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Why do some artists become famous?

AdultsArtHistoryHuman...
Success in the art world can mean different things to different artists. While some artists work solely for the pleasure of producing art, others seek external recognition, such as being shown in prestigious galleries or museums, and selling their craft. The latter — profitability, recognition, demand — is how success is traditionally defined in the field.

Monkeys Break Into A Farm

KidsAnimalsHumorCulture
Japan's farms are home to some of the best produce in the world and these marauding macaques brave their defences to get to the fruits of their labour.

Hula Pokey

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A Hawaiian take on the Hokey Pokey.

Halle Bailey Sits Down with Nat Geo Explorer Aliyah Griffith | National Geographic

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Executive Editor Debra Adams Simmons sits down with Halle Bailey, “Ariel” in Disney’s new movie The Little Mermaid, and Aliyah Griffith, Marine Scientist, National Geographic Explorer, and Founder of Mahogany Mermaids.

Corn Shouldn't Be Food, But It Is

AdultsEducationFoodScience...
You probably have a bag of frozen corn in your freezer, or have chowed down on a buttery ear of corn at a cookout.

How Caffeine Accidentally Took Over The World

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Plants don't make caffeine just for us, so what DO they make it for?

How Ancient Stones Helped Track The Seasons

YouthHistorySpaceWorld...
Mysterious stone arrangements reveal Senegal’s ancient connections to astronomy.

A Day In The Life Of A Medieval Teenage Pilgrim

YouthHistoryHumanCulture
Join siblings Hisham and Asma in medieval Baghdad as they prepare and gather supplies for the hajj, a holy pilgrimage to Mecca.

Daffodils Poem

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"I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud" (also commonly known as "Daffodils") is a lyric poem by William Wordsworth.

CBC Kids Reads: Pink Is For Everybody

KidsBooksReadingCulture
Makeup Monster celebrates his love of the book, Pink is For Everybody!

Would you go to a restaurant in the rainforest?

AdultsFoodNatureWorld...
Host Kristen Kish and chef Rolando have to deal with the realities of having a restaurant in the rain forest - literally!

Sesame Street: I Spy In ASL

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Help Elmo and Abby find the colour orange on the farm, now available in American Sign Language (ASL)!

CBC Kids Reads: What's My Superpower?

KidsBooksReadingCulture
Cottonball shares her favourite book, What's My Superpower?

Martin Luther King Day Freedom Song

KidsHistoryHumanMusic...
"Freedom, Freedom! Let it Ring! Let it Ring!" is a tribute in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Storytime: Giji And Ojiji

KidsBooksFamilyListening...
Gigi can’t wait for her Ojiji—Japanese grandpa—to move in. Gigi plans lots of things to do with him.

Why Hollywood Loves Making Sequels

YouthMediaTVWorld...
CBC Kids News contributor Arjun Ram spoke with Canadian film critics to better understand why Hollywood makes so many sequels and why audiences keep watching.

The Delightful Dance of Hummingbirds | The Wild Place | Relax with Nature | BBC Earth

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In the Atlantic Rainforest of Argentina and Brazil, hummingbirds gather around flowers in a spectacular dance.

How The Jump Rope Got Its Rhythm

YouthHistoryMovementMusic...
Ethnomusicologist Kyra Gaunt takes us on a tour of the fascinating history of the jump rope.

Cave Art 101

YouthArtHistoryHuman...
From human hands to now-extinct animals, cave art gives us a glimpse into prehistoric life.

Come Dance With Me: Fancy Dance

KidsCultureDanceHow-to
Anishinaabe Fancy Dancer Joshua shows Janaye how Fancy Dancing is done!

How James Gandolfini Navigates Emotion

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The Nerdwriter is a series of video essays about art, culture, politics, philosophy and more.