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William Winram 145m Freediving World Record (VWT)

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www.williamwinram.com www.facebook.com/WilliamWinramPage www.twitter.com/williamwinram This video was not made for nor is it used for commercial purposes. Music: Three Corners of Earth - The Fire Shall Devour Us On September 3, 2013, Canadian Freediver Wi
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How the worlds tallest skyscraper was built - Alex Gendler

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Discover the engineering innovations that made building Burj Khalifa, the worlds tallest skyscraper, possible.--In 2004, construction began on a new building in Dubai, promising a revolutionary design that would dwarf the rest of the worlds skyscrapers. F
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Lord of the Flies: Crash Course Literature 305

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This week, John i s talking about one of his least favorite novels, The Lord of the Flies by William Golding. Lord of the Flies is a novel of ideas, and John doesn't agree with the central idea of the novel, which diminished his enjoyment of the book. The
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Sula: Crash Course Literature #9

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This week, John is talking about Toni Morrison's novel of friendship, betrayal, and loss, Sula. Sula tells the story of two African American girls, the town where they grew up, the tragic even that was central to their youth, and the very different people
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100 Years of Solitude Part 1: Crash Course Literature 306

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Our first of two episodes about Gabriel Garcia Marquez's novel, 100 Years of Solitude. This week, we're looking at the Buendia family, and their many generations of people with the same names. We'll also look at the fascinating way the author thinks about
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The World's LARGEST Gold Market - in Dubai

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A visit to the jewelry markets in Dubai, United Arab Emirates that house 10 tons of gold, plus a quick stop in the spice market and a peek at the Burj Khalifa - the tallest building in the world. Share this video: https://youtu.be/7xtHquv3zW8 Subscribe to
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Where do math symbols come from? - John David Walters

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Sign up for our newsletter here: https://ed.ted.com/newsletter View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/where-do-math-symbols-come-from-john-david-walters Math is full of symbols: lines, dots, arrows, English letters, Greek letters, superscripts, subs
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History vs. Che Guevara - Alex Gendler

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/history-vs-che-guevara-alex-gendler His face is recognized all over the world – the young medical student who became a revolutionary icon. But was Che G
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The Future of Virtual Reality: Crash Course Games #21

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Today, we’re going to take a look at a seemingly cutting-edge technology that has actually been around for decades - virtual reality. Virtual reality devices have been introduced multiple times in the video game era, but they never seem to stick. But why
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The Pokémon Phenomenon: Crash Course Games #28

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Today we’re going to do something a little bit different and take everything we’ve learned so far and apply it to a case study on (arguably) the biggest game franchise in the world: Pokémon. Now Pokémon, like a select few other games we’ve discussed in th
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Gambling: Crash Course Games #27

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Today we’re going to talk about gambling. Now, gambling is interesting because it could be argued that gambling doesn’t even have anything to do with games. It’s usually about making money after all - which makes it much closer to work. But gambling defin
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Psychology of Gaming: Crash Course Games #16

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So we’ve talked a lot about what makes games so great in this series, but we haven’t really addressed the big question: why do we play games anyway? And well, the answer is pretty complicated, especially when you consider that some people really like card
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Game Design: Crash Course Games #19

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Good game design is essential for a positive player experience whether it’s a board games, video game, or even dice game. So today, we’re going to take some time to give you an introductory overview of the process of creating a game, and talk about some o
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The History of Game Shows: Crash Course Games #25

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Today we're going to talk about game shows! Game shows have a long history going all the way back to the 1920s on the radio and then proliferating across media to the massive pop culture icons they are today. And they're different from most game genres we
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Input Devices: Crash Course Games #24

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Today we’re going to talk about controllers. Controllers are incredibly important in the gaming experience because they are how we communicate actions within a game and often play a significant role in why we like or dislike certain games. And over the ye
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PC Gaming: Crash Course Games #20

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Today, we're FINALLY going to talk about PC Gaming. So the personal computer is the precursor to the console, but it's not quite accurate to say that it just led to the console. PCs and the video games created on them have and continue to influence the re
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The Future of Gaming: Crash Course Games #29

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Welcome to the FINAL LEVEL of Crash Course Games! We thought it made the most sense to sign off this series by taking a look towards the future because you know... boss battles are supposed to be tough. Now we don’t know the future obviously, so this epis
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Open World Games: Crash Course Games #22

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Today we’re going to talk about open world games. Open world games are different than most video games because although they often have goals and tasks, they usually encourage what is known as “emergent stories.” These are stories that weren’t planned by
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Role-playing Games: Crash Course Games #18

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Today, we’re going to explore the world of role-playing games. Role-playing games are different than most, because they’re technically a form of interactive storytelling with one player managing the game as the game master (or dungeon master), and all of
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Handhelds: Crash Course Games #23

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Today, we’re going to talk about the gaming devices that combine the screen, speakers, controls, and computer into one neat little package - that’s right we’re talking about handheld game consoles. Handhelds have actually been around since the mid 1970s,
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The Olympics, FIFA, and why we love sports: Crash Course Games #17

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Today, John Green is going to be your substitute teacher as we dive into the world of sports! Now “sports” is a pretty broad genre of game, we probably couldn’t even cover them in an entire series, but today we’re going to do our best to look at the origi
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Can you solve the dark coin riddle? - Lisa Winer

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Practice more problem-solving at https://brilliant.org/TedEd/ Solution to the bonus riddle mentioned at the end: https://brilliant.org/tededcoinflip You heard the travelers’ tales, you followed the maps, and now, you’ve finally located the dungeon contain
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What is the universe expanding into? - Sajan Saini

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Join TED-Ed's Student Program: http://bit.ly/2Nps4NW View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/universe-expansion-sajan-saini The universe began in a Big Bang nearly fourteen billion years ago, and has been expanding ever since. But how does the univer
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LARP: Crash Course Games #26

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Today we’re going to talk about LARPs or live action role-playing games. Larping tends to conjure up the image of a bunch of nerds hitting each other with foam weapons but it’s much more than that. LARPs merge performance, community, and art in a way that
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What causes heartburn? - Rusha Modi

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/what-causes-heartburn-rusha-modi Humans have been battling heartburn for hundreds, if not thousands, of years. But recently the incidence has risen, mak
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How do cigarettes affect the body? - Krishna Sudhir

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-do-cigarettes-affect-the-body-krishna-sudhir Cigarettes aren’t good for us. That’s hardly news -- we’ve known about the dangers of smoking for decad
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Why is Aristophanes called "The Father of Comedy"? - Mark Robinson

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Learn more about TED's Student Talks program here: http://bit.ly/2MUY1KK View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/why-is-aristophanes-called-the-father-of-comedy-mark-robinson Aristophanes, often referred to as the Father of Comedy, wrote the world’s
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A day in the life of an ancient Egyptian doctor - Elizabeth Cox

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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-egyptian-doctor-elizabeth-cox It’s another sweltering morning in Memphis, Egypt. As the sunlight brightens the Nile, Pes
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Can you solve the troll’s paradox riddle? - Dan Finkel

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Practice more problem-solving at https://brilliant.org/TedEd/ Solution to bonus riddle: https://brilliant.org/TedEdTrollParadox/ You and your brother have discovered another realm and set off exploring the new wonderful world. Along the way, you see a tro
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Can you solve the feeding frenzy riddle? - Henri Picciotto

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Practice more problem-solving at https://brilliant.org/TedEd--As Numberlands best detective, you thought youd seen it all. But the desiccated corpses of prominent natural numbers have been showing up all over the city. A lockdown is ordered from sundown t
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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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The myth of the moon goddess - Cynthia Fay Davis

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Dig into the Maya myth of the moon goddess, Ix Chel, and follow her story as she falls in and out of love with the sun god. --The sun god was in love with the moon goddess, Ix Chel. But the goddess grandfather was very possessive, and would not let the 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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Could a solar storm destroy modern civilization? - Fabio Pacucci

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Explore the science of solar storms, and find out why they occur and just how prepared we are for a major event. --In September 1859, miners following the Colorado gold rush woke up to another sunny day. Or so they thought. To their surprise, they soon di
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History through the eyes of a chicken - Chris A. Kniesly

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/history-through-the-eyes-of-a-chicken-chris-a-kniesly The Ancient Egyptian king Thutmose III described the chicken as a marvelous foreign bird that “giv
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How one scientist averted a national health crisis - Andrea Tone

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TED wants to promote student ideas! Learn more here: http://bit.ly/2M7hd87 View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-one-scientist-averted-a-national-health-crisis-andrea-tone In 1960, Frances Kelsey was one of the Food and Drug Administration’s ne
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Could we build a wooden skyscraper? - Stefan Al

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Explore the viability of wooden skyscrapers, and see how cross-laminated timber (CLT) helps make these once impossible structures possible.--Towering 85 meters above the Norwegian countryside, Mjstrnet is the worlds tallest wooden building, made almost en
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How squids outsmart their predators - Carly Anne York

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-squids-outsmart-their-predators-carly-anne-york There are about 500 species of squid, and they live in all the world’s oceans, making them a reliabl
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Why are airplanes slower than they used to be? - Alex Gendler

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Why arent commercial flights getting faster? Dig into the technological and environmental problems facing supersonic flight. --In 1996, a British Airways plane flew from New York to London in a record-breaking two hours and fifty-three minutes. Today, how
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How does heart transplant surgery work? - Roni Shanoada

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Dig into the science of how heart transplants happen, how donors are matched and find out how this complex surgery saves lives.--Your heart beats more than 100,000 times a day. In just a minute, it pumps over five liters of blood throughout your body. But
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A day in the life of an Ancient Greek oracle - Mark Robinson

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Follow Aristonike, an Oracle-in-training in Delphi, as she studies to become the Pythia and communicate Apollos will and prophecies.--As the sun rises over Delphi in 500 BCE, Aristonike hurries to the temple of Apollo where a single oracle known as the Py
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What causes seizures, and how can we treat them? - Christopher E. Gaw

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Discover what we know and dont know about the causes and treatment of seizures, and what to do if you encounter someone experiencing a seizure.--Nearly 3,000 years ago, a Babylonian tablet described a curious illness called miqtu that caused symptoms rang
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Nature's fortress: How cacti keep water in and predators out - Lucas C. Majure

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Discover the adaptations that allow cacti to not only survive, but thrive, in some of the harshest desert climates on Earth. --If you were a jackrabbit in the desert, youd be glad to stumble across a cactus: the flesh of these plants is a water source for
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Why should you read Kurt Vonnegut? - Mia Nacamulli

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Download a free audiobook version of "Slaughterhouse Five" and support TED-Ed's nonprofit mission: https://adbl.co/2DPI5Ys Check out our full book recommendation: https://shop.ed.ted.com/products/slaughterhouse-five Kurt Vonnegut found the tidy, satisfyin
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The surprisingly long history of electric cars - Daniel Sperling and Gil Tal

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Can electric cars reclaim their place on the road? Discover how developments in battery technology are making these cars more efficient and powerful.--By the end of the 19th century, nearly 40% of American cars were electric. But these vehicles had a few
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The secrets of the worlds most famous symphony - Hanako Sawada

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Discover what makes Ludwig van Beethovens Symphony Number Five a musical masterpiece, and uncover the story behind its inception. --Eight ferocious notes open one of the most explosive pieces of music ever composed. Ludwig van Beethovens Symphony Number F
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Why was India split into two countries? - Haimanti Roy

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Dig into the 1947 Partition of India, when Britain split the region into two states, India and Pakistan, and the mass migrations and violence that followed.--In 1947, the British viceroy announced that after 200 years of British rule, India would gain ind
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Are there universal expressions of emotion? - Sophie Zadeh

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Learn more about TED-Ed Clubs here: http://bit.ly/2z8YFSo View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/are-there-universal-expressions-of-emotion-sophie-zadeh The 40 or so muscles in the human face can be activated in different combinations to create thou
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The tragic myth of the Sun God's son - Iseult Gillespie

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Dive into the Greek myth of Helios and Phaethon, where the Sun God allows his mortal son to drive his chariot for a day.--Every morning, Helios unleashed his golden chariot, and set out across the sky. As the Sun God transformed dawn into day, he thought
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The genes you don't get from your parents (but can't live without) - Devin Shuman

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Dig into the essential role that mitochondrial DNA played in the evolution of living things on Earth, and find out why its still evolving.--Inside our cells, each of us has a second set of genes completely separate from our 23 pairs of chromosomes. And th
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The coin flip conundrum - Po-Shen Loh

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-coin-flip-conundrum-po-shen-loh When you flip a coin to make a decision, there's an equal chance of getting heads and tails. What if you flipped two
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The dark history of Mount Rushmore - Ned Blackhawk and Jeffrey D. Means

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Uncover the hidden history of the building of Mount Rushmore, and how its creation destroyed sacred Native American land.--Between 1927 and 1941, workers blasted 450,000 tons of rock from a mountainside using chisels, jackhammers, and dynamite. Gradually,
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The infamous overpopulation bet: Simon vs. Ehrlich - Soraya Field Fiorio

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Discover an infamous bet between two professors, which sought to predict whether the earth would run out of resources due to a growing human population.--In 1980, Paul Ehrlich and Julian Simon bet $1,000 on a question with stakes that couldnt be higher: w
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Meet the bluefin tuna, the toughest fish in the sea - Grantly Galland and Raiana McKinney

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Discover the unique adaptations that make the Atlantic bluefin tuna one of the most dominant predators in the ocean.--Whats as big as a polar bear, swallows its prey whole, and swims at forty miles an hour? Its not a shark or a killer whale... its the Atl
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B.o.B - Airplanes (feat. Hayley Williams of Paramore) [Official Video]

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The official video for "Airplanes" by B.o.B featuring Hayley Williams of Paramore form Bobby's album 'B.o.B Presents: The Adventures of Bobby Ray' - available now! Listen to B.o.B on Spotify here: http://bit.ly/17jaSKM Subscribe for more official content
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The high-stakes race to make quantum computers work - Chiara Decaroli

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Get to know the unique properties of quantum computers and the obstacles that have prevented this theoretical technology from becoming a reality. --Quantum computers could eventually outstrip the computational limits of classical computers. They rely on t
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The rise and fall of the Byzantine Empire - Leonora Neville

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-rise-and-fall-of-the-byzantine-empire-leonora-neville Most history books will tell you that the Roman Empire fell in the fifth century CE, but this
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The physics of surfing - Nick Pizzo

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Wondering how you can catch the perfect wave? Dive into the fascinating and complex physics of surfing. -- Whether or not you realize it, surfers are masters of complicated physics. The science of surfing begins as soon as a board first hits the water. Su
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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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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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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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Run, sail, or hide? How to survive the destruction of Pompeii - Gary Devore

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Download a free audiobook version of Into Thin Air and support TED-Ed's nonprofit mission: https://www.audible.com/ted-ed--Its a bustling day in Pompeii. After a quick visit to the market, Fabia spots her brothers, Lucius and Marcus, crossing the Forum. T
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Why doesn't everyone have a jetpack? - Richard Browning

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Explore the physics of how jetpacks fly, and discover the technology that allows pilots to maneuver the engines.--In 1961, Yuri Gagarin piloted a spacecraft in humanitys first manned space flight. A week later, Bell Aerosystems debuted a gas-powered rocke
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Can you solve the sea monster riddle? - Dan Finkel

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Practice more problem-solving at https://brilliant.org/TedEd/ --According to legend, once every thousand years a host of sea monsters emerges from the depths to demand tribute from the floating city of Atlantartica. As the ruler of the city, youd always d
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How your digestive system works - Emma Bryce

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-your-digestive-system-works-emma-bryce Across the planet, humans eat on average between 1 and 2.7 kilograms of food a day, and every last scrap make
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How does chemotherapy work? - Hyunsoo Joshua No

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Discover how chemotherapy drugs use cytotoxic agents to attack cancer cells and the impact they have on your body. --During World War I, scientists were trying to develop an antidote to the poisonous yellow cloud known as mustard gas. They discovered the
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Why should you read The Master and Margarita? - Alex Gendler

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Get to know the Russian classic The Master and Margarita, a genre-defying blend of political satire and occult mysticism about a visit from the Devil.--The Devil has come to town. But dont worry all he wants to do is stage a magic show. This absurd premis
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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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MAMMAL March Madness!

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This month, I've been following Mammal March Madness. Here's the basic idea: a team of evolutionary biologists pick a bunch of animals to enter a tournament, and then imagine who would win each match-up based on SCIENCE. I thought it made sense for this f
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What is consciousness? - Michael S. A. Graziano

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Explore the theories of human consciousness and the science of how your brain works to create a conscious experience. -- Patient P.S. suffered a stroke that damaged the right side of her brain, leaving her unaware of everything on her left side. If someon
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The electrifying speeches of Sojourner Truth - Daina Ramey Berry

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Get to know the story of Sojourner Truth, a woman born into slavery who became known as a powerful orator and outspoken activist. --Isabella Baumfree was born into slavery in late 18th century New York. Fleeing bondage with her youngest daughter, she rena
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The last living members of an extinct species - Jan Stejskal

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Dig into how scientists are attempting to revive the functionally extinct northern white rhino through artificial reproduction.--In the savannahs of Kenya, two female northern white rhinos, Njin and Fatu, munch contentedly on grass. They are the last two
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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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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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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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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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Why haven't we cured arthritis? - Kaitlyn Sadtler and Heather J. Faust

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Get to know the science behind what causes the stiff, creaky joints of the most common forms of arthritis and what you can do to prevent it. --The bad backs, elbow pain, and creaky knees so common in older people often aren't just old age. In fact, the so
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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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The World Machine | Think Like A Coder, Ep 10

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The adventure ends! Episode 10: Can Ethic make it to the World Machine and stop Hedge from covering the world in a giant maze? --This is episode 10 of our animated series Think Like A Coder. This 10-episode narrative follows a girl, Ethic, and her robot c
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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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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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Dad Wakes Up From A 10-YEAR COMA, What Happens Is Shocking | Dhar Mann

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Hi #DharMannFam, thanks for watching my video! SHOP the LATEST MERCH Drop here: https://bit.ly/2TxxqLNAlso, for exclusive giveaways & more inspirational content follow me on Instagram here: http://bit.ly/2Kcbgs2 Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to my channel by
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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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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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When are you actually an adult? - Shannon Odell

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Explore how scientists define adulthood, and find out if theres a specific age at which we reach maturity. --Most countries recognize 18 as the start of adulthood by granting various freedoms and privileges. Yet theres no exact age or moment in developmen
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Can loud music damage your hearing? - Heather Malyuk

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Dig into the properties of sound to find out just how bad loud music is for your hearing.--After a concert, you find it difficult to hear your friend rave about the show. It sounds like they're speaking from across the room, and its tough to make out thei
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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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How do oysters make pearls? - Rob Ulrich

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Explore how oysters use calcium carbonate to create pearls, and how this chemical compound creates a vast array of other materials.--Despite their iridescent colors and smooth shapes, pearls are actually made of the exact same material as the craggy shell
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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 friendship affects your brain - Shannon Odell

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Dig into what happens to your brain during adolescence that changes how you value, understand, and connect to friends.--If it seems like friendships formed in adolescence are particularly special, that's because they are. Childhood, adolescent, and adult
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Why didn't this 2,000 year old body decompose? - Carolyn Marshall

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Discover the surprising biodiversity of soil, and how its microbes help support all life on Earth.--It may not appear very lively six feet underground, but a single teaspoon of soil contains more organisms than there are human beings on the planet. From b
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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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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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Building the world's largest (and most controversial) power plant - Alex Gendler

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Explore the creation of Chinas Three Gorges Dam, and find out how the hydroelectric plant generates its power.--In 2018, a single power plant produced more energy than the worlds largest coal-powered and gas-powered plants combined. Chinas Three Gorges Da
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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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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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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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Why your phone battery gets worse over time - George Zaidan

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Explore the science of why single-use and rechargeable batteries die, and find out why recycling batteries can be challenging.--Almost all batteries, even single-use batteries, are theoretically rechargeable. Thats because the metals and other chemicals a
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Here's Why Wings Don't Fall Off Airplanes

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Have you ever feared that your plane would fall apart mid-flight? Well have no fear! Check out this video to see why planes are so sturdy. Meet The Next Generation of Aviation Engineers - https://youtu.be/YDBMJ3v3vyE Sign Up For The Seeker Newsletter Here
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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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How the COVID-19 vaccines were created so quickly - Kaitlyn Sadtler and Elizabeth Wayne

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Discover how mRNA vaccines help your immune system fight viral infections and how this decades-old technology was used to create COVID-19 vaccines.--In the 20th century, most vaccines took over a decade to research, test, and produce. But the vaccines for
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The Irish myth of Diarmuids betrayal - Iseult Gillespie

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Dig into the Irish myth of lovers Grinne and Diarmuid, and follow their journey as they flee from her betrothed, Fionn.--Grinne, princess of Tara and bride-to-be, was furious. She had thought she was betrothed to a young soldier, bold and brilliant enough
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The rise and fall of the Kingdom of Man - Andrew McDonald

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Discover the medieval empire of the Isle of Man and the Hebrides, and how a dynasty of sea kings rose to power.--On a small island in the Irish Sea, fortresses preside over the rugged shores. This unlikely location was the birthplace of a medieval empire
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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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Can you solve the magical maze riddle? - Alex Rosenthal

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Practice more problem-solving at https://brilliant.org/TedEd--Today is the annual wizard tournament featuring competitors from three schools, and youre in charge. The wizards have entered the maze and compete in your chosen events in utmost secrecy; only
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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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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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Can stereotypes ever be good? - Sheila Marie Orfano and Densho

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Explore the model minority stereotype, and discover how it became a label for Asian Americans and is used to enforce racial hierarchies.--In 2007, researchers surveyed 180 teachers to understand if they held stereotypes about their students. The most comm
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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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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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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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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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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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The rise and fall of the Maya Empires most powerful city - Geoffrey E. Braswell

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Trace the rise and fall of the Maya city Chichen Itza, and how Yucatns unpredictable environment contributed to its demise.--During the 8th century CE, warfare and failing agriculture forced Maya people to move north, to hotter, drier Yucatn. Because of i
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Whats the best country to live in?

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Discover the shortcomings of using GDP to measure a countrys well-being, and what alternatives can be used to gauge quality of life.--Whats the best country to live in? Is it the one with the best food? The longest life expectancy? The best weather? For t
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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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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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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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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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Ocean DEPTH Comparison (3D Animation)

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Here is shown the depth of different lakes and seas and other things of interest under the water.From the beach to the deepest part of the Mariana TrenchMY WEBSITESJOIN: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQwFuQLnLocj5F7ZcmcuWYQ/joinInstagram: https://www.i
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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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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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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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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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Food expiration dates dont mean what you think - Carolyn Beans

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Find out what expiration date labels on food actually mean, and discover ways communities and governments can lessen food waste. --Countries around the world waste huge amounts of food every year: roughly a fifth of food items in the US are tossed because
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How one person saved over 2,000 children from the Nazis - Iseult Gillespie

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Get to know the story of Irena Sendler, a social worker who saved over 2,000 Jewish children from the Warsaw Ghetto during WWII.--In 1943, Irena Sendler and Janina Grabowska froze when they heard Gestapo pounding on the front door. Knowing she was minutes
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Thief STEALS From The WRONG GUY, What Happens Is Shocking | Dhar Mann

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Your actions always have a way of coming back to you. Hi #DharMannFam, thanks for watching my video! For exclusive giveaways & more inspirational content follow me on Instagram here: http://bit.ly/2Kcbgs2Also, did you know we have an official Facebook Gro
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What happens if an engineered virus escapes the lab?

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How do we keep labs that handle dangerous pathogens safe and leak-free? Dig into the ongoing debate over virology research. --Since the 1970s, researchers have engineered superbugs. While this research could help us prepare for future outbreaks, the stake
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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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Fake Beggar GETS EXPOSED On Camera, They Live To Regret It | Dhar Mann

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Your actions always have a way of coming back to you. Hi #DharMannFam, thanks for watching my video! For exclusive giveaways & more inspirational content follow me on Instagram here: http://bit.ly/2Kcbgs2Also, did you know we have an official Facebook Gro
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The myth of Lokis monstrous children - Iseult Gillespie

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Download a free audiobook version of Where the Crawdads Sing and support TED-Ed's nonprofit mission: https://www.audible.com/ted-ed--Odin, the king of Asgard, was plagued by nightmares. Three fearsome figures haunted his dreams: a massive, writhing shadow
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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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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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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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The science of laughter - Sasha Winkler

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Explore the common scientific theories about why humans laugh, and how this universal behavior evolved.--Isnt it odd that, when somethings funny, you might show your teeth, change your breathing, become weak and achy in some places, and maybe even cry? In
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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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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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Ethical dilemma: Who should you believe? - Alex Worsnip

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Puzzle through the ethical dilemma of a spouse accused of murder and decide: do you believe your spouse or the evidence?--Youre sitting on the couch, when you hear a knock on the door. The police have arrived to arrest your spouse for murder. This accusat
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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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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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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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ATTORNEY Tries To SCAM Businessman, Instantly Regrets It | Dhar Mann

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Kids MAKE FUN OF Tomboy, They Instantly Regret It | Dhar Mann

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Ethical dilemma: What makes life worth living? - Douglas MacLean

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Puzzle through a classic ethical dilemma and decide: can human existence be meaningful without its creativity and culture? --Life on your planet depends entirely on Nuronium for normal cognition. Unfortunately, its source has been compromised and you are
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Change Your Life One Tiny Step at a Time

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Change Your Life One Tiny Step at a TimeGet your Habit Journal here: https://shop-us.kurzgesagt.org/collections/habitSources & further reading:https://sites.google.com/view/sources-change/If you are like most people, there is a gap between the person you
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The Last Human A Glimpse Into The Far Future

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Because of the potential size of the future, the most important thing about our actions today might be their impact on future generations. This simple-sounding idea has some surprising moral implications: https://80000hours.org/kurzgesagt-last-humanSource
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