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Joseph N Jackson: Inventor of the Remote Control
Thanks to Joseph N Jackson, we no longer have to get up and walk to the television to change the channel. Learn about the man who invented the remote control and other useful electronics.
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Jovita Idar: Voice of the People
Imagine throwing shade at a politician online and police showed up to arrest you! It would be un-American, right? In this video, we'll explain the story of Jovita Idar, a Mexican-American journalist who refused to be silenced!
Global Ethics Solutions
Your Responsibility for Confidential and Intellectual Property (Part 2)
This presentation helps employees understand their responsibility for protecting confidential information and intellectual property. It covers the various kinds of intellectual property, common copyright exceptions and limitations, and...
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Max Fleischer: The Pioneer of Animation and Filmmaking
This video provides a brief overview of Max Fleischer, a notable re-thinker in the field of animation and filmmaking. It highlights his background as a cartoonist, animator, inventor, and filmmaker. It also mentions some of his popular...
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Hedy Lamarr: Mother of WiFi
Did you know? The amazing technology behind Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS was the brainchild of Hollywood actor turned visionary inventor Hedy Lamarr - the Mother of Wi-Fi.
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Keds: America's First Viral Sneakers
They were the Nike Air of their day – and they helped spark a sneaker revolution! Discover how Keds cornered the market for comfortable footwear in the 1950s and beyond.
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Tennis for Two: America's First Video Game
It was pretty basic – but also revolutionary! Find out how American physicist William Higinbotham created Tennis For Two and discover its links to the mysterious Manhattan Project.
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The Legacy of Robert Van de Graaff
This video provides a brief overview of the life and accomplishments of Robert Jemison van de Graaff, an American physicist and inventor. It discusses his invention of the Van de Graaff generator, a high-voltage generator that produces...
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The Raised Fist Afro Comb: Defining a Statement
Designed in 1972, the raised fist Afro Comb combines function with meaning to create a grooming tool that symbolises African-American history, culture and pride.
Weird History
14 Odd Facts About Ben Franklin
Benjamin Franklin was one of America's founding fathers as well as a scientist, statesman, author, printer, activist, postmaster, and diplomat. He is renowned for his discoveries and theories on electricity and is credited with inventing...
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Black History Month Video: Black Inventors and Electricity
My son came home from school, told me that his school wasn't doing anything for Black History Month and then just stood there looking me in the eye like "So what you gonna do Dad." So I stepped up and recorded this episode about famous...
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Garrett Morgan
Kentucky-born Garrett Morgan invented life saving gadgets, but despite facing racial prejudice all his life, Morgan was recognised as one of America’s most prolific and socially conscious inventors
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How The Census Changed America
A nationwide head count of all those who live in the United States, the US Census takes place every ten years. It shows us how society constantly changes – but it also took decades of struggle for every person in America to count.
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John Rollin Ridge: the Native American Novelist Like No Other
We've had some great American Novelists? You've read some of them in school, right? But one writer you've probably never heard of is John Rollin Ridge, aka Yellow Bird: the first Native American to ever publish a novel about a fictitious...
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Ellen Ochoa: The First Female Hispanic Astronaut
In 1993, Ellen Ochoa wrote her name in the stars – as the first Hispanic woman to enter orbit. She continues to inspire generations of aspiring astronauts today.
The Economist
How to save humankind
James Lovelock, the renowned scientist, is 100 years old. He believes the human race is under threat of destruction--but he has a radical plan for saving it.
Science360
What is Innovation? - Science of Innovation
Whether it happens among students in a classroom, or engineers in a laboratory, innovation is a process, a series of steps that begins with imagination, and results in the creation of something of value for society. Provided by the...
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History Kids: George Washington Carver
In this video, we learn about the life and accomplishments of George Washington Carver, an American botanist known for his work with peanuts. The video covers Carver's early life, his schooling years, his time at Tuskegee Institute, and...
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History Kids: Alexander Graham Bell
This video provides a brief overview of the life and inventions of Alexander Graham Bell, focusing on his invention of the telephone and his contributions to the education of deaf individuals. It highlights key events and achievements in...
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Thomas Edison: The Inventor Who Changed the World
This video provides an overview of the life and inventions of Thomas Edison, highlighting his contributions to electric light, the phonograph, and motion pictures. It explores how Edison's innovative ideas and determination shaped the...
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He created one of the most iconic toys ever, the Super Soaker: Lonnie Johnson talks about perseverance
The creator of the iconic Super Soaker water gun says his magic word when it comes to success is "persevere." (Scripps News)
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Frederick Rentschler discusses early American aviators
Frederick B Rentschler discusses aviation / bi-plane flying across the countryside / Frederick Rentschler sitting on a bench talking about aviation: 'Prior to World War I our most important contribution to aviation was the flight of the...