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The Impact of Simple Words - Terin Izil
Long, fancy words designed to show off your intelligence and vocabulary are all very well, but they aren't always the best words. In this short, play…
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What is "The Thinker" actually pondering about? - Noah Charney
Get to know Auguste Rodin’s infamous sculpture “The Thinker,” and find out who was the inspiration for this masterpiece.
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Contrary to popular belief,…
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The pledge of research with stem cells - Susan Solomon
Calling them "our bodies' own repair kits," Susan Solomon advocates research using lab-grown stem cells. By growing individual pluripotent stem cell …
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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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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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Evolution in an Urban Center
Using newts, coyotes and mice, Jason Munshi-South shows how animals develop genetic differences in evolution, even within an urban city.
"Evolution in…
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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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Ethical dilemma: Would you stretch the truth? - Sarah Stroud
Puzzle through the ethical dilemma of lying to a friend, and decide: is lying always wrong or can it be justifiable?
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Your plan to set up your friend…
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How many universes could there be? - Chris Anderson
View the full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-many-un...
The fact that no one knows the answer to this question is what makes it exciting. The s…
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Write daily, even if it's dreadful | Think Like A Musician
Singer, songwriter, and producer Breland shares insights into the creative process of songwriting and how to build your skills.
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"Think Like A Musici…
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