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Videos Archive

Archives for August 2014

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Study: Dogs really do look like their ownersStudy: Dogs really do look like their owners
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The real question is why.

By Joseph Stromberg
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Watch what an earthquake does in China vs the USWatch what an earthquake does in China vs the US
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Earthquakes don’t kill people... buildings do.

By Joss Fong
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Spotify’s map of music twins around the worldSpotify’s map of music twins around the world
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Right now, you’re likely listening to music perfectly in-sync with another person in some other corner of the globe. But who are they?

By Kelsey McKinney
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Woody Harrelson was once a cigar-smoking lambWoody Harrelson was once a cigar-smoking lamb
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Check out these seven nominees before they were ready for the Emmy spotlight.

By Brandon Ambrosino
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Dr. Oz’s 3 biggest weight loss lies, debunkedDr. Oz’s 3 biggest weight loss lies, debunked
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Julia Belluz explains what you can and can’t trust from America’s favorite TV doctor in a less than three minutes.

By Julia Belluz
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Could these sitcom characters afford rent in 2014?Could these sitcom characters afford rent in 2014?
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Here’s an infographic looking at whether or not the characters from Full House, Family Matters, and Friends could afford their luxurious real estate today.

By Brandon Ambrosino
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The insect that’s most likely to kill you at workThe insect that’s most likely to kill you at work
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Uh oh. Should you start spraying Raid in your office right this minute?

By Danielle Kurtzleben
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Ezra Klein explains the ice bucket challengeEzra Klein explains the ice bucket challenge
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A bit of context, and a very cold shower.

By Ezra Klein
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Here’s how easy it is to hack a traffic lightHere’s how easy it is to hack a traffic light
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There’s been no effort to secure the wireless networks that control them

By Joseph Stromberg
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Racism in criminal justice reaches far beyond FergusonRacism in criminal justice reaches far beyond Ferguson
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Ferguson is just one drop in a very full bucket.

By Joe Posner and Joss Fong
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Why premium gas is a waste of money for most carsWhy premium gas is a waste of money for most cars
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The idea that it boosts performance is a myth.

By Joseph Stromberg
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The roots of unrest in FergusonThe roots of unrest in Ferguson
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Why Ferguson looks more like Iraq than an American suburb.

By German Lopez and Joss Fong
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Shark Week, debunkedShark Week, debunked
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How the Discovery Channel’s Shark Week became the worst possible source of information about sharks.

By Joseph Stromberg and Joss Fong
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What US airstrikes mean for Iraq’s crisisWhat US airstrikes mean for Iraq’s crisis
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Millions of Iraqis are living on the wrong side of Obama’s red line.

By Max Fisher
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The science of bringing back the recently deadThe science of bringing back the recently dead
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A new book explores the strange history and fascinating possibilities of resuscitation.

By Joseph Stromberg