldFT_at?source_code=PDTGB0009
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The Fish With Human Teeth

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A fish with eerily human-like teeth was caught in a New Jersey lake. And scientists have learned to speak Bird! ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow without them! Shout out to Justin Ove, Justin Le
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Mind-Controlled Limbs And Home-Made Skin

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In the field of medical prosthetics, things are changing quickly. Learn about mind-controlled limbs, and research that suggests that we may be able to go high-tech with low-cost materials. Visit http://www.audible.com/scishow for your free 30-day trial! L
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What Does Anesthesia Do To Your Brain?

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Scientists know that anesthesia drugs are really good at knocking you out. What they don’t know is how. ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow without them! Shout out to Justin Ove, Justin Lentz, Dav
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Do Negative-Calorie Foods Exist?

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We’ve all heard the rumor that certain foods provides less calories than it takes to digest. Is this true? Check out this SciShow Quick Question to find out! Hosted by: Michael Aranda ---------- Support SciShow by becoming a patron on Patreon: https://www
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Can you solve the time travel riddle? - Dan Finkel

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Practice more problem-solving at https://brilliant.org/TedEd/ Solution to bonus riddle: https://brilliant.org/TedEdTimeTravel/ Your professor has accidentally stepped through a time portal in his physics lab. You’ve got just a minute to jump through befor
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Are Those Really Blackheads?

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Do you just hate those little bumps all over your nose? Don’t be a hater, they’re just doing their job! Learn how in this SciShow Quick Question. Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Support SciShow by becoming a patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sci
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Pareidolia: Why People Keep Seeing Crazy Stuff On Mars

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Why do people supposedly see a woman in pictures sent from Mars by the Curiosity Rover? For the same reason that people see Pepe the Frog in their toast, or Jesus in a tortilla: a phenomenon known as pareidolia. Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Messages F
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Why Does Spicy Food Burn When You Poop?

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Sometimes your body won't let you forget that spicy burrito you had yesterday! Hosted by: Olivia Gordon ---------- Support SciShow by becoming a patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scishow ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon sup
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SciShow Quiz Show: Weird Facts About Humans

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Hank squares off against the host of SciShow Kids, Jessi Knudsen Castaneda, to match wits about chemistry, evolution, and how babies are weird! https://www.youtube.com/user/scishowkids ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters --
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Why Don't Sleeping Bats Fall Down?

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Bats sleep upside down, so how come they don’t fall? Turns out that they’ve got some unusual legs. Hosted by: Michael Aranda ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow without them! Shout out to Justin O
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Why Do Dogs Wag Their Tails?

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A puppy's tail wagging on the left side of their body might mean something profoundly different than wagging on the right side. We're conducting a survey of our viewers! If you have time, please give us feedback: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SciShowSurv
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Why Do We Have Such Crooked Teeth?

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A lot of humans need or want braces to fix their crooked teeth, but why do you never see a dog walking down the street with headgear? Our ancient ancestors and mac and cheese may be to blame! *Correction: Even though hyraxes look similar to rodents, they'
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SciShow: Winter Compilation

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We here at SciShow compiled a list of videos based on popular requests. Hank Green hosts with this winter themed episode! Hosted by: Hank Green How to Make Snow (If You're Not Elsa) - 1:14 Why Is My Tongue Stuck to This Flagpole? - 4:03 How to Supercool W
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These Pigeons Have Built-In Warning Alarms

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Scientists have figured out that some birds come with built-in alarm calls in their wings We're conducting a survey of our viewers! If you have time, please give us feedback: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SciShowSurvey2017 Hosted by: Stefan Chin --------
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The Irish myth of the Giant's Causeway - Iseult Gillespie

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-irish-myth-of-the-giant-s-causeway-iseult-gillespie On the coast of Northern Ireland, a vast plateau of basalt slabs and columns called the Giant’s
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Why Is That Song Stuck In My Head?!

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Why do songs get stuck in our heads? And what can we do to get rid of them!? Michael Aranda explains current scientific thought on the subject (and also does a pretty good Shia LaBeouf impression). Hosted by: Michael Aranda ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go
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How Do Blacklights Make Things Glow?

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Join Hank Green as he explains why blacklights make some things glow! Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Support SciShow by becoming a patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scishow ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- w
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Are Ancient Grains Really Better For You?

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Ancient grains like Spelt, Emmer, and Einkorn are making a comeback, but are they better for you than modern wheats? The answer is, as usual, not a simple 'yes' or 'no'. Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon support
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Can You Really 'Train' Your Brain?

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Brain training games claim to improve your memory, attention, and reasoning skills. Some even say they help prevent the onset of dementia. Problem is, they don’t really work. Hosted by: Michael Aranda ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreo
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Recession, Hyperinflation, And Stagflation: Crash Course Econ #13

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If you're ever put in charge of a national economy, there are a few things you should try to avoid. Before you laugh, just remember, you COULD be in charge of an economy someday. Someone has to do it, and anyway, if it could happen to Alan Greenspan, it c
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The journey to Pluto, the farthest world ever explored - Alan Stern

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Check out Alan Stern's "Chasing New Horizons": https://shop.ed.ted.com/collections/ted-ed-book-recommendations/products/chasing-new-horizons View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-journey-to-pluto-the-farthest-world-ever-explored-alan-stern As o
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Four Creatures That Glow

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Fireflies, crustaceans, jellyfish -- lots of living things glow, and they do it for all kinds of reasons, some of which we haven’t even discovered yet. Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't
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Lead: The Original Artificial Sweetener

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Lead is really useful when you add it to things like paint and gasoline. Problem is, it’s also poisonous. Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow without them! Shout out to Justi
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The 2017 Nobel Prizes: Biological Clocks and Microscopy

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Last week, the recipients of the 2017 Nobel Prizes were announced. We take a closer look at the winners of the Physiology and Chemistry Awards, whose breakthroughs change the way we study sleep, and allow us to look at microscopic biological systems in a
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Rich Teens SHAME GIRL At THRIFT STORE, They Live To Regret It | Dhar Mann

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Today is a special day, its my fiance Laura's birthday! Show some love on her Instagram and like her last photo and wish her a happy birthday today! Check out her IG profile here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CVwB67-lOEn/ MOBILE APP App Store = https://app
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How Ants Take Care Of Their Farms

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Hundreds of ant species have been farming for tens of millions of years. Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow without them! Shout out to Justin Ove, John Szymakowski, Fatima I
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The myth of Pandora’s box - Iseult Gillespie

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Find out how students can share their ideas as TED Talks here: http://bit.ly/2zpAQUc View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-myth-of-pandora-s-box-iseult-gillespie Pandora was the first mortal woman, breathed into being by Hephaestus, god of fire
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Science Superlatives Of 2015!

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Learn about the strongest, slowest, and fastest science in 2015! Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow without them! Shout out to Justin Ove, Chris Peters, Philippe von Bergen,
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How Do Touchscreens Work?

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Ever wonder how your finger can magically control your smartphone screen? We explain in this episode of SciShow. Hosted by: Michael Aranda ---------- Support SciShow by becoming a patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scishow ---------- Dooblydoo tha
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Cannibalism in the animal kingdom - Bill Schutt

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Check out Bill Schutt's "Cannibalism: A Perfectly Natural History": http://bit.ly/2HLWjrU View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/cannibalism-in-the-animal-kingdom-bill-schutt Until recently, scientists thought cannibalism was a rare response to star
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Why Is the Ocean Blue?

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You may have satisfied your inner five-year-old by learning why the sky is blue, but where does the ocean's color come from? Hosted by: Olivia Gordon ---------- Support SciShow by becoming a patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scishow ---------- Do
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Metabolism & Nutrition, Part 2: Crash Course Anatomy & Physiology #37

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If you're like us, you love the sound of a brunch buffet. But not everything you eat at that glorious buffet is going to be turned into energy. Your body has to work with different forms of food in different ways. In this episode of Crash Course Anatomy &
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What Causes Growing Pains?

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Growing Pains are real, but no one seems to know why exactly kids get them. Learn what we do know here on SciShow Quick Question! Support SciShow by becoming a patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scishow Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon
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How Often Do You Really Need to Shower?

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Do you really need a daily shower to stay clean, or is it doing more harm than good? Some scientists have recommendations based on what we know about our skin — and what might be living on top of it. We're conducting a survey of our viewers! If you have t
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Could Dinosaurs Have Been Warm-Blooded?

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For a long time, scientists have debated whether dinosaurs were warm-blooded or cold-blooded. Turns out, they were probably somewhere in between. Hosted by: Michael Aranda ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't m
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Are You A Supertaster?

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Some people have more taste buds than the rest of us. They’re called supertasters, and they can taste things others can’t. Special thanks to our tasters: Matthew Gaydos Lindsey Doe Julia Maes Hank Green Music Credit: "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (inc
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What's the Difference Between Baking Powder and Baking Soda?

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Powder vs. Soda: an important distinction! Hosted by: Hank Green Learn more about sourdough: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ug5RlajQ7Ds Want your own SciShow apron?: https://store.dftba.com/products/scishow-apron ---------- Support SciShow by becoming a
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What Makes Sourdough Bread Sour?

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With sandwiches and toast, sourdough bread always adds an extra accented flavor to your meals. But where does the signature tartness come from? Hosted by: Michael Aranda ---------- Support SciShow by becoming a patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/s
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Money And Finance: Crash Course Economics #11

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So, we've been putting off a kind of basic question here. What is money? What is currency? How are the two different. Well, not to give away too much, but money has a few basic functions. It acts as a store of value, a medium of exchange, and as a unit of
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Miracle Fruit: How To Trick Your Taste Buds

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Hate the taste of sour stuff? Well fret no more with this miracle berry! It will coat your tongue with an awesome protein to make everything taste sweet! Hank Green explains in this episode of SciShow. Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go
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Evolutions great mystery - Michael Corballis

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Learn how to identify, develop, and share your best ideas with TED Masterclass: http://bit.ly/tedmasterclass --What we call language is something more specific than communication. Language is about sharing whats in our minds: stories, opinions, questions,
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Buckyball: Tiny Carbon Soccer Balls

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In 1985, scientists discovered that 60 carbon atoms could join up to form one big soccer ball shape: a buckyball! It’s a strange little molecule. Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make
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Antimicrobials Inspired By Animals

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The animal kingdom is diverse, fascinating, and even inspires the medical world! Hosted by: Michael Aranda ---------- Support SciShow by becoming a patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scishow ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon
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Pneumatic Tubes: Transportation Of The Past... And Future?

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Wouldn’t it be nice if our transportation was as sleek as in The Jetsons or Futurama? Flying cars are cool, but what about a giant network of human-sized tubes that run through buildings and across entire cities? Well guess what? The future may not be as
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Are Hand Dryers Sanitary?

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Public bathrooms are teeming with microbes! You know to wash your hands, but when choosing between a hand dryer or a paper towel to dry them off— what’s your cleanest bet? Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Support SciShow by becoming a patron on Patreon: h
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The Deal With Fat

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Dietary science is complicated-- one day something is good for you and the next it's not. Learn what we DO know about fat chemistry in this episode of SciShow. Snatoms Kickstarter IS still going on: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/veritasium/snatoms-
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Urinary System, Part 2: Crash Course A&P #39

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As we promised last week, we're not quite done talking about your pee yet. Today Hank explains how the urinary system regulates the production of urine, by maintaining a study glomerular flow rate. He'll also cover the anatomy of storing and excreting uri
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Bananas Are Losing The War On Fungus

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The Gros Michel banana lost the battle with fungus in the 1950s, but was replaced by the Cavendish. This time we might not have a new banana to come to the rescue. Could this be the end of bananas? Hosted by: Hank Green Thank you Craig Benzine and The Goo
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Retroviruses: Microbial Supervillains

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Forget your Hans Grubers, Lord Voldemorts, and Hannibal Lecters. It’s time to meet some real supervillains. They’re called retroviruses, and they actually change their host cell’s DNA. Hosted by: Michael Aranda ---------- Support SciShow by becoming a pat
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How Do You Make Memories?

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What if you couldn’t remember anything past 30 seconds? Let us introduce you to a man named Henry Molaison who was diagnosed with anterograde amnesia. He couldn’t form new memories. Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Support SciShow by becoming a patron on
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Could the Earth be swallowed by a black hole? - Fabio Pacucci

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Download a free audiobook version of "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" and support TED-Ed's nonprofit mission: https://adbl.co/2xqDYxY Check out our full book recommendation: https://shop.ed.ted.com/products/a-hitchhikers-guide-to-the-galaxy View ful
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The greatest mathematician that never lived - Pratik Aghor

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Dig into the mystery of Nicolas Bourbaki one of the most influential mathematicians of all time who never actually existed.--When Nicolas Bourbaki applied to the American Mathematical Society in the 1950s, he was already one of the most influential mathem
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Can You Catch Cancer?

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Can you catch cancer from someone else? WARNING: There is a graphic image of a poor tasmanian devil with facial tumors in this episode. Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow wi
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"Jabberwocky": One of literature's best bits of nonsense

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Dive into Lewis Carrolls epic nonsense poem, Jabberwocky from his novel "Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There."--As Alice wanders through the dreamscape of Looking-Glass Land in Lewis Carroll's "Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice F
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The 2008 Financial Crisis: Crash Course Economics #12

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Today on Crash Course Economics, Adriene and Jacob talk about the 2008 financial crisis and the US Goverment's response to the troubles. So, all this starts with home mortgages, and the use of mortgages as an investment instrument. For years, it seemed li
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How do birds learn to sing? - Partha P. Mitra

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Learn more about TED-Ed's student voice initiative here: http://bit.ly/2sHzrqU View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-do-birds-learn-to-sing-partha-mitra A brown thrasher knows a thousand songs. A wood thrush can sing two pitches at once. A mock
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Urinary System, Part 1: Crash Course A&P #38

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Even though you probably don't choose to spend a lot of time thinking about it, your pee is kind of a big deal. Today we're talking about the anatomy of your urinary system, and how your kidneys filter metabolic waste and balance salt and water concentrat
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The Aztec myth of the unlikeliest sun god - Kay Almere Read

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Discover the myth of how the weak and pimply Aztec god Nanahuatl sacrificed himself to become Lord Sun and created a new world. -- Nanahuatl, weakest of the Aztec gods, sickly and covered in pimples, had been chosen to form a new world. There had already
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Humanity's New Cousin & An Ancient Giant Virus

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SciShow News shares two amazing things from the deep past that have been discovered: a new ancient human relative, and a 30,000-year-old giant virus. Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't m
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Why Do Nuclear Bombs Make Mushroom Clouds?

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If you’ve ever put your feet up on a warm summer’s day and played “spot the shape in the cloud,” you might’ve seen a kangaroo, a guy preparing to facepalm, maybe a mushroom... On second thought, hopefully not that last one. Hosted by: Michael Aranda -----
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Robots Inspired By Animals

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Learn about the robots inspired by animals with Hank! Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow without them! Shout out to Justin Ove, Justin Lentz, David Campos, Chris Peters, and
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Why Do We Have Leap Years?

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So it's February 29th and we have 366 days this year instead of 365- what's the deal with Leap Years? ---------- Support SciShow by becoming a patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scishow ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon suppo
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Hawking's black hole paradox explained - Fabio Pacucci

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Where does quantum information go when it enters a black hole? Investigate the theories of the black hole information paradox. --Today, one of the biggest paradoxes in the universe threatens to unravel modern science: the black hole information paradox. E
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Ugly History: Witch Hunts - Brian A. Pavlac

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Uncover the history of the witch hunts that swept through Europe and the American colonies from the 15th century until the 18th century.--In the German town of Nrdlingen in 1593, innkeeper Maria Hll found herself accused of witchcraft. She was arrested fo
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Vultures: The acid-puking, plague-busting heroes of the ecosystem - Kenny Coogan

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Explore the essential role vultures play in cleaning our ecosystems and why their conservation is key to a healthy planet.--In the African grasslands, a gazelle suffering from tuberculosis takes its last breath. The animals corpse threatens to infect the
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Why Do Birds Sing In The Morning?

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You’re having a dream, and for some reason that giant rabbit that’s about to eat you starts to sing like a bird. You wake up to find that birds are singing outside your window! Check out this SciShow Quick Question to find out why those birds sing in the
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The Nearsightedness Epidemic

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While not the kind of epidemic you're used to hearing about, nearsightedness is becoming a major health issue in many places. Learn about how scientists are finding out the reasons behind the increase in myopia, and how sunlight might be an important comp
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How A Bee Becomes Queen

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Royal jelly! For bees, it’s what makes all the difference between a queen and a worker. Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow without them! Shout out to Justin Ove, Justin Lent
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Did Dinosaurs Really Have Feathers?

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At least one entire class of dinosaurs seems to have had feathers -- including velociraptors, and probably T. rex. Find out how we know, and how we even know what color some of them were! Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the followi
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Are Multivitamins Really Good For You?

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People spend billions of dollars every year trying to boost their health with multivitamins- but are they actually good for you? Hosted by: Michael Aranda ---------- Support SciShow by becoming a patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scishow --------
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The rise and fall of the Mongol Empire - Anne F. Broadbridge

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Trace the rise and fall of the Mongol Empire which, under the leadership of Genghis Khan, became the largest contiguous land empire in history.--It was the largest contiguous land empire in history stretching from Korea to Ukraine, and from Siberia to sou
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3 People Who Probably Saved Your Life

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Today we are talking about 3 scientists who, through their collective inventions and discoveries, have saved millions of lives. Hosted by: Michael Aranda Annotation How Measles Made a Comeback https://youtu.be/kjFPUoIXd80 ---------- Support SciShow by bec
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The Best Atomic Clock Ever Built?

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Turns out, two atomic clocks are indeed better than one. And what role does sleep play in memory suppression? The SciShow team will be at NerdCon: Nerdfighteria in Boston in February! Check it out: http://www.nerdconnerdfighteria.com/ A Brief History of T
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The magical, mathematical fictions of Jorge Luis Borges - Ilan Stavans

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Dive into the mind-bending works of Argentinian writer Jorge Luis Borges, whose work pioneered the literary style magical realism.--What would it be like to have a limitless memory? Can the meaning of life be found in an infinite library? Is time a labyri
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Do Animals Mourn Their Dead?

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We can’t know if or how animals understand death, but behavioral changes in some species could mean they experience something similar to human grief. We're conducting a survey of our viewers! If you have time, please give us feedback: https://www.surveymo
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Why should you read The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy? - Laura Wright

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Dig into Arundhati Roys The God of Small Things, and follow the story of fraternal twins whose lives are destroyed by societys Love Laws. --Set in a small town in India, The God of Small Things revolves around fraternal twins Rahel and Estha, who are sepa
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Where Are All the Dead Animals?

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We are surrounded by wildlife, like pigeons and squirrels, all the time. Sadly, all those animals eventually die, but why don't we see carcasses on the street? Where do they go? We're conducting a survey of our viewers! If you have time, please give us fe
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Why should you read Lord of the Flies by William Golding? - Jill Dash

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Explore William Goldings timeless satire, Lord of the Flies, which follows a group of shipwrecked boys as they descend into anarchy. --After witnessing the atrocities of his fellow man in World War II, William Golding was losing his faith in humanity. Lat
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How to grow your own glacier - M Jackson

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Explore the ancient methods of growing glaciers, the homemade bodies of ice used as water sources, and how they can be used to combat climate change. -- In the 13th century, Genghis Khan embarked on a mission to take over Eurasia, swiftly conquering count
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The Oldest Plant-Like Fossils Ever

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Researchers might have discovered the 2 oldest plant-like fossils this week! Meanwhile, scientists learned more about another superpower of our favorite organism: tardigrades. Hosted by: Hank Green Get your Knowledge is Power shirt, poster and banner toda
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The Most Advanced Robots In The World

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The most advanced robots in the world might not be exactly what you’re expecting. But they’re shaping humanity’s future. Hosted by: Michael Aranda ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow without them!
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The wild world of carnivorous plants - Kenny Coogan

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Venus fly traps, bladderworts and sundews, oh my! Learn about carnivorous plants and their predatory antics to lure, trap and digest prey. -- Around the world there are more than 600 plant species that supplement a regular diet of sunlight, water and soil
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Ethical dilemma: The burger murders - George Siedel and Christine Ladwig

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Whats the best way to handle a crisis in business? Dig into how different strategies can work when faced with an ethical dilemma.--You founded a company that manufactures meatless burgers that are sold in stores worldwide. But youve recently received awfu
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Will The Periodic Table Ever Be Complete?

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Recently, humanity filled the periodic table up to atomic number 118, which nicely rounds out that row. But are we done yet? Have we discovered all of the different elements? And what is an "island of stability?" Learn about the 4 Newest Elements: https:/
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How bones make blood - Melody Smith

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Dig into the science of how bone marrow transplants work and find out how you could become a donor by visiting https://join.bethematch.org/teded--Bones might seem rock-solid, but theyre actually quite porous inside. Most of the large bones of your skeleto
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Can we create the "perfect" farm? - Brent Loken

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Explore the innovative ways countries are revolutionizing farming to ensure we can feed humanity in a way that works with the environment.--About 10,000 years ago, humans began to farm. This agricultural revolution was a turning point in our history and e
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3 Ways Science Can Bust Art Forgeries

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Some works of art can be worth thousands, even millions, of dollars. But what if you aren't so sure that Van Gogh you just bought to hang over your toilet is the real deal? Luckily, we can use science to sniff out fakes! Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- S
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The hidden life of Rosa Parks - Riche D. Richardson

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Learn about the life of civil rights activist Rosa Parks her work with the NAACP, bus boycotts, and her lifelong fight against racial inequality.--Throughout her life, Rosa Parks repeatedly challenged racial violence and the prejudiced systems protecting
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How one scientist took on the chemical industry - Mark Lytle

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Discover the groundbreaking environmental work of Rachel Carson, whose book Silent Spring explores how human actions threaten the balance of nature. --In 1958, after receiving a letter describing the deaths of songbirds due to the pesticide known as DDT,
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How We Eradicated Cattle Plague

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As a species, we’re getting better at preventing viral diseases. But eradication or, eliminating them completely is much harder. So how did we eradicate the Cattle Plague? Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Support SciShow by becoming a patron on Patreon: h
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Vampires: The Science Behind the Myth

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You’ve heard of vampires (pale, undead, sometimes sparkly), but did you know some of these myths have basis in scientific fact? We're conducting a survey of our viewers! If you have time, please give us feedback: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SciShowSurv
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Where Do Diamonds Come From?

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Diamonds. You see them in jewelry stores, celebrities flaunting them, but where do they come from? Turns out not from coal! Check out this episode to find out what conditions are needed for diamonds to form. Hosted by: Michael Aranda ---------- Support Sc
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Volcanoes: Mother Of Disasters

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Volcanoes can show nature's rage. What are the biggest eruptions we've witnessed in our history? Hosted by: Michael Aranda ---------- Support SciShow by becoming a patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scishow ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the fo
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Why Avocados Shouldn't Exist

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The avocado is highly regarded by many people as delicious and nutritious, but the most extraordinary thing about avocados may be their very existence. Annotation Link - Learn More About What Qualifies as a Berry: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LybfP...
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Why Do Women Live Longer Than Men?

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Evidence strongly suggests that men have, on average, a shorter lifespan than women, but scientists aren't exactly sure why that is. Check out today's QQ to learn more about this mortality mystery. Hosted by: Michael Aranda ---------- Support SciShow by b
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What Causes Food Cravings?

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Why do I really, really want ice cream right now? Today we explore the science of food cravings! Why We Love Junk Food: https://youtu.be/ZMsW2oXors8 Hosted by: Michael Aranda ---------- Support SciShow by becoming a patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.
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Nadine The Robot Is Amazing And Creepy

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Nadine the robot has been unveiled, and as robotics technology gets more advanced, humanoid robots are looking more and more human. In this episode of SciShow News we explore how Nadine works and why a lot of people find it creepy. Images and Video of Nad
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The 2015 Nobel Prizes!

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Over the past few weeks, the Nobel committees have been announcing the 2015 laureates. This year’s winners in the physics and chemistry categories made discoveries about the tiny neutrinos flying through all of us, and the ways our bodies repair DNA. Host
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The Furnace Bots | Think Like A Coder, Ep 3

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The adventure continues! Episode 3: Ethic and Hedge must sabotage the furnace-bots to get to the first artifact. Can they find a way out? --This is episode 3 of our animated series Think Like A Coder. This 10-episode narrative follows a girl, Ethic, and h
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Awesome Animal Dads

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Let's talk about some of the awesome single dads out there in the animal kingdom! Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Support SciShow by becoming a patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scishow ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon sup
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The Japanese myth of the trickster raccoon - Iseult Gillespie

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Dive into the Japanese myth of the shape-shifting tanuki, as the raccoon-like creature rewards a traveling salesman for his kindness.--On the dusty roads of a small village, a traveling salesman was having difficulty selling his wares. As he wandered the
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Flavor Science: What's Really In A Pumpkin Spice Latte

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If you take a look at an ingredients list, odds are you’ll find natural and artificial flavors somewhere in there. Turns out there’s a whole science to making your pumpkin spice latte taste like pumpkin spice, or your potato chips taste like pizza. Hosted
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Life-Changing Birdsong

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Bird parent's calls can change how their babies develop! And, do you learn faster when playing a game to benefit yourself or other people? Thumbnail Credit: Maurice van Bruggen Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Support SciShow by becoming a patron on Patre
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Great Minds: James Clerk Maxwell, Electromagnetic Hero

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Saturn’s rings, colored photography, and the discovery of electromagnetic waves all have have one thing in common. James Clerk Maxwell. Discover for yourself all the amazing contributions Maxwell made to science. Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Support S
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The Hunt For The Highest Melting Point

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What has the highest melting point known to us? Hank Green explains in this episode of SciShow. This episode is brought to you by Audible. Go to Audible.com/SciShow for a free 30-day trail. Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the follo
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The Next Step to a Holodeck

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This episode was produced in collaboration with and sponsored by Emerson. Click here to learn more about their We Love STEM initiative: http://bit.ly/2fnBiHO The next step toward a holodeck might be the ability to actually touch a simulation, and we’re ge
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5 Ways Humans Have Changed The Earth

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We are approaching a whole new era! . . .or at least a new epoch. Michael Aranda explains how humans are leaving their mark on the Geologic Time Scale. Hosted by: Michael Aranda ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we coul
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The AI Gaming Revolution

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Artificial intelligences that play abstract, strategic board games have come a long way, but how do their "brains" work? Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Support SciShow by becoming a patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scishow ---------- Dooblydoo
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How Do Insects Survive the Winter?

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Birds fly south, humans bundle up, but what do insects do to survive the winter? From creating antifreeze-like alcohols to burrowing in the ground, bugs have a few solutions to carry on. Hosted by: Michael Aranda ---------- Support SciShow by becoming a p
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Weight Loss Pills: Fact Or Fiction?

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Enjoy your bacon sandwich, while we walk you through the facts and fictions of what science can -- and maybe someday, will -- do to help people lose weight safely. Annotations: Caffeine: https://youtu.be/Xl1XBJLfIDU Circadian Rhythm: https://youtu.be/UbQ0
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Why Age? Should We End Aging Forever?

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Watch part 2 by CGPGrey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C25qzDhGLx8 If you could decide today... how long do you want to live? Thanks so much for help with the video to https://www.lifespan.io/hero –they are working to cure age-related diseases. Ch
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The Truth About 10 Famous Inventions

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Did Thomas Edison invent the lightbulb? I mean... kind of... but also... no. Every great, world-changing invention is the culmination of efforts by dozens or hundreds of people, spanning decades or centuries. Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Support SciSh
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Cyclopia: A Rare Birth Defect That Could Help Cure Cancer

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With a greater understanding of biological mechanisms, humans may be able to take a devastating birth defect and turn it into a treatment for cancer. We're conducting a survey of our viewers! If you have time, please give us feedback: https://www.surveymo

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