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Facing Fear: Understanding and Overcoming Phobias
Delve into the intense world of phobias, where everyday objects and situations trigger debilitating fear. Explore the distinction between fear and phobia, understand what happens in the brain during a fearful response, and discover...
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The Absolute Beginners Guide to Cybersecurity 2023 - Part 4 - Phishing Attacks
In this video, you will learn about Phishing attacks. It is an attempt by a hacker to obtain sensitive data by sending crafted emails to a potential victim while impersonating a known person or body. This clip is from the chapter "Social...
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Conquering Travel Troubles: Understanding Motion Sickness and Phobias
Discover the causes and solutions for motion sickness in this engaging video. Learn from experts about why some people feel sick while traveling and explore practical tips to prevent discomfort on the road. Additionally, delve into the...
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Why Does Rabies Cause Hyrdophobia?
The hydrophobia (fear of water) is brought on by the extreme pain of swallowing liquids, not just water. The rabies virus causes intense muscle spasms in the throat that are excruciating, so much so that even the thought of swallowing...
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Romeo and Juliet 4.3 Performance: Juliet, Lines 14a-57
This video presents a performance of Juliet's soliloquy from Act 4, Scene 3 of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," where she expresses her anxieties about the effects of the sleeping potion she plans to take. The viewer gains an...
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Hamlet 2.1 Performance: Polonius Interrogates Ophelia
This video features a performance of a scene from Shakespeare's "Hamlet," where Ophelia recounts to Polonius her unsettling encounter with a disheveled and seemingly mad Hamlet. The scene captures Ophelia's distress and Polonius's...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream 3.1 Performance: Quince et al Lines 1-32
This video presents a performance from "A Midsummer Night's Dream" where Quince and the group of Athenian workers discuss their plans for the play within the play, intended for the Duke's wedding. The scene humorously explores their...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream 2.2 Performance: Hermia Lines 151-162
This video presents a performance of Hermia's lines from Act 2, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream." Hermia wakes from a nightmare in which a serpent devours her heart while Lysander watches, and she calls out in fear...
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Hamlet 3.1 What the Critics Say (162) - Hamlet's Treatment of Ophelia
This video analyzes a crucial scene from Act 3, Scene 1 of Shakespeare's "Hamlet," where Hamlet's complex feelings towards women, particularly Ophelia, are vividly displayed. The video discusses how Hamlet's behavior transitions from...
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Windigo: The Flesh-Eating Monster of Native American Legend
Explore the symbolic interpretations of the windigo with Dr. Zarka as she explains how this Native American legend can teach us about the spiritual beliefs and social values of the early indigenous peoples of North America.
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Creepy Clowns: The Horror Behind the Laughter
When did clowns—the characters who filled our childhoods with juggling and balloons—become so creepy? For centuries, clowns have worn two faces: as irreverent entertainers, and tricksters who could break social norms. So when stories of...
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Have Humans Always Feared Sharks?
Despite the extreme rarity of attacks on humans, Sharks have become perhaps the most widely feared animals on the planet. How did this happen? They're not naturally aggressive towards humans and kill fewer people each year than falling...
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Manananggal: The Flying, Disembodied, Blood Sucking Nightmare
One of the Phillipine’s most dangerous and bizarre aswangs, the viscera-sucking, self-segmenting monster hunts at night. A beautiful woman by day, this creature detaches its upper torso and grows wings after sunset. An intestine-dangling...
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Blame the Tokoloshe! South Africa’s Most Notorious Goblin
Connected to witchcraft, sexual predation, and mischief, the tokoloshe is a dominant myth in South Africa. There are different kinds of tokoloshe/tikoloshe, but one thing remains the same in all versions of the monster: they cause havoc...
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I Beat Fear Through Parkour
Follow Philip Rodriguez, a stuntman, as he conquers fear, uses parkour to heal from trauma, and inspires others to overcome their challenges.
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Black Voices: Untold Stories and Shared Experiences
In this powerful compilation, individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences share their thoughts and wishes, giving voice to the black experience in America. From joy and pride to pain and resilience, these untold stories shed...
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How a Somali Refugee Is Creating Community in Minnesota
Join us on a transformative journey with Huda Ibrahim, a Somali American refugee who found a unique way to build bridges in her new community.
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6 Important Things to Consider Before Accepting a Six-Figure Offer
In this video I share 6 important reasons not to accept a six figure offer.
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Macbeth 5.3 Interview: Macbeth
This video analyzes Act 5, Scene 3 of Shakespeare's "Macbeth," where the protagonist, Macbeth, confronts the looming threat of the English army and Malcolm's forces, while grappling with the prophecies that assure his invincibility....
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Macbeth 5.1 Interview: Lady Macbeth
This video examines the onset of Act 5 in Shakespeare's "Macbeth," focusing on the escalating tension as English forces aim to dethrone Macbeth. It particularly highlights the psychological unraveling of Lady Macbeth, evidenced by her...
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Macbeth 5.3 Performance: Macbeth, Lines 1-10
This video delves into the opening lines of Act 5, Scene 3 of Shakespeare's "Macbeth," focusing on Macbeth's defiant rejection of further reports until Birnam Wood moves to Dunsinane. It explores Macbeth’s reliance on supernatural...
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Macbeth 5.1 Performance: Lady Macbeth, Lines 28-36
This performance from "Macbeth" highlights Lady Macbeth's sleepwalking scene, where she desperately tries to wash imaginary blood from her hands. Her repeated cries of "Out, damned spot! Out, I say!" underscore her overwhelming guilt and...
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Macbeth 5.1 Interview with Macbeth and Lady Macbeth
This video dissects Act 5, Scene 1 of Shakespeare's "Macbeth," highlighting Lady Macbeth's iconic sleepwalking scene, where her guilt manifests through compulsive hand-washing. The analysis explores her psychological breakdown and its...
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Macbeth 4.2 Interview: Lady Macduff and Son
This video focuses on the dramatic scene in Act 4, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's "Macbeth," where Lady Macduff confronts the dire consequences of her husband's actions. As Macduff has fled Scotland, leaving his family vulnerable, the video...