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Half of All Plants Are Invisible

Posted on August 22, 2023 by agogo22

[…] If you see an acorn sprout under an oak tree, you’re seeing that tree’s grandchild. Here’s why half of all higher plants are invisible, and why it works for them. Hosted by: Reid Reimers […]

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What The Glitter Industry Doesn’t Want You To Know

Posted on August 21, 2023 by agogo22

In 2018, a New York Times article set off an internet firestorm when a spokesperson from a major glitter manufacturer refused to say who their biggest client was. The hints are tantalizing, and the theories about who is buying all … Continue reading →

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The evolution of cars through the years 😱 | @streetartglobe

Posted on August 21, 2023 by agogo22
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Features You Don’t See on Subways Anymore

Posted on August 21, 2023 by agogo22

[…] Subways feel very standardized around the world, but when you look at old subways, as we do in today’s video – you realize the subways we see today were by no means a guarantee. Enjoy! […]

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The future of money: three ways to go cashless

Posted on August 18, 2023 by agogo22

Non-cash payments are on the rise all over the world. Our writers explain how digital technology has changed the way consumers shop in three important markets: America, China and India. 00:00 Cashless transactions are on the rise 00:18 America: account … Continue reading →

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Chess Grandmaster Ossip Bernstein

Posted on August 16, 2023 by agogo22
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The REAL Story of the Irish Bodhrán – DOCUMENTARY

Posted on August 15, 2023 by agogo22

The Irish Bodhrán is sometimes described as the heartbeat of Irish music, and whilst we know the tradition was born on this Island, remarkably little is known about how this vibrant tradition came to be. In this first part of … Continue reading →

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The original “Turing Test” paper is unbelievably visionary

Posted on August 15, 2023 by agogo22

This video is a walk-through of the 1950 paper by Alan Turing titled Computing Machinery and Intelligence. In the paper, Turing describes the Imitation game for the first time, which has come to be known as the Turing Test. Follow … Continue reading →

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Mummer’s costume

Posted on August 10, 2023 by agogo22
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The Bombed British City Beneath New York

Posted on August 9, 2023 by agogo22

Located along FDR Drive in Manhattan, NYC is Waterside Plaza, built on a spit of artificial land. But what many New Yorkers don’t realise is that beneath Waterside Plaza are the remains of a heavily bombed British city! Find out … Continue reading →

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What The Names of Animals Mean

Posted on August 9, 2023 by agogo22

Sometimes, the names of animals have more to them than meets the eye. In this video, we explore the best examples of that. […]

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The (Second) Most Deadliest Virus on Earth

Posted on August 8, 2023 by agogo22

Sources & further reading: https://sites.google.com/view/sources… This video was made possible through a grant by Open Philanthropy. Check out ‘500 Million, But Not A Single One More’ by Rational Animations here: • 500 Million, But Not A Single One More Continue … Continue reading →

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