How blue jeans were invented | Moments of Vision 10 - Jessica Oreck
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Today, 96% of American consumers own at least one pair of jeans. But where did these durable duds come from? And how did they get so popular? Jessica Oreck shares the humble origins of blue jeans.
100 Years of Fashion: Heels - Mode.com
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Take a (well-heeled) walk down memory lane and peep at the peep-toes, pumps, platforms, and other shoes that have kept us in step for the past century.
Why The Popular Kids Don't Stay Cool
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Some people in high school engage in risky behavior, such as drinking and smoking, in an attempt to be cool. Does this pay off long term? Join Tara as she reports on new research showing that being popular in high school might be bad in your adulthood!
Why Hollywood keeps making terrible sequels
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2016 has been a record-setting year for terrible movie sequels.
How did Dracula become the world's most famous vampire? - Stanley Stepanic
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Over a hundred years after his creator was laid to rest, Dracula lives on as the most famous vampire in history. But this Transylvanian noble - neither the first fictional vampire, nor the most popular of his time - may have remained buried in obscurity if not for a twist of fate. Stanley Stepanic explains how a critical copyright battle catapulted Bram Stoker's character into literary renown.
Star Wars (1977) Teaser Trailer
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Original teaser trailer for the 1977 film "Star Wars." Starring Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Alec Guiness, Peter Cushing, David Prowse, Anthony Daniels, Kenny Baker, and James Earl Jones. Written & Directed by George Lucas.
How this guy found 83 messages in bottles
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Clint Buffington has found 83 messages in bottles - and you could probably do it too. Vox's Zachary Crockett and Phil Edwards found out how.
Teen Speaks Over 20 Languages
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Prodigy hyper-polyglot Tim Doner has been teaching himself languages since he was 13. He now speaks nearly 20 languages! Join Tim on a cultural tour of New York unlike any you've ever heard!
5 CARTOONS THAT LOOK DIFFERENT IN OTHER COUNTRIES
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In several countries, some famous scenes from different animated films look quite different from the way they look in other countries. You might not know this, but people working in animated films love their work and their audience, and sometimes change their films to include some important aspects for this or that culture. So, here are 5 animated films that look different in other countries.
The economics of beard popularity in the US
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We may have reached "peak beard."
Earth's Flag Is a Reminder That We're in This Together
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Earth has a flag... and its story will move you.
How one woman used fashion to reclaim her Muslim American identity
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From skater girl to Muslim hipster this is Layla Shaikley's American story.
Saito: The Sushi God of Tokyo
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Sushi Saito is a 3 Michelin Star sushi restaurant, and many regard it as the best in Japan. We got to spend the day with Saito, to ask him about his work, and to eat his soul shattering sushi.
Discovery VR - Japan
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From sushi to samurai, misty mountains to modern metropolises, and prayer ceremonies to pop concerts, explore the compelling contrasts of Japan in 360-degree video on Discovery VR.
Valentine's Day | History
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How did St. Valentine become associated with love and romance? Get the full story behind the holiday.
5 Disgusting Facts about McDonald's
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There have been plenty of scandals and questionable practices in the house that Big Mac built, we're gonna keep things simple, by focusing on the food, the marketing behind it, and its impact on the way we eat.
Emma Watson reinvented Belle from "Beauty and the Beast" for the modern age
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The first thing Emma Watson did as Belle in the new "Beauty and the Beast" was to reinvent the classic character and throw out her corset.
All That We Share
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We live in a time where we quickly put people in boxes. Maybe we have more in common than what we think? Introducing All That We Share. The English version.
The myth behind the Chinese zodiac - Megan Campisi and Pen-Pen Chen
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What's your sign? In Western astrology, it's a constellation determined by when your birthday falls in the calendar. But according to the Chinese zodiac, it's your shuxiang, meaning the animal assigned to your birth year.
Nessun Dorma Luciano Pavarotti 2006 Olympics Closing Ceremony
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Luciano Pavarotti's last performance. Nessun Dorma from Turandot at the 2006 Olympics Closing Ceremony.
London's New Year's Eve Fireworks Is So Glorious And Beautiful
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Happy New Year everyone! Wish you all a bright and fruitful 2017.