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Coriolis Effect: IDTIMWYTIM
Does your toilet water drain differently than in the other hemisphere? Is it because of the Coriolis effect? Hank has some things to clarify about these questions, and more in this edition of I Don't Think It Means What You Think It Means.
Curated Video
Post-World War II Recovery: Crash Course European History
At the end of World War II, the nations of Europe were a shambles. Today we'll learn about how the various countries and blocs approached the problem of rebuilding their infrastructure and helping their residents recover. You'll learn...
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What Makes Sourdough Bread Sour?
With sandwiches and toast, sourdough bread always adds an extra accented flavor to your meals. But where does the signature tartness come from?
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Did We Find Longitude Thanks To A...Clock?
The equator is a clear and accurate line around Earth that makes measuring latitude a precise science, but when it came to figuring out how to do that with longitude, British sailors were at a loss. Until they devised a competition.
Crash Course
How Can Rain Create Conflict? Precipitation and Water Use: Crash Course Geography
If you compare precipitation around the world with population distribution we can understand a simple but powerful pattern of human geography: where there is water, there are people. But it gets a little more complicated because where...
Crash Course Kids
Following the Sun
Have you ever wondered why your shadow is longer sometimes and shorter others? It turns out it all has to do with that marvelous big ball of light in the sky; The Sun! This first series is based on 5th grade science. We're super excited...
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Great Pacific Garbage Patch
Hank tells us about the enormous concentrations of plastic debris floating around in the Pacific Ocean, why they're there and why they're a problem.
Crash Course
Mansa Musa and Islam in Africa Crash Course World History
In which John Green teaches you about Sub-Saharan Africa! So, what exactly was going on there? It turns out, it was a lot of trade, converting to Islam, visits from Ibn Battuta, trade, beautiful women, trade, some impressive...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: How did Polynesian wayfinders navigate the Pacific Ocean? - Alan Tamayose and Shantell De Silva
Imagine setting sail from Hawaii in a canoe. Your target is a small island thousands of kilometers away in the middle of the Pacific Ocean - a body of water that covers more than 160 million square kilometers. For thousands of years,...
Curated Video
Exploring the Beauty and Biodiversity of the Himalayas
This video provides a fascinating overview of the Himalayas, exploring their geological formation, cultural significance, and rich biodiversity. From the majestic mountains and glaciers to the diverse ecosystems and unique wildlife, this...
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Threat to Endangered Western Grey Whales: The Sacklin Energy Pipeline Project
This video discusses the endangered status of Western grey whales, specifically focusing on their feeding ground near Sackland Island in Russia's Far East. It highlights the concerns raised by environmental groups about the potential...
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Why So Much Land In The West Is Owned By The Federal Government
The United States federal government is the largest land owner in the entire country. In particular, most of its current land holdings exist within the western half of the contiguous United States, with very little in the eastern half....
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Battle of Adrianople, 1205 AD Emperor Kaloyan, the Roman Slayer
Battle of Adrianople, 1205 AD Emperor Kaloyan, the Roman Slayer
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Line Spectra: The Fingerprints of Atoms
Line spectra are unique patterns of light emitted or absorbed by atoms, resembling discrete lines. These patterns serve as the "fingerprints" of different elements, providing critical insights into atomic structure and composition....
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Bohr's Atomic Model: Electrons in Orbit
In 1913, Niels Bohr proposed an atomic model that dramatically altered our comprehension of atomic structure by establishing a novel framework for describing the arrangement and behaviour of electrons within an atom. The purpose of...
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Millikan's Oil Drop Experiment : Tiny Drops, Big Discoveries
Millikan's Oil Drop Experiment: A Discovery and Impact Experimental Setup: • The experiment involved measuring the force on charged oil droplets suspended between two metal plates. • The apparatus included an atomizer, observation...
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Why The United States Has Two Virginias: Virginia and West Virginia
Virginia and West Virginia: two states with basically the same name, existing right next to each other, but with completely independent state governments, laws and, today, even political leanings. But at one point, these two states were...
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Battle of Dara, 530 AD (Part 1/2) Rise of Belisarius
Battle of Dara, 530 AD (Part 1/2) Rise of Belisarius
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Landmarks - Berlin Wall
THE BERLIN WALL SEPARATED FAMILIES AND SHUT OFF WEST BERLIN FROM ITS COMMUNIST NEIGHBOURS. WHEN CONSTRUCTION STARTED IN 1961, THE EAST GERMAN LEADERS PROCLAIMED IT AS AN ANTI FASCISM PROTECTION BARRIER , BUT IT WAS WIDELY SEEN IN THE...
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El Niño
The legendary El Niño effect causes dramatic shifts of weather, resulting in droughts and floods across the globe. It can all be traced to winds dying down over the Pacific ocean. Earth Science - Weather - Learning Points. El Niño is a...
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The Longitude Problem
In an age before satellite navigation and GPS, one man found an ingenious solution to the problem of determining a ship's location at sea. Discover the relationship between place and time. Human Geography - Orientation And Settlements -...
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The Mappa Mundi
Discover how medieval maps can reveal far more than just where places are. People and places - Mapping - History of maps Learning Points Some early maps, like the Mappa Mundi, depict the beliefs and superstitions of the mapmakers. A Twig...
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What time is breakfast?
What time is it in Nairobi? See how standard time zones allow us to find out! People and places -Mapping - Time zones Learning Points The Earth is divided into around 24 time zones and each is exactly one hour different from the last....