Science ABC
Do Goldfish Only Have a 3-Second Memory?
The minuscule 3-second memory of goldfish is a myth. Though we dont know where this myth came from, we do know that goldfish have much longer memories, significantly longer than a few seconds. A study conducted by researchers at the...
Science ABC
Curved Sword Vs. Straight Sword: Which Is Better?
One of the longest running arguments among sword enthusiasts revolves around the two dominant shapes of swords: curved and straight. Traditionally, straight swords have been used by Western European cultures, while curved swords are...
Science ABC
Why Do Our Fingers Curl While We Sleep?
Your fingers curl inwards when you sleep because of the way the muscles in your arms relax and due to the length of the tendons that connect the bones in the finger to the muscles in the arm. The movement of fingers, like any other body...
Science ABC
Why Does Traveling Make You Tired?
Travel Fatigue happens when your brain keeps your muscles engaged to account for small movements of the vehicle to ensure that your posture is properly maintained. These small movements cause your muscles to constantly work, which makes...
Science ABC
Why Do We Dance To Music?
Why do we dance? We dance to music because of neural connections in our brain. These connections link the part that perceives music, the auditory cortex to the regions that help us move, the motor regions. We might have started creating...
Science ABC
Why Do Men Have Adam's Apples?
The Adam’s apple is actually a chunk of bony cartilage that surrounds the larynx, i.e., the voice box. The reason it’s more prominent in men than in women is that during puberty, a man’s voice box tends to grow in size (much more than in...
Science ABC
Why Do Humans Have Fingernails And Toenails?
Human fingernails are actually flattened versions of claws. All primates, including ancient ancestors of humans, had claws that supported their broad fingertips. The broad fingertips helped primates maintain a strong grip around objects,...
Science ABC
Why Do Babies Have More Bones Than Adults?
A baby is born with around 300 bones, whereas a grown adult has 206 bones. Cartilage, a rubber-like padding that shields the ends of long bones at the joints, is the reason behind this. Babies are born with more cartilage (than bone),...
Science ABC
Why Are There '24' Hours In A Day?
The 24-hour day concept comes from the ancient Egyptians. They divided the day into 10 hours with devices like shadow clocks and then added one hour at each end (one for twilight and one at the end of the day). Later, a T-shaped bar was...
Science ABC
Why Don't We Have Pet Foxes?
Both foxes and dogs belong to the same family Canidae. Then why haven’t foxes become our companions too? To answer this, in 1950, a group of Russian scientists began an experiment to try and create the first ever pet fox species. The...
Great Big Story
Meet the creator of Laughter Yoga
Discover how Dr. Madan Kataria founded Laughter Yoga, a unique practice combining laughter and breathing to improve health and spread happiness worldwide.
Curated Video
What does laughing gas do to you
Laughing gas or nitrous oxide is a chemical compound used in medical settings, especially in surgery and dentistry, for its anesthetic and pain-reducing effects. In this video, we will discuss what laughing gas is, how it was discovered...
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...
Curated Video
Developing Brain: Tantrums
How toddlers' brains differ from adults, causing their infamous temper tantrums. Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. The part of the brain that produces emotion is called the amygdala In adults, the frontal lobes act as a control...
Great Big Story
Brothers of Climbing, diversifying the rock climbing community
Discover how Brothers of Climbing is changing rock climbing's landscape, making it accessible and welcoming for people of color.
Great Big Story
The art of making legal wigs in London
Discover Ede and Ravenscroft’s centuries-old craft of creating handmade legal wigs, blending tradition and craftsmanship for the judiciary.
Great Big Story
The Good Cemeterian, restoring veterans' monuments
Andrew Lumish, known as the Good Cemeterian, dedicates his time to restoring neglected monuments of veterans, honoring their service and stories.
Curated Video
The mystery of the narwhal tooth
The narwhal is known as the 'unicorn of the ocean' ... but what exactly is that horn for? Life processes - Humans and other animals - Teeth Learning Points The narwhal's unusual tooth is a sensory organ. A Twig Context Film. Reinforce...
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Procrastination 1: Avoidance and Denial
Most of us try to avoid doing things we don’t particularly like. But for students, research has shown procrastination can have particularly serious consequences, such as increasing stress levels and lowering grades. And the first step to...
Great Big Story
Restoring veterans' monuments with the good cemeterian
Meet Andrew Lumish, The Good Cemeterian, who dedicates his Sundays to restoring forgotten monuments of veterans, honoring their service and legacy.
Curated Video
Buffalo Bill Cody For Kids
Learn about Buffalo Bill Cody, the notorious American West hunter who eventually started his own Wild West Show and travelled the world with his famous band of performers.
Learn German with Herr Antrim
Konjunktiv 1 Explained: Forms, Usage, and Examples | B1 German Grammar Lesson
Konjunktiv 1 Explained: Forms, Usage, and Examples | B1 German Grammar Lesson In this B1 German grammar lesson, you will learn all about Konjunktiv 1, a crucial aspect required to express indirect speech in German. You'll learn the...
Wonderscape
Exploring Water: Oceans, Seas, and More
Dive into the world of water, from the vast oceans that cover 71% of Earth's surface to the unique seas like the Mediterranean and the Dead Sea. Learn about the role of water as the "universal solvent" and the mysteries hidden in the...
All In One Social Media
Podcasting is the New (and better) Blogging
Blogging is a fundamental part of SEO for your website, but it can be complicated, cumbersome, and formal. It's time to upgrade to creating your new content with Podcasting. This video explains why and gives you actionable steps to...