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Walking to win, the roots of sports betting
Dive into the quirky history of competitive walking, a sport that shaped the early world of sports betting.
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React JS Masterclass - Go From Zero To Job Ready - Add to Cart / 126
This lesson will teach us about the local information stored in a basket. When we place items in a basket and refresh or reload the page, it should be able to retain the items placed in the list until the transaction is processed.
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Getting Started with HashiCorp Nomad - Running Our First Nomad Job
After creating our first job specification file, you will learn to create jobs and submit them to Nomad to launch the application. We will examine the command “nomad job run " to submit the job to Nomad. This clip is from the chapter...
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How Much Should You Really Be Drinking?
The Advice on Alcohol is Changing. Alok and Sheena will talk about the trend of Dry January, and share surprising facts about drinking. Whether or not you want to reset your relationship with alcohol, Alok and Sheena have you covered!
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Why Did Einstein Hate Randomness?
How random are things, really? Well, at the tiny level of photons, randomness might be key to their existence. Einstein could not accept this and famously held the paraphrased opinion that, ‘God does not play dice with the universe’. In...
The Guardian
Mental Health Advocacy and Action: Seni's Law
After Seni Lewis died from being restrained by 11 police officers at Bethlem Royal Hospital, his family worked tirelessly for justice and reform. In this video, Seni's mother sits down with the families of other people who died in police...
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Farm Living
Mr. Griot explores the nonfiction story "Farm Living." Then he compares and contrasts city life and farm life using a Venn diagram.
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Reviewing Elements of a Biography
Mr. Griot teaches about the characteristics of a biography and examines a biography as he reviews Nurturing Nature: The Life of Rachel Carson. He also models how to create a timeline using the information learned from the biography about...
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The Importance of Speed and Usability in Ecological Homes
Benoit's ecological houses have been highly successful due to rapid construction times and sustainability. During a site visit, the eco-constructor discusses the importance of resource conservation and the need to balance technology with...
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Lifeguard heroes of the Seven Mile Miracle
Meet Tau Hannemann, a lifeguard at North Shore's Ehukai Beach Park, safeguarding surfers at the perilous Banzai Pipeline.
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Glassdoor Reviews: Fake or Real? How to Spot the Difference
Are Glassdoor reviews, fake or real? Is Glassdoor reliable? I answer these questions and more in this video. It seems the question is no longer whether or not there are fake reviews on Glassdoor, but actually how to tell which are fake...
Brave Wilderness
Stung by a Bullet Ant (Truth Revealed)
Is the legend of the Bullet Ant sting real? In this video, Marks takes us on an unabridged adventure in the jungles of Costa Rica as he tracks down, catches, and tests the sting of the bullet ant in real time! Then, he ranks it on the...
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Explore the Bizarre Wonders of the House on the Rock
Discover the strange and magical collections at the House on the Rock in Wisconsin.
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Elvis Otieno, Kenya's voice of country music
Meet Elvis Otieno, Nairobi's country musician inspired by legends and driven by heartfelt storytelling.
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A Midsummer Night's Dream 5.1 Interview: Theseus and Hippolyta
This video presents a fictional interview with Theseus and Hippolyta, exploring their perspectives at the end of "A Midsummer Night's Dream." The discussion delves into their thoughts on the events of the play, including the enchanted...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream 3.1 Interview:Quince, Snug, Bottom, Flute, Snout, Starveling
This video captures a humorous behind-the-scenes look at the Athenian workers from "A Midsummer Night's Dream" as they prepare for their play in the woods. The segment highlights their quirky problem-solving discussions, emphasizing the...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream 2.2 Interview: Helena and Lysander
This video explores a critical scene from Act 2, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," where the complexities of love and desire are vividly examined through the interactions of Helena and Lysander. Viewers gain insight...
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Were These Mythical Warriors Real?
Ancient tales of this tribe of warrior women who fought epic battles and established great cities continue to inspire storytellers in modern times. The legend challenges traditional gender roles and inspires narratives of female...
PBS
Have Humans Always Feared Sharks?
Despite the extreme rarity of attacks on humans, Sharks have become perhaps the most widely feared animals on the planet. How did this happen? They're not naturally aggressive towards humans and kill fewer people each year than falling...
PBS
Slender Man: How The Internet Created a Monster
Dr. Zarka explains the timeline of this Internet folklore sensation, examining how unlike so many other monster origins stories, we know exactly when and why this one was created. From Creepypasta to video games, horror movies to...
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Laugh the Pain Away (Srsly)
Discover the power of laughter yoga and how it can transform lives and create happiness worldwide.
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How Bill Nye Got Into the Rap Game (Sort Of)
Discover the untold story of creating the iconic Bill Nye theme song and the legendary composer behind it.
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Biography:Mary McLeod Bethune: American Educator
Mr. Griot reviews the meanings of the words genre, nonfiction, and biography. After reading a biography of Mary McLeod Bethune, Mr. Griot relates the components of the story to the elements of a biography.
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How the Language From the Sims Was Created
Step into the captivating world of Simlish, the fictional language that breathed life into one of the most iconic life simulation games—The Sims. From its humble beginnings in the year 2000 to becoming a global phenomenon, Simlish has...