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.
Why Do We Release So Much Gas?
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The carbon dioxide we’re pumping into the air every day is causing unprecedented global warming and climate change.
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Treasure hunting has captured our imaginations for centuries. Draining the oceans reveals the richest wrecks ever found.
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.
The history of chocolate - Deanna Pucciarelli
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If you can’t imagine life without chocolate, you’re lucky you weren’t born before the 16th century. Until then, chocolate only existed as a bitter, foamy drink in Mesoamerica.
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?
What makes a poem … a poem? - Melissa Kovacs
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What exactly makes a poem … a poem? Poets themselves have struggled with this question, often using metaphors to approximate a definition. Is a poem a little machine? A firework? An echo? A dream? Melissa Kovacs shares three recognizable characteristics of most poetry.
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.
The Future of Public Health: Crash Course Public Health #10
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We don’t know what the next big scientific breakthrough is going to be or what futuristic diseases we’ll encounter. But when it comes to our health, we actually have a pretty good idea of what could be next.
Fact vs. Theory vs. Hypothesis vs. Law… EXPLAINED!
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ome people try to attack things like evolution by natural selection and man-made climate change by saying “Oh, that’s just a THEORY!”
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.
Flavor Science: What's Really in a Pumpkin Spice Latte
Adults History
If you take a look at an ingredients list, odds are you’ll find natural and artificial flavors somewhere in there.
Which Healthcare System is Best?
Adults History
Are you ready for the understatement of the century? Health care is complicated. Across the 200 or so countries on Earth, there are a lot of different ways people receive health care.
These companies with no CEO are thriving
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Get to know the different kinds of co-ops, how they work, and how they differ from traditional companies.
The Deadliest Virus on Earth
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In the 1970s thousands of Chickenheads rained from the sky in Europe, making foxes and other wildlife confused and very happy. Why?
The Man Who Killed Millions and Saved Billions
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Fritz Haber is the scientist who arguably most transformed the world. Part of this video is sponsored by Wren.
The 11 Year Old World War 2 Soldier
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How young is too young to fight for your country? Check out today's insane video to find out how a kid managed to find himself in the thick of World War 2! Don't miss this epic true story of the youngest WW2 soldier!
Is Civilization on the Brink of Collapse?
Adults History
At its height, the Roman Empire was home to about 30 % of the world’s population, and in many ways the pinnacle of human advancement.
Can the economy grow forever?
Adults History
Is infinite economic growth possible on a planet with finite resources? Explore how countries can balance efficiency with sustainability.
Retrospective Ageing
Adults History
Did People Used To Look Older?
The Scientist Who Killed Millions and Saved Billions
Adults History
Fritz Haber is the scientist who arguably most transformed the world. Part of this video is sponsored by Wren.