Weird History
Life As An Inmate At Alcatraz
The federal penitentiary on Alcatraz Island, located off the coast of San Francisco, CA, opened in 1934. Until it closed nearly three decades later, Alcatraz was reserved for some of the most ruthless criminals.
National Parks Service
Redwood National and State Parks - Redwood Ranger Minute: Roosevelt Elk
Ranger Shaina discuss the largest land mammals in the parks (and largest subspecies of North American elk), Roosevelt elk. Lean about elk reproductive behavior, where to see 'em, and how to observe safely. CREDIT: NPS
Weird History
What Was The Viking Diet Like
The perception of Vikings as crude, dirty troublemakers doesn't match up with the refined nature of their meals. Viking cuisine incorporated a range of food and drink options, creating the balanced diet that made Viking men such...
The Wall Street Journal
Distributing Food During Global Disasters
Chef José Andrés and filmmaker Ron Howard discuss the public and private sector’s role in feeding towns and cities during global disasters, with a specific focus on the war in Ukraine.
The March of Time
1946: FRANCE BLACK MARKET RESTAURANTS: WS Restaurant (SOT implies black market restaurant). CU Restaurant minimum price '45 F' (Francs). INT French people at dinner tables. CU Cutting steak. CU Paper 'F 4,300,' man counting money, paying.
MOT 1946: FRANCE BLACK MARKET RESTAURANTS: WS Restaurant (SOT implies black market restaurant). CU Restaurant minimum price '45 F' (Francs). INT French people at dinner tables. CU Cutting steak. CU Paper 'F 4,300,' man counting money,...
Journey to the Microcosmos
The Gruesome Tale of the Hitchhiking Parasite
The Gruesome Tale of the Hitchhiking Parasite
XKA Digital
Your first serious job provides valuable lessons
Clare Gerada was elected to lead the Royal College of General Practitioners in 2011, and represented over 40,000 doctors. She was the first female Chair in fifty years. She trained in psychiatry and maintains an interest in the treatment...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
The Kakadu Plum: a Natural Preservative
Movin' to the Country is a series that celebrates the entrepreneurs, innovators and dreamers transforming Australia's beautiful regional areas in surprising new ways. Local businesses are collaborating with David to preserve and powder...
Curated Video
The History and Variety of Snacks: From Peanuts to Pastries
In this video, the concept of snacks is explored, highlighting their history and various forms. It discusses how snacks have evolved over time and the different options available today, ranging from traditional choices like peanuts and...
Curated Video
UK vs US Food - Dinner Traditions, Meals, and Etiquette
UK vs US food is such an interesting topic. Lindsay joins me from across the pond to discuss dinnertime meals and etiquette.
Curated Video
English for the Home
This video covers English language for things we do in and around our homes. It introduces the use of "let's," simple words, and expressions.
Jabzy
The Futurists - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about The Futurists
Journey to the Microcosmos
The Spatula-Shaped Ciliate Family
The family Spathidiidae is made up of around 20 genera, which encompass around 250 known species. And there’s a lot of variety in the Spathidiid family to sort through.
Curated Video
Burgers and Shakes (Solve multi-step word problems using rounding.)
Sally and her friends want to buy 8 cheeseburger meals. They have $80, and each meal costs $9. Do they have enough money to pay for the meals? And if there is any money left over, how many milkshakes can they get, if each costs $2?
Weird History
Presidential State Dinners
Since the first official state dinner was held in 1874, American presidents have hosted kings, queens, and heads of state from around the world at grand, elegant affairs. They've also brought together rulers and comparable government...
Food Farmer Earth
The Dog Food Dude Abides
When Jackson, Rick Woodford's "best buddy", an 8 year-old Belgian Malinois-Labrador mix, was diagnosed with cancer, and given only 9 months to live, Woodford was determined to help his friend enjoy the remaining days of his life.
Curated Video
Compare Populations Using Median
In this video, students are taught to read and interpret dot and line plots, and use them to estimate the median of each population. By comparing the medians, students can make inferences about the data and draw conclusions about which...
Jabzy
The First Restaurants - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about The First Restaurants
Curated Video
Is Breakfast the Most Important Meal?
We've all heard that Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but where does that idea come from? And is it true? On today's episode, Vanessa Hill joins us to uncover the history of breakfast and whether or not we can truly...
Curated Video
Sociological Perspectives
A general introduction to the major sociological perspectives.
Visual Learning Systems
Preparing Healthy Foods
This video provides helpful tips and goals for preparing healthy meals. It emphasizes the importance of limiting fat, sodium, and sugar in meals and provides suggestions for healthier alternatives. Healthy Eating Habits part 6/9
Visual Learning Systems
Understanding Meal Planning
This video discusses the importance of a well-balanced diet, which includes a variety of healthy foods from the major food groups. It emphasizes the need for an individualized diet based on age, gender, and activity level. Healthy Eating...
Visual Learning Systems
Introduction to Healthy Eating Habits
The video discusses the importance of healthy eating habits and how it starts at the grocery store. The video covers topics such as selecting healthy food, the role of food labels, preparing and cooking food in a healthy way, and...
Language Tree
Introduction to Food in Mandarin
Kids will enjoy continuing their Mandarin Chinese lessons with Mandarin Chinese for Kids. It takes your child on an unforgettable learning journey with Billy and his cuddly dog, “Benboo”. Along the way, your child will learn words and...