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How Many Times Can You Fold a Piece of Paper In Half?
Plenty of people argue that you can only fold a piece of paper in half a maximum of 7 times. Is 7-times a hard limit for folding a piece of paper? Well, a piece of paper can be folded more than 7 times. But there's a catch. You cannot do...
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How Valentine's Day Became a Worldwide Celebration of Love
This video explores the origins and history of Valentine's Day, tracing it back to the ancient Roman festival of Lupercalia. It highlights the various legends surrounding Saint Valentine and how the holiday evolved over time to become a...
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Remember the Alamo
The Battle of the Alamo has become the stuff of legend – when 200 brave Texan fighters took a stand against a Mexican force of thousands. But there’s more to the story than meets the eye.
Weatherthings
Weather Things: Hurricane Forecasting
For their size and impact, hurricanes are often called the greatest storms on Earth. They expend a tremendous amount of energy through the water cycle, and through wind, to maintain the balance of the atmosphere. Known by different names...
Step Back History
Is the Slender Man Modern Mythology?
Since 2009, the Slender Man Mythos has been a pillar of internet folklore. Today, let's see where he fits in our cultural milieu, and learn a bit about folklore, folk tales, fairy tales, and Urban Legends.
Weatherthings
Weather Things: Winter
The orbit of Earth on a tilted axis around the sun leads to the seasons. The resulting change of angle of the sun, and length of day controls how warm we get at different times of the year. With those changes in seasons come changes in...
Mythology & Fiction Explained
The Worst Punishments of Greek Mythology - Mortal Edition (Greek Mythology Explained)
Mythology & Fiction Explained explores the most shocking punishments dished out by the gods & godesses of Greek mythology
PBS
Is Poisoned Halloween Candy a Myth?
Is Poisoned Halloween Candy a Myth? Every year around Halloween, we hear the same concern: you gotta check the candy for poison because strangers put laxatives in Tootsie Rolls, Razor Blades in Apples and heroine in Snickers. But is this...
Debunked
What Happens When You Drop A Penny Off The Empire State Building?
Can throwing a penny off of the top of the Empire State Building lead to a murder charge, and what is surprisingly more deadly?
Weatherthings
Weather Things: Spring
The orbit of Earth on a tilted axis around the sun leads to the seasons. The resulting change of angle of the sun, and length of day controls how warm we get at different times of the year. With those changes in seasons come changes in...
AllTime 10s
10 Civilizations Wiped Out By Nature
Sometimes, Mother Nature just decides to ruin an entire culture for the hell of it. From an Egyptian city sinking into the ground to ancient Antarcticans being hit with an asteroid, these are 10 Civilizations Wiped Out By Nature.
Weatherthings
Weather Things: Seasonal Changes
The orbit of Earth on a tilted axis around the sun leads to the seasons. The resulting change of angle of the sun, and length of day controls how warm we get at different times of the year. With those changes in seasons come changes in...
Weatherthings
Weather Things: Causes of Seasons:
The orbit of Earth on a tilted axis around the sun leads to the seasons. The resulting change of angle of the sun, and length of day controls how warm we get at different times of the year. With those changes in seasons come changes in...
Weatherthings
Weather Things: Autumn
The orbit of Earth on a tilted axis around the sun leads to the seasons. The resulting change of angle of the sun, and length of day controls how warm we get at different times of the year. With those changes in seasons come changes in...
Curated Video
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy addresses CDC report on autism in children
New ReviewHealth and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says the rising autism rates in the U.S. is "catastrophic" for the country. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
Are these bug myths true?
New ReviewBugs are fascinating, but they also inspire some of the strangest myths and rumours.From spiders in your sleep, to the mysteries of bee flight, today we’re sorting fact from fiction.
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'Fat Cat' Friday: UK bosses earn average worker's salary in just three days
The year has barely started but the UK's top executives have already made more money than the typical British worker will earn in the next twelve months, figures released on Friday have revealed. According to the High Pay Centre and the...
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Not Dead Yet: Malls Show Signs of Life Amid Strong Holiday Spending
Reports that signal the death of the American shopping center have been greatly exaggerated ー if the latest statistics from the holiday shopping season are to be believed ー but the mall of tomorrow is increasingly becoming a new kind of...
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Climate change report
Katharine Hayhoe of Texas Tech University says the conclusions of a new climate change report are among the most comprehensive issued
Curated Video
Sugar and hyperactivity
Claims sugar causes hyperactivity in children are just that — claims with no scientific evidence
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Could you cut it as a Canadian astronaut?
Here's what the Canadian Space Agency looks for in a candidate
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Hate parallel parking? Here's how the pros do it
An ICBC survey of drivers found that parallel parking is, by far, the most disliked driving maneuver. The CBC's Gurpreet Kambo, who shares that opinion, went out with driving instructor Sean McDonald to learn how the pros park.
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World Obesity Day 2024: Expert Dr V Mohan explains myths, facts and everything you need to know about obesity
Mark World Obesity Day by getting the facts straight! This video features an expert debunking common myths surrounding obesity. Learn the truth about weight gain, understand risk factors, and gain valuable insights for a healthier...
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1,000 paper cranes
A group of Calgary high school students is celebrating the Lunar New Year a month early by donating 1,000 paper cranes and over $1,000 worth of toys to the Alberta Children's Hospital.