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Everest Doesn’t Always Feel Like the Tallest Mountain
Mount Everest is unquestionably the highest point on earth, but it doesn't always feel that way.
TED Talks
TED: 3 stories of Pakistani resilience, told in film | Jawad Sharif
TED Fellow Jawad Sharif was born with a rebellious streak -- and he's used it in his documentary films to amplify the unheard voices of Pakistan. Sharing three stories of everyday heroes -- a high-altitude mountaineer, a folk musician of...
SciShow
Everest Doesn’t Always Feel Like the Tallest Mountain
Mount Everest is unquestionably the highest point on earth, but it doesn't always feel that way.
TED Talks
TED: 9 life lessons from rock climbing | Matthew Childs
In this talk from TED University 2009, veteran rock climber Matthew Childs shares nine pointers for rock climbing. These handy tips bear on an effective life at sea level, too.
Curated Video
Landmarks - Mount Everest
MOUNT EVEREST REVERED BY ALL WHO SEE IT. EVEREST STANDS 8048 METRES TALL OR 29 THOUSAND AND 29 FEET AND STRADDLES BOTH THE ANCIENT KINGDOMS OF NEPAL AND TIBET. ITS STATUS AS THE ROOF OF THE WORLD HEIGHTENED THE DESIRE OF MANY TO CONQUER...
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Landmarks - The Eiffel Tower
EIFFEL TOWER SINCE 1889, THIS GRAND IRON BUILDING HAS DOMINATED THE PARIS SKYLINE. THE EIFFEL TOWER WAS NAMED AFTER ITS DESIGNER, GUSTAVE EIFFEL, AND BUILT AS THE ENTRANCE ARCH FOR THE WORLD S FAIR THAT MARKED THE FRENCH REVOLUTION S...
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Only In China 5 - Bun Festival and Bun Scrambling
Bun Festival and Bun Scrambling:Hundreds of thousands attend the annual Bun Festival, featuring the unique Bun Scrambling competition, a cultural event blending tradition and excitement.
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Climbers’ Paradise is the Last Refuge for an Ancient Species
It’s called the Land of Arches. With more than 100 natural sandstone arches, Kentucky’s Red River Gorge is a breathtaking natural spectacle. The gorge is considered one of the world’s premier rock climbing destinations. It’s also a haven...
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Landmarks - NYE Climbers
NYE CLIMBERS- 4 PEAKS HOW DID YOU SPEND LAST NEW YEAR’S EVE? IT’S UNLIKELY IT WAS ATOP MT ELBRUS IN RUSSIA. FOR SEVERAL YEARS THIS DETERMINED, SOME SAY CRAZY, GROUP OF RUSSIANS SPEND EACH NEW YEAR ATOP THE WORLD’S TALLEST MOUNTAINS. THEN...
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Gradients: Fold Mountains
Discover how the steep gradients of fold mountains are created from parallel flats, as angles build by degrees. Maths - Space A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum. Twig’s math films show abstract...
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Yosemite's Valleys
The landscape of this national park was shaped by ice - carving the valleys, waterfalls and sheer cliffs that attract tourists from all over the world. Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. Glacial ice has reshaped the landscape of...
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The world's highest hospital
Venture to the world’s highest hospital, at Mount Everest's Base Camp. People and places - Physical geography - Mountains Learning Points There is less oxygen available to breathe at the top of a mountain. The Earth's crust is divided up...
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Climbing Mount Everest for Kids | Bedtime History
Embark on an awe-inspiring journey through the history of Mount Everest in this thrilling history episode! Discover the legends, triumphs, and challenges surrounding the world's tallest peak. From early explorers to modern mountaineers,...
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Seven Natural Wonders of the World for Kids | Bedtime History
Explore the breathtaking beauty and grandeur of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World in this stunning video. Journey across continents to witness these awe-inspiring creations, starting with the spectacular Aurora Borealis, visible...
Wonderscape
Scaling New Heights: Mount Everest and the Aurora Borealis
In this final segment of our journey through the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, we explore two awe-inspiring sights: the towering Mount Everest and the dazzling Aurora Borealis. Learn about the challenges faced by climbers...
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Mount Everest: A Historical Journey to the Highest Peak
In 1856 the British colonial powers in India published some results from their Great Trigonometric Survey that put the height of a mountain in the western Himalayas at 8,848 metres. The peak, known as Chomolangma was referred to as Peak...
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Big Ideas - Episode 19 - Hillary & Norgay
The big idea to climb the highest mountain in the world had eluded many mountain expeditions until Tensin Norgay and Edmund Hillary became the first to conquer Mount Everest. On May 29, 1953, Norgay and Hillary were the first to...
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Exploring Mount Everest: The Tallest Mountain in the World
Mount Everest, the tallest mountain in the world, stands majestically in the Himalayas between Nepal and China. Named after Sir George Everest, it has attracted climbers since the early 20th century. Climbing Everest requires skill,...
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Mount Everest: From Triumph to Trash
This video highlights the environmental impact of Mount Everest, which has become the highest garbage dump in the world. It discusses efforts to clean up the Everest base camp and nearby areas, as well as the exhibition in Leipzig...
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Eiffel Tower to Illuminate Paris Skyline with Permanent Light Show
The Eiffel Tower, Paris' most iconic landmark, will soon feature a permanent light show, with 20,000 blinking lights installed by a team of professional mountain climbers. These climbers will rewire the tower with over 40 kilometers of...
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I WONDER - Who Was The First Person To Climb The Matterhorn?
This video is answering the question of who was the first person to climb the Matterhorn.
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High Five Facts - Mount Everest
This video explores five fun facts about Mount Everest.
Science360
Waterfall-climbing fish performs evolutionary feat
The species of Goby fish, Sicyopterus stimpsoni, also known as the ""Inching climber,"" thrives in the waters off Hawaii, and the amazing physical feat it must perform to survive is no fish tale! To reach the safe haven of its freshwater...