TED Fellow and chemosensory researcher Paule Joseph unveils the hidden power of a sense that's too often overlooked: smell. She delves into the science behind smell — from how it evokes memory and emotion to its potential for early...

Now that we’ve talked a little bit about how sociology works, it’s time to start exploring some of the ideas of the discipline’s founders. First up: Émile Durkheim. We’ll explain the concept of social facts and how Durkheim framed...

Hank goes head-to-head with Minute Physics’ Henry Reich to test their wits about the winter solstice, reindeer, and the science of snow! Chapters View all HANK GREEN 0:20 HENRY REICH 0:28 MAX LOUTZENHEISER 1:03 FLORIAN STINGLMAYR 1:06...

Happy Holidays! Ever wonder how Santa could possibly manage to deliver all those presents in a single night? Or what gives red-nosed reindeer the ability to fly? And why do your Christmas lights get tangled in knots no matter how...

People love Santa. Christmas is the largest holiday in western culture, and Santa Claus is the centerpiece of that holiday (sorry baby Jesus). But even though our understanding of Santa changes as we mature, we still maintain and...

Join Rev. James Forbes at the dinner table of his Southern childhood, where his mother and father taught him what compassion really means day to day -- sharing with those who need love.

In my lifetime, I have never lived one day of peace in my country, says Jose Miguel Sokoloff. This ad executive from Colombia saw a chance to help guerrilla fighters choose to come home -- with smart marketing. He shares how some...

Chris Abani tells stories of people: People standing up to soldiers. People being compassionate. People being human and reclaiming their humanity. It's "ubuntu," he says: the only way for me to be human is for you to reflect my humanity...

At TED2009, Al Gore presents updated slides from around the globe to make the case that worrying climate trends are even worse than scientists predicted, and to make clear his stance on "clean coal."

You’ve seen caterpillars, and you’ve seen butterflies. But do you know how a caterpillar becomes a butterfly? Jessi explains the wonder of metamorphosis!

Here in North America it's the time of year that we have a little more jingle in our bells than usual, but luckily there's a lot of science to explain exactly why music mistles our toes the way it does. Chapters View all skin orgasm 1:02...

New ReviewMost of the holidays in Germany are religious in nature. Some states also have holidays that are unique to their region. Explore the most popular holiday, Christmas, which features celebrations that bring families together and many...

New ReviewThe Mexican calendar is filled with special events and holidays, both national and religious. In fact, there isn’t a month all year when Mexicans don’t celebrate at least one holiday. Christmas is the most important holiday in Mexico....

New ReviewEn este video de "Vocabulario en inglés" aprenderás sobre los adornos de navidad en inglés, ¿Cómo se dice "decorar el árbol de navidad" en inglés?, ¿Cómo se dice "adornos navideños" en inglés?, ¿Cómo se dice "campanas" en inglés?, ¿Cómo...

The Greek Christmas monster Kallikantzaros is a mischievous, goblin-like creature that emerges during the 12 days of Christmas to wreak havoc—peeing in food, draining life force, and even feasting on flesh. Rooted in ancient Greek...

This video analyzes the importance of understanding universal themes.

Everyone could use a few more smiles in their daily lives…and watching a funny video will often do the trick! OnlyGood TV videos help make your life fun, more manageable, happy and stress free! Joe Leonardo is an improv actor from New...

The best thing about Christmas decorations is that they deliver equal amounts of joy to the decorators as they do to the observers. For Gene and Mary Halliwell, Connecticut natives and creators of the "Wonderland At Roseville," a love...

Do you ever wonder what a day in the life of a therapy dog is like? In the OGTV Original Series, "Sullivan's Travels”, a golden retriever therapy dog named Sullivan Travolta takes us along with her as she assists folks in all kinds of...

Everyone could use a few more smiles in their daily lives…and watching a funny video will often do the trick! OnlyGood TV videos help make your life fun, more manageable, happy and stress free! Christmas is coming! In this episode of our...

The long awaited wedding of the year for Joy Story's Adam & Jared is just a few months away. The pieces are coming together and the stress is growing! So, what's next? It's time to send out the save the dates and get the wedding...

Crowds gather in New York city to see iconic tree illuminated with 50,000 LED lights

Holiday cheer is in full effect! Christmas lights are up, Hanukkah has begun... and the cat's are ready! These cuties are known for being mischievous, and that is no different when it comes to the holidays. While you decorate or begin...

Robin Elgie, 66, was viciously attacked by two pit bulls at his home in Fort St. John, B.C., on Christmas Day