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Blind Trust Project

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In response to recent hate crime and bullying against Muslims due to islamophobia, we walked the streets of downtown Toronto to see the reactions of Canadians on how Muslims are made to feel because of false media.

A portrait session with a twist

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A photograph is shaped more by the person behind the camera than by what's in front of it.

Vampires: Folklore, fantasy and fact - Michael Molina

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The myth of the bloodsucking vampire has stalked humans from ancient Mesopotamia to 18th-century Eastern Europe, but it has differed in the terrifying details. So, how did we arrive at the popular image we know, love and fear today? And what truly makes a vampire...a vampire? Michael Molina digs up the science and the superstition.

Effective Communication

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Learning how to better communicate and interact with others can really help to improve your life -- from ensuring you enjoy parties more to turning you into a roaring success magnet. Bestselling author of How to Succeed with People Paul McGee takes us through a host of different situations and explains how to deal with other people and get the best out of them.

Would You Rather Be Rich Or Happy?

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Kids say the darndest things - but sometimes they offer some serious insight. We played "Would You Rather" with kids ages 3 to 11 to see if they had anything to teach us adults. Visit aplus.com/s/readresssuccess for more.

The Science of Six Degrees of Separation

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Are all people on Earth really connected through just six steps?

How false news can spread

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In previous decades, most news with global reach came from several major newspapers and networks with the resources to gather information directly. The speed with which information spreads now, however, has created the ideal conditions for something called circular reporting.

What If Money Was No Object?

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A remastered version of "What if money was no object". After our original video, which reached almost 2,000,000 views was taken down due to copyright. Many emails were received to remake and re-upload this profound advice from the late Alan Watts. Thanks too everyone for the support!

Remove labels this Ramadan

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A person's appearance is usually the first thing we observe about then, but how would people react if you meet someone without actually being able to see them? This is exactly what Coca-Cola set out to find out. 6 strangers were huddled together in a dark room and had interacted with zero visibility in total darkness.

A Simple Way of Life in The Coromandel

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Discover one of New Zealand's most mysterious, rugged, and best kept secrets, The Coromandel. Home to some of the best surf, diving, coastline, and landscapes, the locals will show you how time slows down, and why they prefer the simple way of life.

Give What You Can, Take What You Need

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Share the love in your city.

Misconceptions about Sharks

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A weekly show where we debunk common misconceptions. This week, Elliott discusses some misconceptions about sharks!

Amazing Balloon Skewer Party Trick

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How to thread a balloon onto a skewer. Fun magic trick perfect for parties. Impress adults and children with this simple trick. All you need is a balloon, a skewer and some washing up liquid.

Experiment Shows That All Of Us Are Naturally Altruistic

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Put to work at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Germany, Alan Alda finds out how children will help, and like it, while chimps are less inclined to offer enthusiastic assistance.

Maidan Square Uprising Students - Smrt Scholarship Program

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15 students who participated in the Maidan Square uprising received scholarships to attend an 8 week English course at the Canadian College of English Language - summer 2014.

5 Weird Involuntary Behaviors Explained!

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Our bodies do a lot of weird things, and many of them are completely involuntary. Why do we often jerk our bodies awake right before falling asleep? Why do we yawn, or hiccup? Why do some people sneeze when they look at the sun? And why does your eye twitch? This week we'll look at the science behind these crazy involuntary behaviors!

"Slap her": children's reactions

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What happens when you put a boy in front of a girl and ask him to slap her? Here is how children react to the subject of violence against women.

Is Santa Real?

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Happy Holidays! Ever wonder how Santa could possibly manage to deliver all those presents in a single night? Or what gives red-nosed reindeer the ability to fly? And why do your Christmas lights get tangled in knots no matter how carefully you put the away?!

8 traits of successful people

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Ten years of research and 500 face-to-face-interviews led Richard St. John to a collection of eight common traits in successful leaders around the world.

How Were the Pyramids Built?

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The most common misconception about the pyramids is that they were built by slaves. Recent archeological evidence suggests they were instead constructed by paid workers. Some may have performed this work as a form of tax payment for several months of the year. Skilled engineers would have planned and orchestrated the building. An estimated 10,000-20,000 people would have been working on a pyramid at any one point in time. They were well fed and provided with shelter near the pyramids. Plus their burial sites close by indicate they were respected and were not slaves.

Early Birds vs Night Owls

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Are night owls really lagging behind in life?