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.
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.
Is Cold Water Swimming Good For You?
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Cold water swimming has been linked to a range of health benefits – potentially improving brain fog, energy levels and chronic pain, according to researchers.
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.
Why Does Hitting Your Funny Bone Feel...Funny?
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Explore the complex anatomy of the elbow, and find out why hitting your funny bone causes such an odd and painful sensation.
7 Ways Humans Change Color
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We're all used to our bodies being more or less the color they always are.
Why fish are better at breathing than you are - Dan Kwartler
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Explore how fish use their gills to breathe, and how these processes make them some of the most efficient breathers on Earth.