What If You Go To Sleep Hungry
Adults History
If you fall asleep hungry what happens to your body?
How This River Made Bonobos "Super Cuddly"
Adults History
When a group of apes got split apart, slight differences in their new environments led to big differences in future generations.
How do blood transfusions work? - Bill Schutt
Adults History
Dive into the history of the life-saving procedure of blood transfusions and how it has evolved since the 17th century.
How to Sink a Sub with Potatoes
Adults History
It's early spring, 1943, and the US is at last finding its footing in the war in the Pacific.
One of the most epic engineering feats in history
Adults History
Dig into the history of the construction of the iconic Brooklyn Bridge and how John Roebling designed a hybrid suspension system to build it.
The life, legacy & assassination of an African revolutionary - Lisa Janae Bacon
Adults History
Get to know the life of West African revolutionary Thomas Sankara, and his pursuit of liberating Burkina Faso from colonial rule.
The ballet that incited a riot
Adults History
Dive into the history and controversy of Igor Stravinsky’s ballet, “The Rite of Spring,” which shattered the conventions of classical ballet.
Man Lives 19 Years In Airport - Why? (True Story)
Adults History
Denis Luiz de Souza has been living in a Brazilian International Airport for 19 years and shows no signs of leaving.
What Mud From Glacial Lakes Can Tell Us About Our History | National Geographic
Adults History
See what challenges face a team of scientists gathering core sediment samples from a glacial lake in the Himalayas.
The mysterious life and death of Rasputin - Eden Girma
Adults History
Get to know the story of Rasputin, known as the “Mad Monk,” who was assassinated for his involvement with the Russian monarchy.
Could a breathalyzer detect cancer? - Julian Burschka
Adults History
Discover how scientists are analyzing compounds in the breath to create a versatile breathalyzer capable of detecting disease.
Why Most Resolutions Fail & How To Succeed
Adults History
Common pitfalls of New Year's resolutions and how I plan to avoid them.
The philosophy of cynicism
Adults History
Explore the ancient Greek philosophy of cynicism, which calls for the rejection of materialism and conformity in favor of a simple life.
Overpopulation & Africa
Adults History
For most of our history, the human population grew slowly. Until new discoveries brought us more food and made us live longer.
The Mysterious Event That Made Venus A Death Trap
Adults History
At one time long ago, the planet Venus had some similarities in its climate to that of Earth, and having the potential to be habitable for the existence of life, but something happened that made Venus an uninhabitable, rocky, desolate planet, but what?
What's The Most Indestructible Animal To Ever Live On Earth? DEBUNKED
Adults History
Anti Nuke Cockroach, Space Water Bears, Bulletproof Dinos & Immortal Worms are just some of the incredible animals we look at as we determine the Toughest Most Indestructible Animal Ever!
Scientists Now Know Which Came First: The Chicken or The Egg
Adults History
The age old question "What came first, the chicken or the egg?" will FINALLY be answered! In today's video we're taking a scientific approach to find the true answer to a question many of the smartest people have pondered. Do you know which came first?
How Wildlife Is Bouncing Back In This African Park
Adults History
When Tizola Moyo started as a ranger in 1993, Majete Wildlife Reserve was devoid of any wildlife. Now, with the help of the park’s rangers and community collaboration, it's flourishing.
Why doesn’t the Leaning Tower of Pisa fall over?
Adults History
Dig into the 800 year history and architecture of the Leaning Tower of Pisa and find out what gives the tower its infamous tilt.
The history of the world according to corn
Adults History
Trace the 9,000 year old history of the domestication of corn, or maize, and its effects on global agriculture.