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Spicy Chicken Wings | Jamie Oliver & Tom Walker

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The bromance has been brewing between Tom Walker and Jamie on social media for a little while now. Jamie’s family are even sketched into Tom’s album artwork, albeit very small!

United by Ping Pong

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A powerful look at how outdoor ping pong tables, set up in the heart of New York City, are welcoming players from all walks of life.

Why should you read “The Master and Margarita”? - Alex Gendler

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Get to know the Russian classic “The Master and Margarita,” a genre-defying blend of political satire and occult mysticism about a visit from the Devil.

My Video Went Viral. Here's Why

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My hypothesis is that the algorithm, rather than viewer preference, drives views on the site. As the algorithm shifts, various YouTubers experience burnout (as what used to work no longer works) and right now click-through rate is the key metric.

The Dunning-Kruger Effect

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The Dunning-Kruger Effect was first described in a 1999 paper by David Dunning and Justin Kruger.

The Aztec myth of the unlikeliest sun god

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Discover the myth of how the weak and pimply Aztec god Nanahuatl sacrificed himself to become Lord Sun and created a new world.

Why is this painting so shocking?

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Discover the history and symbolism of Pablo Picasso’s powerful anti-war mural, “Guernica,” rendered in his signature Cubist style.

People are Manipulating You on Facebook

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Thank you Facebook for being so open to this discussion.

How Do White Walkers Shatter Swords?

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For Game of Thrones fans winter is finally here, and with it comes the long foreshadowed White Walkers. These foes have proven to be a dangerous threat for many reasons, but one of the biggest is their seeming imperviousness to the average weapons of the Seven Kingdoms.

A Senegalese Wrestler Trains to Become the ‘King of the Arena’

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In this west African country, wrestling is not just a sport, but a chance at a better life.

Twitter Platform Manipulation

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2nd video in a 3 part series on Social Media Manipulation

What Is a Sin Eater? | The Story of God

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Sal Masekela travels to England to find the final resting place of the last "sin eater."

A brief history of dogs - David Ian Howe

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Trace the history of how wolves, one of humanity’s oldest rivals, evolved into the domesticated dogs we call “man’s best friend.”

April Fool's Day

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April Fool's Day is the perfect time to play some light-hearted pranks on your friends, family, and co-workers; and if you’re a teacher, pulling an unexpected fast one on your students can be entertaining -- and memorable -- for everyone.

He Tastes Water Like Some Taste Wine. Meet a Water Sommelier

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Martin Riese is part of a very small pool of sommeliers who have made a profession out of tasting and judging water.

Why Your Newsfeed SUCKS

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Seriously, if you can't tell if something on the internet is fact or fiction, tag @MediaWise

How to learn any language in six months

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Chris Lonsdale is Managing Director of Chris Lonsdale & Associates, a company established to catalyse breakthrough performance for individuals and senior teams.

Pursuit of a memorable life

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This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. This talk may save your life, or inspire you to get a goat. Innovation guru Dustin Garis shares his improbable around-the-world quest for the meaning of life. What he discovers is a deadly epidemic of monotony, and a mind-bending solution called LifeProfit that is sparking a global uprising against the ordinary approach to business and life.

Notes of a native son: the world according to James Baldwin - Christina Greer

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James Baldwin was an American novelist and social critic whose essays in “Notes of a Native Son” explored race, sex and class distinctions.

"The Road Not Taken" by Robert Frost

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An animated interpretation of Robert Frost's poem "The Road Not Taken"

How one journalist risked her life to hold murderers accountable

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Ida B. Wells was an investigative journalist, civil rights leader, and anti-lynching advocate who fought for equality and justice.