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Origami At The Museum: Folding A Whale (Remix)

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Visit the American Museum of Natural History each holiday season to see one of New York’s most beloved displays, the Origami Holiday Tree—an annual tradition for more than forty years. Produced in partnership with OrigamiUSA, the tree is delightfully deco
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Origami At The Museum: Fold A Jumping Frog In 13 Easy Steps

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Visit the American Museum of Natural History each holiday season to see one of New York’s most beloved displays, the Origami Holiday Tree—an annual tradition for more than forty years. Produced in partnership with OrigamiUSA, the tree is delightfully deco
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Origami At The Museum: Folding A Dinosaur

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Visit the American Museum of Natural History each holiday season to see one of New York’s most beloved displays, the Origami Holiday Tree—an annual tradition for more than forty years. Produced in partnership with OrigamiUSA, the tree is delightfully deco
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The Science Of HIV/AIDS

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What is it, and are we close to a cure? SHARE on Twitter: http://bit.ly/1NalHm8 & Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1MTLpMp Get a FREE Audible Trial: http://audible.com/asap Written by Rachel Salt, Mitchell Moffit and Gregory Brown SUBSCRIBE for more (it's free!)
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Play Doh Doctor Drill N Fill With Nurse Elsa Playing Dentist Juego De Dentista Médico Disney Frozen

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Also watch Disney Pixar Cars Mater working as a Dentist Play Doh Doctor Drill N Fill and Shrek Rotten Root Canal El Dentista Bromista o Dentista Brincalhão by youtube toy channel Disneycollector. Here's how this playset is called in other languages: El De
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Kanye deconstructed: The human voice as the ultimate instrument

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Kanye West's music orbits around the power and flexibility of the human voice. Special thanks to Martin Connor. More of his hip hop analysis can be found here: http://www.rapanalysis.com/ Here's a spotify playlist for some select Kanye West tracks. https:
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Soccer and a Pressurized Goop Cannon | GYM CLASS SCIENCE

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Jonah and Tessa explore the super-fast decision making of a soccer goalie with a pressurized goop cannon! → Credits ← Hosts: Jonah Green https://www.youtube.com/user/mutantboyfriend Tessa Netting https://www.youtube.com/user/tessaROXX Crew: Directed and W
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Boxing into 6 Foot Water Balloons I Gym Class Science

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Jonah and Tessa create super-sharp boxing gloves to destory 6-foot water balloons! → Credits ← Hosts: Jonah Green https://www.youtube.com/user/mutantboyfriend Tessa Netting https://www.youtube.com/user/tessaROXX Crew: Directed and Written by Shane Spiegel
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Magic Armor Transformation Trick I Trollhunters Presents JUNK DRAWER MAGIC

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SPONSORED Capture more gnomes, become a Trollhunter and defeat challenges in the new Trollhunters Troll Generator game at trollhunters.netflix.io Today's Trick- Transform a normal t-short into magical armor. → Credits ← Hosts: Akira Sky Walker Satterwhite
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Instant LEGO Maker | The LEGO Batman Movie presents JUNK DRAWER MAGIC

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SPONSORED Today's Trick- Magically finish any LEGO set in seconds! Sponsored by Warner Bros! Tickets for the LEGO Batman movie on sale now at tickets.legobatman.com → Credits ← Hosts: Akira Sky Walker Satterwhite Created by Stu Stone & Jesse Feinberg Dire
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Vanishing Coin Trick | JUNK DRAWER MAGIC

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Today's Trick- Magically transport a quarter through a card box! → Credits ← Hosts: Akira Sky Walker Satterwhite Created by Stu Stone & Jesse Feinberg Directed by Shane Spiegel & Justin Reager Written by Shane Spiegel & Justin Reager Executive Producer Ju
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Meet the American Bison!

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Bison are magnificent! Join Jessi and Squeaks and learn all about America's National Mammal. ---------- Love SciShow Kids and want to help support it? Become a patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scishowkids ---------- Looking for SciShow elsewhere
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Magic Laser Trick | JUNK DRAWER MAGIC

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Today's Trick- Use a laser pointer to magically burn a message into a playing card! → Credits ← Hosts: Akira Sky Walker Satterwhite Created by Stu Stone & Jesse Feinberg Directed by Shane Spiegel & Justin Reager Written by Shane Spiegel & Justin Reager Ex
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Turn MAGIC RUBBER BANDS into BLACK HOLES + Akira Escapes! | JUNK DRAWER MAGIC

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Today's Trick- Magically defy physics with rubber bands that can pass through each other! → Credits ← Hosts: Akira Sky Walker Satterwhite Created by Stu Stone & Jesse Feinberg Directed by Shane Spiegel & Justin Reager Written by Shane Sp
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Magical Self-Sculpting Clay Trick | JUNK DRAWER MAGIC

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Today's Trick- Magically guess an animal from the audience and then make it magically appear! → Credits ← Hosts: Akira Sky Walker Satterwhite Created by Stu Stone & Jesse Feinberg Directed by Shane Spiegel & Justin Reager Written by Shane Spiegel & Justin
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"Solving" a Rubik’s Cube in Seconds | JUNK DRAWER MAGIC

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Today's Trick- Solve a Rubik's Cube in seconds! → Credits ← Hosts: Akira Sky Walker Satterwhite Created by Stu Stone & Jesse Feinberg Directed by Shane Spiegel & Justin Reager Written by Shane Spiegel & Justin Reager Executive Producer Judy Meyers Produce
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Mind Reading Coin Trick! | JUNK DRAWER MAGIC

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Today's Trick- Have an audience member pick a shape, and have it magically appear and disappear on a coin! → Credits ← Hosts: Akira Sky Walker Satterwhite Created by Stu Stone & Jesse Feinberg Directed by Shane Spiegel & Justin Reager Written by Shane Spi
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Gum Resurrection Trick | JUNK DRAWER MAGIC

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Today's Trick- Magically turn a chewed-up gum into a freshly wrapped stick of gum! → Credits ← Hosts: Akira Sky Walker Satterwhite Created by Stu Stone & Jesse Feinberg Directed by Shane Spiegel & Justin Reager Written by Shane Spiegel & Justin Reager Exe
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Genius Human Calculator Trick | JUNK DRAWER MAGIC

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Today's Trick- Magically add or subtract any set of numbers! → Credits ← Hosts: Akira Sky Walker Satterwhite Created by Stu Stone & Jesse Feinberg Directed by Shane Spiegel & Justin Reager Written by Shane Spiegel & Justin Reager Executive Producer Judy M
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EXCLUSIVE SHORT: The Better-Than-Bunnies Magic Show! | SPIRIT RIDING FREE

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When the PALs put on a magic show for their friends, they have a tough time pulling off their tricks. Until suddenly... magic really happens! Look for all new episodes of DreamWorks Spirit Riding Free on Netflix September 8! Directed By: Jim Schumann Stor
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Preserving the Migration of Giants: Guyana's Arapaima

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Conservation scientist Dr. Lesley de Souza is working with the people of Guyana to establish a new protected area. Their goal is to safeguard a watershed for animals like the arapaima, one of the largest freshwater fish in the world. ---------------------
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How do fish make electricity? - Eleanor Nelsen

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-do-fish-make-electricity-eleanor-nelsen Nearly 350 species of fish have specialized anatomical structures that generate and detect electrical signal
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Why do animals form swarms? - Maria R. D'Orsogna

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/why-do-animals-form-swarms-maria-r-d-orsogna When many individual organisms come together and move as one entity, that’s a swarm. From a handful of bird
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Why should you read Charles Dickens? - Iseult Gillespie

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/why-should-you-read-charles-dickens-iseult-gillespie The starving orphan seeking a second helping of gruel. The spinster wasting away in her tattered we
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A day in the life of an ancient Athenian - 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-an-ancient-athenian-robert-garland It’s 427 BCE, and the worst internal conflict ever to occur in the ancient Greek world is in its
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How the Turtle Got Its Shell

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Where did turtles come from? And how did the they get their shells? The answers to these questions would eventually cause scientists to rethink the entire history of reptile evolution. Thanks as always to Nobumichi Tamura for allowing us to use his wonder
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The Cambodian myth of lightning, thunder, and rain - Prumsodun Ok

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-cambodian-myth-of-lightning-thunder-and-rain-prumsodum-ok "Moni Mekhala Ream Eyso" is the most sacred dance drama in Cambodia. It is performed every
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Why do we sweat? - John Murnan

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/why-do-we-sweat-john-murnan There are a number of scenarios that can make us sweat–including exercise, eating spicy foods, and nervousness. But how does
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Can you solve the giant cat army riddle? - Dan Finkel

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Practice more problem-solving at https://brilliant.org/TedEd/ Sign up to be emailed the solution to the bonus riddle: https://brilliant.org/tededm2s3/ The villainous Dr. Schrödinger has developed a growth ray and intends to create an army of giant cats to
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The breathtaking courage of Harriet Tubman - Janell Hobson

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Download a free audiobook version of "The Underground Railroad" and support TED-Ed's nonprofit mission: https://adbl.co/2LEl0sU Check out our full book recommendation: https://shop.ed.ted.com/collections/ted-ed-book-recommendations/products/the-undergroun
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Why should you read Edgar Allan Poe? - Scott Peeples

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/edgar-allan-poe-scott-peeples The prisoner strapped under a descending pendulum blade. A raven who refuses to leave the narrator’s chamber. A beating he
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Can you solve the killer robo-ants riddle? - Dan Finkel

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Practice more problem-solving at https://brilliant.org/TedEd/ Solution to Bonus Riddle: https://brilliant.org/TedEdRoboAnts/ The good news is that your experimental robo-ants are a success. The bad news is that you accidentally gave them the ability to sh
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Is fire a solid, a liquid, or a gas? - Elizabeth Cox

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/is-fire-a-solid-a-liquid-or-a-gas-elizabeth-cox Sitting around a campfire, you can feel its heat, smell the woody smoke, and hear it crackle. If you get
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Why should you read "A Midsummer Night's Dream"? - Iseult Gillespie

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/why-should-you-read-a-midsummer-night-s-dream-iseult-gillespie By the light of the moon, a group sneaks into the woods, where they take mind-altering su
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The truth about electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) - Helen M. Farrell

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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/the-truth-about-electroconvulsive-therapy-ect-helen-m-farrell In 1982, a young nurse was suffering from severe, unrelenting
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Can you solve the multiplying rabbits riddle? - Alex Gendler

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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/can-you-solve-the-multiplying-rabbits-riddle-alex-gendler After years of experiments, you’ve finally created the pets of the
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Notes of a native son: the world according to James Baldwin - Christina Greer

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James Baldwin was an American novelist and social critic whose essays in “Notes of a Native Son” explored race, sex and class distinctions. -- In the 1960s, the FBI amassed almost 2,000 documents in an investigation into one of America’s most celebrated m
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Whack! Jab! Crack! It's a Blackback Land Crab Smackdown | Deep Look

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It's an all-out brawl for prime beach real estate! These Caribbean crabs will tear each other limb from limb to get the best burrow. Luckily, they molt and regrow lost legs in a matter of weeks, and live to fight another day. You can learn more about Curi
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The wicked wit of Jane Austen - Iseult Gillespie

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English novelist Jane Austen’s beloved works, like “Pride and Prejudice,” explored the dependence of women on marriage in British high society. -- Whether she’s describing bickering families, quiet declarations of love, or juicy gossip, Jane Austen’s writ
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How to biohack your cells to fight cancer - Greg Foot

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Check out the science of biohacking, where biologists go into a patient’s genetic code and reprogram their immune system to recognize and fight cancer cells. -- The human body is made up of about 30 trillion cells that carry a code which has been duplicat
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Can a black hole be destroyed? - Fabio Pacucci

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Are black holes indestructible? Explore the theory of Hawking radiation, a process that could lead a black hole to gradually lose mass and evaporate. -- Black holes are among the most destructive objects in the universe. Anything that gets too close to a
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The lovable (and lethal) sea lion - Claire Simeone

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Plunge into the oceans depths to take a closer look at the sea lions hunting skills, and to learn more about how climate change is affecting its habitat. --Sunning themselves on rocks or waddling awkwardly across the beach, its easy to think of sea lions
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Why should you read "Hamlet"? - Iseult Gillespie

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Explore William Shakespeares classic tragedy, Hamlet, a play about conspiracy, deception and the tragic consequences of indecision.--Whos there? Whispered in the dark, this question begins a tale of conspiracy, deception and moral ambiguity. And in a play
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How do viruses jump from animals to humans? - Ben Longdon

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Discover the science of how viruses can jump from one species to another and the deadly epidemics that can result from these pathogens.--At a Maryland country fair in 2017, farmers reported feverish hogs with inflamed eyes and running snouts. While farmer
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A day in the life of a Cossack warrior - Alex Gendler

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Join the Cossack soldier Stepan as he tries to keep order in the battalion and help his people regain their independence. --The year is 1676, and a treaty has officially ended hostilities between the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and the Ottoman Empire.
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Why should you read Dantes Divine Comedy? - Sheila Marie Orfano

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Explore Dante Alighieris epic poem, Divine Comedy, a 3-part narrative that follows Dantes journey for salvation through Hell.--Abandon all hope, ye who enter here Inscribed above the Gate of Hell, this prophecy sets into motion an epic journey for salvati
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Game theory challenge: Can you predict human behavior? - Lucas Husted

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Solve this classic game theory challenge: given integers from 0 to 100, what would the whole number closest to of the average of all numbers guessed be?--Given a range of integers from 0 to 100, what would the whole number closest to 2/3 of the average of
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Why doesn't the Leaning Tower of Pisa fall over? - Alex Gendler

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Dig into the 800 year history and architecture of the Leaning Tower of Pisa and find out what gives the tower its infamous tilt. --In 1990, the Italian government enlisted top engineers to stabilize Pisas famous Leaning Tower. Thered been many attempts du
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Can you solve the dragon jousting riddle? - Alex Gendler

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Practice more problem-solving at https://brilliant.org/TedEd/ -- After years of war, the worlds kingdoms have come to an agreement. Every five years, teams representing the elves, goblins, and treefolk will compete in a grand tournament of dragon jousting
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The accident that changed the world - Allison Ramsey and Mary Staicu

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Learn how Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin, and how the antibiotic has changed medicine and the treatment of infections. --In 1928, scientist Alexander Fleming returned to his lab and found something unexpected: a colony of mold growing on a Petri
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The meaning of life according to Simone de Beauvoir - Iseult Gillespie

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Explore the life and works of Simone de Beauvoir, the author of The Second Sex and existentialist philosopher who influenced early feminist theory. --At the age of 21, Simone de Beauvoir became the youngest person to take the philosophy exams at Frances m
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How the world's longest underwater tunnel was built - Alex Gendler

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Discover how the English Channel Tunnel was built and the engineering challenges of building a 200 kilometer long tunnel underwater.--Flanked by two powerful nations, the English Channel has long been one of the worlds most important maritime passages. Ye
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The dark history of IQ tests - Stefan C. Dombrowski

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Explore the history of IQ tests; how they measure a persons intelligence and the ways they have been used to justify scientifically baseless ideologies. --In 1905, psychologists Alfred Binet and Thodore Simon designed a test for children who were struggli
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What is phantom traffic and why is it ruining your life? - Benjamin Seibold

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Download a free audiobook version of "Astrophysics for People in a Hurry" and support TED-Ed's nonprofit mission: https://www.audible.com/ted-ed Check out our full book recommendation: https://shop.ed.ted.com/collections/ted-ed-book-recommendations/produc
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What yoga does to your body and brain - Krishna Sudhir

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Explore the ancient tradition of yoga, and discover how its blend of physical and mental exercise impacts your health.--There are many different approaches to modern yoga though most forms have three core elements: physical postures, breathing exercises,
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The Egyptian myth of the death of Osiris - Alex Gendler

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Dig into the Egyptian myth of Osiris, trapped by his brother, the warrior god Set, in a coffin and tossed into the Nile to die. --Long jealous of his older brother Osiris, the god who ruled all of Egypt, the warrior god Set plotted to overthrow him. Hosti
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Can you solve the cheating royal riddle? - Dan Katz

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Practice more problem-solving at https://brilliant.org/TedEd/--Youre the chief advisor to an eccentric king who needs to declare his successor. He wants his heir to be good at arithmetic, lucky, and above all else, honest. So hes devised a competition to
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Are all of your memories real? - Daniel L. Schacter

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Dig into the psychology of how memories are susceptible to false information and why we shouldnt treat them as truth.--In a 1990s study, participants recalled getting lost in a shopping mall as children. Some shared these memories in vivid detail, but the
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The Amazonian myth of the goblins' revenge - Nathan D. Horowitz

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Discover the Siekopai myth of the air goblins, spirits who fly and control the winds, as they clash with the human world. --Deep in the Amazon rainforest in the river Neaocoy lived a school of particularly big and tasty fish. When the rains came and the w
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Can you outsmart a troll (by thinking like one)? - Claire Wardle

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Explore the strategies employed by trolls and learn how disinformation campaigns are launched and how to stop them.--Your town is holding a mayoral election and the stakes have never been higher. You suspect one of the candidates will begin pushing false
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Can you solve the monster duel riddle? - Alex Gendler

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Practice more problem-solving at https://brilliant.org/TedEd/ --Youve come a long way to compete in the great Diskymon league and prove yourself a Diskymon master. Now that youve made it to the finals, youre up against some tough competition. In round one
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The life cycle of a cup of coffee - A.J. Jacobs

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Trace the globe-spanning journey of coffee as it goes from plant to brew, and the complex infrastructure that makes it possible.--How many people does it take to make a cup of coffee? For many of us, all it takes is a short walk and a quick pour. But this
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The Fly That Lays Eggs in Toad Nostrils

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We were probably all told to quit picking our noses at one point, and by most standards, this is good advice. But if you were a toad, it might come in handy to scratch away blowfly eggs.Hosted by: Rose Bear Don't WalkSciShow has a spinoff podcast! It's ca
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What if every satellite suddenly disappeared? - Moriba Jah

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Explore what would happen if all of humanitys satellites disappeared and the real-life scenarios that could lead to such a catastrophe. --What would happen if one day all of humanitys artificial satellites suddenly disappeared? Within hours, most of the p
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The world's biggest battery looks nothing like a battery

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Discover the worlds biggest battery and explore how inventors are creating other giant batteries to help power the world sustainably. --As of 2020, the worlds biggest lithium-ion battery is hooked up to the Southern California power grid and can provide e
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How would you finish the sentence, Imagine if? - Sir Ken Robinson

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Share how you would reimagine the world by finishing the sentence Imagine if Visit http://bit.ly/TEDEdImagineIf for inspiration and to learn more.--Sir Ken Robinson believed that humans have an inexhaustible power: our imaginations. We don't just live in
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Can you solve the fantasy election riddle? - Dennis E. Shasha

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Practice more problem-solving at https://brilliant.org/TedEd--After much debate, the realm has decided dragon jousting may not be the best way to choose its leaders, and has begun transitioning to democracy. Your company was hired to survey the citizens o
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How do wind turbines work? - Rebecca J. Barthelmie and Sara C. Pryor

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Explore how wind turbines convert wind into electricity, and the challenges of powering the world entirely with wind energy.--Every 24 hours, wind generates enough kinetic energy to produce roughly 35 times more electricity than humanity uses each day. An
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Whats in the air you breathe? - Amy Hrdina and Jesse Kroll

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Together, nitrogen, oxygen and argon make up 99.93% of our air. So whats the other .07%? Find out what makes up the air you breathe.--Take a deep breath. In a single intake of air, your lungs swell with roughly 25 sextillion molecules, ranging from days-o
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Could you survive the real Twilight Zone? - Philip Renaud and Kenneth Kostel

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Find out how a hatchetfish survives its daily journey from the depths of the oceans Twilight Zone to the resource-rich surface.--Youre traveling deep beneath the oceans surface, where faint lights flicker and toothy grins flash. Your mission is to survive
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Wild West Pony Express Rider From the 1860s Tells His Story

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This is Richard Clarke (15 December 1845 5 May 1930), born in Yorkshire, England, who was a United States frontiersman, Pony Express rider, actor, and armed forces member. During his career, Clarke fought alongside George Armstrong Custer at the Battle of
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How do you know what's true? - Sheila Marie Orfano

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Explore the Rashomon effect, where individuals give significantly different but equally believable accounts of the same event. --A samurai is found dead in a quiet bamboo grove. One by one, the crimes only known witnesses recount their version of the even
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How Did Beethoven Hear Music?

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In this episode I discuss Ludwig Van Beethoven's hearing loss and demonstrate how music may have sounded to his ears and in his mind towards the end of his life. BEATO EAR TRAINING → https://beatoeartraining.com THE BEATO CLUB → https://bit.ly/3
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Can you cheat death by solving this riddle? - Shravan S K

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Practice more problem-solving at https://brilliant.org/TedEd--You and your best friend Bill are the greatest bards in the kingdom but maybe not the brightest. Your hit song has insulted the king and now youre slated for execution. Luckily, Death is a conn
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The paradox at the heart of mathematics: Gdel's Incompleteness Theorem - Marcus du Sautoy

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Explore Gdels Incompleteness Theorem, a discovery which changed what we know about mathematical proofs and statements.--Consider the following sentence: This statement is false. Is that true? If so, that would make the statement false. But if its false, t
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The secret society of the Great Dismal Swamp - Dan Sayers

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Uncover the history of the hidden communities that inhabited the Great Dismal Swamp in North America. --Straddling Virginia and North Carolina is an area that was once described as the most repulsive of American possessions. By 1728, it was known as the G
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The Giant Fish That Makes Milk

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Get 1 year of both Nebula and CuriosityStream for just 14.79 here: http://curiositystream.com/realscience using the code "realscience"New streaming platform: https://watchnebula.com/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/realscienceTwitter: https://twitter.com/
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Where will you be able to live in 20 years? - Carol Farbotko and Ingrid Boas

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Explore how coastal communities are impacted by climate change and how theyre adapting to rising sea levels and extreme weather.--Humanity has always adapted to changing weather and moved to regions that best support cultural lifestyles and livelihoods. H
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Are locust plagues unstoppable? - Jeffrey A. Lockwood

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Discover what causes desert locusts to transform into crop-consuming plagues and how they directly endanger humanity.--A ravenous swarm stretches as far as the eye can see. It has no leader or strategic plan; its only goals are to eat, breed, and move on.
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The life cycle of a pair of jeans - Madhavi Venkatesan

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Trace the life cycle of a pair of denim jeans, and discover the labor and environmental costs of this fashion staple.--The first pairs of jeans were designed for durability; denim was constructed as a sturdy weave worn by sailors and miners. But over the
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You can only save one who do you choose? - Doug MacKay

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Puzzle through the ethical dilemma where two ships are in distress but you can only save one, and decide: which do you choose?--You are the captain of an interstellar cargo transport headed to port when you receive two distress calls. The first is from a
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Why is the Mona Lisa so famous? - Noah Charney

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Discover what factors helped Leonardo da Vincis Mona Lisa become the worlds most famous painting.--More than 500 years after its creation, Leonardo da Vincis Mona Lisa is arguably the worlds most famous painting. Many scholars consider it an outstanding w
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What if the Moon Crashes into Earth? - Real Physics (Mostly)

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Visit https://brilliant.org/nutshell/ to get started learning STEM for free, and the first 200 people will get 20% off their annual premium subscription.Get the Limited Edition Crashing Moon Pin here:https://shop.kurzgesagt.org/Sources & further reading:h
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The myth of Anansi, the trickster spider - Emily Zobel Marshall

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Follow the spider Anansi on his quest to complete a challenge from the Sky God in order to take ownership of the worlds stories.--Long ago, all stories belonged to Nyame, the all-seeing Sky God. But one creature, Anansi, was determined to bring the storie
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Building the impossible: Golden Gate Bridge - Alex Gendler

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Explore the construction of Californias Golden Gate Bridge, and dig into the engineering innovations that made the structure possible.--Stretching 227 meters tall, two towers were assembled to support Californias Golden Gate Bridge. They were just one of
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Are There Lost Alien Civilizations in Our Past?

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Go to https://NordVPN.com/kurzgesagt for an exclusive deal for our viewers. Its risk free with NordVPNs 30 day money back guarantee.Sources & further reading:https://sites.google.com/view/sources-earthaliens/Ger inspired by Science - Learn about the histo
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The Time Traveling Sheriff - Zach King Western Short Film

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When ZACH KING and ANA discover a magical hat with the power to teleport them to the past, they soon find themselves separated and facing off with Wild West outlaw MAD-HAT MILTON... whod do anything to get his hat back. Will they make it back to the futur
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4 signs of emotional abuse - Viann Nguyen-Feng

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Learn how to spot some of the most common signs of emotional abuse and what you can do if someone is experiencing these behaviors.--Emotional abuse can be incredibly damaging, increasing a persons chances of developing depression and anxiety. But these be
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Watch this if you're scared of snakes - Andrew Whitworth

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Travel around the world to visit some of natures most incredible snakes: vipers, and find out which are the most dangerous.--As of 2021, there are 368 species of viper worldwide. The name comes from the term viviparity, which means giving birth to live yo
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How the Suez Canal changed the world - Lucia Carminati

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Dig into the construction of the Suez Canal, and discover how it became one of the worlds busiest maritime passages.--Today, nearly 30% of all global ship traffic passes through the Suez Canal, totaling over 20,000 ships in 2021. The site of the canal had
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Ethical dilemma: Would you lie? - Sarah Stroud

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Puzzle through the ethical dilemma of lying to a friend, and decide: is lying always wrong or can it be justifiable?--Your plan to set up your friend Carey with your acquaintance Emerson is finally coming together. Youve made them a dinner reservation, bu
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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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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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Coneheads, egg stacks and anteater attacks: The reign of a termite queen - Barbara L. Thorne

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Take a look inside the conehead termite colony as a queen begins her reign as one of the longest living insects in the animal kingdom.--A single determined termite braves countless threats to participate in the only flight of her lifetime. She evades the
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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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What does the world's largest machine do? - Henry Richardson

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Dig into the delicate balancing act of how power grids supply energy to the world and how renewable energy factors into this process.--In 1967, Homer Loutzenheuser flipped a switch and connected the power grids of the United States, forming one interconne
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Is it dangerous to wake a sleepwalker? - Emmanuel During

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Download a free audiobook version of The Midnight Library and support TED-Ed's nonprofit mission: https://www.audible.com/ted-ed--Mumbling fantastical gibberish; devouring blocks of cheese in the nude; peeing in places that arent toilets; and jumping out
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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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A Muppet Family Christmas (1987) [Full Broadcast w/Original Ads]

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“Shot in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, its teleplay was conceived by longtime Muppet writer Jerry Juhl, and directed by Peter Harris and Eric Till (the latter of whom was uncredited). The special features various Muppets from The Muppet Show, Sesame Str
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The Taj Mahal: A monument to eternal love - Stephanie Honchell Smith

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Dig into the construction of the Taj Mahal, a mausoleum that Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan had built for his wife Mumtaz Mahal.--Its 1631. Mumtaz Mahal, beloved wife of Emperor Shah Jahan, is giving birth to their 14th child. A healthy girl is born, but Mumta
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3 ways to end a virus

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Explore the three main ways viruses can be driven to extinction, and dig into the possibility of COVID-19 dying out.--Viruses are wildly successful organisms. There are about 100 million times as many virus particles on Earth as there are stars in the obs
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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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What is Juneteenth, and why is it important? - Karlos K. Hill and Soraya Field Fiorio

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Get to know the history of Juneteenth, a commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States after the Civil War.--At the end of the Civil War, though slavery was technically illegal in all states, it still persisted in the last bastions of the Confe
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Whats hidden in Arctic ice? - Brendan Rogers and Jessica Howard

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Discover what scientists have found buried in the Arctic permafrost, and find out the far-reaching effects of its melting. --In June 2022, a gold miner in the Canadian Yukon made a remarkable discovery. While working on the traditional lands of the Trondk
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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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How stretching actually changes your muscles - Malachy McHugh

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Dig into the science of stretching, and find out what it actually does to your muscles and how you can improve your flexibility.--An athlete is preparing for a game. Theyve put on their gear and done their warmup, and now its time for one more routine str
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Can zoos save species from extinction? - Nigel Rothfels

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Dig into the breeding program that saved Takhi horses from extinction, and explore the role of zoos in animal conservation.--For thousands of years, native Takhi horses roamed the steppes of Central Asia. But by the late 1960s, their extinction seemed ine
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The year without summer - David Biello

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Dig into geoengineering, which uses technology to manipulate Earths environments to counteract climate change.--In 1815, Mount Tambora erupted and its emissions spread across the globe, blotting out the sun for almost an entire year. This wreaked havoc on
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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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Are solar panels worth it? - Shannon Odell

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Explore how solar units can help you save money on energy costs, and the most common challenges of switching to solar power.--Today in many countries solar is the cheapest form of energy to produce. Millions of homes are equipped with rooftop solar, with
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What's happening to Earth's core? - Shannon Odell

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Explore the science of why Earths atmosphere is losing hydrogen, and find out what other leaks could affect life on our planet.--A hydrogen atom is traveling high within the outermost layer of Earths atmosphere. This particular atom first entered the exos
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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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Which is better for you: "Real" meat or "fake" meat? - Carolyn Beans

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Explore the differences between farmed meat, plant-based meat, and lab-grown meat, and find out which is best for you and the planet.--In 2021, a survey of over 1,000 Americans found that nearly two-thirds had eaten plant-based meat alternatives in the pa
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Can you change your sleep schedule?

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Are you an early bird or a night owl? Explore how your circadian system acts as an internal clock to keep your body functioning.--An early bird rises with the sun, springing out of bed abuzz with energy. Meanwhile, a night owl groggily rises much later, n
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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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Sherlock Holmes and the case of the Red-Headed League - Alex Rosenthal

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Download the Audible Original podcast Moriarty: The Silent Order and support TED-Ed's nonprofit mission: https://www.audible.com/ted-ed --One day in the fall, you called upon your friend, Sherlock Holmes, and found him in conversation with Jabez Wilson. W
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How to make smart decisions more easily

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Explore the psychology of decision fatigue, what kinds of choices lead us to this state and what we can do to fight it.--Everything our bodies do whether physical or mental uses energy. Studies have found that many individuals seem to have a daily thresho
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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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How much would it cost to buy the ocean? - Astrid J. Hsu

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Dig into the monetary value of the ocean, from global trade, to tourism, fishing, and more, as Poseidon contemplates selling it.--Surveying his vast domain, Poseidon considers retirement. What if someone else donned the coral crown so he could spend his i
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Why does this flower smell like a dead body? - Daniel Nickrent

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Explore how the Rafflesia plant uses parasitic strategies to grow the worlds largest flower, and find out why it smells so bad.--Deep inside the Sumatran rainforest, a carrion fly descends, guided by the scent of its favorite place to lay eggs: rotting an
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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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Why was the Rosetta Stone so important? - Franziska Naether

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Dig into how scholars decoded the writing on the Rosetta Stone, and how this helped them understand ancient hieroglyphs.--For centuries, scholars puzzled over the hieroglyphs they found carved onto ancient Egyptian ruins, tablets, and papyri. But in 1799,
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This person isn't actually screaming - Noah Charney

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Explore Edvard Munchs masterpiece The Scream, and find out why this artwork became one of the worlds most famous paintings.--An undulating sky melds into the landscape, two silhouettes move along a balustraded walkway, and a ghostly figures features exten
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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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