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Videos Archive

Archives for September 2018

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Why Kavanaugh’s accusers can’t remember everythingWhy Kavanaugh’s accusers can’t remember everything
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It’s common for trauma victims to experience gaps in their memories.

By Carlos Maza
A genetically modified organism could end malaria and save millions of lives — if we decide to use it
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The debate over whether to use genetically modified mosquitoes to fight malaria, explained.

By Dylan Matthews
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How marketers target your noseHow marketers target your nose
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The quiet but powerful industry of scent branding.

By Kimberly Mas
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Why colleges tolerate fraternitiesWhy colleges tolerate fraternities
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The history of frats reveals why they won’t be going anywhere anytime soon.

By Phil Edwards
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Why every social media site is a dumpster fireWhy every social media site is a dumpster fire
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Tribalism makes these platforms easy targets for con artists.

By Carlos Maza
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Instagrammable pop-ups are everywhere. What does that mean for art?Instagrammable pop-ups are everywhere. What does that mean for art?
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How Instagram is changing museums.

By Christophe Haubursin
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Don’t blame the scooters. Blame the streets.Don’t blame the scooters. Blame the streets.
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This isn’t the first time a transportation technology has robbed pedestrians of space.

By Carlos Waters
Explainers
What “Ouija” actually means, and how the game has changedWhat “Ouija” actually means, and how the game has changed
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Explainers

The name of the game shows how it went from spiritualist experiment to mass-market hit.

By Phil Edwards
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Why this Gucci knockoff is totally legalWhy this Gucci knockoff is totally legal
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Fashion is art. But you can’t protect it the same way.

By Cleo Abram
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Poland is pushing the EU into crisisPoland is pushing the EU into crisis
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It’s reaping the benefits while ignoring its rules.

By Sam Ellis and Liz Scheltens
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Why a storm surge can be the deadliest part of a hurricaneWhy a storm surge can be the deadliest part of a hurricane
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It starts to build up before the hurricane makes landfall.

By Sam Ellis
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Why we say “OK”Why we say “OK”
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How a cheesy joke from the 1830s became one of the most widely spoken words in the world.

By Coleman Lowndes
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How Janette Sadik-Khan built New York City’s bicycle renaissanceHow Janette Sadik-Khan built New York City’s bicycle renaissance
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A New York City urbanist explains why protected bike lanes are key to building better cities.

By Carlos Waters
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Pro wrestling is an art formPro wrestling is an art form
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Who cares if it’s fake?

By Dean Peterson