MinutePhysics
Misconceptions Footnote †: Randomness and Feedback
Footnote to the main video here: https://youtu.be/HUti6vGctQM Feedback loops and spurious correlations! REFERENCES: Spurious correlations: http://www.tylervigen.com/spurious-correlations Loopy by Nicky Case: http://ncase.me/loopy/...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: This one weird trick will get you infinite gold | Dan Finkel
A few years ago, the king decided your life would be forfeit unless you tripled the gold coins in his treasury. Fortunately, a strange little man appeared and magically performed the feat. Unfortunately, you promised him your first-born...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: Can you solve the pirate riddle? - Alex Gendler
It's a good day to be a pirate. Amaro and his four mateys _ Bart, Charlotte, Daniel, and Eliza have struck gold _ a chest with 100 coins. But now, they must divvy up the booty according to the pirate code - and pirate code is notoriously...
Crash Course
Money & Debt: Crash Course World History 202
In which John Green teaches about filthy, filthy lucre. Money. And Debt. So, what is money? And what is it for? And why do we use money? And why does it all disappear so quickly after payday? John will look into 75% of these questions,...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: Can you solve the counterfeit coin riddle? - Jennifer Lu
You're the realm's greatest mathematician, but ever since you criticized the Emperor's tax laws, you've been locked in the dungeon. Luckily for you, one of the Emperor's governors has been convicted of paying his taxes with a counterfeit...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: Can you solve the dark coin riddle? - Lisa Winer
As a world-renowned treasure hunter, you have been searching for the legendary dungeon containing the stash of ancient Stygian coins. The wizard who owns the castle has even allowed you to have them, on one condition-you must solve his...
MinutePhysics
How lasers work (in theory)
How does a laser really work? It's Bose - Einstein statistics! (photons are bosons)
3Blue1Brown
The quick proof of Bayes' theorem
A short explanation of why Bayes' theorem is true, together with discussion on a common misconception in probability
TED Talks
TED: What to do when everything feels broken | Daniel Alexander Jones
Some call me a soul sonic superstar, says Jomama Jones, the alter ego of TED Fellow and theater artist Daniel Alexander Jones. In this stunning talk and performance, Jomama Jones invites us to consider how coming undone can be the first...
MinutePhysics
Misconceptions Footnote †: Randomness and Feedback
Footnote to the main video here: https://youtu.be/HUti6vGctQM Feedback loops and spurious correlations! REFERENCES: Spurious correlations: http://www.tylervigen.com/spurious-correlations Loopy by Nicky Case: http://ncase.me/loopy/...
Bozeman Science
System Boundaries
In this video Paul Andersen explains how the boundary between the system and environment is chosen to simplify analysis of a physics problem.
Curated Video
Mexico Currency
New ReviewThe unit of currency in Mexico is the peso, which is equivalent to 100 centavos. Notes are available in denominations of 20, 50, 100, 200, and 500 pesos, and coins are available in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, and 20 pesos. Coins worth...
Kids’ Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen
The Jester & The King Story
New ReviewThe Jester & The King Story
Curated Video
Inside US Army Restricted Facility Minting Millions $ Worth of Rare Coins
Welcome back to the Fluctus Channel, as we explore the U.S. Mint’s coin production process, the Army's 250th anniversary celebrations, and life aboard U.S. Navy ships. Fluctus is a website and YouTube channel dedicated to sea geeks....
Curated Video
How to Play Dreidel
Howcast - The dreidel, the small top that's among the most recognizable symbols of the Hanukkah season, is a fun game of chance to play with friends and family.
Curated Video
How to Spend New Year’s Eve Alone
Howcast - Don’t think of it as spending New Year’s Eve alone; think of it as going to the most exclusive party mathematically possible.
Curated Video
How to Use Counters, Coins & Dice in the Pokemon TCG
Howcast - Learn how to use counters, coins and dice from the Pokemon Trading Card Game (TCG) pros at Comic Cafe in this Howcast video.
Curated Video
How to Do the Coin through the Pocket Trick
Howcast - Learn how to do the coin through the pocket magic trick from celebrity magician Matt Wayne in this Howcast video.
Curated Video
L.A. Noire DLC Walkthrough - Reefer Madness (4 of 5)
Howcast - Check out part 5 of this L.A. Noire walkthrough and beat "Reefer Madness" with this online demo.
Curated Video
How to Do the Expanded Shell Transfer Coin Trick
Howcast - A coin instantly dematerializes. You can not only see the invisible coin, but also pluck it out of thin air with your magic fingers.
Curated Video
How to Pick a Slot Machine
Howcast - Learn how to pick a slot machine in this Howcast video.
Curated Video
How to Do the 21 Cent Coin Trick
Howcast - Bring this trick to your next gathering to impress your friends.
Curated Video
How to Do the Scotch and Soda Coin Trick
Howcast - No sleight-of-hand is required for this simple but surprisingly real coin disappearance.