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Videos Archive

Archives for August 2014

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The most expensive movie props in one graphicThe most expensive movie props in one graphic
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Famous movie props can sell for big money.

By Kelsey McKinney
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Scientists just created a real-life TransformerScientists just created a real-life Transformer
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Behold: the first step towards Autobots, in one GIF.

By Joseph Stromberg
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The case against time zonesThe case against time zones
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Time zones are impractical and outdated - let’s get rid of them.

By Joss Fong
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The CO2 in your meeting is making you dumberThe CO2 in your meeting is making you dumber
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If you find yourself feeling a little less sharp during a long, stuffy meeting, it may not be your imagination.

By Joseph Stromberg
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Watch the US population shifting over 220 yearsWatch the US population shifting over 220 years
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This one map shows 220 years of US history in 70 seconds

By Joss Fong
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220 years of US population changes in one map220 years of US population changes in one map
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Watch more than two centuries of population growth and movement in 80 seconds.

By Danielle Kurtzleben
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This bagel slicing video raises a lot of questionsThis bagel slicing video raises a lot of questions
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Your bagel-slicing tactics are boring us all to death. So maybe try this instead.

By Danielle Kurtzleben
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Study: it’s safer to get shot naked than clothedStudy: it’s safer to get shot naked than clothed
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A thin layer of denim appears to make a real difference.

By Joseph Stromberg

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