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factors that can cause painful periods - Chen X. Chen
Dig into the science of what makes period cramps so painful, and find out what we still don’t know about this common experience.
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Period pain affects…
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Five fingers of adaptation - Paul Andersen
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How can a "thumbs up" sign help us remember five processes that impact evolution…
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The most widespread falsehoods about Neanderthals - Bruce Hardy
Dig into the surprisingly complex lives of Neanderthals, and explore theories on what happened to our evolutionary cousins.
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In 1856, quarriers worki…
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Do tax cuts invigorate the economy? - Jonathan Smith
Dig into trickle-down economics, which claims that tax cuts for corporations and the wealthy stimulate the economy and improve people's lives.
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In 19…
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Shakespeare's Insults
"You're a fishmonger!" By taking a closer look at Shakespeare's words--specifically his insults--we see why he is known as a master playwright whose …
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How skilled songwriters select the ideal lyrics | Think Like A Musician
Professional musicians share what makes for great, memorable lyrics, their writing process, and where they get inspiration from.
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"Think Like A Music…
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TED-Ed Site Walkthrough
The TED-Ed team provides an in depth look at the powerful features of the newly-launched TED-ED Beta website. You'll learn how TED-Ed videos are crea…
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Is hypnosis genuinely effective? - Devin Terhune
Explore the science of hypnosis, and dig into how the practice can affect your body and brain when hypnotic suggestions work.
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In the 19th century, S…
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What color is Tuesday? Delving into synesthesia - Richard E. Cytowic
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/what-color-is-tuesday-exploring-synesthesia-richard-e-cytowic
How does one experience synesthesia -- the n…
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Sex Determination: More Intricate Than You Assumed
From something as small and complex as a chromosome to something as seemingly simple as the weather, sex determination systems vary significantly acr…
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