Weird History
What Hygiene Was Like During the Industrial Revolution
The Industrial Revolution was a period in history where factory work was beginning to claim dominance over the workforce, beginning in England and eventually spreading over the pond into America. But lacking in regulation, oversight and,...
Science Buddies
How Far Can Your Sneeze Go?
Do you cover your coughs and sneezes? How far do you think the droplets can travel if you do not cover them? Why is this important to help prevent the spread of diseases like COVID-19? Try this activity to find out!
The March of Time
MOT 1945: BATTLE OF IWO JIMA: MARINES TEND TO WOUNDED
Corpsman sterilizing tools / MS 'Operation Room' sign outside tent / GRAPHIC VS MCU's Of Navy doctor, surgeon, hands operating on open wound (bloody) of injured Marine, soldier, placing mat over wound / MS 'Operation Room' sign outside...
The Wall Street Journal
The Cyber Security Threat
What are the most effective ways to spend on cyber security and how should we measure success? Is the spending producing results?
Weird History
What Was Hygiene Like In The Trenches During WWI?
How did WWI soldiers keep clean in the trenches? The answer lies somewhere between "with great difficulty" and "they didn't." Although WWI was known as the Great War, trench hygiene was anything but great.
AllTime 10s
10 Misconceptions About The Female Body
Do women have Adam's Apples? Do periods really sync up? There are a lot of misunderstandings flying about about the female body - that both men and women are guilty of believing. But what's true and what isn't? Alltime 10s is here to...
Curated Video
Why Teeth and Dental Care Matter
Teeth are an important implement for vertebrates. This video covers the development of two sets of teeth in humans, the different types of teeth, and the significance of maintaining proper dental care to prevent decay and infection. It...
Curated Video
Fingernails and How to Care for Them
This video provides an informative overview of the human fingernail, discussing its composition, evolutionary significance, and practical functions. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining clean and groomed nails to prevent the...
Weird History
Hygiene In The Victorian Era
When you peel back all the layers of silk and lace, you'll discover that the Victorians were actually pretty gross.
Mazz Media
Marvel and Friends: Staying Clean and Healthy
What's dirty to a grown up, isn't necessarily dirty to a youngster. Marvel and his animated friends take children step by step through taking a shower, washing hair, brushing teeth and clipping nails. In addition, viewers will learn...
Weird History
What Was Hygiene Like In The Wild West?
Hygiene in the American Wild West was probably about what you'd expect - unhygienic. Men and women who made their way west across the North American landscape contended with harsh weather and difficult terrain - a less-than-ideal...
Weird History
What Hygiene Was Like During The Great Depression
When you think of hygiene during the Great Depression, you might automatically assume the widespread unemployment and poverty resulted in a generally dirty and unkempt population. However, while many people were forced to live in...
FuseSchool
Cholera
Over 100,000 people die from cholera. Each year. And yet with treatment, at least 99% would survive. So what is cholera, and why are people still dying from it if it can be treated?
Science Buddies
How Well Do You Wash Your Hands?
How well do you wash your hands? Do you just give them a quick rinse with water, or do you use soap? Do you wash the backs of your hands and in between your fingers? Good hand washing is one of the best ways to prevent the spread of...
Visual Learning Systems
The Importance of Hygiene for a Happy, Healthy Life
The video discusses the importance of healthy habits for leading a happy and long life. The video emphasizes that there are many behaviors individuals should do regularly to maintain good health and hygiene, including keeping oneself...
Weird History
What Was Hygiene Like In Colonial America
Personal hygiene in the 1700s was heavily maintained through a complicated balance of practicality, religious belief, and social position. Men and women living in colonial America washed their bodies and clothes with varying degrees of...
Curated Video
EU Parliament calls on member states to tax-exempt tampons
The European Parliament has called on all member states to exempt female hygiene products like tampons from value added tax (VAT). The text called on member states "to eliminate the so-called 'care and tampon tax'". An amendment with...
Curated Video
Tushy Founder Wants Americans to Give up Toilet Paper
Using bidets instead of toilet paper is not only better for the environment but also for your health, says Tushy founder and serial entrepreneur Miki Agrawal.
Curated Video
Health officials say vaccine stocks are low in Nigeria
An outbreak of cholera has claimed dozens of lives across Nigeria. With the number of cases on the rise
Curated Video
Israeli military tells Palestinians in Gaza to move to 'humanitarian zone' in al-Mawasi in the south
Palestinians continue to try to flee the fighting -- but increasingly say there is not a single safe place left in Gaza.
Curated Video
Sick Workers Tied to 40% of Restaurant Food Poisoning Outbreaks, CDC Says
Food workers who showed up while sick or contagious were linked to about 40% of restaurant food poisoning outbreaks with a known cause between 2017 and 2019, federal health officials said Tuesday.
Curated Video
UN World Toilet Day: The devastating impact of unsafe toilets for 3.6 billion people
Clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene should be normal for everyone. Yet, almost half of the world’s population don’t have access to it.
Curated Video
Skift CEO Says The Biggest Thing To Save The Hotel Industry Is A Coordinated Response
The coronavirus pandemic has impacted every industry, especially travel and tourism. According to a new poll from YouGov only 34 percent of travellers feel comfortable staying in a rental home or Airbnb, while 48 percent feel comfortable...
Curated Video
WHO advises countries to take a 'risk management' approach to reopening services
The World Health Organization says that as countries reopen services, they need to assess how much of the coronavirus is in circulation and weigh it against the increased risk raised by social gatherings.