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Expand your perception. Change your life. | Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor
Neuroanatomist Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor explains the 4 key ”characters” of the brain, and how understanding each can expand your perception of yourself, and the world, forever. Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube ► / @bigthink Watch the full Perception … Continue reading
Why is the word “dog” such a mystery? | ANIMAL WORDS
Take a walk on the wild side with Rob and Jess as they explore animal etymologies. 🐻Why were we too scared to give bears a proper name? 🐶Why don’t we know where the word “dog” came from? 👻Which animal is … Continue reading
The Fascinating Origins of the Oxford English Dictionary
Explore the fascinating journey of the English language in our latest video, from the Anglo-Saxon roots to modern-day digital slang! Discover the monumental creation of the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) and its role as a linguistic time machine. Learn how … Continue reading
BLOCK TO BLOCK – A short documentary on Manchester’s property disaster
Over the last couple of decades, the face of Manchester has been irreversibly changed. Skyhigh tower blocks are thrown up in the blink of an eye. Cultural spaces, pubs, and cherished communities are surrounded by slick skyscrapers playing host to … Continue reading
A Deep Dive Into The Bizarre Future of Telescopes
Hoping to see deeper into the universe, scientists and engineers are designing some of the largest and weirdest telescopes ever conceived. Come with our guest host Astro Alexandra on a tour of the telescopes of the future. Hosted by: Astro … Continue reading
Where does punctuation come from?!
n this episode I trace the punctuation we use every day as far back as I can. ❓Is the question mark actually a word? ❗️Where did the exclamation mark come from? 🔴 Is the full stop the oldest punctuation? 🏛️ … Continue reading
The Dark Histories Behind Your Favorite Scary Words (Interview with Jess Zafarris)
What’s the difference between terror and horror? Why was the word for “bear” so scary that it is lost to history? Jess Zafarris, author of “Words from Hell,” goes through these stories and more in a scary, spooky etymology romp … Continue reading
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