TED Talks
TED: How comedy helps us deal with hard truths | Roy Wood Jr.
There's a saying that comedy is tragedy plus time. Perhaps that's why some of our biggest problems feel easiest to manage with a dose of humor. Comedian, journalist and actor Roy Wood Jr. has spent his career finding the silly in the...
PBS
Will new tools help Facebook users get the facts on fake news?
During the last three months of the campaign, fake news headlines drew more engagement than real reporting, and social media platforms were criticized for not doing enough to dispute false information. Now Facebook is launching new tools...
TED Talks
TED: How art can shape America's conversation about freedom | Dread Scott
* Viewer discretion advised. This video includes discussion of mature topics and may be inappropriate for some audiences. In this quick talk, visual artist Dread Scott tells the story of one of his most transgressive art installations,...
TED Talks
Charles Fleischer: All things are Moleeds
In a presentation that can only be described as epic, comedian Charles Fleischer delivers a hysterical send-up of a time-honored TED theme: the map. Geometry, numbers, charts and stamp art also factor in (somehow), as he weaves together...
TED Talks
TED: Tales of passion | Isabel Allende
Author and activist Isabel Allende discusses women, creativity, the definition of feminism -- and, of course, passion -- in this talk.
TED Talks
TED: Why did I ski to the North Pole? | Ben Saunders
Arctic explorer Ben Saunders recounts his harrowing solo ski trek to the North Pole, complete with engaging anecdotes, gorgeous photos and never-before-seen video.
TED Talks
Roman Mars: Why city flags may be the worst-designed thing you've never noticed
Roman Mars is obsessed with flags -- and after you watch this talk, you might be, too. These ubiquitous symbols of civic pride are often designed, well, pretty terribly. But they don't have to be. In this surprising and hilarious talk...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Zen k_ans: unsolvable enigmas designed to break your brain - Puqun Li
How do we explain the unexplainable? This question has inspired numerous myths, religious practices and scientific inquiries. But Zen Buddhists practicing throughout China from the 9th to 13th century asked a different question - why do...
SciShow Kids
Solving Problems with Simple Machines! | SciShow Kids Compilation
Jessi and Squeaks are revisiting the fun times they had when they learned all about simple machines so they can solve all sorts of problems around the Fort!
TED Talks
Neil Burgess: How your brain tells you where you are
How do you remember where you parked your car? How do you know if you're moving in the right direction? Neuroscientist Neil Burgess studies the neural mechanisms that map the space around us, and how they link to memory and imagination.
SciShow Kids
How Far Can You Jump?
This video is brought to you by the Child and Teen Checkups program of the Minnesota Department of Health.
Crash Course
Vision: Crash Course A&P
Next stop in our tour of your sensory systems? VISION. With a little help from an optical illusion, we take a look inside your eyes to try to figure out how your sense of vision works -- and how it can be tricked. *** Table of Contents...
SciShow Kids
Need a Lift Try a Pulley!
Jessi and Squeaks just got a new telescope, and they can't wait to check out the night sky! But there's just one problem: it's too heavy to bring up the stairs into the observatory! Join them as they learn about a simple machine that can...
Curated Video
Trump state visit a 'disgrace' says Windsor protester
New ReviewTrump state visit a 'disgrace' says Windsor protesterCredit: The Independent
Curated Video
Ritchie Torres confronted on Israel support
New ReviewRitchie Torres confronted on Israel supportCredit: The Adam Friedman Show (YouTube)
Curated Video
Military veteran detained after burning American flag in protest at Trump's executive order
New ReviewMilitary veteran detained after burning American flag in protest at Trump's executive order.Credit: The Bulwark/TMX
Wonderscape
The United States: Flag, Symbols, and Geography
Preschool Prep Alphabet and Countries from A-Z V1-0022 In this video, viewers are introduced to the United States of America (USA) and its flag, featuring red and white stripes along with 50 stars on a blue background symbolizing the 50...
Curated Video
This Veteran Is Spreading Patriotism Through American Flag Art
In October 2015, Brian Steorts created Flags of Valor, a veteran owned and operated business that creates wooden American flag artwork. Having all served in combat, Brian and his team (many of which were injured in combat although Brian...
Curated Video
This Community Comes Together In A Beautiful Way To Honor Fallen Soldiers
Every two years Greenfield Hill Congregational Church in Fairfield, Connecticut displays thousands of flags in honor and remembrance of the American men and women who've fallen in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. The site is truly amazing!...
Curated Video
How to Win an Airsoft War
Howcast - Learn how to win an airsoft war in this Howcast video featuring airsoft experts Payton Kemper and Josh Meyer.
Curated Video
How to Survive an Outdoor Music Festival
Howcast - Summer concert extravaganzas are a lot of fun, but present a lot of challenges, too. This checklist will help you make the most of the experience.
Curated Video
How to Celebrate Armed Forces Day
Howcast - Armed Forces Day is celebrated on the third Saturday in May to honor U.S. servicemen and women.