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Videos Archive

Archives for October 2014

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Watch scientists investigate the physics of trick ropingWatch scientists investigate the physics of trick roping
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Here’s a brief look at the science behind lassoing.

By Brandon Ambrosino
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What’s the smallest thing the human eye can see?What’s the smallest thing the human eye can see?
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Our eyes are limited, but our brains make up for it by inventing incredibly powerful microscopes

By Joss Fong
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This map tells you exactly when the trees near you will change colorThis map tells you exactly when the trees near you will change color
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Plan your leaf-watching accordingly

By Joseph Stromberg
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Stop what you’re doing right now and watch these beautiful chemical reactionsStop what you’re doing right now and watch these beautiful chemical reactions
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Science is pretty cool — it can also be gorgeous!

By Brandon Ambrosino
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Stop watching this video and go get a flu shotStop watching this video and go get a flu shot
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Do it for your grandparents, kid.

By Joe Posner, Sarah Kliff and 1 more
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Video: Reading makes you nicerVideo: Reading makes you nicer
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Stop saying you don’t have time to read — literature actually saves you time!

By Brandon Ambrosino
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This is what Singin’ in the Rain looks like if you take out the musicThis is what Singin’ in the Rain looks like if you take out the music
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Gene Kelly still looks flawless.

By Brandon Ambrosino
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Infinite Jest’s 1,100 pages, retold in 122 Lego scenesInfinite Jest’s 1,100 pages, retold in 122 Lego scenes
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Were 1,100 pages not enough for you? Here are 122 photos to go with it

By Danielle Kurtzleben
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Why recording the police is so importantWhy recording the police is so important
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When police use force, someone should be watching.

By Dara Lind and Joss Fong
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Dylan McDermott: The Nicolas Cage of televisionDylan McDermott: The Nicolas Cage of television
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Explained in clips bursting with unintended hilarity.

By Emily St. James and Joe Posner
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A map of the Midwest, as estimated by 100 other mapsA map of the Midwest, as estimated by 100 other maps
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A cartographer has made a map of what lots of other places say constitutes the Midwest. The results are questionable.

By Danielle Kurtzleben

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