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Videos Archive

Archives for June 2018

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It’s time to put down the Hemingway and accept that the Running of the Bulls is horrifyingIt’s time to put down the Hemingway and accept that the Running of the Bulls is horrifying
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How one typeface took over movie postersHow one typeface took over movie posters
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Why Hollywood keeps using Trajan.

By Christophe Haubursin
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It’s not you. Date labels on food make no sense.It’s not you. Date labels on food make no sense.
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Food labels don’t mean what you think they mean.

By Dean Peterson
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Why Americans suck at soccer (well, the men)Why Americans suck at soccer (well, the men)
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We’ve got a theory, and it involves the soccer wars.

By Phil Edwards
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How Islamist militant groups are gaining strength in AfricaHow Islamist militant groups are gaining strength in Africa
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Terrorist groups are destabilizing countries all over the continent.

By Sam Ellis
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The voices of children separated at the borderThe voices of children separated at the border
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A Vox-ProPublica collaboration delves into the story behind a devastating audio clip.

By Ranjani Chakraborty
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Dungeons & Dragons, explainedDungeons & Dragons, explained
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Here’s why you should fall in love with this nerdy fantasy role-playing game.

By Carlos Maza and Gina Barton
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Trump invented a fake spy scandal. People will still believe it.Trump invented a fake spy scandal. People will still believe it.
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It’s a tactic the president has used before, and it works.

By Madeline Marshall
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Why 350°F is the magic number for bakingWhy 350°F is the magic number for baking
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Turns out there’s a lot of chemistry in cooking.

By Kimberly Mas
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Trade wars, explainedTrade wars, explained
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The “winners” and “losers” in a trade war.

By Danush Parvaneh and A.J. Chavar
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How noise pollution is ruining our hearingHow noise pollution is ruining our hearing
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Damage from loud sounds is cumulative — but really loud noise can hurt your hearing in a matter of minutes.

By Julia Belluz
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Why so many sitcoms look the sameWhy so many sitcoms look the same
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It’s due to the work of legendary cinematographer Karl Freund.

By Phil Edwards
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Why chronic floods are coming to New JerseyWhy chronic floods are coming to New Jersey
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Railroads aren’t great if they’re underwater.

By Carlos Waters
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Have donut holes gotten smaller? This compelling vintage chart says yes.Have donut holes gotten smaller? This compelling vintage chart says yes.
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But will we ever know why?

By Phil Edwards