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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?

Groundbreaking chemist defines all of life in 2 words | Lee Cronin

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What is life, really? Despite our scientific advancements, we still don’t really know.

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.

Why Democracy Is Mathematically Impossible

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Democracy might be mathematically impossible

The Fastest Ant on Earth | Earth's Great Seasons | BBC Earth

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With extra long legs to raise their bodies above the hot ground and silver hair to reflect the sun, silver ants are built for life in the desert. But even they have limits, and being the fastest ant on Earth comes in handy when you have to race to beat the heat.

Kindness Makes Me Stronger

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Nick spends time on his grandparents farm teaching his new friends the power of kindness.

These Animals Actually LIKE Getting Caught

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Even when animal traps are humane, it seems pretty obvious that animals wouldn't want to get caught.

The weirdest (and coolest) tongues in the animal kingdom

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Explore the incredible variety of tongues in the animal kingdom, and find out how different species utilize the appendage to survive.

ALL Plants Have Color Vision?!

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Plants can tell when competitors are nearby because they can see them.

Meet the wolverine | National Geographic

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Get familiar with the largest member of the weasel family, the wolverine.

A Breathtaking Swarm of 100 Million Butterflies | Earth's Great Seasons | BBC Earth

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Deep in the forests of Mexico, millions of monarch butterflies spend their winter sheltered from the cold. Once spring arrives, it is time for them to awaken and take to the skies, in what is truly an amazing spectacle.

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.

This Animal Lays Eggs AND Has Live Young

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You might think that an animal either lays eggs or has live young. But these species prove it's a lot more complicated than that.

Watch this Octopus Devour Crabs as It Jumps in the Water

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Octopuses are amazing creatures and use some of the most fascinating techniques to capture their prey.

The Last 6 Decades of AI — and What Comes Next | Ray Kurzweil | TED

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How will AI improve our lives in the years to come?