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5 Unexplainable Mysteries Explained by Science
Do you want to know how some of Earth's most fascinating mysteries have been solved by science? Join us and learn about 5 thought-to-be unexplainable mysteries—explained! Hosted by Hank Green.
PBS
Tiny Easter Island deals with giant trash problem
Easter Island off the coast of Chile has a major trash problem. It's near what's known as a "trash vortex" in the middle of the South Pacific and floating waste is constantly washing ashore. Local officials estimate the growing...
TED Talks
Brandon Clifford: Architectural secrets of the world's ancient wonders
How did ancient civilizations move massive stones to build Stonehenge, the Pyramids and the Easter Island statues? In this quick, delightful talk, TED Fellow Brandon Clifford reveals some architectural secrets of the past and shows how...
TED Talks
Nathan Myhrvold: Archeology, animal photography, BBQ ...
Nathan Myhrvold talks about a few of his latest fascinations -- animal photography, archeology, BBQ and generally being an eccentric genius multimillionaire. Listen for wild stories from the (somewhat raunchy) edge of the animal world.
Bozeman Science
Life Requires Free Energy
Paul Andersen describes how free energy is used by organisms to grow, maintain order, and reproduce. A brief discussion of the first and second law of thermodynamics is also included. Disruptions in the amount of free energy can cause...
SciShow
Will-o'-the-Wisps and 5 Other Mysteries Science Can Explain
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Curated Video
Landmarks - Easter Island
EASTER ISLAND EASTER ISLAND OR RAPA NUI AS IT IS KNOWN TODAY IS ONE OF THE WORLD'S MOST REMOTE INHABITED ISLANDS. IT IS FAMOUS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD FOR ITS LARGE STONE STATUES, THE MOAI. BUT WHILE THEIR STONY GAZE NEVER SHIFTS, LIFE FOR...
Curated Video
The mystery of Easter Island
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Curated Video
History of Easter Island for Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about Easter Island, its discovery, and the history of people who lived there along with the giant carved heads, the moai.
Curated Video
The Mysteries of Easter Island
European explorers first visited Easter Island in 1722. They were astonished by the giant statues across the island. Situated 2,000 kilometres west of South America it is one of the most remote populated islands in the world.
Next Animation Studio
Easter Island’s Moai statues may have fertilized ancient inhabitant’s crops
Easter Island’s Moai stone monoliths might have been created out of the belief they would make crops more fertile, according to new research by the University of California, Los Angeles.
Next Animation Studio
How Easter Islanders put 13-ton hats on statues
Researchers say they have figured out how Easter Islanders transported 13-ton stone hats across the island and placed them on top of 33-feet tall moai statues.
Next Animation Studio
New theory on how Easter Island statues 'walked'
Scientists believe they mave have solved the mystery of how the mysterious stone statues, or moai, of Easter Island were 'walked' into position hundreds of years ago. An experiment showed that three groups of people using ropes were able...
Weird History
How Easter Island Collapsed
Easter Island is a Chilean island located in the southeastern Pacific Ocean. It's most widely known for the incredible stone statues - called moai - that were created and scattered across the island by its early inhabitants, the Rapa...
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MS Shot od Moai statue / Rapa Nui National Park, Easter Island, Chile
MS Shot od Moai statue / Rapa Nui National Park, Easter Island, Chile
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WS View of Moai statue / Rapa Nui National Park, Easter Island, Chile
WS View of Moai statue / Rapa Nui National Park, Easter Island, Chile
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MS Shot of stones with carved designs of birdman / Rapa Nui National Park, Easter Island, Chile
MS Shot of stones with carved designs of birdman / Rapa Nui National Park, Easter Island, Chile
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MS Shot of big stones / Rapa Nui National Park, Easter Island, Chile
MS Shot of big stones / Rapa Nui National Park, Easter Island, Chile
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WS View of Surfers at sea / Rapa Nui National Park, Easter Island, Chile
WS View of Surfers at sea / Rapa Nui National Park, Easter Island, Chile
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MS Shot of Moai statue / Rapa Nui National Park, Easter Island, Chile
MS Shot of Moai statue / Rapa Nui National Park, Easter Island, Chile
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MS Shot of sea shore / Rapa Nui National Park, Easter Island, Chile
MS Shot of sea shore / Rapa Nui National Park, Easter Island, Chile
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WS View of Moai statue near ocean / Rapa Nui National Park, Easter Island, Chile
WS View of Moai statue near ocean / Rapa Nui National Park, Easter Island, Chile
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WS View of stones and sea / Rapa Nui National Park, Easter Island, Chile
WS View of stones and sea / Rapa Nui National Park, Easter Island, Chile