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History's deadliest king - by Georges Nzongola-Ntalaja

AdultsHistoryHumanPolitics...
Dig into the Rubber Terror, the period in which King Leopold II’s horrific regime in the Congo resulted in the deaths of 10 million people.

MinuteEarth Explains: How Did Whales Get So Big? | Book Trailer

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It’s packed with the clever explanations, adorable illustrations, and quirky humor you love from MinuteEarth – all in hard-cover form! Explore science and fun facts about animals, plants, microbes and more from all over Earth (and beyond).

Why can’t governments print an unlimited amount of money? - Jonathan Smith

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Explore the economic strategy of quantitative easing, where a central bank purchases bonds in order to boost the economy.

Why These Bears “Waste” Food

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Optimal foraging theory means that turning down food is sometimes more efficient than eating it - but even then, what’s “wasted” doesn’t necessarily go to waste.

Could we build a wooden skyscraper?

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Explore the viability of wooden skyscrapers, and see how cross-laminated timber (CLT) helps make these once impossible structures possible.

How one person saved over 2,000 children from the Nazis - Iseult Gillespie

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Get to know the story of Irena Sendler, a social worker who saved over 2,000 Jewish children from the Warsaw Ghetto during WWII.

How Fevers REALLY Work

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Fevers are one of our best weapons against infections, but they don't work like you might think.

Farmhouse Roast Chicken | Keep Cooking Family Favourites | Jamie Oliver

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Taking inspiration from France Jamie has ditched the spuds and created a rich lentil side dish rippled through with creme fraiche and beautiful spinach.

The Fish That Hunts Pigeons | Planet Earth II | BBC Earth

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The pigeon's lack of fear has lead to an unexpected predator appearing...

The Longest-Running Evolution Experiment

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Special thanks to Prof. Richard Lenski and team for showing me around the lab — it is an honor to be able to witness and document such a historic science experiment.

What few people know about the program that "saved" America - Meg Jacobs

AdultsEducationHumanWorld
Explore the successes and failures of FDR’s New Deal, a set of legislation during the Great Depression which aimed to save the US economy.

How Long Did People Use To Live?

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https://youtu.be/c_ADG3Qc6rI

Autumn in Canada | National Geographic

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Ontario and Quebec are a fall lovers delight. The leaves paint the landscape and outdoor adventures await. Partner Content for Destination Canada.

The sharks that hunt in forests

AdultsEducationLifeNature
Discover the unique adaptations of marine forests, the ecosystems that provide food and shelter for sharks and diverse coastal species.

Filming Antarctica's Underwater Secret | Wild Stories | BBC Earth

AdultsLifeNatureTravel
Under the ice can seem like a completely alien world... Kathryn Jeffs (Series Producer) talks us through the difficult process of capturing 'The Brinicle' on film.

A day in the life of an Ancient Greek oracle - Mark Robinson

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Follow Aristonike, an Oracle-in-training in Delphi, as she studies to become the Pythia and communicate Apollo’s will and prophecies.

Why It's Good To Have A Weak Hand

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We might have a strong hand because having a weak hand is actually useful.