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The Earth: Crash Course Astronomy #11

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Phil starts the planet-by-planet tour of the solar system right here at home, Earth. -- Table of Contents Earth is a Planet 0:03 Layers of Earth 1:25 The Magnetic Field 5:10 Atmosphere and the Human Influence 6:14 -- PBS Digital Studios: http://youtube.co
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Aliens: Are We Looking In The Wrong Place?

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Big Alien Theory explanation website - http://www.thebigalientheory.com/ Thanks to everyone who supports MinutePhysics on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/minutephysics Link to Patreon supporters here: http://www.minutephysics.com/supporters.html Music by
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TOYS SURPRISE Chupa Chups MonsterHigh Peppa Ariel Mermaid Elsa Swimming In Bath Bombs Disney Frozen

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Learn colors with Toy Story bath bomb, Princess Sofia bath bomb, Hello Kitty bath bomb, Disney Pixar Cars, Disney Tsum Tsum Series 2 bath bomb, Disney Tsum Tsum Series 2 bath bomb, Nickelodeon Peppa Pig, Disney Frozen bath bomb and Disney Planes. Also che
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The EM Drive: Fact or Fantasy? | Space Time | PBS Digital Studios

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Because you demanded it … we break down the EM Drive! Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/pbsspacetime Get your own Space Time tshirt at http://bit.ly/1QlzoBi Tweet at us! @pbsspacetime Facebook: facebook.com/pbsspacetime Email us! pbsspacetim
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Music Monday: Boogie into Spring w/ This 'Spring Fever' Music Video | Nick

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Have a case of Spring Fever? Put on your disco shoes and boogie into Spring with SpongeBob SquarePants, The Thundermans, Nicky, Ricky, Dicky and Dawn, Game Shakers, School of Rock, The Loud House, and Bunsen is a Beast! And catch more of these and all you
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Back to School: What’s in My Backpack ft. Lizzy Greene | Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn | Nick

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Curious to know what Lizzy Greene keeps in her backpack? Watch as the Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn star gives us the inside scoop on her school supplies, knick knacks and the silly things she keeps on hand to get through a school day. Tell us what you keep
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Back to School: Get Dawn's Looks ft. Lizzy Greene | Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn | Nick

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Love Dawn’s style in Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn? Then you need to watch this video! Lizzy Greene is spilling her fashion secrets and walking you through her favorite back to school looks using Dawn’s wardrobe! Tell us which is your favorite in the comment
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How to Talk Like a Pirate w/ SpongeBob, Henry Danger, NRDD & More! | Nick

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Ahoy there, matey! Climb aboard with SpongeBob SquarePants, The Loud House, The Thundermans, Henry Danger, Game Shakers, NRDD, Alvin and the Chipmunks, and School of Rock so you can learn the best tips for Talk Like a Pirate Day... Catch more of your favo
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A day in the life of a Roman soldier - Robert Garland

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-roman-soldier-robert-garland The year is 15 CE, and the Roman Empire is prospering. Most of the credit will go to the emperor, bu
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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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The Non-Spooky Spooky House | ROCKY & BULLWINKLE

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Rocky and Bullwinkle venture into a spooky house in search of monsters and secret passages! Turns out, getting spooked in a spooky house is not as easy as it seems! See what happens next in The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle, streaming on Amazon Prime
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Winkle, Ahoy! | ROCKY & BULLWINKLE

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Sailing on the open sea, Rocky and Bullwinkle go in search of the Lootvisk with the help of Bullwinkle's beloved Grandwinkle! Will they be able to catch this elusive sea creature? Find out in The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle, streaming on Amazon Pri
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International Spies | ROCKY & BULLWINKLE

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Boris and Natasha follow a certain moose and squirrel to Paris, France! Will it be au revoir for Rocky and Bullwinkle? Find out in The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle, now streaming on Amazon Prime Video! amazon.com/rockyandbullwinkle Follow DreamWorks
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What is dust made of? - Michael Marder

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/what-is-dust-made-of-michael-marder Less than a tenth the size of an ant, a dust mite’s whole world is contained in the dusty film under a bed or in a f
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The science of hearing - Douglas L. Oliver

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-science-of-hearing-douglas-l-oliver The ability to recognize sounds and identify their location is possible thanks to the auditory system. That&rsqu
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Why does your voice change as you get older? - Shaylin A. Schundler

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Learn more about TED's student voice initiative here: http://bit.ly/2ODTRIq View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/why-does-your-voice-change-as-you-get-older-shaylin-a-schundler The human voice is capable of incredible variety and range. As we age,
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The surprising link between stress and memory - Elizabeth Cox

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View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-surprising-link-between-stress-and-memory-elizabeth-cox Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded You spend weeks studying for an important test. On the big day, you wait nervously as your t
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The Myth of Hercules: 12 labors in 8-bits - Alex Gendler

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-myth-of-hercules-12-labors-in-8-bits-alex-gendler Hercules — son of Zeus and champion of humankind — stricken with a temporary curse of madness, has
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What if cracks in concrete could fix themselves? - Congrui Jin

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/what-if-cracks-in-concrete-could-fix-themselves-congrui-jin Concrete is the most widely used construction material in the world. It can be found in swat
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History vs. Henry VIII - Mark Robinson and Alex Gendler

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/history-vs-henry-viii-mark-robinson-and-alex-gendler He was a powerful king whose break with the church of Rome would forever change the course of Engli
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The dangerous race for the South Pole - Elizabeth Leane

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-dangerous-and-daring-race-for-the-south-pole-elizabeth-leane By the early 1900’s, nearly every region of the globe had been visited and mapped, with
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How CRISPR lets you edit DNA - Andrea M. Henle

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Sign up for our newsletter and never miss an animation: http://bit.ly/TEDEdNewsletter View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-crispr-lets-you-edit-dna-andrea-m-henle From the smallest single-celled organism to the largest creatures on Earth, ever
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An unsung hero of the civil rights movement - Christina Greer

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Learn about the life of Bayard Rustin, a leader in the Civil Rights Movement, a gay rights activist, and one of Martin Luther King’s closest advisors. -- In 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech at the March on Washington to n
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Why do hospitals have particle accelerators? - Pedro Brugarolas

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Investigate the science behind how doctors use radioactive drugs and PET scans to detect and diagnose diseases like Alzheimer’s and cancer. -- Is there a way to detect diseases like cancer and Alzheimer’s before they advance too far? Doctors are using inj
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The surprising reason our muscles get tired - Christian Moro

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Why do our muscles get tired and sore after exercise? Explore how our muscles function, and how you can exercise longer without experiencing muscle fatigue. -- You're lifting weights. The first time feels easy, but each lift takes more and more effort unt
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Could underwater farms help fight climate change? - Ayana Johnson and Megan Davis

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Dive into the world of aquaculture and see how restorative ocean farming could play a vital role in helping our coastal communities, our oceans and our climate.--For billions of people, seafood provides a significant source of protein and nutrition, but o
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The mysterious origins of life on Earth - Luka Seamus Wright

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Where on Earth did life begin? Explore the hydrothermal vents in Earths crust as simple compounds gave way to complex life. --Billions of years ago, simple organic compounds assembled into more complex coalitions that could grow and reproduce. At the time
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What makes neon signs glow? A 360 animation - Michael Lipman

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In this 360 animation, explore the vibrant world of neon signs and learn the science of what makes them glow. --When the Hoover Dam was completed, it created a huge source of hydroelectric power and zapped a sleepy desert town to life: Las Vegas, Nevada.
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How to 3D print human tissue - Taneka Jones

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Explore the science of bioprinting, a type of 3D printing that uses bioink, a printable material that contains living cells. --There are currently hundreds of thousands of people on transplant lists, waiting for critical organs like kidneys, hearts and li
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The dangers of mixing drugs - Celine Valery

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Explore the science of why mixing drugs and drug interactions with other substances can lead to dangerous health complications.--Which of the following is risky behavior: a person taking cholesterol medicine with grapefruit juice? Or a person taking Aceta
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Hacking bacteria to fight disease - Tal Danino

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Explore how synthetic biologists are programming bacteria to fight cancer by manipulating their DNA. --In 1884, an unlucky patient who had a rapidly growing cancer in his neck came down with an unrelated bacterial skin infection. As he recovered from the
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What's so special about Viking ships? - Jan Bill

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Explore the history and technology of Viking longships, which helped the Scandinavians conquer trade routes and new territories.--As the Roman Empire flourished, Scandinavians had small settlements and no central government. Yet by the 11th century, they
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How do blood transfusions work? - Bill Schutt

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Dive into the history of the life-saving procedure of blood transfusions and how it has evolved since the 17th century. --In 1881, doctor William Halsted rushed to help his sister Minnie, who was hemorrhaging after childbirth. He quickly inserted a needle
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The tale of the doctor who defied Death - Iseult Gillespie

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Dive into the German tale of Godfather Death and his godson, the doctor who tries to master mortality.--A husband and wife were in despair. The woman had just given birth to their 13th child, and the growing family was quickly running out of food and mone
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How the Monkey King escaped the underworld - Shunan Teng

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Meet Sun Wukong, the Monkey King, and follow his journey to the Realm of the Dead and his fierce battle to escape the underworld.--The Monkey King, a legendary troublemaker hatched from stone and schooled in divine magic, had stolen the Dragon Lords most
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Which is better: Soap or hand sanitizer? - Alex Rosenthal and Pall Thordarson

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Dig into the science of how soap breaks down a coronavirus, and the effectiveness of hand sanitizer against a viral outbreak. --Your hands, up close, are anything but smooth. With peaks and valleys, folds and rifts, there are plenty of hiding places for a
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A day in the life of an ancient Peruvian shaman - Gabriel Prieto

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Follow Quexo, a Peruvian shaman, as he searches for cinnabar to complete a special ritual that will protect his village from winter storms.--The year is 1400 BCE. At the temple of the fisherman, the morning is unusually still and this is just the latest i
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First person vs. Second person vs. Third person - Rebekah Bergman

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Discover how point of view can transform a story, and find out how to choose between first, second, and third person in your writing.--Who is telling a story, and from what perspective, are some of the most important choices an author makes. Told from a d
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How do our brains process speech? - Gareth Gaskell

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Learn how to identify, develop, and share your best ideas with TED Masterclass: http://bit.ly/tedmasterclass -- The average 20-year-old knows between 27,000 and 52,000 different words. Spoken out loud, most of these words last less than a second. With eve
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Can the ocean run out of oxygen? - Kate Slabosky

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Get to know how a healthy marine ecosystem functions, and what creates the lethal conditions that lead to dead zones. --For most of the year, the Gulf of Mexico is teeming with marine life, from tiny crustaceans to massive whales. But every summer, disast
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This Exoplanet Suddenly Disappeared From Space, Where Did It Go?

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A planet discovered by Hubble suddenly vanished. So where did it go, and what does its disappearance mean for the study of planetary systems? Subscribe to Seeker! http://bit.ly/subscribeseeker Watch more Elements! http://bit.ly/ElementsPlaylist Visit our
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Ubercorn Funky Facts on Climate Change | Go Jetters | CBeebies

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For full episodes of Go Jetters visit - https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m0007z03/go-jettersUbercorn goes through his special top three funky facts about climate change.Join Xuli, Kyan, Lars, Foz and new cadet Tala, as they travel the world with the
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Vroomster Bloopers | Go Jetters | CBeebies

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For full episodes of Go Jetters visit - https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m0007z03/go-jettersVroomster Bloopers! Even the Go Jetters make mistakes. Watch these bloopers from inside the Vroomster as they try to take off for another adventure!Watch new
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1, 2, 3, Grandmaster Glitch Song | Go Jetters | CBeebies House

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For full episodes of Go Jetters visit - https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m0007z03/go-jettersSing along with Katie to this fun counting song about Grandmaster Glitch! Watch Go Jetters on CBeebies and BBC iPlayer!Join Xuli, Kyan, Lars, Foz and new cad
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1, 2, 3, Ubercorn Song | Go Jetters | CBeebies House

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For full episodes of Go Jetters visit - https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m0007z03/go-jettersSing along with Evie to this fun counting song about Ubercorn! Watch Go Jetters on CBeebies and BBC iPlayer!Join Xuli, Kyan, Lars, Foz and new cadet Tala, as
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1, 2, 3, Tala Song | Go Jetters | CBeebies House

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For full episodes of Go Jetters visit - https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m0007z03/go-jettersSing along with Evie to this fun counting song about Tala! Watch Go Jetters on CBeebies and BBC iPlayer!Join Xuli, Kyan, Lars, Foz and new cadet Tala, as the
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A day in the life of an ancient Greek architect - Mark Robinson

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Follow Pheidias, the chief builder for the Parthenon, as he supervises the construction of the new temple and faces charges of embezzlement.--The year is 432 BCE. As dawn breaks over Athens, Pheidias is already late for work. He is the chief builder for t
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Can you solve the riddle and escape Hades? - Dan Finkel

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Practice more problem-solving at https://brilliant.org/TedEd/--The underworld is overcrowded, and Zeus has ordered Hades to let some spirits out. Hades arranges all the souls of the dead in a line before Cerberus. When one of his three heads bites down on
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How do steroids affect your muscles and the rest of your body? - Anees Bahji

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Dig into the science of how anabolic steroids and their recreational use can affect your body, organs and brain. --Steroids. Theyve caused global scandals. Theyre banned in most athletic competitions. Yet the same properties that help elite athletes and b
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Why Were Seeing More Gravitational Wave Events Than Ever Before

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LIGO and Virgo recently updated their gravitational-wave catalog with 39 new discoveries, including signals that could help us probe unresolved mysteries about the universe further than ever before. Subscribe to Seeker! http://bit.ly/subscribeseeker Watch
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Betelgeuse Is Destined to Explode as a SupernovaBut When?

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Long considered one of the brightest stars in the night sky, Betelgeuse has begun to dramatically fade then brighten again for reasons we cant quite pin down. And its caused some people to wonder if it's about to explode. Catch up on Constellations! https
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How the worlds tallest skyscraper was built - Alex Gendler

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Discover the engineering innovations that made building Burj Khalifa, the worlds tallest skyscraper, possible.--In 2004, construction began on a new building in Dubai, promising a revolutionary design that would dwarf the rest of the worlds skyscrapers. F
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How one design flaw almost toppled a skyscraper - Alex Gendler

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Dig into the unique engineering of New York Citys Citicorp Center tower, and the design flaw that threatened to topple it.--In 1978, Diane Hartley was writing her undergraduate architecture thesis when she made a shocking discovery. After weeks of poring
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The woman who stared at the sun - Alex Gendler

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Get to know the legacy of Hisako Koyama, whose drawings of the suns surface helped scientists reconstruct 400 years of sunspot activity.--In 1944, amateur astronomer Hisako Koyamas latest endeavor was sketching the suns shifting surface. She spent weeks a
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Axolotls: The salamanders that snack on each other (but don't die) - Luis Zambrano

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Discover the extraordinary regenerative powers of the axolotl, a salamander native to Mexico and one of sciences most studied animals.--Axolotls are one of sciences most studied animals. Why, you ask? These extraordinary salamanders are masters of regener
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Why can't governments print an unlimited amount of money? - Jonathan Smith

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Explore the economic strategy of quantitative easing, where a central bank purchases bonds in order to boost the economy.--In March 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic rocked economies worldwide. Millions of people lost their jobs, and many businesses struggled t
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Can you solve the giant spider riddle? - Dan Finkel

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Practice more problem-solving at https://brilliant.org/TedEd--Once every century, the worlds greatest spiders gather to compete in a series of grueling games. The winner will become the next arachnomonarch, able to command all the worlds spiders to their
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What makes a language... a language? - Martin Hilpert

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Dig into the distinction between a language and a dialect, and uncover the history of standardized languages.--Outside of China, Mandarin and Cantonese are often referred to as Chinese dialects, despite being even more dissimilar than Spanish and Italian.
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How to get better at video games, according to babies - Brian Christian

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Explore what happened when the AI system Deep Q Networks (DQN) attempted to beat the Atari game Montezumas Revenge.--In 2013, a group of researchers wanted to create an AI system that could beat every Atari game. They developed a system called Deep Q Netw
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Can you solve the human cannonball riddle? - Alex Rosenthal

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Practice more problem-solving at https://brilliant.org/TedEd--They call you the human cannonball. Your act involves flying through rings of fire, bouncing through a trampoline course, and catching the trapezist in the grand finale. Todays pre-flight test
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Blood, concrete, and dynamite: Building the Hoover Dam - Alex Gendler

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Dig into the engineering of the Hoover Dam, a concrete arch-gravity dam on the Colorado River that supplies water to the US southwest.--In the early 20th century, the US had expanded from coast to coast, but many cities in the southwest still lacked relia
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Which animal has the best eyesight? - Thomas W. Cronin

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Explore the incredible diversity of eyes and vision in the animal kingdom, and find out which creature has the best eyesight.--The animal kingdom boasts an incredible diversity of eyes. Some rotate independently while others have squiggly-shaped pupils. S
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The dark history of the overthrow of Hawaii - Sydney Iaukea

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Get to know the story of Queen Liliuokalani, the last queen of Hawaii, and how she fought the US annexation of the islands. --On January 16th, 1895, two men arrived at Liliuokalanis door, arrested her, and imprisoned her. The Missionary Party had recently
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How pigeons took over the world - Elizabeth Carlen and Joanna Moles

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Trace the ancient history of the pigeon, and discover how these birds became one of the most abundant species on the planet.--Seeing their meat as a protein source and their poop as the perfect fertilizer, humans brought pigeons into captivity as far back
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History vs. Tamerlane the Conqueror - Stephanie Honchell Smith

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Tamerlane was one of historys greatest conquerors but was he a great state builder or a bloodthirsty tyrant? You decide. --He was born in the 1330s in the Chaghatayid Khanate, formerly the Mongol Empire. On the steppe, he rose from a lowly sheep thief to
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The myth of the original star-crossed lovers - Shannon Zhao

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Get to know the myth of the weaver and the cowherd, a pair of star-crossed lovers banished to opposite sides of the Milky Way.--In the court of the Jade Emperor, a young princess had a special skill: she could pluck clouds from the sky and spin them into
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Can you solve the fortress riddle? - Henri Picciotto

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Practice more problem-solving at https://brilliant.org/TedEd--Bad news: your worst enemies are at the gate. Your fledgling kingdom guards the worlds only herd of tiny dino creatures. To you, theyre sacred. To everyone else, theyre food. The three closest
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Pinocchio | Teaser Trailer | Disney+

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When you wish upon a star Watch the trailer for the all-new live action #Pinocchio and stream the movie, a #DisneyPlusDay premiere, September 8 on @DisneyPlus. The global celebration of Disney+ Day will return on Thursday, September 8, 2022, leading into
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A brief history of dumplings - Miranda Brown

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Trace the diverse and delicious history of dumplings, from their first recorded origins to their spread across the Asian continent and beyond.--As archaeologists pored over ancient tombs in western China, they discovered some surprisingly well-preserved a
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Why a sausage can do what your gloves cannot - Charles Wallace and Sajan Saini

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Dig into the science of touchscreens, and find out the difference between the two most common types: capacitive and resistive.--In 2010, South Korea experienced a particularly cold winter. People couldnt activate their smartphones while wearing gloves, so
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A brief history of Spanish - Ilan Stavans

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Trace the history and evolution of the Spanish language, from its origins in the 3rd century BCE to modern day. --Beginning in the third century BCE, the Romans conquered the Iberian peninsula. This period gave rise to several regional languages in the ar
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The Boltzmann brain paradox - Fabio Pacucci

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Download a free audiobook version of The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle and support TED-Ed's nonprofit mission: https://www.audible.com/ted-ed--How do you know youre a person who has lived your life, rather than a just-formed brain full of artificial m
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The myth of Pegasus and the chimera - Iseult Gillespie

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

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Dig into the myth of Baucis and Philemon, a couple who unknowingly showed the gods hospitality after their neighbors refused.--It was dark when two mysterious, shrouded figures appeared in a hillside village. The strangers knocked on every door in town, a
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Why is it so hard to cure the common cold?

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Dig into the two main ways we fight the viruses that cause the common cold, and find out if its possible to create a cure. --On average, adults catch more than 150 colds throughout their lives. Even with similar symptoms, the cause could be different each
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Will there be another pandemic in your lifetime?

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Explore the probability of a future pandemic and the steps we can take to reduce its destructiveness.--We tend to think of pandemics as unlikely events, but disease outbreaks are surprisingly common. Over the past 400 years, the longest stretch of time wi
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How do we create a better economy?

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Explore the model known as doughnut economics, which aims to meet the needs of people without overshooting Earth's ecological limits.--Can we call any economy healthy in the face of dwindling resources and growing inequality? What if we cut off our addict
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Mao Zedong's infamous mango cult - Vivian Jiang

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Dig into the era of Chinas Cultural Revolution, and how communist leader Mao Zedong used mangoes as a propaganda tool.--In August 1968, factory workers overheard news of a mandatory meeting. Whispered rumors described shipments of a gift from the countrys
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Ethical dilemma: Should we get rid of mosquitoes? - Talya Hackett

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Explore how the technology of gene drives could lead to the eradication of mosquitoes and what that could mean for our ecosystems.--Mosquitoes are responsible for more human deaths every year than any other animal, but very few of the 3,500 mosquito speci
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How to manage your emotions

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Explore the framework known as the Process Model, a psychological tool to help you identify, understand, and regulate your emotions.--After a week of studying, you feel confident that you'll ace your exam. But when you get your grade back, it's much lower
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How horses changed history - William T. Taylor

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Explore how the domestication of horses influenced the fate of entire civilizations and dramatically altered human history.--People have been captivated by horses for a long time. They appear more than any other animal in cave paintings dating back 30,000
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This one weird trick will get you infinite gold - Dan Finkel

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Practice more problem-solving at https://brilliant.org/TedEd--A few years ago, the king decided your life would be forfeit unless you tripled the gold coins in his treasury. Fortunately, a strange little man appeared and magically performed the feat. Unfo
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Whatever happened to the hole in the ozone layer? - Stephanie Honchell Smith

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Discover what caused the hole in the ozone layer, and how the Montreal Protocol helped restore it by banning harmful chemicals.--In the 1980s, the world faced a huge problem: there was a rapidly expanding hole in the ozone layer. If it continued to grow,
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Why were there three popes at the same time? - Jolle Rollo-Koster

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Dig into the history of the Papal Schism, which caused a split in the Catholic Church while 3 popes vied for supremacy. --For almost two millennia, the Pope has been a figure of supreme spiritual authority for Catholics around the world. But in the late 1
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Test yourself: Can you tell the difference between music and noise? - Hanako Sawada

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Get to know avant-garde music composer John Cage, whose work challenged the boundaries between music and noise.--In 1960, composer John Cage went on television to share his latest work. But rather than using traditional instruments, Cage appeared surround
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Why is Marie Antoinette so controversial? - Carolyn Harris

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Marie Antoinette became a symbol for the evils of excess but was she a wasteful queen or a convenient scapegoat? You decide.--She was the Queen of France, notorious for living in opulence while peasants starved and became a symbol of everything wrong with
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Stargazing: The Summer Triangle | SciShow Kids

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Hosted by: Sam Schultz (he/him)Kaitie Janecke Soltesz: WriterKyle Nackers: Fact CheckerJD Voyek: Script EditorMadison Lynn: VideographerHiroka Matsushima: Script SupervisorStefan Chin: EditorAndrew Smith: Sound DesignerSam Schultz: PuppeteerFaith Evelyn S
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Can other animals understand death? - Barbara J. King

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Do nonhuman animals experience grief? Explore mourning in the animal kingdom to find out the answer to this tricky question.--In 2018, an orca called Tahlequah gave birth. But her daughter died within an hour. Tahlequah, however, didnt leave her body. Ove
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How dangerous was it to be a jester? - Beatrice K. Otto

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Explore the history of court jesters, from 7th century China to medieval Europe, and how they were able to speak truth to power.--Contrary to common belief, jesters werent just a medieval European phenomenon but flourished in other times and cultures. The
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A 5,300-year-old murder mystery - Albert Zink

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Get to know the story of tzi the Iceman, a 5,300-year-old glacier mummy who researchers discovered had been murdered.--In September 1991, two hikers discovered a corpse emerging from the ice. Researchers soon realized they were looking at the mummified bo
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Can you solve the cursed dice riddle? - Dan Finkel

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Practice more problem-solving at https://brilliant.org/TedEd--Ah, spring. As Demeter, Goddess of the Harvest, its your favorite season. Humans and animals look to you to balance the bounty of the natural world which, like any self-respecting Goddess, you
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A day in the rebellion against the Inca Empire - Gabriel Prieto

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Follow Maxo, a warrior of the Chimu Empire, as he navigates the Inca-conquered streets of Chan Chan to receive a secret message.--Its daybreak in the city of Chan Chan, and former soldier Maxo has been up all night fretting. Last night, a friend stopped b
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How to overcome your mistakes

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Explore what prevents us from learning from our failures, and how to become more resilient through cultivating a growth mindset.--People often describe failure as a teachable moment a necessary stumble on our way to improvement. But learning from our mist
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Can you solve the secret assassin society riddle? - Alex Rosenthal

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Practice more problem-solving at https://brilliant.org/TedEd--Your agent has infiltrated a life or death poker game in a hidden back room of a grand casino. Your team is on the trail of an elite society of assassins, each of whom carries a signature playi
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The diseases that changed humanity forever - Dan Kwartler

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Explore the history of humanitys deadliest diseases, and find out how our progress and innovation exposed us to new pathogens.--Since humanitys earliest days, weve been plagued by countless disease-causing pathogens. Invisible and persistent, these microo
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Does planting trees actually cool the planet? - Carolyn Beans

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Dig into common mistakes that tree-planting programs make, and explore strategies that can successfully re-green the planet.--In fighting climate change, few solutions are discussed more than planting lots and lots of trees. It sounds simple enough: trees
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Why is rice so popular? - Carolyn Beans

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Dig into how rice became a staple in the worlds diet, and the surprising consequences of its traditional production practices.--Rice contributes over 20% of the calories consumed by humans each year. Korean bibimbap, Nigerian jollof, Indian biryani, Spani
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The warrior who defeated the mighty Mughals - Stephanie Honchell Smith

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Trace Malik Ambars historic rise from enslaved youth to brilliant military tactician and kingmaker in the Indian sultanate.--In 1624, Mughal Emperor Jahangir received word of yet another defeat at the hands of his greatest enemy: Malik Ambar. Jahangir was
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One of the worlds oldest condiments - Dan Kwartler

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Trace the history of ketchup, from the condiments origins in 3rd century China to becoming a staple of American cuisine.--In the mid-18th century, England was crazy for ketchup. The sauce was a staple, but this ketchup wasnt the ubiquitous red goop youre
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What is earwax and should you get rid of it? - Henry C. Ou

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Explore why earwax forms, its purpose in our health, and whether or not we should be trying to get rid of it.--Grooming paraphernalia has been found in numerous archeological sites, many of which have included earwax removal tools. And earwax evacuation r
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Does math have a major flaw? - Jacqueline Doan and Alex Kazachek

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Practice more problem-solving at https://brilliant.org/teded--A mathematician with a knife and ball begins slicing and distributing the ball into an infinite number of boxes. She then recombines the parts into five precise sections. Moving and rotating th

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