Historian Answers Wild West Questions | Tech Support | WIRED
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Historian Mark Lee Gardner joins WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about the Wild West era.
The Infinite Stories of Hinduism: Crash Course Religions #5
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What does it mean to be Hindu? In this episode of Crash Course Religions, we’ll learn about the surprising history of the term “Hindu,” what the word “karma” really means, and how this vast, sprawling tradition contains more than one version of a story.
How Nine Nuclear Saboteurs Changed WWII
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In Germany in 1939, the Uranverein, or “uranium club,” was trying to beat Oppenheimer to the bomb.
Joey Chestnut Answers Competitive Eating Questions From Twitter | Tech Support | WIRED
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Joey Chestnut, the number one ranked competitive eater in the world, visits WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about competitive eating. How do competitive eaters train?
How Many Religions Are There?: Crash Course Religions #2
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When we think of world religions, we often think of the Big Five: Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism. But why do we think of those?
You’re Filled With Microplastics. So What?
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Plastic pollution has been called “one of the greatest environmental challenges of the 21st century.” Billions of tons of it has entered the ecosystem, and entered YOU, in the form of so-called “microplastics.” But are microplastics actually bad?
Is Co-Sleeping REALLY Dangerous?
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If you've ever taken care of a baby, you might have heard that sleeping on the same bed with them, AKA co-sleeping, is a big no-no. But the research into the ins and outs of bed sharing is more complicated than you might think.
Fever Feels Horrible, but is Actually Awesome!
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Fever feels bad. So we take medication to suppress it – but is this a good idea? It turns out fever is one of the oldest defenses against disease.
How to Live a Meaningful Life | Brian S. Lowery | TED
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What makes for a meaningful life? Social psychologist Brian S. Lowery explores three ideas tied to the experience of meaning and shows why simply pursuing personal achievements isn't the best way to find it.
Why loneliness feels so real, even when it’s not | Kasley Killam
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Challenging the loneliness stigma can change your life. Here’s how to start.
Why Democracy Is Mathematically Impossible
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Democracy might be mathematically impossible
How should we measure intelligence? | Mary-Helen Immordino Yang
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Our society has an obsession with quantifying everything, often applying measurements and numerical values where they aren't necessary.
5 Ways CRISPR Is About to Change Everything
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CRISPR-based gene therapies are already changing healthcare for things like sickle cell disease. But CRISPR is bigger than just medicine, and it could revolutionize everything from food and agriculture to green energy fuels to plastics.
Why is it so dangerous to step on a rusty nail? - Louise Thwaites
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Explore how a toxin-producing bacterium causes tetanus, and how to identify its common symptoms and best prevention practices.
How to Disagree with Respect — Not Hate | Spencer J. Cox | TED
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Spencer J. Cox, Republican governor of the state of Utah in the United States, says that even in these deeply polarized times, it's still possible to disagree without hate or contempt.
This Disease is Deadlier Than The Plague
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The white death has haunted humanity like no other disease following us for thousands, maybe millions of years.
12 traits emotionally intelligent people share
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Sure, IQ is important, but is it as impactful as emotional intelligence? Renowned psychologist and author Daniel Goleman explains.
Jewel: Clear perception is the way to psychological strength
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@jewel says denying the truth cost her years of her life. This is how she shifted her perception to see truth more clearly and regain her strength.
Were Humans Destined to Exist?
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This is a snippet of a larger conversation taking place on Crash Course Pods: The Universe. Over 11 episodes, John Green and Katie Mack walk through the entire history of the universe…even the parts that aren’t written yet.
Why Broken Hearts Hurt — and What Heals Them | Yoram Yovell | TED
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What's the relationship between physical and mental pain, and how can you ease both?
Dalmatian Puppy Learns to Enjoy Human Contact
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Dexter the Dalmatian gets daily massages to help him associate pleasure with the touch and smell of a human. He also meets Irish Setter Molly for the first time, to get used to meeting unfamiliar dogs.