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Is Santa Real? (A Scientific Analysis)
Happy Holidays! Ever wonder how Santa could possibly manage to deliver all those presents in a single night? Or what gives red-nosed reindeer the ability to fly? And why do your Christmas lights get tangled in knots no matter how...
Curated Video
My Brother Santa by DaShan and Erica Thomas
Jelani knows who he is. His Daddy is Black, his Mommy is white, and Jelani looks forward to growing up into a Proud Black Man like Daddy, and Granddaddy, and Great Granddaddy, too! It's a video chat with Great Granddaddy today that will...
Curated Video
The Strange Dancing Plague of 1518 | The Dancing Curse | A Dance To Death?
In 1518 in Strasbourg, (in modern-day France) a woman stepped outside her house into the street and began dancing. She didn't smile, there was no music, and she apparently was unable to stop until she collapsed with weariness. Thus began...
Sir Linkalot
Lesson 54 - Letter linking (Levels 3-5) #SirLinkalotTime
Material covered:Words ending with a 'shn' sound, Fashion, Ancient,Column,Muscle,Awkward
Sir Linkalot
Lesson 54 - Letter linking (Levels 3-5) #SirLinkalotTime
Sir Linkalot, will you please tidy your act up. You're a disgrace! Material covered: Words ending with a 'shn' sound Fashion Ancient Column Muscle Awkward
Sir Linkalot
Sir Linkalot Live - Friday at 5 [Episode #1]
Sir Linkalot Live - Friday at 5 [Episode #1]
Maddie Moate
Rudolf is a Girl?! and other Reindeer Facts! Maddie Moate
Did you know that Rudolf...is a GIRL! I went to the Paradise Wildlife Park in Hertfordshire, to meet Aaron Whitnall and learn more about Reindeer!
The Wall Street Journal
SEPA CEO Terry A'Hearn Discusses How His Company Responded to a Hack
Having suffered a ransomware attack, SEPA CEO Terry A'Hearn, relives the experience and shares the lessons he learned while responding to the breach.
NASA
Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 11, Commercial Crew Small Steps, Giant Leaps
Jon Cowart, a veteran space engineer, discusses NASA’s Commercial Crew Program and progress toward launching astronauts from American soil.
60 Second Histories
Christmas Truce - 1914
A WW1 soldier describes the Christmas Truce 1914, he explains it was more an opportunity for burying their dead than playing football.
TLDR News
How a Brexit Deal Was Reached on Christmas Eve: The EU & UK Finally Agreed to a Deal - TLDR News
At long last, the moment TLDR’s been building up to has arrived, the UK has a deal with the EU (shame it had to happen on Christmas Eve). Anyway, in this video we discuss why the deal took so long to reach and what it actually contains.
TLDR News
Why MPs Approved Johnson's Brexit Deal: Labour Joins Conservatives in Deal's Support - TLDR News
Yesterday the House of Commons finally voted to approve a Brexit deal, backing Johnson's new deal with the EU. In this video we explain how the deal passed, what the key figures had to say and why Labour ended up supporting the...
Kult America
Krakow Christmas Market
In the cities of The United States people bring their kids to shopping malls to meet Santa Claus, in European cities people enjoy outdoor markets as a place to eat something tasty, purchase some fun gifts, and enjoy the spirit of the...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Rennie McQuilkin - 'Christmas Eve Afternoon at Braddock Bay'
Rennie McQuilkin, has an extensive background participating in poetry readings and workshops in Connecticut, and beyond, has had a distinguished literary career with several published full-length collections of poetry. His work has...
Curated Video
B1 English Listening Practice - Christmas
This video serves as English listening comprehension practice for intermediate-level students. In this video, a native English speaker talks in a natural way about the topic of Christmas. The subtitles are included at the bottom of the...
Curated Video
Christmas Stockings and the Legend of Santa Claus
Victorian Christmas part 7 A story of St. Nicholas tossing balls of gold into stockings combined with details from Clemenct C. Moore's "A Visit from St. Nicholas" (or The Night Before Christmas) to establish the tradition of Santa Claus...
Curated Video
Advanced English Conversation | Listening Practice
Practise your listening skills and learn some new vocabulary! In this video I talk with my mother about her experiences living in different places around Australia. This is unscripted, natural conversation, so sometimes we talk over the...
Curated Video
Christmas in the 18th Century part 1: The Evolution of Christmas Celebrations in Georgian Britain
In this video, we take a look at how Christmas celebrations changed in Georgian Britain as the country moved away from its puritan roots. We examine the customs and traditions of the time, such as the exchange of small gifts, the...
Espresso Media
The Environmental Impact of Christmas Packaging Waste
In this video, the speaker reflects on the excessive packaging waste generated during the Christmas season. They express frustration with the amount of non-recyclable materials used in gift packaging and highlight the need for more...
Espresso Media
The Environmental Impact of Everyday Household Activities
This video highlights the environmental impact of everyday household activities, such as using water, cleaning products, and consuming bottled water. It raises awareness about the pollution caused by these actions and emphasizes the need...
Press Association
Christmas Eve among six more strike dates announced for Royal Mail workers
Royal Mail workers are to stage six strikes next month, including on Christmas Eve, in the long-running dispute over pay, jobs and conditions. The Communication Workers Union said its members will walk out on December 9, 11, 14, 15, 23...
Press Association
Drivers warned over long queues during ‘frantic’ Christmas getaway
Drivers are being warned to prepare for long queues as millions of people embark on journeys to spend Christmas with friends and family. The AA said Friday will be the busiest day on the roads this week, with an estimated 16.9 million...
Curated Video
U.S. To Lift Travel Ban On 8 Southern African Countries
The U.S. will lift travel restrictions to eight southern African countries on New Year's Eve, the White House announced Friday.