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Public Services: Police and Fire Departments
Dr. Forrester explains what a public service is and why it is an important part of communities. She gives an overview of all of the jobs both the policemen and firefighters perform.
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Our Community Health Professionals
Dr. Forrester describes the different health care professionals in your community that provide you with care in an emergency.
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Do Cars Really Explode After Collisions Like in Movies?
Contrary to popular belief (as set by movies), cars are not very prone to explosions, and even a car that is on fire is very unlikely to explode. The necessary conditions for an explosion to take place are not met after a car experiences...
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Can a Gun Go Off if You Drop It?
Hollywood has done an excellent job putting that idea into our minds, with countless comedic and tragic scenes involving dropped firearms and unfortunate trajectories. This has given rise to the idea that a dropped gun can go off, but in...
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Can You Make Water in a Lab?
It is not as easy to manufacture water as it appears. Combining hydrogen and oxygen atoms—the two constituents of water—releases tremendous energy. When combined chemically, these highly flammable gases produce large explosions, as...
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Romeo and Juliet 5.3 Interview with Juliet
This video explores Juliet's awakening in the tomb in Act 5, Scene 3 of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet." It examines Juliet's immediate emotional turmoil upon discovering the deaths of Romeo and Paris, and her refusal to leave with...
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Romeo and Juliet 4.4 Word Nerd: "curfew"
This video explores the historical context and evolution of the term "curfew." The discussion details how medieval towns implemented curfews to prevent fires by requiring all domestic cooking fires to be extinguished by a certain time,...
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Volcanoes Go Boom
Dr. Forrester explains the interaction of the earth’s layers with the tectonic plates and the eruptions of volcanoes.
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Benjamin Franklin, Founding Father and Firefighting Pioneer
Dive into the story of how Benjamin Franklin's initiative led to the first American volunteer fire department, shaping fire safety in the early United States.
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Science Experiment: Sparkler Meets Egg
Ever wondered what happens when the bright sizzle of a sparkler encounters the delicate shell of a raw egg? Join us on TheDadLab as we crack open the science behind this unexpected experiment. Expect surprises, learn with us, and...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream 3.1 Performance: Puck Lines 101-106
This video features a performance of Puck's lines from "A Midsummer Night's Dream," where he describes his mischievous ability to transform into various creatures to lead characters astray in the enchanted forest. The scene highlights...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream 2.1 Interview: Puck and Fairy
This video introduces a playful segment from Act 2 of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," featuring an engaging interview with Puck and a fairy. The discussion reveals Puck's mischievous nature and his role in the fairy realm,...
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Why Prometheus Risked Everything For Humans
Greek Gods are notorious for petty squabbling, brutal punishments, and meddling in people’s love lives. But in the myth of Prometheus, an immortal makes the ultimate sacrifice for the sake of humankind. A wily Titan who stole fire from...
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Trickster Gods and the Mortals Who Love Them
If you’ve attended a sleepover party in the last 50 years, chances are high that you’ve encountered a prank call - maybe you’ve even made one yourself. But for thousands of years before the invention of the telephone, pranks fell under...
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Hawaii's Fiery Lovers to Enemies Myth
Not all marriages are love stories, and some of them are meant to end. The Hawai’ian volcano goddess Pele was briefly and disdainfully married to the half-pig demigod Kamapua’a before their ugly breakup. This story will allow us to...
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How Sun Mythologies Are Universal
Energy from the sun gives heat, offers a bright reprieve from the darkness of night, and serves as the base for our entire food chain. It is no wonder it plays a central role in nearly all world mythologies.
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Kasogonagá: Sky Deity and Absolute Cutie
A sky deity falling from the sky sounds bad, right? Not if it’s the Kasogonagá! From the mythology of the Toba peoples of South America, this god of lightning, thunder, and rain appears as a small, hairy anteater-like creature and needs...
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The Taming of the Shrew 4.1 Scene Summary
This video offers a comprehensive summary of Act 4, Scene 1 from Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew." The scene is crucial in showcasing the developing dynamics in Petruchio's household following his marriage to Kate. The summary...
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The Taming of the Shrew 4.1 Performance: Grumio, Lines 1-9
This video features a performance of Grumio's lines from Act 4, Scene 1 of Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew." The scene portrays Grumio dealing with the hardships of cold weather and preparing a fire for the arrival of Petruchio...
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The Taming of the Shrew 4.1 Interview: Grumio
This video explores the complexities of Petruchio's household in Verona, as depicted in Act 4, Scene 1 of Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew." Viewers will delve into the post-wedding dynamics between Petruchio, his servant Grumio,...
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The Worst Liquor Ever
Discover the legend behind Jeppson's Malort, a liquor that's infamous for its divisive taste. Join Tremaine Atkinson, CEO and head distiller of CH Distillery, as he shares the intriguing story of how Carl Jeppson, a Swedish immigrant...
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Fighting Avalanches With World War II Cannons
Embark on a thrilling journey to Mammoth Mountain, where dedicated ski patroller Matt Seibert leads a team of snow warriors in the war against avalanches. As storms rage, the team relies on World War Two cannons to launch controlled...
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Friday the 13th’s Real-Life Jason
Step into the chilling world of Kane Hodder, renowned for portraying some of horror's most terrifying characters, including Jason Voorhees in 'Friday the 13th' and Victor Crowley in 'Hatchet.' Uncover the man behind the mask as Kane...