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Videos Archive

Archives for July 2018

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Why there’s a ring of natural disasters around the PacificWhy there’s a ring of natural disasters around the Pacific
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The belt of volcanic activity is called the Ring of Fire.

By Sam Ellis and Christina Thornell
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Road diets: designing a safer streetRoad diets: designing a safer street
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Reconfigure traffic lanes and cars will slow down.

By Carlos Waters
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What a conductor actually does onstageWhat a conductor actually does onstage
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It’s more than just dancing around.

By Estelle Caswell
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The (mostly) true story of hobo graffitiThe (mostly) true story of hobo graffiti
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What we know about hobo graffiti comes from hobos — a group that took pride in embellishing stories.

By Coleman Lowndes
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How your split ends can help clean oil spillsHow your split ends can help clean oil spills
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Hair isn’t just for top knots; it can protect the ocean too.

By Gina Barton
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France produces the most World Cup players. Here’s why.France produces the most World Cup players. Here’s why.
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French-born players are competing for national teams from Europe, Africa, and South America.

By Mac Schneider and Sam Ellis
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Does the USA need a new national anthem?Does the USA need a new national anthem?
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A debate on the merits of “The Star-Spangled Banner.”

By Joss Fong and Estelle Caswell