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Is Civilization on the Brink of Collapse?

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At its height, the Roman Empire was home to about 30 % of the world’s population, and in many ways the pinnacle of human advancement.

Finances After College | How to College | Crash Course

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If you've taken out student loans, graduation can start a ticking clock in terms of when your first payments will come due.

Retrospective Ageing

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Did People Used To Look Older?

The 4 greatest threats to the survival of humanity

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Dig into the 4 biggest existential risks that threaten the survival of humanity, and explore how we can safeguard our future.

The Last Human – A Glimpse Into The Far Future

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Because of the potential size of the future, the most important thing about our actions today might be their impact on future generations.

What's The Best Country To Live In?

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Discover the shortcomings of using GDP to measure a country’s well-being, and what alternatives can be used to gauge quality of life.

All the Insane Ways El Chapo Has Escaped Prison

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El Chapo is best known for his time serving as the Mexican drug Kingpin, but we could also add escape artist to his resume. Check out today's insane video to see how the drug lord pulled off multiple epic prison escapes!

Sort It All Song

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Find out how Oscar's reuses and reduces by sorting it all, in this parody of Taylor Swift's Shake It Off!

The Territory | Official Trailer | National Geographic Documentary Films

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he Territory, from director Alex Pritz, provides an immersive on-the-ground look at the tireless fight of the Indigenous Uru-eu-wau-wau people against the encroaching deforestation brought by farmers and illegal settlers in the Brazilian Amazon.

Finding Your Place | How to College | Crash Course

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One of the most challenging parts of going to college is feeling like you belong. You're away from home, maybe for the first time.

Truth Decay

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Trust is eroding, in part, due to the over-abundance of opinion-based content; we must all develop better tools and habits for consuming information to regain a shared understanding of what is true.

Why are People Moving to Cities?

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ccording to the UN, people living in urban places now outnumber those in rural areas — which is a pretty new phenomenon for many parts of the world.

Water Fight!

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So, what happens when there's not enough water? Well...not good things.

HISTORY OF IDEAS - Consumerism

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It’s only very recently in history that we’ve been able to buy more than the bare necessities.

How to Start a Community Project in 10 Steps

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Start a community group and improve your neighbourhood.

Why Farmers Can’t Legally Replant Their Own Seeds

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When farmers purchase a patented seed variety, they sign an agreement that they will not save and replant seeds produced from the seed they buy.

What Holds a Country Together or Tears it Apart? Crash Course Geography #36

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Today we’re going to talk about the forces that affect a country’s stability. We’ll take a closer look at Costa Rica, Venezuela, Cuba, and Brazil and examine how the cohesiveness of these Latin American countries varies dramatically even though they are in a region with similar characteristics.

How Different Cultures Celebrate The New Year

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Most people follow the Gregorian calendar, which has 365 days, or 12 months in the year. So January 1st ends up being the most commonly celebrated New Year. But, depending on who you speak with, the New Year reaches far beyond January 1st.

Can stereotypes ever be good? - Sheila Marie Orfano and Densho

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Explore the model minority stereotype, and discover how it became a label for Asian Americans and is used to enforce racial hierarchies.

Asian-American And Pacific Islander Heritage Month

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Celebrate Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with BrainPOP News

Save the Troy Library "Adventures In Reverse Psychology"

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"The city of Troy, Michigan was facing a budget shortfall, and was considering closing the Troy Public Library for lack of funds.