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I WONDER - How Big Were The Pteranodon's Wings?
This video is answering the question of how big were the pteranodon's wings.
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I WONDER - How Big Was The Pteranodon?
This video is answering the question of how big was the pteranodon.
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Sweet relief, the story of the berlin candy bomber
Explore the heartwarming tale of Gail Halvorsen, the pilot who dropped candy over Berlin post-WWII.
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Saving Missouri's Bats, Kirsten Alvey-Mudd's Fight Against White-Nose Syndrome
Meet Kirsten Alvey-Mudd, founder of Missouri Bat Census, working tirelessly to protect bats from white-nose syndrome.
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Why Do Airplane Wings Bend Upward?
The curved shape of an aircraft wing, known as a winglet, helps to reduce the amount of drag created by the wingtip vortices. Since the 1980s, winglets have been a major part of future aircraft designs. For some old aircraft, winglets...
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British Wildlife: Bees
It’s springtime, meaning the garden is buzzing with the sound of bees, collecting pollen and nectar from a variety of flowers and blossom. They’re attracted to the bright colours and sweet smells of the flowers which rely on the bees to...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream 3.1 Interview: Titania
This video features a fascinating interview with Titania from Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream." The segment captures Titania's enchanting and sudden love for a mysterious creature, thanks to the magical circumstances of the...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream 2.2 Interview: Titania
This video segment explores a whimsical moment in Act 2, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," focusing on Titania's bower, where she discusses her nightly rituals and the roles of her fairies. The discussion provides...
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Why Aren't Angels Scary Anymore?
As beings that mediate between heaven and earth, angels have been the focus of both fascination and fear for centuries. In the past, they’ve been described as fireballs, forms without substance, or massive beings that collect blood or...
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Why Has the Majestic Griffin Been Forgotten?
The Griffin is a half-lion, half-eagle creature that is commonly seen adorning royal crests and perched menacingly atop buildings. Why is this ancient creature that many of us see every day largely forgotten?
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How Gargoyles Became Monsters
Before these stoney grotesques became monsters they were just water spouts. We still adorn our buildings with the carvings and sculptures of the frightening, funny, and exaggerated forms—but why? Learn all about the strange history of...
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The Fatal Song of the Sirens
This episode explains how sirens appeared in ancient history, from literature to art, and looks at how the half human half bird creatures became more commonly associated with mermaids. From Ancient Greek legends to Medieval bestiaries,...
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Manananggal: The Flying, Disembodied, Blood Sucking Nightmare
One of the Phillipine’s most dangerous and bizarre aswangs, the viscera-sucking, self-segmenting monster hunts at night. A beautiful woman by day, this creature detaches its upper torso and grows wings after sunset. An intestine-dangling...
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This Butterfly Was Extinct_ 10 Years Later it Reappeared
Explore the captivating story of the Palos Verdes blue butterfly, once deemed extinct but rediscovered in the 1990s. Learn about conservation efforts and captive breeding programs aimed at safeguarding this elusive species.
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Romeo and Juliet 1.4 Wordplay: "soar/sore", bound", pitch"
This video delves into the contrasting perspectives of Benvolio and Mercutio towards Romeo's lovesick state, highlighting the use of wordplay and double entendre in Shakespeare's dialogue to convey deeper meanings.
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Dreams of Flight: The Inspiring Journey of Stephen Kilonzo
"Meet Stephen Kilonzo, a determined young man from a remote village in Kenya who has built his own ultralight plane using ingenuity and resourcefulness. With a dream to fly, he overcame financial constraints and lack of resources to...
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Flightless Birds: Ostriches, Penguins, and the Kiwi
The Kiwi is a flightless bird native to New Zealand, known for its unique appearance and nocturnal habits. It has a long beak, small wings, and soft, hair-like feathers. The Kiwi plays a vital role in the ecosystem by helping to disperse...
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Exploring the Speed and Innovation of Jet Aircraft
This video provides an overview of jet aircraft technology and speed capabilities, highlighting the design and function of jet engines and wings. It explores the concept of supersonic speed and mentions some of the fastest jets ever...
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The Making of Stuart Little Two: Advancements in Computer Animation
In the video transcript, it is explained how the team at Sony Pictures Imageworks used advanced computer animation techniques to create the animated characters in the film Stuart Little Two. The process involved combining visual...
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Exploring the Earth's Atmosphere: The Perseus Environmental Research Platform
The Perseus aircraft is a remote-controlled glider designed by NASA to conduct high altitude studies of the Earth's atmosphere. With its lightweight design and advanced technology, Perseus can fly twice as high as a commercial jetliner...
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Evolution of the BMW Williams FW 25: Constant Improvements for Racing Success
This video provides an inside look at the continuous research and development process behind the BMW Williams FW 25 Formula One car. With over 200,000 individual items designed and manufactured each year, the team constantly seeks even...
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Retired Air France Concorde Makes Spectacular Journey on the River Rhine
This video video describes the retirement journey of a retired Air France Concorde, which was transported along the river Rhine to its final resting place in Germany. The Concorde was donated to the Auto and Technique Museum in Sinsheim...
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Queen Alora and Winter Ease by P.D. Brogden
Take your child on a flight of fantasy with the enchanting story of Queen Alora and her journey of self-love as she races to collect the special talismans needed to host her kingdom’s end-of-winter celebration. Follow alongside Queen...