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The Fijian myth of the covetous god - Raiana McKinney and Esther Wozniak
Dig into the Fijian myth of Dakuwaqa, the shape-shifting shark god who is determined to take over all of Fiji's islands.
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Long ago, the ancestral god…
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How much would it cost to purchase the ocean? - Astrid J. Hsu
Dig into the monetary value of the ocean, from global trade, to tourism, fishing, and more, as Poseidon contemplates selling it.
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Surveying his vast …
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Free falling in outer space - Matt J. Carlson
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If you were to orbit the Earth, you'd experience the feeling of…
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Let's harness video to revolutionize education - Salman Khan
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Salman Khan talks about how and why he created the remar…
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Which bag should you use? - Luka Seamus Wright and Imogen Ellen Napper
Explore the environmental impact of three types of bags— plastic, paper, and cloth— to find out how they’re made, used and disposed of.
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You’ve fill…
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The secret artistry of pollination - Louie Schwartzberg
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Pollination: it's vital to life on Earth but largely u…
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Why shouldn't you place metal in a microwave? - Aaron Slepkov
Dig into the science of how microwave ovens use electromagnetic waves to heat your food, and what you should avoid cooking in them.
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In 1945, enginee…
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History vs. Egypt's "strongest" pharaoh - Jessica Tomkins
Pharaoh Ramesses II presided over a golden age of Egyptian prosperity— but was he a model leader or a master of propaganda?
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Pharaoh Ramesses II reig…
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Mining minerals from seawater - Damian Palin
The world needs clean water, and more and more, we're pulling it from the oceans, desalinating it, and drinking it. But what to do with the salty bri…
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Guard against internet "filter bubbles" - Eli Pariser
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/beware-online-filter-bubbles-eli-pariser
As web companies strive to tailor their services (including news …
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