Instructional Video10:43
PBS

What's up with all this Vaping?

12th - Higher Ed
E-Cigarettes are everywhere. Vaping has become so ubiquitous that "vape" was Oxford Dictionaries word of the year in 2014. Today, Danielle looks at how and why vaping took off. She examines the early 20th century prototypes for electric...
Instructional Video11:09
PBS

A Brief History of Men's Underwear

12th - Higher Ed
From loincloths to long johns and codpieces to jock straps, Danielle takes a "brief" look at the history of male undergarments!
Instructional Video5:31
PBS

Why Do TV Shows Use Laugh Tracks?

12th - Higher Ed
The laugh track, otherwise known as the cringiest sound in modern television. Where did it come from and why do so many of our favorite sitcoms still use it?
Instructional Video5:49
PBS

Why Do We Have Middle Names?

12th - Higher Ed
We understand why we have first names and how our surnames tie us to our family heritage, but what's the deal with middle names? What's the purpose of a middle name and when did different cultures start using them?
Instructional Video6:39
PBS

Why Do We Say "Latino"?

12th - Higher Ed
The first thing to pop into your mind when you hear "Latino" is probably people from Latin America - places like Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, etc. But where exactly did the history of that word come from, and has it always meant Central...
Instructional Video7:17
PBS

What's the Best Way to Support Musicians?

12th - Higher Ed
Even before live gigs were cancelled, many musicians were struggling to make a living... what can you do to help your favorite artists?<br/>
Instructional Video5:52
PBS

9 Hacks for Moving on a Budget!

12th - Higher Ed
The average American will move households 11 times over the course of their life. It can be stressful and exhausting, but it doesn't have to be expensive!<br/>
Instructional Video9:10
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Should the U.S. Government Balance Its Budget?

12th - Higher Ed
You've probably heard a politician say, "If a household can balance their budget, then the federal government should, too!" But it turns out to be a bit more complicated than that...
Instructional Video6:17
PBS

Should I Use a Robo-Advisor?

12th - Higher Ed
Robo-advisors, or algorithms that help build your portfolio, have been available to professional money managers for years, but in the last decades have become accessible to ordinary people... but is this high tech right for you?
Instructional Video7:03
PBS

Should I Invest in Gold?

12th - Higher Ed
In times of uncertainty, gold can seem like an attractive option... but is it really a viable long-term investment?
Instructional Video6:53
PBS

Should I Invest In Cannabis Stocks?

12th - Higher Ed
Legal cannabis production is taking the investing world by storm. As more big names move to cash-in on this green-gold-rush, you might be wondering… am I missing out?
Instructional Video7:04
PBS

Is Your Job Future-Proof?

12th - Higher Ed
AI and machine learning are making inroads into fields never thought possible... Are robots coming for YOUR job?
Instructional Video7:05
PBS

Is There Such a Thing as Good Debt?

12th - Higher Ed
Some say that debt is the gateway to your goals, others say it's a ball and chain that will drag you down... So who's right?
Instructional Video9:12
PBS

Is the Stock Market Irrational?

12th - Higher Ed
The economic numbers look bleak, but the stock market is strangely optimistic... Has it lost touch with reality?
Instructional Video8:39
PBS

Is the Sharing Economy a SHAM?

12th - Higher Ed
Many of the billion dollar tech companies we use every day still haven't figured out how to make money... what's the deal?
Instructional Video7:20
PBS

Is the Savings Account Dead?

12th - Higher Ed
Once upon a time, savings accounts were a decent investment option, but today they rarely keep up with inflation... what happened?