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Landmarks - Downing Street
DOWNING STREET LONDON IS A CITY WHERE HISTORY IS ALWAYS CLOSE TO THE SURFACE. IT S ARCHITECTURAL LANDMARKS ARE A REMINDER THAT THE MOST SIGNIFICANT SITES DO NOT ALWAYS HAVE TO BE MONUMENTAL IN SIZE. THIS STORY IS ABOUT ONE OF THOSE...
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Dubai: A City of Gold, Skyscrapers, and Desert Adventures
Discovering Dubai, UAE:Next, we'll venture to Dubai, a mesmerizing treasure nestled along the coast of the Persian Gulf. Set against the backdrop of the Arabian desert, Dubai's culture is infused with Islamic influences, reflected in its...
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Hungarian Parliament, a neo-Gothic masterpiece on the Danube
Explore the Hungarian Parliament, an iconic blend of neo-Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque architecture, symbolizing Hungary's rich history and standing as one of the world's largest parliament buildings.
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Creating intricate paper airplane models
Discover the magic of aviation through handcrafted paper models. With minimal materials, an IT professional brings airplanes to life, showcasing creativity and precision in every detail.
Science ABC
What is DNA and How Does it Work?
DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is a molecule that is often called the blueprint of life. Located in the nucleus, the DNA is a very long molecule with a helix winding structure like a twisted ladder. The rungs of the ladder are made of four...
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Civil Law vs. Common Law: Understanding Legal Systems
This video explains the differences between civil law and common law legal systems. It uses a relatable scenario to illustrate how judges in each system evaluate cases and make decisions.
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Exploring Salzburg: Music, History, and Architecture
Salzburg, Austria:"We will go to the birthplace of Mozart, one of the most famous and influential classical music composers in the world ... in Salzburg, Austria."
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Only In France 5 - Bridge Jump
Bridge Jump:For this base jumper, a fun Sunday involves leaping off the world's tallest bridge.
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Landmarks - Glasgow Science Centre Tower
GLASGOW SCIENCE CENTRE TOWER OF THE MANY LANDMARK PROJECTS CELEBRATING THE NEW MILLENNIUM, A SCOTTISH CITY PRODUCED ONE THAT WAS UNIQUE. THE TOWER AT THE GLASGOW SCIENCE CENTRE IS THE WORLD'S FIRST CAPABLE OF REVOLVING THROUGH...
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Preserving the Magic: The Struggle to Save Historic Theaters
The decline of traditional movie theaters resulted significant cultural loss, as the shared experience of watching films in grand, communal spaces fades. With the rise of streaming platforms, fewer films are shown in theaters,...
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Sustainable Innovation at Basalt Forest Cabins
Learn how the Basalt Forest cabins in Manzat, France, embody sustainability in construction and daily operations. Using green energy and local materials, these cabins feature innovative heating systems and water conservation methods....
Step Back History
9/11: A Modern History
Enough years have passed now that there are plenty of people watching this video who have no first-person memories of what happened on 9/11. That being said, It often fails to make it into most history books, and in your average American...
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Superconductivity
The flow of electricity with almost no resistance. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films reinforce abstract...
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Starch
A carbohydrate made of long chains of repeated glucose building blocks. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films...
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Alloys
What exactly are alloys? What is it about their properties that make them so useful for a huge variety of purposes, from construction to jewellery? Chemistry - Periodic Table - Learning Points. Alloys are metals mixed with other...
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Building the Hoover Dam
The construction of the then-largest dam in the world: how was the construction of the dam achieved and what is its legacy today? Earth Science - Earth's Resources - Learning Points. The Hoover Dam was built in the 1930s in Nevada, USA,...
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Machines: Building the Pyramids
It was thought the Egyptians used only manual labour to build some of the Wonders of the World. Now it is though they could have used simple machines. Physics - Forces - Learning Points. It is believed that the Egyptians constructed the...
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Protecting St Paul's
As skyscrapers spring up throughout London, one of the world's biggest urban zones, special planning laws have been brought in to protect views of St Paul's Cathedral and its famous dome. Human Geography - Orientation And Settlements -...
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Traffic Congestion
As car ownership increases around the world, so does global traffic congestion. What are the social and economic impacts of congestion, and what action can be taken to lessen the problem? Human Geography - A Changing World - 50 million...
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Brownfield Sites
Reusing previously built-on "Brownfield" sites is an environmentally friendly solution to housing shortages. But there can be hidden dangers. Human Geography - Orientation And Settlements - Learning Points. A brownfield site is...
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The Mirror Lines of the Taj Mahal
Recreating the mirror lines of the Taj Mahal using coordinates to investigate reflective symmetry. Maths - Shape A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum. Twig’s math films show abstract concepts in...
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Intuition
What is intuition and how does it work? A fireman explains how intuition saved his and his crews' lives. Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. The human brain has powers we aren't normally aware of. There is a part of our brain that...
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Metabolism
The chemical reactions that occur in all living cells to extract, convert, and use the energy from food, to fuel all other cell processes. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning...
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Building a home
Find out why builders have to think very carefully about which materials to use when building a house. The world around us - Exploring materials - Building a home Learning Points All materials can be described in terms of their...