It's Okay to Fart
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Farting is hilarious and gross and everyone is doing it so why can't we talk about the science of it?! Flatulence, passing gas, cutting the cheese, toots... whatever you call it, it's natural and here's how it works.
How can you change someone's mind?
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Why do arguments change people's minds in some cases and backfire in others? Hugo Mercier explains how arguments are more convincing when they rest on a good knowledge of the audience, taking into account what the audience believes, who they trust, and what they value.
Can Loneliness Kill You?
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We all feel lonely sometimes, but are the effects serious?
The psychology of post-traumatic stress disorder
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Many of us will experience some kind of trauma during our lifetime. Sometimes, we escape with no long-term effects. But for millions of people, those experiences linger, causing symptoms like flashbacks, nightmares, and negative thoughts that interfere with everyday life.
3 Arguments Why Marijuana Should Stay Illegal Reviewed
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We take a fair look at some of the best counter arguments for legalization and see how they hold up in review.
Are Rich People Worse Humans?
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Is money the reason Kanye West and Jake Paul are jerks?
How to spot a liar | Pamela Meyer
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On any given day we're lied to from 10 to 200 times, and the clues to detect those lie can be subtle and counter-intuitive.
The Threat of AI Weapons
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I'm not sure how alarmed to be about artificial intelligence. Personally I think it's really hard to predict when we'll create a machine that essentially has consciousness.
A day in the life of an ancient Athenian
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It's 427 BCE, and the worst internal conflict ever to occur in the ancient Greek world is in its fourth year.
The myth of King Midas and his golden touch - Iseult Gillespie
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In Greek mythology, King Midas is known as a rogue ruler whose antics bemused his people and irritated the Gods.
Pink Shirt Day takes a stand against bullying
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Today thousands of people across Canada will be wearing bright pink shirts. Pink Shirt Day, initiated by Vancouver-based radio station CKNW, is a day where participants across the country wear pink to raise awareness about bullying.
Debunking Anti-Vaxxers
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Here's what to say to anti-vaxxers!
We Asked Bill Gates: Do You Need To Be Rich To Be Healthy?
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This video is in collaboration with Bill and Melinda Gates. You can check out the Gates Annual Letter here: http://b-gat.es/2Cfph0j
Are You Smarter Than Average?
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Put your intelligence to the test!
The rise and fall of the Inca empire
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It was the western hemisphere's largest empire ever, with a population of nearly 10 million subjects.
Why We Pick Difficult Partners
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In theory, we're nowadays allowed to get together with pretty much anyone we like. And yet, at a psychological level, we aren't free to love just any suitable person. We have a type - and strangely and awkwardly, these types are often not those who stand a chance of making us maximally happy.
Ugly history: The 1937 Haitian Massacre - Edward Paulino
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When historians talk about the atrocities of the 20th century, we often think of those that took place during and between the two World Wars. But two months before the Rape of Nanking in China, and a year before Kristallnacht in Germany, a horrific ethnic cleansing campaign occurred on an island between the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea. Edward Paulino details the 1937 Haitian Massacre.
Why Cities Exist
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More than 90% of the richest countries population lives in the cities. Here is why?
It's not you. Commuting is bad for your health.
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My commute is like a second job, and it might be killing me.
I Got Popular...And It Changed Me
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Isaiah had never been cool or popular. He was known as strange, the weird kid - the weirdo - and he stuck to himself. The mean girls and popular kids didn't help his shyness, really hurt his self-esteem, and so, after middle school, he was determined to make high school different.
14 Strange Ways of Life the Ancient Egyptians Practiced
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We often think that we are completely different from ancient people, but archaeology shows that we are quite wrong. Here is a list of 14 unbelievable facts about the life of ancient Egyptians.