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Five(ish) Minute Drum Lesson - African Drumming: Lesson 1: The Djembe

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Farai introduces you to the djembe and talks about its historical importance to the Mali Empire. For more on music and dancing, visit artsedge.kennedy-center.org.
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Making A TED-Ed Lesson: Visualizing Complex Ideas

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/making-a-ted-ed-lesson-visualizing-complex-ideas View original lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/exploration-on-the-big-data-frontier-tim-smith How can animation convey complex, intangible concepts? A visual met
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How To Play Star Wars Theme on Guitar EASY LESSON with tabs

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How To Play Star Wars Theme on Guitar EASY LESSON with tabs Subscribe for more videos : http://bit.do/guitarraviva3
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How To Draw A Spring Robot: Fun Art Lesson For Kids Of All Ages

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Hey art friends! It's Rob from Art For Kids Hub, and we're back with another fun drawing lesson just for you! This time, we'll be learning how to draw a funny Spring Robot! Join Jack and me as we guide you step-by-step in creating a cute robot sitting on
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Paul McCartney's Piano Lesson

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Paul McCartney teaches a piano lesson. The Beatles' singer/songwriter shares his approach to learning and writing songs on the piano. John Lennon used this approach when writing "Imagine" as has John Legend when writing some of his songs. He's speaking wi
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Claire Teaches You Cake Assembly (Lesson 4) | Baking School | Bon Appétit

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Stacking, spreading, slicing...Saffitz-ing? The cake components are ready to roll, but combining them all together is a science in itself. Fortunately, Professor Claire has done the research for us! If you build it, they will succumb to a multi-layer cake
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Claire Teaches You Cake Frosting (Lesson 3) | Baking School | Bon Appétit

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From fluffy Italian Meringues to savory Swiss Buttercreams, there’s a wild world of frostings in the mix. Claire’s got a signature style to whip ‘em all up, plus all the tricks to save your spreads when disaster strikes. And yes, you’re definitely allowed
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Claire Teaches You Cake Decoration (Lesson 5) | Baking School | Bon Apptit

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Claires favorite subject in Baking School? Art class! There will be sprinkles, there will be pastry tip fails, and for some reason, there will be an actual blow torch toasting some coconut meringue magic. Join Claire in the Test Kitchen as she teaches you
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Ben 10 | Rustbuggy Driving Lesson | Cartoon Network

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Ben hops into the Rustbuggy for a driving lesson along the sand dunes of Cape Cod. Things take a turn for the worst when Kevin 11 comes to stir up trouble! Episode: Franken-Fight SUBSCRIBE: http://cartn.co/subscribe ABOUT BEN 10: Ben 10 introduces fun-lov
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Claire Teaches You Cake Filling (Lesson 2) | Baking School | Bon Appétit

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Claire Saffitz teaches us the ins and outs of the sweet stuff spread between cake layers, with tropical twists, creamy caramels, and of course, chocolate. Lot and lots of chocolate. As far as cakes go, it’s what’s on the inside that counts! (Well, that an
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SPOILED GIRLS Think They OWN THE WORLD, Get Taught A Lesson! | Dhar Mann

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Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to my channel by clicking here http://bit.ly/DharMannYouTube **Make sure you CLICK THE BELL ICON so you can get notifications when my next video goes up so you dont miss anything!REMEMBER - We're not just telling stories, we're c
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Kid Steals Money From A Wallet, Stranger Teaches Her A Lesson | Dhar Mann

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This is an amazing video, this helps kids learn to be honest! The credit goes to Dhar Maan Studios for making this. Hope you learn a lesson from this inspirational video! Also click here to view Dhar Maan's YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel
Sir David Attenborough Gives a Lesson on Seeds | The Green Planet | BC Earth

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Giant seeds, tiny seeds, floaty seeds and flying seeds. Sir David Attenborough gives us a quick biology lesson in all of them. #GreenPlanet will open your eyes to an undiscovered kingdom this is life from the perspective of plants. Discover more https://w
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How To Draw A Spring Mandala: Step-by-Step Art Lesson for All Ages

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Hey art friends, today we're capturing spring with a new drawing lesson! Join Teryn and I as we guide you step-by-step on how to draw a Spring Mandala. We'll start by drawing a radiant sun at the center of our mandala. Next, we'll create a layer of ground
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How To Draw A Funny Cartoon Pencil - Easy step-by-step art lesson for kids and adults!

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Hey, art friends! Today, Teryn and I are learning how to draw a funny cartoon pencil together. This lesson is super fun and really easy. Just a few steps, and you can create your own cartoon pencil. What's even cooler? You can add a different funny face a
Amazing BUBBLE TRICKS lesson !

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How to make amazing Bubble tricks with your hands by Doctor Bubble.soundtrak:Amelie [2001] - Yann Tiersen- Les Jours Tristes (instrumental)
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Intro to Angles Lesson for Kids

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Gerard Schwarz gives a Conducting Lesson

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Great video that teaches you about music and how a conductor conducts music from a musical score. You will learn what all those arm movements mean and basic musical notation.Beethoven's famous Symphony No. 5 in C Minor is used as an example as Gerard Schw
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Scrap Mechanic - A Lesson From Squid

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Welcome to my first video on Scrap Mechanic. In this video Ballistic Squid teaches me the basics of the game and I attempt to build a buggy. Twitter - @stampylongnose Facebook - www.facebook.com/stampylongnose UK Shop - http://stampy.spreadshirt.co.uk US
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Completing the square - Live algebra lesson

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Do you need help with your algebra homework? Send photos of any problems you need help with to LiveStream@MathMeeting.com. Today I am focusing on solving quadratic equations by completing the square. I will help you live right here on this live stream :)
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It's Not What It Looks Like | The Lesson | Gumball | Cartoon Network

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Click to watch more of The Amazing World of Gumball - https://bit.ly/35wZzDJFollow us for all the latest Gumball news! Website - http://www.theamazingworldofgumball.com/ Facebook - http://bit.ly/2foqTcOGumball, the amusing blue cat with a giant head and h
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It's Not What It Looks Like | The Lesson | Gumball | Cartoon Network

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Click to watch more of The Amazing World of Gumball - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fu2BjEH4u84&list=PL77ED97B132C66551Gumball, the amusing blue cat with a giant head and his best buddy Darwin, a pet goldfish who sprouted legs, step up the hilarity and
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Powers of 10 Math Lesson for Kids

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Equivalent Fractions Math Lesson for Kids

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Intro to Multiplication Math Lesson for Kids

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Addition & Subtraction Within 1000 Lesson for Kids

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Claire Teaches You Cake Baking (Lesson 1) | Baking School | Bon Appétit

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Bon Appétit's Baking School is in session! In the series premiere, Claire reveals her trade secrets for baking light and airy cake layers, using three unique methods. At last, you’ll finally understand how gluten actually works. Check out Claire's Instagr
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Multiplying Fractions by Whole Numbers Math Lesson for Kids

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Convert Units of Measurement Math Lesson for Kids

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Darwin puts two and two together | The Lesson | Gumball | Cartoon Network

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Click to watch more of The Amazing World of Gumball - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fu2BjEH4u84&list=PL77ED97B132C66551Gumball, the amusing blue cat with a giant head and his best buddy Darwin, a pet goldfish who sprouted legs, step up the hilarity and
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Gravity Powered Escapement Wheel.... Simple machine lesson

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This escapement wheel is a good example of showing how simple machines work together in the performance of a task, in this case turning a flywheel. I have found that students have a natural curiosity to explore these types of devices and are very interest
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Bugs Bunny Builders | Lesson Learned | Compilation | @wbkids

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Sometimes even the Looney Builders make mistakes, but they know that they can only learn from these mistakes! Grab those hard hats and fasten that tool belt, a Looney construction crew is heading to town! Bugs Bunny Builders is coming to Cartoonito on Car
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Watermelon Lesson I Uncle Grandpa I Cartoon Network

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When Uncle Grandpa gets a watermelon stuck in his mouth, he is unable to ask for help and people interpret it as a comedy routine. As Uncle Grandpa's popularity rises, his friendships and morale suffer. CN GAMES: http://bit.ly/CNGames SUBSCRIBE: http://bi
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How to Draw a Mom and Baby Koala: Step-by-Step Art Lesson

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Hey there, it's Rob from Art For Kids Hub, and I've got my buddy Austin here with me for another super fun drawing tutorial! This time, we're going to show you how to draw an adorable mom and baby koala! Whether you're a kid, parent, or teacher, you'll lo
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A Lesson from Wonder Woman | Scooby-Doo and Guess Who? | Cartoon Network

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When a marble statue comes to life at a museum in Greece, our gang is caught between a braying minotaur and a sword-wielding Wonder Woman!Episode: The Scooby of a Thousand Faces!SUBSCRIBE: http://cartn.co/subscribeWATCH MORE: http://cartn.co/moreminisodes
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Gumball | Teaching Mom A Lesson | The Limit | Cartoon Network

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Search for Toon Cup on your App Store or play the web game on www.cartoonnetwork.co.uk/tooncup Search for Toon Cup on your App Store or play the web game on www.cartoonnetwork.co.uk/tooncup Subscribe to The Amazing World of Gumball - http://bit.ly/2gjL91J
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Chef's Handwashing Lesson | Total Dramarama | Cartoon Network

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Check in with Cartoon Network http://cartn.co/YT-CNCheckInChef teaches the kids how to wash their hands!SUBSCRIBE: http://cartn.co/subscribeWATCH MORE: http://cartn.co/moreminisodesAbout Cartoon Network:Welcome to Cartoon Network's YouTube Channel, your d
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Granny Jojo Teaches Richard a Lesson | Gumball | @cartoonnetworkuk

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After Richard has an accident, Granny Jojo comes to look after everyone.Play Free Gumball Games - https://www.cartoonnetwork.co.uk/show/gumball/gamesSubscribe to watch more awesome videos - https://goo.gl/hRAVDf Welcome to the official Cartoon Network UK
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Darwin Teaches His Bully A Lesson | The Sucker | Gumball | Cartoon Network

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Click to watch more of The Amazing World of Gumball - https://bit.ly/35wZzDJFollow us for all the latest Gumball news! Website - http://www.theamazingworldofgumball.com/ Facebook - http://bit.ly/2foqTcOGumball, the amusing blue cat with a giant head and h
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World Class Prodigy Violinist Chloe Chua Gives TwoSet a Violin Lesson

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Find Chloe here: https://youtu.be/w15J-JFjfgg Practice Merch!: https://www.twosetapparel.com Follow TwoSet Apparel: https://www.instagram.com/twosetapparel/ Submit your music memes: http://www.reddit.com/r/lingling40hrs ***Passionate about Classical Music
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Compare Non-Equivalent Fractions | Math Lesson for Grades 3-5 | Mini-Clip

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Teacher Delivers Remote Virtual Reality Math Lesson on Angles using Half Life: Alyx

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Review of Angle Vocabulary for Homeschooling Week because I have to teach today, but Half Life Alyx just came out. Want to support my classroom? http://www.donorschoose.org/charlescoomber Twitter – @charlescoomber
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Intro to Fractions Using the Number Line | Math Lesson for Grades 3-5 | Mini-Clip

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Numbers in Expanded & Word Form (1000 & Beyond) | Math Lesson for Grades 3-5 | Mini-Clip

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Spider Finger Family | Fun Children's Lesson, Kids English Song Video, Catchy Melody, Kindergarten

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Children Love Singing this Catchy Song to Learn the Names of the Members of the Family. These Funny Animated Spiders & Simple Music Make Learning Fun. Thanks for Watching, Sharing & Commenting Subscribe for Fresh Uploads 3 Times a Week! http://bit.ly/YOUT
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Cas Cas Asalato Lesson - Learn How to Play Aslatua - Africa Heartwood Project

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In this video you learn the basic technique for how to play the Aslatua. A small shaker from West Africa.Buy it Here:http://www.djembedirect.com/item/shakers/aslatua_cascas_kashakaThe aslatua (ah-SLAH-too-uh) is a unique hand percussion toy that will capt
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Gumball finds a subtle way to achieve good grades | The Lesson | Gumball | Cartoon Network

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Click to watch more of The Amazing World of Gumball - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fu2BjEH4u84&list=PL77ED97B132C66551Gumball, the amusing blue cat with a giant head and his best buddy Darwin, a pet goldfish who sprouted legs, step up the hilarity and
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Finger Family Penguins | Early Childhood Lesson, Learn English Song, Teach Members Of The Family

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This Kids Vid from our "Finger Family Collection" Teaches the Names of All the Members of the Family - Father, Mother, Brother, Sister & Baby with our Penguin Family. Thanks for Watching, Sharing & Commenting Subscribe for Fresh Uploads 3 Times a Week! ht
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How To Draw A Cartoon Acorn

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Yesterday we drew a cute squirrel, so today we have to draw an acorn! This lesson is super fun and easy, perfect for younger artists. This lesson also works well for decorating your home and classroom for fall!
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Making sense of spelling - Gina Cooke

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/making-sense-of-spelling-gina-cooke What can spelling tell us about relationships between words? While spelling may sometimes seem random or unexpected, this lesson illuminates how peeling back the layers of spe
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Elephant Encounter - Guiding through a tricky situation!

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Lee Fuller and Alan Yeowart. Filming a lesson on Elephant behaviour quickly turned to a lesson on Keeping Calm in the Face of Immediate Danger!
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How To Draw Three Wise Men - Nativity

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Yay, we're adding another lesson to our nativity scene! Today, we're learning how to draw three wise men. This lesson is a lot of fun, especially if you take the time to add your own details, colors, and background. Have fun using your creativity to make
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How To Draw A Realistic Jingle Bell

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How to draw a realistic jingle bell! Now, this lesson may look challenging, but we're going to take it one step at a time. It'll shock you how easy this lesson actually is. You'll only need four colored pencils (orange, brown, red, and black).
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How big is a mole? (Not the animal, the other one.) - Daniel Dulek

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View full lesson here: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/daniel-dulek-how-big-is-a-mole-not-the-animal-the-other-one The word "mole" suggests a small, furry burrowing animal to many. But in this lesson, we look at the concept of the mole in chemistry. Learn the i
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Under The Hood: The Chemistry Of Cars - Cynthia Chubbuck

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/under-the-hood-the-chemistry-of-cars-cynthia-chubbuck There are over one billion cars in the world right now, getting people from point A to point B. But cars aren't just a mode of transportation; they also teac
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A glimpse of teenage life in ancient Rome - Ray Laurence

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/a-glimpse-of-teenage-life-in-ancient-rome-ray-laurence Welcome to the world of Lucius Popidius Secundus, a 17-year old living in Rome in 73 AD. His life is a typical one of arranged marriages, coming-of-age fest
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How big is infinity? - Dennis Wildfogel

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-big-is-infinity Using the fundamentals of set theory, explore the mind-bending concept of the "infinity of infinities" -- and how it led mathematicians to conclude that math itself contains unanswerable ques
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How folding paper can get you to the moon - Adrian Paenza

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-folding-paper-can-get-you-to-the-moon Can folding a piece of paper 45 times get you to the moon? By seeing what happens when folding just one piece of paper, we see the unbelievable potential of exponential
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The History of Keeping Time - Karen Mensing

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-history-of-keeping-time Where did time-telling come from? What are time zones and why are there so many of them? Get the answers to these questions and more in this journey through the history of time -- fro
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The story behind your glasses - Eva Timothy

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-story-behind-your-glasses-eva-timothy What scientific thinkers and achievements have led to vast improvements in optics over the centuries? Discover the fascinating ways that our understanding of light infor
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Why Is Glass Transparent? - Mark Miodownik

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/why-is-glass-transparent-mark-miodownik If you look through your glasses, binoculars or a window, you see the world on the other side. How is it that something so solid can be so invisible? Mark Miodownik melts
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Electric Vocabulary

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We all know the words around electricity, "charge," "positive," "battery", and more. But where do they come from and what do they really mean? Let the history of these words illuminate the physics of electric phenomena. Lesson by James Sheils, animation b
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The Survival of the Sea Turtle

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Watch the miraculous journey of infant sea turtles as these tiny animals run the gauntlet of predators and harsh conditions. Then, in numbers, see how human behavior has made their tough lives even more challenging. Lesson by Scott Gass, animation by Vero
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The beginning of the universe, for beginners - Tom Whyntie

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-beginni... How did the universe begin -- and how is it expanding? CERN physicist Tom Whyntie shows how cosmologists and particle physicists explore these questions by replicating the heat, energy, and activi
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How To Draw Baby Jesus In A Manger - Nativity

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This lesson on how to draw baby Jesus is probably one of my favorites so far. We first did this lesson 5 years ago, but I thought it would be so much fun to draw him again. It's easy for my kids to get caught up in buying and wishing for presents (it's ea
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How To Draw Animal Jam Monkey

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Today's lesson is how to draw an Animal Jam monkey! We love this game! Parents, if you haven't heard of the Animal Jam game, check out the official website https://www.animaljam.com/ For this lesson you'll need a marker, paper, and something to color with
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The wacky history of cell theory - Lauren Royal-Woods

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-wacky-history-of-cell-theory Scientific discovery isn't as simple as one good experiment. The weird and wonderful history of cell theory illuminates the twists and turns that came together to build the found
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Mysteries Of Vernacular: Inaugurate - Jessica Oreck

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/mysteries-of-vernacular-inaugurate-jessica-oreck From avian omens to the beginning of a new policy or the reign of a new politician, Jessica Oreck follows the flight path of the word inaugurate. Lesson and anima
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How To Draw A Funny Slime Monster

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In this drawing lesson, Austin and I are learning how to draw a funny slime monster! This is a great lesson to change and add even more monsters to. We hope you enjoy this lesson a lot. Art Supplies ~ This is a list of the supplies we used, but feel free
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Is Space Trying To Kill Us? - Ron Shaneyfelt

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/is-space-trying-to-kill-us-ron-shaneyfelt How likely is it that a massive asteroid will do major damage to Earth and its inhabitants? What about the sun -- is it dying out anytime soon? And the supermassive blac
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Why Do Your Knuckles Pop? - Eleanor Nelsen

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/why-do-your-knuckles-pop-eleanor-nelsen Some people love the feeling of cracking their knuckles, while others cringe at the sound. But what causes that trademark pop? And is it dangerous? Eleanor Nelsen gives th
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How Do Pain Relievers Work? - George Zaidan

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-do-pain-relievers-work Some people take aspirin or ibuprofen to treat everyday aches and pains, but how exactly do the different classes of pain relievers work? Learn about the basic physiology of how humans
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How To Understand Power - Eric Liu

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-to-understand-power-eric-liu Every day, we move and operate within systems of power that other people have constructed. But we’re often uncomfortable talking about power. Why? Eric Liu describes the six sour
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How Does Anesthesia Work? - Steven Zheng

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-does-anesthesia-work-steven-zheng When under anesthesia, you can’t move, form memories, or — hopefully — feel pain. And while it might just seem like you are asleep for that time, you actually aren’t. What’s
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How blue jeans were invented | Moments of Vision 10 - Jessica Oreck

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-blue-jeans-were-invented-moments-of-vision-10-jessica-oreck Today, 96% of American consumers own at least one pair of jeans. But where did these durable duds come from? And how did they get so popular? Jessi
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How To Draw The Poop Emoji

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Yes, I know not everyone is going to want to follow along on this one... But, my little Austin really wanted to learn how to draw a poop emoji! Plus, from all of the requests we received, it was clear there were a lot of you really wanting to draw this al
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What Is Fat? - George Zaidan

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/what-is-fat-george-zaidan As the narrative goes, fat is bad. Well, it's actually more nuanced than that. The type of fat you eat is more impactful on your health than the quantity. George Zaidan examines triglyc
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The Science Of Static Electricity - Anuradha Bhagwat

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-science-of-static-electricity-anuradha-bhagwat We’ve all had the experience: you’re walking across a soft carpet, you reach for the doorknob and … ZAP. But what causes this trademark jolt of static electrici
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What is a vector? - David Huynh

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/what-is-a-vector-david-huynh Physicists, air traffic controllers, and video game creators all have at least one thing in common: vectors. But what exactly are they, and why do they matter? David Huynh explains h
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Could We Actually Live On Mars? - Mari Foroutan

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View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/could-we-actually-live-on-mars-mari-foroutan#watch There's a lot of talk these days about when and how we might all move to Mars. But what would it actually be like to live there? Mari Foroutan details the feat
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Comma Story - Terisa Folaron

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/comma-story-terisa-folaron It isn't easy holding complex sentences together (just ask a conjunction or a subordinate), but the clever little comma can help lighten the load. But how to tell when help is really n
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Why Do Some People Go Bald? - Sarthak Sinha

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/why-do-some-people-go-bald-sarthak-sinha What do Charles Darwin, Michael Jordan, and Yoda have in common? They, like many other historical and fictive individuals, are bald. Scientists have long pondered, why do
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Vermicomposting: How Worms Can Reduce Our Waste - Matthew Ross

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/vermicomposting-how-worms-can-reduce-our-waste-matthew-ross Nearly one third of our food ends up in the trash can. There is hope, however, in the form of worms, which naturally convert organic waste into fertili
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How Tsunamis Work - Alex Gendler

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-tsunamis-work-alex-gendler The immense swell of a tsunami can grow up to 100 feet, hitting speeds over 500 mph -- a treacherous combination for anyone or anything in its path. Alex Gendler details the causes
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The Invisible Motion Of Still Objects - Ran Tivony

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-invisible-motion-of-still-objects-ran-tivony Many of the inanimate objects around you probably seem perfectly still. But look deep into the atomic structure of any of them, and you’ll see a world in constant
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The Case Of The Vanishing Honeybees - Emma Bryce

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Could A Blind Eye Regenerate? - David Davila

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View full lesson here: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/could-a-blind-eye-regenerate-david-davila We tend to think of blindness as something you're born with, but with certain genetic diseases, it can actually develop when you’re a kid, or even when you’re an ad
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Ideasthesia: How Do Ideas Feel? - Danko Nikolić

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/ideasthesia-how-do-ideas-feel-danko-nikolic The traditional model of our mental function is that first our senses provide data to our brain, which then translates those senses into the appropriate mental phenome
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The Great Brain Debate - Ted Altschuler

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-great-brain-debate-ted-altschuler Throughout history, scientists have proposed conflicting ideas on how the brain carries out functions like perception, memory, and movement. Is each of these tasks carried o
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The Evolution Of The Book - Julie Dreyfuss

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-evolution-of-the-book-julie-dreyfuss What makes a book a book? Is it just anything that stores and communicates information? Or does it have to do with paper, binding, font, ink, its weight in your hands, th
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How to recognize a dystopia - Alex Gendler

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-to-recognize-a-dystopia-alex-gendler The genre of dystopia – the ‘not good place’– has captured the imaginations of artists and audiences alike for centuries. But why do we bother with all this pessimism? Al
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Why do we feel nostalgia? - Clay Routledge

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/why-do-we-feel-nostalgia-clay-routledge Nostalgia was once considered an illness confined to specific groups of people. Today, people all over the world report experiencing and enjoying nostalgia. But how does n
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How Do Geckos Defy Gravity? - Eleanor Nelsen

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-do-geckos-defy-gravity-eleanor-nelsen Geckos aren’t covered in adhesives or hooks or suction cups, and yet they can effortlessly scale vertical walls and hang from ceilings. What’s going on? Eleanor Nelsen e
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Why Elephants Never Forget - Alex Gendler

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/why-elephants-never-forget-alex-gendler It’s a common saying that elephants never forget. But the more we learn about elephants, the more it appears that their impressive memory is only one aspect of an incredib
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Birth Of A Nickname - John McWhorter

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/birth-of-a-nickname-john-mcwhorter Where do nicknames come from? Why are Ellens called Nellie and Edwards Ned? It's all a big misunderstanding from the early days of the English language, a misunderstanding that
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What Is Obesity? - Mia Nacamulli

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/what-is-obesity-mia-nacamulli Obesity is an escalating global epidemic. It substantially raises the probability of diseases like diabetes, heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, and cancer. But what is the
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How does your body know what time it is? - Marco A. Sotomayor

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-does-your-body-know-what-time-it-is-marco-a-sotomayor Being able to sense time helps us do everything from waking and sleeping to knowing precisely when to catch a ball that’s hurtling towards us. And we owe
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Why are sloths so slow? - Kenny Coogan

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/why-are-sloths-so-slow-kenny-coogan Sloths spend most of their time eating, resting, or sleeping; in fact, they descend from their treetops canopies just once a week, for a bathroom break. How are these creature
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How Do Tornadoes Form? - James Spann

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-do-tornadoes-form-james-spann Tornadoes are the most violent storms on Earth, with wind velocities that can exceed 200 miles per hour. How do these terrifying cyclones form? Meteorologist James Spann sheds l
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What Light Can Teach Us About The Universe - Pete Edwards

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/what-light-can-teach-us-about-the-universe-pete-edwards Humanity has long been looking at the universe and asking the big questions: How did it begin? How will it end? Cosmologists are searching hard for the ans
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Overcoming Obstacles - Steven Claunch

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/there-s-no-dishonor-in-having-a-disability-steven-claunch When faced with a bump in the road, sometimes we forget we have a choice: overcome the obstacle or let it overcome you. Steven Claunch, who was born with
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Why Do Cats Act So Weird? - Tony Buffington

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/why-do-cats-act-so-weird-tony-buffington They’re cute, they’re lovable, and judging by the 26 billion views on over 2 million YouTube videos of them, one thing is certain: cats are very entertaining. But their s
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How Interpreters Juggle Two Languages At Once - Ewandro Magalhaes

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View full Lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-interpreters-juggle-two-languages-at-once-ewandro-magalhaes Language is complex, and when abstract or nuanced concepts get lost in translation, the consequences may be catastrophic. Given the complexities o
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What's invisible? More than you think - John Lloyd

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View full lesson on ed.ted.com http://ed.ted.com/lessons/what-s-invisible-more-than-you-think-john-lloyd Gravity. The stars in day. Thoughts. The human genome. Time. Atoms. So much of what really matters in the world is impossible to see. A stunning anima
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How the bendy straw was invented | Moments of Vision 12 - Jessica Oreck

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-the-bendy-straw-was-invented-moments-of-vision-12-jessica-oreck Today, Americans use an estimated 500 million drinking straws every day. But where did the idea for this beloved utensil come from? In the twel
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How To Write Fiction That Comes Alive - Nalo Hopkinson

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-to-write-fiction-that-comes-alive-nalo-hopkinson The point of fiction is to cast a spell, a momentary illusion that you are living in the world of the story. But as a writer, how do you suck your readers int
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Does Grammar Matter? - Andreea S. Calude

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/does-grammar-matter-andreea-s-calude It can be hard sometimes, when speaking, to remember all of the grammatical rules that guide us when we’re writing. When is it right to say “the dog and me” and when should i
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History vs. Cleopatra - Alex Gendler

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View full lesson: ed.ted.com/lessons/history-vs-cleopatra-alex-gendler She was the most notorious woman in ancient history, a queen who enraptured not one but two of Rome’s greatest generals. But was she just a skilled seductress – or a great ruler in her
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The philosophy of Stoicism - Massimo Pigliucci

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-philosophy-of-stoicism-massimo-pigliucci What is the best life we can live? How can we cope with whatever the universe throws at us and keep thriving nonetheless? The ancient Greco-Roman philosophy of Stoici
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Could Comets Be The Source Of Life On Earth? - Justin Dowd

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/could-comets-be-the-source-of-life-on-earth-justin-dowd While comets were historically thought to be ill omens of war and famine, recent science has revealed that these celestial wonders actually contain amino a
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How Do We Separate The Seemingly Inseparable? - Iddo Magen

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-do-we-separate-the-inseparable-iddo-magen Your cell phone is mainly made of plastics and metals. It’s easy to appreciate the process by which those elements add up to something so useful. But there’s another
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Sunlight Is Way Older Than You Think - Sten Odenwald

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/sunlight-is-way-older-than-you-think-sten-odenwald It takes light a zippy 8 minutes to reach Earth from the surface of the Sun. But how long does it take that same light to travel from the Sun’s core to its surf
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Why Is Biodiversity So Important? - Kim Preshoff

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/why-is-biodiversity-so-important-kim-preshoff Our planet’s diverse, thriving ecosystems may seem like permanent fixtures, but they’re actually vulnerable to collapse. Jungles can become deserts, and reefs can be
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How Heavy Is Air? - Dan Quinn

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-heavy-is-air-dan-quinn Too often we think of air as empty space — but compared to a vacuum, air is actually pretty heavy. So, just how heavy is it? And if it's so heavy, why doesn't it crush us? Dan Quinn de
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What Does The Pancreas Do? - Emma Bryce

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/what-does-the-pancreas-do-emma-bryce Beneath your ribs, you’ll find, among other things, the pancreas -- an organ that works a lot like a personal health coach. Emma Bryce explains how this organ controls your s
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What Triggers A Chemical Reaction? - Kareem Jarrah

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/what-triggers-a-chemical-reaction-kareem-jarrah Chemicals are in everything we see, and the reactions between them can look like anything from rust on a spoon to an explosion on your stovetop. But why do these r
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How To Take A Great Picture - Carolina Molinari

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-to-take-a-great-picture-carolina-molinari Have you ever looked at your camera and wondered what all of those buttons actually do? For manual photography, the aperture, shutter speed and ISO sensitivity can a
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Should We Be Looking For Life Elsewhere In The Universe? - Aomawa Shields

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/should-we-be-looking-for-life-elsewhere-in-the-universe-aomawa-shields As the number of “potentially habitable” planets that astronomers find continues to rise, we seem ever closer to answering the question, “Ar
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The power of creative constraints - Brandon Rodriguez

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-power-of-creative-constraints-brandon-rodriguez Imagine you were asked to invent something new. It could be whatever you want, made from anything you choose, in any shape or size. That kind of creative freed
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The Real Origin of the Franchise - Sir Harold Evans

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View full lesson on TED-Ed BETA: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-real-origin-of-the-franchise One of the most successful business models is the franchise, but it didn't originate with McDonald's. Sir Harold Evans, the author of They Made America, describes
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Sugar: Hiding In Plain Sight - Robert Lustig

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/sugar-hiding-in-plain-sight-robert-lustig While sugar is easy to spot in candy, soft drinks and ice cream, it also hides out in foods you might not expect -- including peanut butter, pasta sauce and even bologna
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How Mucus Keeps Us Healthy - Katharina Ribbeck

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-mucus-keeps-us-healthy-katharina-ribbeck Your body produces more than a liter of mucus every day, and when you’re sick, it can be hard to miss. But what exactly is mucus? And what does it do, besides making
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When To Use Apostrophes - Laura McClure

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/when-to-use-apostrophes-laura-mcclure It’s possessive. It’s often followed by S’s. And it’s sometimes tricky when it comes to its usage. It’s the apostrophe. Laura McClure gives a refresher on when to use apostr
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What Gives A Dollar Bill Its Value? - Doug Levinson

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/what-gives-a-dollar-bill-its-value-doug-levinson The value of money is determined by how much (or how little) of it is in circulation. But who makes that decision, and how does their choice affect the economy at
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What cameras see that our eyes don't - Bill Shribman

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/what-cameras-see-that-our-eyes-don-t-bill-shribman Our eyes are practically magical, but they cannot see everything. For instance, the naked eye cannot see the moment where all four of a horse's legs are in the
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The Chemistry Of Cold Packs - John Pollard

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-do-cold-packs-get-cold-so-fast-john-pollard If you stick water in the freezer, it will take a few hours to freeze into ice. How is it, then, that cold packs go from room temperature to near freezing in mere
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The Akune Brothers: Siblings On Opposite Sides Of War - Wendell Oshiro

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-akune-brothers-siblings-on-opposite-sides-of-war-wendell-oshiro There are many stories that can be told about World War II, from the tragic to the inspiring. But perhaps one of the most heart-rending experie
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Defining Cyberwarfare...in Hopes Of Preventing It - Daniel Garrie

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/defining-cyberwarfare-in-hopes-of-preventing-it-daniel-garrie Can you imagine a future where wars are fought not with bombs and bullets but computer viruses and pacemaker shutdowns? Cyberware is unique in that i
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The History Of Marriage - Alex Gendler

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-history-of-marriage-alex-gendler A white, puffy dress. Eternal love. A joint tax return. Marriage means something different to everyone and has changed over time and across cultures. Alex Gendler traces the

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