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The Essence of New-York Life Captured in One Painting

Take a deep dive into the meaning and history of Eduard Hopper's famous painting "Nighthawks."

This Fascinating Video Explains How a Virus Invades a Body

In this great animation that makes this complex process much easier to understand, NPR's Robert Krulwich and medical animator David Bolinsky explain how a flu virus can trick a single cell into making a million more viruses.

Are You a Late Sleeper? This Super Video Explains Why

Why is it that some people are late risers, and some are morning people? It's all down to our genetics. Have a look here to find out more.

9 Bizarre Dog Behaviors Explained in One Video

Watch this video for explanations about 9 'bizarre' canine behaviors.

What on Earth Is a Black Hole? This Video Explains All...

What on Earth are black holes, how do they affect us, and should we be at all worried about their existence? Find out here.

The Great Wave - Why Is This Piece of Art SO Famous?

The Great Wave Off Kanagawa is one of the most recognizable art pieces in the world. This is the story behind this iconic Japanese artwork.

Gordon Ramsay Explains What You Need for a Great Kitchen

In this video, Gordon Ramsay explains the core essentials of what you need in the kitchen.

Innovative Food Art - Great Slide Show!

Is this art made with food or food made in an artistic fashion? Actually, we don't really care, it's just so much fun to look at!

This Amusing Video Explains How Cats Land on Their Feet!

Have you ever wondered just how cats manage to safely land on their feet every time they fall or are dropped? Watch this video and wonder no more!

Explaining Fibromyalgia and the Pain it Causes

This video sheds some light on this mysterious disease.

Takeoff to Touchdown: The Science of Flight Explained!

Ever wondered how do planes actually fly? This video explains it all in the simplest way possible.

Why Are Your Ears Ringing? The Causes Explained

Nearly 15% of the human population worldwide are plagued by this strange sensation, but most people don't know the causes behind ringing in the ears...

7 Fascinating Natural Phenomena Science Can’t Explain

From the Great Blue Hole in Belize to the Sailing Stones in CA, this video will introduce you to 7 natural phenomena science isn't fully able to explain.

Getting By Without Sight - The Blind Explain!

In these 3 videos, Tommy Edison, a man who has been blind from birth, explains and answers questions about being blind that we always wanted to know but never dared ask. How do blind people dream? How do they cook for themselves?

Magic Revealed! Unbelievable Illusion Explained!

This is one magic act you won’t want to miss out on. The art of illusion is truly a gift, and this masked magician is the ultimate artist.

24 Confusing Optical Illusions Explained - Fascinating!

How do our eyes fool the brain? Let's find out as a neuroscientist explains the truth behind the most confusing optical illusions.

Epidemiologist Explains How to Behave in a Pandemic

Take a certified epidemiologist's advice as to what we can do to NOT catch a disease, be it COVID-19, or another infectious disease

How to Avoid Anger: A Wise Guru Explains

Watch guru Sadhguru give great advice about the best way to avoid the negative of all emotions - anger.

Is Symmetry Reality's Greatest Riddle? A Scientist Explains

Listen as Video Marcus du Sautoy , a prominent scientist, explains about the wonders of symmetry in nature.

Important: The Dangers of Mixing Drugs Explained

What happens when we mix these drugs? Find out in this informative video.

A Doctor Explains Why Adults With ADHD Procrastinate

Well known psychiatrist Dr. Tracey Marks explains why adults with ADHD often tend to procrastinate.

Explaining 12 Fascinating Maps of the United States

Let's look at 12 fascinating maps of the United States and see what information they can teach us.

7 Scientific Mysteries Scientists Still Can't Explain

Did you know that a person can wake up from a coma speaking a foreign language? This is one bizarre phenomenon scientists can't explain...

How to Detect a Liar, Explained by a Former FBI agent

Former FBI agent explains about deception detection methods, and debunks common myths.

How the Heck Do You Explain THIS One?

Another gem from the house of 'Just for Laughs'. How do you explain to an office that a passing athlete just drank the cup of alcohol she asked you to keep safe? Confused? So were we! Watch this funny prank to undersatnd!

This Hilarious Video Starts With an Elephant...

This is one of the most clever pranks I've ever seen

Plant Nutrients Explained: EVERYTHING You Need to Know

Understanding plant nutrition is key to having healthy plants and a healthy garden.

Funny: Explaining the Coronavirus to Your Past Self

Watch comedian Julie Nolke as she explores this amusing (and not a bit bemusing) situation.

Food Explained: Which Herbs Go With Which Foods?

Herbs can make or break a dish, which is why we shy away from them. Let Gordon Ramsay explain the best herb and food pairings in this guide

The Art of Domino - Beautiful!

62,940 dominoes were used to make this unbelievable display of dominos, making a beautiful artistic pattern and eventually - knockdown!

String Pulling Art - the Newest Art Technique Out There

Fluid string-pulling art is a fairly new and intriguing art technique that uses chains, strings, and colorful paints to create amazing bouquets of flowers

Explained: The Fascinating Origins of Human Language

Have you ever wondered how did human language come into existence? Find out the origins of language in this video.

Watch This Pianist Explain Musical History, Musically!

If you want to know more about the development of classical music through the centuries, this brief video is just the ticket.

The Art and Science of Designing the Perfect Highway

Take a ride through the fascinating world of highways in this video.

Explained: Everything You Want to Know About Migraines

Migraines are more than a throbbing, pounding headache. This video explains what happens in the brain when you have a migraine.

Here's Every James Bond Car Explained

James Bond's cars evolved through the decades together with the famous superagent. Learn about each car Agent 007 drove in every movie.

What Is Blood Pressure and How Does it Work? We Explain

Blood pressure is a very important part of our health, but for many of us the subject is a little mysterious. This short video explains all you need to know.

This Documentary Explains How the Earth Came Into Being

Ever wondered how the planet that we call home came into being? Well, this informative documentary will clear all that up for you! Take a look!

This Fascinating Video Explores the Origins of Mankind

This video will explain exactly what our prehistoric ancestors used to get up to. Fascinating!

What Makes Us Age? This Enlightening Talk Explains All!

What makes our skin wrinkle, our immune systems weaken, and our hair turn white? This engaging TED-Ed video explains all!

Spiritual Teacher Explains: How to Connect Your Awareness

In this lecture, Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, a spiritual Buddhist leader from Nepal, will explain how to connect to your consciousness to achieve personal results.

An Artful Dream - Beautiful!

...A beautiful video of an art student with special drawing powers

The Art of Giant Bubbles...

A really fun and beautiful video.

15 Ancient Inventions That Science Still Can't Explain

In this video, we look at some of the most incredible ancient tech that continue to mystify scientists even today.

The Edible Art of Pancake Painting

Nathan Shields is a pancake artist. "What's a pancake artist?" you might ask - so come inside and see the videos!

Watch a Marionette Come to Life in this Beautiful Video

As this marionette comes to life, so will your smile. A charming video that is a great start to any day.

Doctors Explain: 2 Powerful Tools in Dealing With Anxiety

A renowned doctor equips you with not one, but two phenomenal tools to effectively manage and control your stress.

The One Armed Thief - Great Silly Prank!

It's weird enough that a police officer would ask you to guard a criminal, but things get much stranger when the criminal escapes in a very unusual way! How will you ever explain things to the police?

What Is Your Cat Trying to Tell You? Cat Sounds Explained

Cats are extremely intelligent pets and the sounds they make are their way of communicating, even if we don't always understand what they mean

What is Your Consciousness? A Remarkable Video...

This video by Ted-ed searches to explain the origin of consciousness as well as what is consciousness.

This Video is As Touching as it Is Important

This is a story that everyone should definitely see....

How do Animals Think? A Fascinating Video

A fascinating video explaining the thought processes of animals.

The Art of War by Sun Tzu: A Beautiful Summary

Sun Tzu's the Art of War is still perhaps the greatest treatise on military strategy ever. This animated short explains the book in under 10 minutes.

Explained: The Reason Why February Only Has 28 Days

Ever wondered why February consists of only 28 days? Well, here are some answers...

Art Explanations: Rembrand’s Most Famous Painting

'The Night Watch' by Rembrandt is among the most recognized paintings in the world, but what makes it a masterpiece?

Planning a Cleanse or Detox? Watch This Video First ...

A health expert explains why cleanses and detox products don't actually work... And what does.

The Disappearance - Great Gag!

The 'mirrors' in this prank are actually video screens. But some video screens are not like the rest, as they seem to show the person standing in front of them, but when others pass - they don't see themselves! Want to know how? Then watch this:

Former FBI Agent Explains Basics Of Body Language Reading

Former FBI agent teaches you how distance, gestures and other nonverbal elements can reveal information about a person you're talking to

The Art of Buugeng - Stunning Performance!

The Buugeng is a curve-based kinetic instrument created by Dai Zaobab. A single Buugeng consists of two folding C-shaped blades that lock together and unfold in opposite directions to form a flat S-shaped staff. Two of these Buugeng are played togeth

This Uplifting Video Shows Why Getting Old is AWESOME

In this insightful Ted Talk session, a senior advocate explains why growing old is a wonderful blessing.

Fascinating! The Physics Behind Flights Explained!

This video gives you a bird's eye view into how our modern day flights came to be the incredible structures they are now.