SciShow
Why More Choices Don’t Make You Happy
We're surrounded by choices in life, but psychologists have found that having those choices doesn't necessarily make us happy.
TED Talks
TED: A taste of Mexico's ancient chocolate-making tradition | Germán Santillán
Dating back more than 800 years, chocolate is deeply woven into the Indigenous history of Oaxaca, Mexico. TED Fellow Germán Santillán talks about his work reviving the Mixtec technique used to prepare this ancient delicacy by training a...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: The history of chocolate - Deanna Pucciarelli
If you can't imagine life without chocolate, you're lucky you weren't born before the 16th century. Until then, chocolate only existed as a bitter, foamy drink in Mesoamerica. So how did we get from a bitter beverage to the chocolate...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: How misused modifiers can hurt your writing - Emma Bryce
Modifiers are words, phrases, and clauses that add information about other parts of a sentence-which is usually helpful. But when modifiers aren't linked clearly enough to the words they're actually referring to, they can create...
TED Talks
Vik Muniz: Art with wire, sugar, chocolate and string
Vik Muniz makes art from pretty much anything, be it shredded paper, wire, clouds or diamonds. Here he describes the thinking behind his work and takes us on a tour of his incredible images.
SciShow Kids
Make Your Own Recycled Bird Feeders - #sciencegoals
Jessi's on spring break, but Dino's here to teach you about birds and how you can recycle items around the house to make bird feeders! #sciencegoals
SciShow
How Stores Try to Manipulate Your Senses to Sell You Stuff
For those of you looking to go out and actually do your holiday shopping in a store, you might want to be wary of the tricks businesses may use to encourage more spending.
SciShow
The Science of Chocolate
While you unwrap that luscious truffle, let Hank explain the science of chocolate -- where it comes from, what its active ingredient is, and how it works. Also learn the difference between chocolate, cocoa, cacao and coca, so you really...
SciShow Kids
Where Does Chocolate Come From?
It's Halloween night and Jessi and Squeaks just got home with loads of candy! Before they dive in, though, they want to learn a little more about how one of their favorite types of candy is made!
Curated Video
The History and Fascinating Facts of Chocolate
This video provides interesting facts about chocolate, including its popularity among adults in the United States and the history of chocolate bars. It highlights Cadbury as the company credited with popularizing the chocolate bar and...
Curated Video
Only In Malaysia 8 - Beckham Imposters
Beckham Imposters:A Malaysian confectionery maker cleverly markets his product by convincing people that footballer David Beckham and his popstar wife are visiting the town.
Curated Video
Landmarks - Landmarks of Chocolate
LANDMARKS OF CHOCOLATE HUMANITY S NEED TO CREATE LANDMARKS TAKES MANY DIFFERENT FORMS. WHILE KINGS DREAM OF PALACES AND TEMPLES, OTHERS EXPRESS THEMSELVES IN THEIR FAVOURITE MEDIUM SOMETIMES IT S CHOCOLATE. OR IN MINIATURE. THE...
Curated Video
Only In France 13 - Chocolate Fair
Chocolate Fair:If these chocolate creations look good enough to eat, it's because they are! Explore the delectable world of a chocolate fair.
Curated Video
Only In Belgium 1 - Master Chocolate Artists in Belgium
Master Chocolate Artists in Belgium:Belgium's skilled chocolate artists create meticulously sculpted chocolate creations that are almost too beautiful to eat.
Curated Video
Only In Switzerland 1 - Chocolate Stamp
Chocolate Stamp:Chocoholics in Switzerland are encouraged to use snail mail instead of emails as a special chocolate stamp becomes a delightful reason for traditional mail.
Curated Video
The Science of Taste: Exploring the Wonders of our Tongue
In this video, the teacher explains the importance of the tongue and its role in our sense of taste. They discuss the basic tastes our tongues can detect, the number of taste buds in our body, and how taste and smell work together to...
Curated Video
The Importance of Order in Life
In this video, Moritz the mouse teaches the importance of order and organization in various aspects of life. From having a balanced diet to keeping a tidy room, Moritz emphasizes how being organized can lead to success and...
Curated Video
Chocolate
Find out how cocoa beans from the cocoa tree are turned into chocolate. Living things - Amazing plants - Plant uses Learning Points Chocolate comes from a plant called the cocoa tree. A Twig Junior Film - Core science concepts explained...
Bedtime History
History of Chocolate For Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about the amazing history of chocolate. From the cacao bean used by the ancient Olmecs in Mesoamerica to the mass production of chocolate bars by modern companies like Hershey, learn how we came to enjoy one of the world's most...
Bedtime History
Gail Halvorsen, The Berlin Candy Bomber | Bedtime History
Learn about World War II pilot, Gail Halvorsen, who came up with a creative way to bring hope to the children of war-torn Germany by dropping. candy from his bomber plane.
Curated Video
Discontinued Foods We Wished They Would Bring Back
Weird History Food is gonna make you nostalgic for some discontinued foods that we'd all want back. The food and beverage industry is a tricky one. For something that's so essential to human life - eating and drinking - it's still...
Curated Video
Unraveling the Habit of Snacking: Why We Eat Even When Not Hungry
Explore the phenomenon of snacking, a common habit among many, including the story of Vanessa, a 25-year-old who enjoys sweets throughout her day. Learn why snacking, particularly on high-calorie, sugary, or fatty foods, can be harmful...
Curated Video
Sweet vs. Salty: Exploring Our Taste Preferences
Delve into the reasons behind our preference for sweet and salty flavors. Discover how taste buds work, why children prefer sweet tastes, and the role of cultural influences on our taste preferences. Learn about the scientific processes,...