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Do We Really Swallow 8 Spiders In Our Sleep Every Year

9th - 12th
Do we really inadvertently swallow 8 spiders every year while we’re asleep? What are the chances of creepy crawlies venturing into your cavernous snoring mouth? What is the science behind it all? Plus learn more as we investigate this...
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Bad Press for Pennhurst Sparks Calls for Reform

3rd - Higher Ed
In 1968, a news report highlighting the alarming conditions at Pennhurst revealed that the state spent less on resources for its residents than some zoos do on animals. The shocking revelations, captured by a reporter who gained access...
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The Harsh Realities of Work at Pennhurst State School and Hospital

3rd - Higher Ed
At Pennhurst, a few aides were responsible for wards with 50-60 residents, making them reliant on residents they called "work boys" for help. These residents worked long hours performing tasks like cleaning, shaving, and kitchen duties,...
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Great Lakes Cabins: Local Products and Eco-Friendly Living

6th - Higher Ed
Discover how Great Lakes Cabins in Franche-Comté integrates local products and eco-friendly practices. Learn about their collaboration with local producers, like beekeepers and bakers, to provide guests with an authentic and sustainable...
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The Future of Parenting: Introducing Irobi, the Multitasking Babysitting Robot

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Introducing Irobi, the intelligent robot designed to revolutionize parenting in South Korea. With the ability to multitask flawlessly, entertain children, provide internet access, and even protect the house, Irobi is the ultimate...
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Only In France 6 - Marathon Dancing

9th - Higher Ed
Marathon Dancing:To coincide with the World Athletics Championships in the French capital, TDK organizes a dance marathon as their own unique marathon event.
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Only In Netherlands 3 - Love Inn's Unique Room Design

9th - Higher Ed
Love Inn's Unique Room Design:An inn features small rooms designed to encourage love and intimacy, providing a unique and romantic experience for guests.
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Enhancing Safety: Night Vision Goggles Transform Flying in the Rocky Mountains

Pre-K - Higher Ed
In this video, we learn about the use of night vision goggles in medical helicopters in the Rocky Mountains. These goggles provide pilots with a clear view even in the darkest nights, magnifying any point of light by almost 30,000 times....
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Ronaldinho: A Football Superstar with a Giving Nature

6th - Higher Ed
Ronaldinho, the Brazilian football superstar, is known not only for his incredible skills on the field but also for his philanthropy and love for life. He has been appointed as an official spokesperson for Sport for Development and Peace...
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Cristiano Ronaldo: Balancing Fame and Controversy

6th - Higher Ed
This video discusses Cristiano Ronaldo's off-field behavior and controversies, including his alleged involvement with Paris Hilton, car incidents, and encounters with escorts. It also mentions his charitable contributions and business...
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The Marvels of World Cup Stadiums: South Korea's Seoul World Cup Stadium and China's Beijing National Stadium

6th - Higher Ed
This video explores two iconic stadiums, the Stangam Stadium in South Korea and the Beijing National Stadium in China. These stadiums not only serve as venues for sporting events but also represent cultural hubs and symbols of national...
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Caesar First Invasion of Britain, 55 BC

6th - Higher Ed
Caesar First Invasion of Britain, 55 BC
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How to Answer the Toughest Interview Questions!

9th - Higher Ed
Welcome to the first round of "What Would You Say?"! Our host Maggie catches up with Billy on the street to see how he'd fare against some of the toughest interview questions out there!
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Exploring Trauma Through Storytelling and Fiction

3rd - Higher Ed
As Liyana's story expands, we learn about the challenges she and her family face, including abuse and neglect from her father and his eventual death from HIV/AIDS. Her mother also falls ill with AIDS and dies, leaving Liyana with the...
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Dubai: A City of Gold, Skyscrapers, and Desert Adventures

6th - Higher Ed
Discovering Dubai, UAE:Next, we'll venture to Dubai, a mesmerizing treasure nestled along the coast of the Persian Gulf. Set against the backdrop of the Arabian desert, Dubai's culture is infused with Islamic influences, reflected in its...
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Aurora

6th - 12th
Also known as the Northern or Southern Lights. Natural displays of light in the polar regions, clearly visible in the night sky. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and...
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Eclipse, lunar

6th - 12th
An alignment of the Earth directly in between the Sun and the Moon, so that the earth's shadow falls on the Moon and obscures all or part of it. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning...
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Rotation

6th - 12th
Circular movement about an axis or a point. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films reinforce abstract concepts and...
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Melatonin and Sleep

6th - 12th
Melatonin regulates our sleep cycle and during puberty this hormone becomes imbalanced. Could this be why teenagers are moody? Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. The hormone melatonin regulates the circadian rhythm - the body's...
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Day and Night - Earth’s Rotation

6th - 12th
What is the difference between day and night? How is this governed by the Earth's movement? Physics - Our Solar System - Learning Points. The Sun generates light. The Earth spins on its axis. A full rotation of Earth takes 24 hours. The...
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Rock Star Shock

6th - 12th
The story of one young guitarist, who befell the dangers of electricity. Why is electricity dangerous to humans? And is it only voltage which can be deadly? Physics - Electricity And Circuits - Learning Points. An electrical current of...
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What Are Eclipses?

6th - 12th
Solar and lunar eclipses are spectacular phenomena which captivate people around the world, but what causes them? Physics - Our Solar System - Learning Points. A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth blocks sunlight from reaching the Moon....
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Oceans: The Deep Blue

6th - 12th
Marine species have developed weird and wonderful adaptations to allow them to live at depths far below where sunlight can reach. Biology - Ecosystems - Learning Points. Over 200m below the surface of the sea, photosynthesis no longer...
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Life in Hot Deserts

6th - 12th
From camels to lizards, how animals and plants survive in some of the hottest and driest habitats on Earth - the hot deserts. Biology - Adaptation And Evolution - Learning Points. Organisms survive harsh environments by physical and...