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Outdoor Safety
Dr. Forrester explains how to be prepared to deal with emergency situations.
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What I'd Do If I Started Composing Again From Zero
Advice for brand new composers that I've learned in my career
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Why Do Footballers Chew Gum?
Chewing gum activates the receptors in our gums that send information to the brain. The added bonus of an increased heart rate also allows the muscles to receive more blood. This is why so many professional footballers and basketball...
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How Do Carrier Pigeons Know Where to Go?
Carrier pigeons have an innate ability known as magnetoreception, which enables them to detect and orient themselves based on magnetic fields. Humans lack this ability, but many bird species have the skill to varying degrees. Rock...
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Discover Detroit's Unique Sport, Feather Bowling at Cadieux Cafe
Experience Belgian feather bowling at Detroit's Cadieux Cafe, the only place in the US offering this unique game. Enjoy camaraderie and fun.
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Romeo and Juliet Prologue Language: Words with Slightly Different Meanings
This video examines Shakespeare's unique use of language in "Romeo and Juliet," particularly focusing on how familiar words are employed with distinct meanings to enrich the text. It discusses examples such as "dignity" and "mutiny" to...
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Romeo and Juliet Prologue Language and Plot: Spoiler Alerts?
This video delves into the introduction of the central characters, Romeo and Juliet, in Shakespeare's iconic tragedy. The discussion explores the thematic significance of "star-crossed lovers" and the fatalistic language used to...
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Romeo and Juliet Interview: Introduction
In this video, hosts Ralph Holinshed and Sarah Siddons delve into William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," discussing its historical origins and influences. They explore the tragedy's themes, the significance of its prologue, and the...
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The Taming of the Shrew 1.1 Word Nerd: “shrew”
This video explains the origin and evolution of the term "shrew" from its association with a small, venomous animal to a term used to describe an ill-tempered woman, particularly in Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew." It also...
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The Taming of the Shrew 1.1 Scene Summary
Explore Act 1, Scene 1 of "The Taming of the Shrew," where Lucentio arrives in Padua to study but becomes enchanted by Bianca. His plan to woo her under the guise of a tutor sets the stage for comedic pursuits and schemes.
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Elizebeth Friedman
Elizebeth Friedman revolutionized American cryptology and played a crucial role in bringing down mobsters and spy rings in the 20th century.
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Mothers Unite to End Violence in Chicago's Englewood
Discover how mothers in Englewood, Chicago are reducing violence and bringing hope to their community.
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Crys Worley, Empowering Kids with Autism Through Skateboarding
Discover how Crys Worley's A.Skate organization uses skateboarding to help kids with autism develop crucial life skills.
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Diving deep into underwater hockey with Tyera Eulberg
Meet Tyera Eulberg, captain of the US Women's Underwater Hockey team, as she shares her passion.
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Anthony Carrigan on embracing alopecia in acting
Actor Anthony Carrigan discusses how alopecia reshaped his career and his acceptance of playing unique roles.
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Fair and Unfair
Mr. Addit adds two more words to his probability vocabulary, fair and unfair. Then, using a spinner, he determines if a spinner is fair or unfair and calculates the probability of the spinner landing on specific colors in each example.
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Bar Graphs
Mr. Addit provides an overview of the bar chart. He then reviews the way that data is represented on a bar graph and shows how to read and create one.
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What is a Statistical Question?
In this video, students learn about statistical questions and their importance in gathering data from a group of people to uncover patterns and make predictions. The video explains the characteristics of a statistical question and...
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Afropunk and Fishbone, Trailblazers in Rock Music Diversity
Explore the history of Afropunk and Fishbone, pioneers who challenged musical norms and empowered black musicians in the punk and rock genres.
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A Midsummer Night's Dream 5.1 Performance: Theseus, Demetrius, Bottom Lines 342-353
This video features a scene from "A Midsummer Night's Dream" where Theseus, after watching the Mechanicals' play, declines the offer to watch an epilogue, suggesting instead that they proceed directly to a bergomask dance. This humorous...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream 5.1 Performance: Theseus and Philostrate Lines 32-85
This video features a scene from "A Midsummer Night's Dream" where Theseus and Philostrate discuss the entertainment options for the evening. Theseus seeks to fill the time between supper and bedtime with performances, examining options...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream 4.2 Interview:Quince, Flute, Snout, Starveling, Snug, Bottom
This video features an interview with the characters Quince, Flute, Snout, Starveling, Snug, and Bottom from Act 4, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream." They discuss the challenges they face in putting on a play for the...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream 4.1 Interview: Bottom
This video provides an exploration of Act 4, Scene 1 of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" through a fictional interview with the character Bottom. The video focuses on Bottom's experiences and insights following his enchanting...