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This Fascinating Video Explores the Origins of Mankind

Here's what our oldest ancestors used to get up to: Discover the Origins of Mankind video, science, history, educational, youtube, baba recommends, evolution, origins, prehistory, cavemen This video will explain exactly what our prehistoric ancestors used to get up to. Fascinating!

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The History of Language Has So Many Interesting Layers

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Explained: The Fascinating Origins of Human Language

The origins of human language have several fascinating layers. In this video, you will find out how language (and grammar) evolved through humanity’s existence.

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The Fascinating Origins of 7 Popular Food-Related Idioms

Language History: The Origins of 7 Common Phrases

Let's delve deep into history and travel all the way back to Ancient Rome to reveal the origins of 7 common food-related expressions in the English language. 1. We all have that one friend or relative who likes to think that they know more about a certain topic than they actually do.

Nature

How Did the First Carnivorous Plants Appear on the Planet?

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The Wild Origins Story of Carnivorous Plants

This fascinating video gives you a glimpse of the origin stories of the villains of the flower world. How Did the First Carnivorous Plants Appear on the Planet?

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The Origins of Labor Day With Vintage Parade Photos

Here's the brief history of Labor Day, accompanied by original vintage photos from past Labor Day parades around the US and Canada.

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Do You Know Where These Popular Sports Terms Come From?

The Origins of these 10 Olympic Words is Fascinating

Today, we will discuss the origins of some common Olympic words. We bet you will be surprised to find out the fascinating history of some of these wonderful sports words. Related: 14 Obsolete English Terms We Wish Were Brought Back! 1.

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10 Everyday Words With Surprising Etymologies

The Extraordinary Origins of 10 Common English Words

Most fascinatingly, perhaps, it has the ability to expand, shift, and specify the meaning of certain words, sometimes to the extent that the original meaning falls out of use almost entirely.

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9 Common Phrases With Rather Sinister Origins

Do You Know The Origins of These Common Phrases?

With that being said, however, you'll be surprised to know that many of the most common phrases we use in speech actually have the most sinister of origins. Here are 9 common phrases with rather sinister origins: 1.

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8 Surprising Origins of Extremely Popular Phrases

The true origin goes back to the days when actual hatmakers used mercury to construct their hats. The mercury poisoned the hatmakers and affected their nervous systems.

Science and Technology

The True Extraterrestrial Origins of the Mineral Gold

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Humans Enjoy Gold Now But Its Origins Are Extraterrestrial

Gold may be exceptionally popular on Earth, but its actual origins are out of this world. Believe it or not, the mineral from which our most precious metal, gold, is derived from, was formed in the depths of space.

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Seemingly Innocent English Words With Spicy Origins

8 Ordinary English Words With Surprisingly Spicy Origins

However, the origins of all these 8 seemingly innocent words - such as gymnasium , avocado , and nice, to name a few - are not for the faint of heart, as they're quite naughty! 1.

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I Never Knew the Origin of These Common Words!

Because of that, the meanings of certain words we use today have come a long way since their origins, to sometimes mean something else completely. This short list shows you some of the most bizarre origins of modern English words, many of which are quite surprising.

Health

Uncover The Truth Behind Some Of Our Favorite Food Items

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Did You Know The Bizarre Origins Of Your Beloved Foods?

Have you ever paused to think about the origin of your favorite food? Quite unlikely. We consume our beloved food items with great gusto but never really try to think where they have originally come from.

Spirituality

The History and Symbolism Behind These Famous Signs

Do You Know the Origin and Meanings of Well-Known Symbols?

The exact origin of this symbol is difficult to track, but many believe that the shape originated from ivy leaves, which were once associated with fertility.

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We Bet You Never Knew the Origins of These Common Idioms!

Chew the Fat Originally a sailor’s term, this phrase refers to the days before refrigeration when ships carried food that wouldn’t spoil. One of them was salted pork skin, which consisted mostly of fat.

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How Our Superstitions May Reveal Our Origins and Beliefs

How Our Superstitions May Reveal Our Origins and Beliefs video, history, educational, religion, culture, superstitions, origins, TED-Ed, interesting information, background Superstitions are irrational, but they can tell you something about your cultural background, your religion or your profession,

Art

Amazing and Original Art!

Sergei says that his works are not for sale, although it is reported that he was offered up to $17,000 for his statue of a hawk. source: alriyadh.com Amazing and Original Art!

Humor

Joke: A Question of Origins

Joke: A Question of Origins funny, joke My 3 year old daughter came to me and asked: “Mommy, where does poo come from?”

Nature

This Gigantic, Extinct Devil Frog May Have Eaten Dinosaurs

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The Biggest Frog Ever: The Origins of Beelzebufo

Learn more about the origins of this fascinating ‘Devil Frog’ in this video.

Art

The Original Street Art of DALeast

Without commenting on his actions, we do find his work to be both original and hard to forget.

Recipes & Drinks

The Surprising Origins of the Frozen TV Dinner

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The Surprising Origin of the Frozen TV Dinner

But there is much more to the origins story of TV dinners, their domination over American markets, and their eventual downfall...

Travel

How Did Asian Countries Get Their Names?

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The Origins of Every Country Name in ASIA

After watching this video, you will, as it explains the fascinating origins of 45 Asian country names. How Did Asian Countries Get Their Names?

Art

The History Behind These 6 Famous Dance Forms

The Origins of These Dance Forms Will Surprise You

From the Tango to tap-dancing, every type of dance out there has its own origin story, that tells us where these incredible synchronized moves come from. Without any further ado, here are the historical events that gave us some of the greatest forms of dance. 1.

Humor

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The Dangers of Love - An Original Prank!

The Dangers of Love - An Original Prank! funny, prank, hilarious, gag These poor good samaritans were just looking to land a hand to a man in love, what they didn't know is that the evil mother of his love interest had other plans in mind. A very funny, and at times even scary, prank!