Vlogbrothers
Global Warming and the Polar Vortex
In which Hank talks about why it's cold, and why extreme weather makes us talk about global warming, and why this is precisely the wrong way to think about...average global atmospheric energy increase.
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Health Care Overhaul Summarized Via MASSIVE PIG
In which John sweats through his shirt while discussing the American health care system and various proposals for reform, including the public option, nonprofit health insurance cooperatives, and continuing to feed the pig.
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Ebola: What IS Terrifying
In which John discusses the ebola outbreaks in the United States, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Guinea, and Liberia, and how best to deal with them.
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Barack John Obama Green
In which Hank is maybe a little too upset by the state of the world...
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42 Amazing Maps
The map, as an innovation, is extremely important. Simply constructing a useful representation of our world onto a piece of paper (or clay or vellum or whatever) vastly increased the capabilities of humankind. But we continue to add and...
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Uncomfortable Nuance: Natural Gas Edition
I almost titled this video "Is fracking good?" but I decided not to do that because, like, obviously, no. Anything that increases the amount of fossil fuels we can get out of the ground is bad. But, at the same time, natural gas is used...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Bettina L. Love - Punished for Dreaming
Dr. Bettina L. Love is an award-winning author and the William F. Russell Professor at Teachers College, Columbia University. Her writing, research, teaching, and educational advocacy work meet at the intersection of disrupting education...
Weird History
American Foods Banned In other Countries
Weird History Food is gonna get your palate banned. Food is one of those things that immediately sets one country apart from another, and edible items or practices taken for granted in one country may in fact be banned somewhere else....
Weird History
History of the US Dollar
Though the United States dollar was officially adopted in 1785, paper currency didn't fully enter circulation until the Civil War. The current appearance of modern US bills developed only after a long period of economic development based...
Curated Video
Learn How to Sign 4th of July Signs in ASL | K&L Sign Time
Kate learns how to sign 4th of July signs and basic phrases for 4th of July in American Sign Language. She is learning all the signs related to 4th of July and basic 4th of July phrases in ASL. Come join us and Learn How to Sign 4th of...
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What to look out for in President Trump’s first budget
The president's first budget provides a unique snapshot of how he is re-shaping American conservatism.
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A Deaf Perspective | 2-5 | Famous Deaf People
Sarah| a Deaf teacher| talks about famous Deaf people. There are so many Deaf individuals that have found a certain amount of fame over the years because of their marvelous work.
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High Five Facts - Black History
This video explores five fun facts about black history.
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How fit is the fitness industry?
After the festive season, January is the time to get to the gym and work off the holiday indulgences. Fitness seems to be booming, but how healthy are the figures?
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What a strong US dollar means for the world economy
Our editor-in-chief Zanny Minton Beddoes takes us behind this week's cover to discuss the sharp rise of the dollar of late, and why its surge could pose problems for the world economy
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Banning the bomb? America and Russia's nuclear anniversary
On December 8th 1987 American President Ronald Reagan and Soviet General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev signed the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty—agreeing to ban an entire class of nuclear weapon. Nearly 30 years on, tensions and...
Curated Video
Can horse taming prevent reoffending?
This Arizona prison is teaching inmates how to break-in wild horses in the hope that the skills they learn will stop them from reoffending. So far, of the 50 inmates that have taken part, only two have found themselves back behind bars...
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How Donald Trump plans to approach Iran
How much tougher is Trump than Obama when it comes to Iran? Matthew Symonds, our defence and diplomatic editor, explains.
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Election Briefing: Donald Trump's victory
Donald Trump will be America's 45th president. Zanny Minton Beddoes, editor-in-chief of The Economist, discusses what his victory means for other populist movements and the international order
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Donald Trump’s protectionism would be devastating for American business
Our editor-in-chief Zanny Minton Beddoes discusses the president-elect’s proposed trade policies and how they could end up hurting the very people he is purporting to help.
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British English vs. American English: A Tour of Language Differences in a Village
In this video, the speaker takes viewers on a tour of a British village, highlighting the differences between British English and American English. From postboxes and fish and chip shops to buses and pubs, the video showcases various...
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The Colorful History of Color: American vs British English Spelling
This video explores the different spellings of the word "color" in American and British English. It delves into the historical context of language development, highlighting the influence of Samuel Johnson's dictionary in Britain and Noah...
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America’s embargo against Cuba
America imposed a full trade embargo against Cuba 55 years ago, in an attempt to crack Fidel Castro's Communist regime. Antonio José Ponte, an exiled Cuban writer, and Aleida Guevara, the daughter of Che Guevara, reveal how the embargo...
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A Deaf Perspective | 1-5 | How ASL Was Developed
Sarah, a Deaf teacher, talks about Deaf history and how ASL was developed.