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The Cockroach's Beatbox
By dissecting a cockroach ... yes, live on stage ... TED Fellow and neuroscientist Greg Gage shows how brains receive and deliver electric impulses -…
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War, passion, and betrayal: The epic tale of the "Legend of the Condor Heroes" - Gladys Mac
Get to know Jin Yong’s “Legend of the Condor Heroes,” an epic tale of adventure and war, romance, brotherhood and betrayal.
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In the 1950s, citizens f…
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Vampires: Folklore, fantasy, and fact - Michael Molina
Dig into the science and superstition behind the myth of vampires, and how it has persisted from ancient Mesopotamia to today.
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The myth of the blood…
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"First Kiss" by Tim Seibles
An animated interpretation of Tim Seibles' poem "First Kiss"
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Watch an interview with the poet here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xiv3kKHpwk4
This …
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Why Can't We Observe Evidence of Alien Life?
Stand by for an animated exploration of the famous Fermi Paradox. Given the vast number of planets in the universe, many much older than Earth, why h…
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Symbiosis: A remarkable account of species partnership - David Gonzales
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/symbiosis-a-surprising-tale-of-species-cooperation
Different species often depend on one another. David Go…
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What occurs if you ingest a silica gel packet? - Vivian Jiang
Explore the science of silica gel, and find out why these packets are everywhere and if they're actually dangerous to ingest.
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Of the many, many thin…
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Why kids should take bigger risks
Explore the cognitive benefits of risky play and how we can design better playgrounds that promote fun, agency, and development.
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The best play envir…
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Can you decipher the fortress riddle? - Henri Picciotto
Practice more problem-solving at https://brilliant.org/TedEd
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Bad news: your worst enemies are at the gate. Your fledgling kingdom guards the world’s…
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Do artists actually create their own songs? | Think Like A Musician
Professional songwriters share their writing process, how they collaborate with other artists, and what it takes to be a songwriter.
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"Think Like A M…
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