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One of the most dangerous men in American history
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One of the most dangerous men in American history

Feb 07, 2023

One of the most dangerous men in American history
2023 5 min 1 vues
In 1830, David Walker sewed a pamphlet into the lining of a coat. The volume was thin enough to be hidden, but its content was far from insubstantial. At the time, many members of the US government considered this pamphlet to be one of the most dangerous documents in American history. But what was this incendiary document? And who exactly was the man who wrote it?
Axolotls: The Salamanders That Snack on Each Other (but Don't Die)
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Axolotls: The Salamanders That Snack on Each Other (but Don't Die)

Jun 22, 2021

Axolotls: The Salamanders That Snack on Each Other (but Don't Die)
2021 6 min 1 vues
Axolotls are one of science’s most studied animals. Why, you ask? These extraordinary salamanders are masters of regeneration: they can flawlessly regenerate body parts ranging from amputated limbs and crushed spines to parts of their eyes and brains. So, how do they do it? And what other secrets are they keeping? Luis Zambrano explores the baffling biology of the axolotl.
Animation
Crappy Mother's Day
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Crappy Mother's Day

May 03, 2021

Crappy Mother's Day
2021 81 min 1 vues
Three generations of women attempt to celebrate Mother's Day, but things go sour from the very start. This oddball family includes a crazy father, a domineering grandmother, whacky uncles, but it really gets going when a long time secret is revealed.
Comedy
The Neuroscience of Imagination
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The Neuroscience of Imagination

Dec 12, 2016

The Neuroscience of Imagination
2016 5 min 1 vues
Imagine, for a second, a duck teaching a French class. A ping-pong match in orbit around a black hole. A dolphin balancing a pineapple. You probably haven’t actually seen any of these things. But you could imagine them instantly. How does your brain produce an image of something you’ve never seen? Andrey Vyshedskiy details the neuroscience of imagination.
Divine Comedy
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Divine Comedy

Oct 10, 2019

Divine Comedy
2019 5 min 1 vues
Explore Dante Alighieri’s epic poem, “Divine Comedy,” a 3-part narrative that follows Dante’s journey for salvation through Hell.
Why Do Cats Act So Weird?
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Why Do Cats Act So Weird?

Apr 26, 2016

Why Do Cats Act So Weird?
2016 5 min 1 vues
They’re cute, they’re lovable, and judging by the 26 billion views on over 2 million YouTube videos of them, one thing is certain: cats are very entertaining. But their strange feline behaviors, both amusing and baffling, leave many of us asking: Why do cats do that? Tony Buffington explains the science behind some of your cat’s strangest behaviors.
Animation
How to Outsmart the Prisoner's Dilemma
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How to Outsmart the Prisoner's Dilemma

Aug 27, 2020

How to Outsmart the Prisoner's Dilemma
2020 6 min 1 vues
Two perfectly rational gingerbread men, Crispy and Chewy, are out strolling when they’re caught by a fox. Instead of simply eating them, he decides to put their friendship to the test with a cruel dilemma. He’ll ask each gingerbread man whether he’d opt to Spare or Sacrifice the other. What should they choose? Lucas Husted dives into the classic game theory scenario: the Prisoner's Dilemma.
Animation
A Brief History of Goths
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A Brief History of Goths

May 18, 2017

A Brief History of Goths
2017 5 min 1 vues
What do fans of atmospheric post-punk music have in common with ancient barbarians? Not much ... so why are both known as “goths”? Is it a weird coincidence – or is there a deeper connection stretching across the centuries? Dan Adams investigates.
Animation
Trivia Night
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Trivia Night

May 01, 2016

Trivia Night
2016 87 min 1 vues
An underground trivia legend in NYC lives in the shadows. He faces a mysterious unbeaten game show from his past when he battles his rival to reclaim the greatness he once had.
Comedy
TED Ed: Why is the Milky Way a Spiral?
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TED Ed: Why is the Milky Way a Spiral?

Sep 19, 2024

TED Ed: Why is the Milky Way a Spiral?
2024 5 min 1 vues
Thirteen billion years ago, the gas and dust particles that eventually became our Milky Way were whizzing around in every direction. Despite the wild motion of its parts, the galaxy as a whole was rotating about an axis. So why did the Milky Way, like most galaxies, become flat, and not spherical like stars and planets?
Animation
Trivia Night
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Trivia Night

May 01, 2016

Trivia Night
2016 87 min 1 vues
An underground trivia legend in NYC lives in the shadows. He faces a mysterious unbeaten game show from his past when he battles his rival to reclaim the greatness he once had.
Comedy
Tooning Out the News
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Tooning Out the News

Nov 12, 2021

Tooning Out the News
2021 min 4 vues
A variety series featuring a cast of animated characters mocking real-world events the same day that they happen, and even interviewing real-world guests and newsmakers...
Comedy