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How to Defend Democracy — and Fight Autocracy | Leopoldo Lopez | TED

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Seventy-two percent of the world's population lives under some sort of autocratic rule, says freedom fighter Leopoldo Lopez.

Historian Answers Witchcraft Questions | Tech Support | WIRED

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Historian Mikki Brock joins WIRED to answer the internet's bubbling cauldron of questions about witches, witchcraft, and witch hunting through the ages.

Video Games Are Good For Your Brain

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ft-brained"? Is a human brain not fully developed until a person hits 25 years old? Did my parents waste a bunch of money buying Mozart CDs to make me smarter as a baby?

The real reason polio is so dangerous

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Explore what makes polio so dangerous, what is causing the 21st century resurgence of cases, and how we can eradicate the disease.

Humanity's Greatest Journey

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It’s finally time to reveal the 12,025 Human Era Calendar! This is more than just a way to mark the days – it’s our chance to share something with you all which is truly one-of-a-kind, a piece of art that will inspire you for an entire year and beyond.

Networking Doesn’t Have to Feel Gross | Daniel Hallak | TED

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Networking doesn’t always have to feel like a self-serving transaction, says executive coach Daniel Hallak.

We Might Find Alien Life In 2303 Days

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Europa Clipper is looking for signs of alien life in a very deadly place.

Happy News

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De-Graft has this week's Happy News to brighten your week.

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.

What's the Difference Between Cults and Religion?: Crash Course Religions #3

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What is a cult? How are cults different from religions? And why do many religious scholars say we shouldn’t even use that label? In this episode of Crash Course Religions, we’ll learn why the line between cults and religions is much fuzzier than it seems.

Back-To-School: 4 Stories

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Four kids. Four unique back-to-school journeys.

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?

Let's Talk About Food

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Caitie is curious! She's asking her friends of all ages and abilities about what foods they like to eat...and what foods they DON'T.

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.