Who is the fastest creature in mythology?
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Witness the clash of mythology’s speediest supernaturals in an epic race and find out which creature is the fastest.
Kung Fu, Star Trek and the Many Paths to Spirituality | Rainn Wilson
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Do you feel overwhelmed by the complex issues facing our world, not to mention your own personal problems? Spirituality is the key to staying grounded and hopeful -- even for skeptics, says actor and author Rainn Wilson.
Sneaker Expert Jeff Staple Answers Sneaker Questions From Twitter
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Renowned sneaker expert and designer Jeff Staple answers your sneaker-centric questions from Twitter. Why do Air Jordans remain so enduringly popular?
Building a Sled | Alaska: The Next Generation
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Daniel Apassingok, along with Chase and his family and friends help build a sled to help their every day lives.
Why do some artists become famous?
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Success in the art world can mean different things to different artists. While some artists work solely for the pleasure of producing art, others seek external recognition, such as being shown in prestigious galleries or museums, and selling their craft. The latter — profitability, recognition, demand — is how success is traditionally defined in the field.
Halle Bailey Sits Down with Nat Geo Explorer Aliyah Griffith | National Geographic
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Executive Editor Debra Adams Simmons sits down with Halle Bailey, “Ariel” in Disney’s new movie The Little Mermaid, and Aliyah Griffith, Marine Scientist, National Geographic Explorer, and Founder of Mahogany Mermaids.
Corn Shouldn't Be Food, But It Is
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You probably have a bag of frozen corn in your freezer, or have chowed down on a buttery ear of corn at a cookout.
How Caffeine Accidentally Took Over The World
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Plants don't make caffeine just for us, so what DO they make it for?
Would you go to a restaurant in the rainforest?
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Host Kristen Kish and chef Rolando have to deal with the realities of having a restaurant in the rain forest - literally!
Truth Decay
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Trust is eroding, in part, due to the over-abundance of opinion-based content; we must all develop better tools and habits for consuming information to regain a shared understanding of what is true.
The Delightful Dance of Hummingbirds | The Wild Place | Relax with Nature | BBC Earth
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In the Atlantic Rainforest of Argentina and Brazil, hummingbirds gather around flowers in a spectacular dance.
The Most Complex Language in the World
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You are cells. Your muscles, organs, skin and hair. They are in your blood and in your bones.
How James Gandolfini Navigates Emotion
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The Nerdwriter is a series of video essays about art, culture, politics, philosophy and more.
How language shapes the way we think | Lera Boroditsky
Adults Culture
There are about 7,000 languages spoken around the world -- and they all have different sounds, vocabularies and structures.
Anthropology’s Greatest Hoax
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Scientists are sometimes deemed objective observers of the world in which we live, but that’s not entirely true. They’re still human and can find themselves victim to fraudsters just like the lot of us.
What Is The Best Shape For A Farm?
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The shape of a farm can tell you a surprising amount about the land it's on and the people that use it.
Machu Picchu 101 | National Geographic
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Machu Picchu is a testament to the power and ingenuity of the Inca empire. Built without the use of mortar, metal tools, or the wheel, Machu Picchu stands as an archaeological wonder of the ancient world. But why was it built—and deserted?
Valkyries: The Real Story Behind These Warriors of Legend | Fate & Fabled
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Vikings were some of the fiercest fighters in human history, using their impressive battle prowess to spread Norse influence between the 8th and 11th centuries.
Witchcraft: Crash Course European History #10
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During our last several episodes, Europe and the European-controlled world have been in crisis. Wars, disease, climate changes, and shifts in religious and political power threw the European world into turmoil.
The hidden meanings of yin and yang - John Bellaimey
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The ubiquitous yin-yang symbol holds its roots in Taoism/Daoism, a Chinese religion and philosophy.
Afternoon Tea Layer Cake | ONE
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One pan, one book and one afternoon delight. Scones, tea, tinned custard and strawberries - it doesn't get much more British than that.