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How hat fashion has changed through the ages - Alison L. Goodrum
Trace the illustrious history of hats dating back to the Paleolithic Era, and explore how they were used in different periods.
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Humans have been fash…
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Let's talk about the end - Peter Saul
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/let-s-talk-about-dying-peter-saul
We can't control if we'll die, but we can "occupy death," in the words o…
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Just How Minuscule is an Atom?
Just how small are atoms? And what's inside them? The answers turn out to be astounding, even for those who think they know. This fast-paced animatio…
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How to use emergency contraception correctly - Alison Edelman
Explore how two main types of emergency contraception work to prevent pregnancy by disrupting or delaying ovulation.
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In a 2021 study, researchers as…
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Why do Americans hold elections on Tuesdays?
Dig into the history of Election Day in the United States, and how voting on Tuesdays affects voter turnout.
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Since 1845, Americans have been voting …
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What takes place when you break a bone? - Gurpreet Baht and Natalie Pang
Dig into the body's biological process that heals a broken bone, and find out how different kinds of fractures are mended.
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The human body’s 206 bone…
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Your body language constructs who you are - Amy Cuddy
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/your-body-language-shapes-who-you-are-amy-cuddy
Body language affects how others see us, but it may also c…
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The Unseen Existence of Plankton
New videography techniques have opened up the oceans' microscopic ecosystem, revealing it to be both mesmerizingly beautiful and astoundingly complex…
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How long can your hair grow? - Maksim Plikus
Dig into what biological factors influence hair growth, how it can change as you age, and how to take control of your scalp.
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At age 44, Xie Qiuping …
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The Actual Beginning of the Franchise - Sir Harold Evans
View full lesson on TED-Ed BETA: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-real-origin-of-the-franchise
One of the most successful business models is the franchis…
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