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Cross-country skier Janine Shepherd hoped for an Olympic medal -- until she was hit by a truck during a training bike ride. She shares a powerful story about the human potential for recovery. Her message: you are not your body, and giving up old dreams can allow new ones to soar. |
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How to Make Learning as Addictive and Fun as Social Media?
In the following talk, Luis von Ahn explains the background behind the app's development and describes how he ran into a very tough problem to crack - how do you make learning fun and engaging in a world of TikTok, Instagram and similar apps?
14:43
Fascinating: About Grief and Love in the Animal Kingdom
This lecture will take you deeper into the issue of animal grief and its complicated problems.
11:05
Science: Can AI Preserve Our Most Precious Memories?
Technologist Pau Aleikum Garcia talks about synthetic memories.
15:54
Ted Talk: How Being Sensitive Can Uplift the World
This video makes us realize why your sensitivity is really a strength.
11:24
How Sitting All Day Affects Our Body and Brain
We were never built to sit still for eight hours a day, yet that is exactly what most of us do. Exercise scientist Keith Diaz has spent years studying what all that stillness does to us.
9:16
What is Our Executive Brain, and How Can One Improve It?
Did you know your brain had a brain? The executive brain is the part of us that plans. What is it and how to improve its function?
10 Popular Foods That Were Discovered in Unusual Ways
This article takes a look at the unexpected origins of some famous food products.
Mysteries From Ancient History Science Still Can’t Explain
From buried treasures to undeciphered languages, this list contains 8 perplexing ancient mysteries.
The US Is Home to 6 Extremely Valuable Hidden Treasures
Yes, hidden treasures truly exist. And they might be closer than you though - these 6 lost treasures are believed to be somewhere in the US...
5:10
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.
It's Amazing to Think How Much the Ancient Egyptians Knew
Ancient Egypt was a truly amazing civilization that reached an incredible level of knowledge. Enjoy these 10 examples of how advanced it was.
These Famous Characters are Based On Real People...
Did you know that certain characters draw heavily on real-life people? Here are 10 iconic characters that were based on people that really existed.
18 Redundant Phrases That We All Keep Using Unknowingly
Here are 18 redundant phrases you might be using without realizing it.
9:45
These Bizarre Historical Heists Almost Sound Made Up
Did you know that an entire church was once stolen brick by brick? Learn about some unbelievable historical heists here.
I Can't Believe These Huge Companies Were Born in Garages
These businesses prove that success is less to do with the amount of money invested, and more to do with ideas, courage, and dedication.
Love is Beautifully Captured in These Historic Photos...
While much has changed over the last century, there is one thing that has always remained the same, and that is love. Take a look at this photo collection.
25:05
It Took This Man a Year to Replicate Coca-Cola's Secrets
What if one person could crack one of the world's most guarded secrets using pure science?
The Origins of these 10 Olympic Words is Fascinating
You use these popular sports words all the time. But do you know where they come from?
This Fascinating Tree Shows How Languages Are Connected
Most of the languages that we speak today can be placed into a couple of groups by their origin. Find out more here.
7 Notable Han Dynasty Inventions That Changed the World
Here, we look at some of the great inventions from the Han dynasty of China that had a great impact on the world.
It's Amazing What Treasure You Can Find in Your Backyard!
Digging is a really fun activity, because you never know what treasure you might find at the bottom of your garden. Here are 10 amazing backyard discoveries.
4:10
It's Time to Learn All About Ancient Mesopotamia
Learn all about Ancient Mesopotamia, once known as the 'land between two rivers,' in this informative video.
4:34
A Day in the Life of an Ancient Egyptian Doctor...
This video will show you what it was like to be a doctor in ancient Egypt.
What a Mesmerizingly Beautiful Blooming Flowers Timelapse!
It took one photographer 9 months to record the images for this mesmerizing timelapse film. Watch flowers bloom like never before.
The Fascinating Histories of 8 Everyday Hand Gestures
We hardly give gestures like thumbs up or crossed fingers a second thought, but these signs have backstories and origins, and they are quite fascinating!
12 Unique Valentine’s Day Traditions From Around the Globe
This article is dedicated to unique traditions different cultures have for Valentine's Day. Some of these will surely surprise you...
8 Facts You Learned at School that Are No Longer True!
The passage of time leads things that were once accepted as facts to actually be proven as incorrect. Here are 8 supposed facts that aren’t really true.
Did You Know These Vintage Items Might Be Worth Something?
Did you know that there are certain items in your home that might just be worth something? Take a look at these 12 vintage items that may be valuable.
Why Do the Days of the Week Have Such Strange Names?
Why do the days of the week have names? Who are they named after?
10:27
The Story of the Green Beret Who Went On a Saving Rampage
The unbelievable story of one man who went on a movie-like rampage to save his comrades in arms.
Handwriting Says More About People Than You Ever Imagined
Handwriting can reveal no less than 5,000 different personality traits. Find out what can be revealed about an individual from their handwriting.
2:39
How a Principal Inspired Students With a Dance Routine
To make his students do more exercise, a Chinese principal asked them to dance…
5 Classic Suspense Books That Will Mess with Your Mind
These classic suspense thrillers should be a must on every book lover's shelf.
1950’s Slang Is a Blast! Learn 10 Essential Terms
These 10 words and phrases are the essentials of 1950’s slang, some of which we still use today...
These Are the Most Famous Swords Ever Forged!
Check out 8 of the most legendary swords to have ever graced the field of battle!
6:33
How Traditional Pastrami Is Really Made
Pastrami on rye is a New York City staple. This is how this cured meat is really made.
12 Love Stories of Couples that Grew Better with Age
12 couples share their stories of growing old together, alongside a dose of worldly wisdom.
8 Books That Predicted the Future With Strange Accuracy
It always feels eerie when the future is predicted correctly and it turns out literature is full of such accurate forecasts. These 8 novels were particularly spot on.
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Franca Viola: The Woman Who Had the Courage to Say "No"
The inspiring story of an Italian woman who, in the 1960s, had the courage to stand up to tradition and say no.
These Clever Pictures Illustrate Common GRAMMAR Conundrums
The world of English grammar is a confusing place where words that mean different things may be spelled or pronounced the same... Here are 15 examples
A Dying Father's Heart Moving Gesture...
A beautiful and touching gesture by a dying father.
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Common Misconceptions About the Roman Empire
Not everything we hear and read about the Ancient Roman Empire is true, you know... These facts, for example, turned out to be pure fiction!
4:29
Meet Lydian Nadhaswaram – The Piano Prodigy of India
Watch child prodigy Lydian Nadhaswaram switch between several famous movie score montages on the piano.
53:21
The Wars of the Roses: England's Bloody Civil War
This epic civil war is one of the main influences for Game of Thrones and other epic stories. Learn all about it now.
10 of the Most Interesting Popes in History
The papacy has been ongoing ever since the time of St. Peter, but some popes stand out as being more historically significant than others. Take a look.
9:28
Take a Look At the Many Secrets of Life in Ancient Egypt
Ancient Egypt always fascinates us. But do we really know how daily life in that civilization was like? Watch his video to learn more.
8 Honest-to-God Facts that Are Just too Weird to Believe
A list of bizarre yet true facts
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