The Dangers of the Good Child
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Good children don't cause problems; they always do what others expect. They seem to be on track. But there are real problems with people who never have a chance to be a little bad.
What to Do About Being Clumsy
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Being clumsy is one of the most humiliating of scenarios. We need to learn to make friends with our 'inner idiot'.
Why we think so much about our hair
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We spend an inordinate amount of time thinking about, and in various ways 'styling' our hair. It's not entirely silly; we're trying to tell the world - through the language of keratin strands - about who we are.
The myth of race, debunked in 3 minutes
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You may know exactly what race you are, but how would you prove it if somebody disagreed with you?
Beach Stereotypes | Dude Perfect
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Beach Stereotypes. Love 'em or hate 'em, we all know 'em.
How to Be Charming When Talking About Yourself
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It's sometimes assumed that talking too much about ourselves is rude; and asking questions of others is polite and charming. But the distinction is not quite so simple. There are far better and worse ways of speaking about ourselves. We end up charming when we dare to reveal our vulnerabilities to others.
What Would Happen in an Apocalypse... According to Science
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Most people think the apocalypse would bring violence, crime, and selfishness. But according to scientists, that's just not realistic.
Why Do We Cook?
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Why do humans cook? Holidays are celebrated in many ways, but chances are they involve eating, and eating a LOT. Ever wonder why we cook our food? We do it because it tastes good, of course, and because our customs and traditions are built around it. But we also cook our food for some basic biological reasons, because of evolution. Some scientists think that figuring out how to cook actually MADE us human! If conversation gets a little dry around your holiday table, now you'll have some awesome science to share with everyone!
Check your intuition: The birthday problem - David Knuffke
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Imagine a group of people. How big do you think the group would have to be before there's more than a 50% chance that two people in the group have the same birthday? The answer is ... probably lower than you think. David Knuffke explains how the birthday problem exposes our often-poor intuition when it comes to probability.
How blue jeans were invented | Moments of Vision 10 - Jessica Oreck
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Today, 96% of American consumers own at least one pair of jeans. But where did these durable duds come from? And how did they get so popular? Jessica Oreck shares the humble origins of blue jeans.
What Happens To Child Prodigies When They Grow Up?
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Children who develop remarkable skills at an early age are often knowns at prodigies, but what happens to these kids once they grow up?
Being A Jerk May Not Be Your Fault
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Laughter may be contagious, but did you know rudeness is too? Is there a way to stop bad attitudes from spreading?
The Science Of Racism
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Why are some people racist, but others are not?
The Problem with Over-Friendly People
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Friendliness is a great virtue. Over-friendliness can be an unexpected problem.
The incredible sport of cup stacking, explained
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Sport stacking, cup stacking, speed stacking - whatever you call it, this sport is mesmerizing to watch. Vox's Phil Edwards learned the basics about stacking.
The economics of beard popularity in the US
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We may have reached "peak beard."
Earth's Flag Is a Reminder That We're in This Together
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Earth has a flag... and its story will move you.