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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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Science: Can AI Preserve Our Most Precious Memories?
Technologist Pau Aleikum Garcia talks about synthetic memories.
12:46
Before Death, This Sick Child Has Something to Say
His Philosophy for a Happy Life...
This Smart Businessman Opens Up About The Generational Gap
Chip Conley explains how Baby Boomers and Generation Y can learn from each other in the work place.
This 81-Year-Old Japanese Woman Has Developed Her Own App
Masako Wakamiya's story is remarkable. This self-taught programmer first picked up a computer at age 60. Now aged 81, she has just released her own iPhone app.
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Inspiring Talk: How You Define Yourself?
Once labeled 'The World's Ugliest Woman', Lizzie Velasquez asks questions that touch the heart of the issue
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?
13 Honest Charts & Graphs That Describe Our Lives Too Well
Artist Irina Blok's illustrated charts and graphs about everyday life are so relatable.
7:04
48 Names For Things You Never Knew Had Any
Watch this fascinating video that will reveal to you some words you'll never hear spoken and yet describe things you see every day!
6:16
WATCH: A 1960s Classic Reimagined By Iconic Performers
Must Watch! Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne, Steve Winwood and Prince perform a George Harrison classic!
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.
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.
7:03
The 5 Tallest Skyscrapers Currently Under Construction
From the Central Park Tower in New York City to the skyscraper in Moscow, one of these five buildings may become the new tallest building in the world
15 Amazing Items of the Past People Found in Their Homes
The nooks and crannies of our homes may contain some really fascinating vintage items...
With Epitaphs Like These, How Can They Ever Be Forgotten?
Check out this collection of 15 different epitaphs, ranging from emotional ones to highly humorous ones.
The Astonishing Life and Philosophy of Ludwig Wittgenstein
It is the true story of Ludwig Wittgenstein, the man who sat in the same classroom as Adolf Hitler, became the protégé of the philosopher Bertrand Russell, and changed the face of 20th-century philosophy
22 ODD Facts You Didn’t Know—and Still Might Not Believe
This collection digs up the most peculiar truths that slipped through the cracks of common knowledge.
21 Fascinating Things You Never Gave Much Thought To
Take a look at 21 strange things that will change the way you see the world.
Amazing! 7 Facts That Have Changed Since Your School Days!
Over time, facts we consider to be completely true can change. Here are 7 facts that have changed since your school days.
14 Old Photos That Show Just How Hard Life Once Was
Remember when doing even the basic tasks took hours? These photos do.
7 Guns that Changed History
This article explores famous firearms’ backstories, the events they were part of, and the legacies they left behind.
8 Bizarre Customs From Not-So-Long Ago
Here are 8 practices that used to be viewed as normal in the past, but today they seem bizarre, dangerous... or both!
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.
12 Roman Quotes and Proverbs Well-Worth Remembering
Each of these 12 Roman phrase offers a glimpse into the mindset of a civilization that shaped the Western world.
10 Fascinating Facts About Animals, Humans & Civilizations
Join us in our quest for knowledge with these surprising but true facts about animals, humans, and civilizations.
16 Wonderful Japanese Ideas We Should All Start Copying
The Japanese are unique. Their ways seem perfectly designed to help the population live happy fruitful lives. Here are 16 cool Japanese things we should copy.
23 Extraordinary Vision Facts That'll Open Your Eyes Wide
The eye is an amazing body part, but did you know how amazing? These 23 facts will open your eyes to the extraordinary truth.
Meet 10 Teachers Who Made Our World a Better Place
Without the right teacher, educating children and adults alike would be close to impossible, so here's a list of 10 teachers who changed the world!
The Surprising Origin of 5 Everyday Practices and Items
We all know the Ancient Greeks gave us democracy but what about birthday cakes? These are 5 everyday things you didn't know originated in Ancient Greece.
9:37
What Did the Future Mean to 1958 High Schoolers?
Peep into a high school debate from 1958 about the teenager's future. Are their arguments still relevant today?
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.
Instead of Plastic, These People Used Smart Alternatives
Check out 14 excellent examples of people and companies fighting the global plastic problem.
8:36
Take a 4K, Vivid Walk Through the Streets of 1911 New York
Watching this 110 year old restored video if New York actually feels like a glimpse to a time long gone.
These Nutrition Apps Will Help You Lead a Healthy Life
These free food and nutrition apps will help you lead a healthy lifestyle.
2:42
A Soulful Harp Cover of the Song 'The Sound of Silence'
Don't miss this soulful and dreamy harp cover of the classic song 'The Sound of Silence' by Simon & Garfunkel performed in a forest!
16:36
15 Unusual Musical Instruments From Around the World
These are perhaps the most peculiar musical instruments you could possibly imagine.
15 Movie Facts That Will Make You Want to Watch Again...
hese facts can change the way you look at iconic moments, reveal unexpected connections, or show just how inventive filmmakers had to be.
12 Bizarre Events You Won’t Believe Actually Happened
Check out these 12 unbelievable facts that will leave you amazed.
Do These Chores Once and Forget About Them for a Year
Are you wasting your time on these chores every day of the week? Don’t. Tackling them once a year is just fine.
10 Blood-Curdling Facts From Modern Life and History
These 10 creepy facts will send shivers down your spine!
It’s a Shame We Stopped Using These 17 Old English Words
These 17 old words are definitely missing in our modern vocabularies and deserve to be brought back into day-to-day speech
11 Non-Toxic Plants Perfect For Homes With Pets and Kids
You can confidently and safely grow these 11 beautiful and easy plants in a home with small children and pets.
These Beauty Practices of the Past Look Strange Today…
17 fascinating photos of beauty procedures, treatments, and practices from the first half of the 20th century that look strange and curious today
10 Quirky FACTOIDS About Music Everyone Will Love
These weird and wonderful facts about music will astound you!
17 Extremely Dangerous Foods That Could Kill You!
From toxic fish, to monkey brains, you'll be surprised at what some people would risk just for a taste of these dangerous "delicacies".
How 10 Ordinary English Idioms and Phrases Began...
Many English phrases and idioms have fascinating histories behind them, here is a selection of 10 astounding examples.
This Discovery Will Change All We Know About Dinosaurs
The Chilesaurus could change the dinosaur family tree as we know it. Read on to find out why.
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This Animal Video is Sure to Turn a Smile Into a Grin!
Get ready to wear a big smile and a giggle, this video will make your day!
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