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The Hearing Song: How Hearing Works - it’s CRAZY!
Are you curious about how hearing works? From the sound waves entering to the tympanic membrane vibrating, to the malleus, incus, and stapes doing their job, all the way to what happens in the cochlea and brain - this song captures it...
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Ketanji Brown Jackson's Path to the Supreme Court
This video explores Ketanji Brown Jackson’s inspiring journey to the Supreme Court, from her early days as a federal clerk to becoming a public defender and later a respected federal judge. It highlights her experiences balancing a...
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Effective Listening Skills for Leaders
Effective listening is a crucial communication skill for leaders. Learn how to listen more thoughtfully and deeply in this lesson.
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The Early Life of Thomas Edison
Learn about the early years of Thomas Edison, from his childhood in Ohio and Michigan to his fascination with mechanical inventions. Discover how his early experiences as a telegraph operator shaped his passion for innovation and led to...
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The Process for Filling a Supreme Court Vacancy
This video explains how Supreme Court justices are nominated and confirmed, covering the role of the President, Senate Judiciary Committee, and the Senate. It also discusses lifetime appointments and the process for filling vacancies,...
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Alexander Graham Bell's Early Life and Passion for Communication
This video explores the early life of Alexander Graham Bell, from his upbringing in Scotland to his passion for helping those with hearing impairments. Learn how Bell’s family background in speech and communication influenced his...
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Thomas Edison and the Light Bulb: Beyond the Myth
Unravel the true history behind the invention of the light bulb, a journey that goes far beyond Thomas Edison. Discover the early experiments with electricity by Ebenezer Kinnersley and Alessandro Volta's creation of an early battery....
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Thomas Edison: Myths and Reality
Discover the true story of Thomas Edison, beyond the myths of the lone genius. Learn about Edison's brief formal education, his self-driven learning, and the crucial role of his mother, a teacher. Examine the myth of his minimal sleep...
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Understanding How We Perceive Sound
Delve into the fascinating process of hearing and how our ears transform sound waves into signals for our brains to interpret. Learn about the intricate anatomy of the ear and how it enables us to experience the richness of sound. Sound...
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Youth Leading Social Justice Movements
Explore the inspiring journeys of young activists like Thandiwe Abdullah, Amanda Gorman, Malala Yousafzai, and Emma Gonzalez, who are at the forefront of movements such as Black Lives Matter, education reform, and gun control. These...
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Masters of the Night: The Secrets of Nocturnal Animals
Uncover the fascinating world of nocturnal animals such as foxes, wolves, and owls. Learn how these creatures have evolved to dominate the night with specialized senses and behaviors that give them an edge in the darkness. This video...
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The Sound of Silence: Uncovering the Necessity and Impact of Noise
Journey into the world of silence to understand our dependency on sound in daily life and the disorienting effects of true quiet. Explore the challenges faced by hearing-impaired individuals and witness the transformative power of...
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Exploring Human Hearing: From Basic Mechanics to Complex Perceptions
Dive into the intricacies of how we hear, from the journey of sound waves through the ear to the brain's ability to isolate and enhance conversations in noisy environments. Witness the fascinating tests conducted on diverse age groups to...
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Pitch Shifting in Music: From Chipmunks to Kanye
Have you heard the conspiracy theory that Nicki Minaj songs are just Jay-Z pitched up? Well that may not be true, but changing the pitch of their songs can create a hilarious effect. LA Buckner and Nahre Sol explore the history of how...
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The Metal Scream: From Nordic Vikings to Black Sabbath
Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin were some of the first bands to perform the metal scream, but the origin of screaming in music actually goes back a lot further to the Nordic Vikings.
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Who Invented Trap Music?
Hi-hats. That blazing fast sound is everywhere—pop, reggaeton, country—and hi-hats are essential in trap music. Where exactly did trap music come from and how did it become a part of so many other musical styles? Hosts LA Buckner and...
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Why Sign Language Was Banned in America
Sign Languages are just as linguistically valid and vibrant as spoken languages, and beneficial to learn for Deaf and hearing people. So why for decades was it illegal to teach them in American schools?
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Why Do These Words Get Mispronounced So Much?
We all love language but still sometimes we pronounce certain words wrong, and everyone does it. We’re not talking about speaking too fast or jumbling letters. We’re talking about good ol’ fashioned mispronunciations–things you didn’t...
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Macbeth 3.6 Interview: Lennox
In this video, Lennox discusses recent events in Macbeth's reign, including the murders of Duncan and Banquo, and the suspicions surrounding Malcolm and Donalbain. The conversation delves into the themes of irony and political intrigue,...
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Meet Sammi Grant, The Voice Behind the Accents
Dive into the world of Sammi Grant, a legally blind dialect coach, as she shapes the voices of actors with her extraordinary hearing skills.
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Our 5 Senses: An Exploration of Sight, Smell, Taste, Hearing, and Touch!
This video will give teach your kids about the five senses; sight, smell, taste, hearing and touch. The world around us shapes our children’s development through experiences that they have, which include using the fives senses; sight,...
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Explore The Parts Of YOUR Ears!
The human ear has three parts, let's learn about them!
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On a Quest to Understand Bipolar Disorder
Dara Sanandaji delves deeper into his first manic episode and the onset of his bipolar disorder by reviewing his old medical files with his therapist. He and his therapist discuss the unique details of Dara's experience as well as...
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L'univers secret d'Adele : Des débuts modestes à la gloire des Grammy !
Plongez dans le parcours captivant d'Adele, l'énigmatique superstar qui est passée de l'obscurité à la célébrité mondiale grâce à sa voix envoûtante et à ses mélodies qui font vibrer l'âme.