AllTime 10s
10 Misconceptions About The Female Body
Do women have Adam's Apples? Do periods really sync up? There are a lot of misunderstandings flying about about the female body - that both men and women are guilty of believing. But what's true and what isn't? Alltime 10s is here to...
Weatherthings
Heat Lightning
Heat lightning is a nickname given to frequent lightning seen in distant thunderstorms, often on a warm summer evening. It’s a misnomer or bad name, because it suggests that the storms are not dangerous. Heat lightning is regular...
Step Back History
How Did the Wild West Become Myth?
With Westworld coming back this weekend, I wanted to make a video to talk about some myths we commonly hold about the wild west.
Curated Video
Greece, Mycenae ancient city - Lions gate
Mycenae, built between two hills, Profitis llias and Sara, dominates the Plain of Argos. According to myth, Mycenae was founded by Perseus, son of Zeus and Danae. In order to build the citadel, Perseus employed the Cyclopes, mythical...
Healthcare Triage
Myths About Antibiotics: Healthcare Triage #11
Antibiotics are one of the greatest medical innovations ever, responsible for saving something like a gazillion lives. But today, we're worried about overusing them, and there are concerns that one day they won't really work anymore....
Mythology & Fiction Explained
Mermaids: The Dark & Messed Up Origins - (Exploring the Myths Behind Infamous Sea Creatures)
Mythology & Fiction Explained delves into the numerous legends surrounding mermaids from all around the world
Neuro Transmissions
Do You Only Use 10% Of Your Brain?
Do we only use 10% of our brains? That seems like a very low number. What if we could tap into that extra potential? Humans are obsessed with augmenting and improving ourselves. Just look at Iron Man, Lucy, and Limitless. In this...
Step Back History
What is a Leprechaun?
The Leprechaun is an iconic creature representing Ireland, and St. Patrick's day. This episode of Know Your Fantasy we ask what is a leprechaun?
PBS
How Greek Mythology Inspires Us (feat. Lindsay Ellis) | PBS Digital Studios
Victor Hugo’s Les Misérables is one of history’s most famous novels and one of the longest-running musicals in Broadway history. On this special episode of It’s Lit! we explore how Les Miserable became both a national and revolutionary...
Curated Video
The Illusion of Truth Effect: Understanding Cognitive Biases
In this video, the illusion of truth effect is explored, which is a cognitive bias that causes people to believe information is true simply because they have been exposed to it multiple times. The video provides examples of common...
Jabzy
Welsh Indians - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about Welsh Indians
Step Back History
Robert E Lee Tea
There has been a long attempt in American culture to rehabilitate Robert E Lee. Historians don't make him out to be this gentleman that documentaries put him out to be. I happen to be writing a big civil war project, so I felt like...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Gary Peller - What is Knowledge?
Gary Peller received his B.A. from Emory University and J.D. from Harvard University. After graduating from law school, where he served on the Harvard Law Review and won the Sears Prize, Professor Peller clerked for the Honorable Morris...
Curated Video
GCSE Secondary English Age 13-17 - Reading: Precise Evidence to Support Your Answers Part 2 - Explained
SchoolOnline's Secondary English videos are brilliant, bite-size tutorial videos delivered by examiners. Ideal for ages 13-17, they cover every key skill in English Reading and Writing that students need to master in clear and easy to...
Englishing
ESL - What are Myths?
What is a myth, legend and folktale?. In this video, Mr. P. will find the answers to that question. He will also provide clear explanations on the difference between creation and heroic myths. This lesson is designed for intermediate...
Curated Video
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...
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Did You Know? Achilles
Learn more about Achilles, the greatest warrior of the Greek army in the Trojan War.
Curated Video
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...
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...