Crash Course
The Hero's Journey and the Monomyth: Crash Course World Mythology
Let's get Heroic with Mike Rugnetta. This week on Crash Course World Mythology, we're talking about the Hero's Journey and the Monomyth, as described by Joseph Campbell. Campbell's theories about the shared qualities of human story...
SciShow
How Does Icing an Injury Help?
Since your body is already pretty good at healing itself, does icing an injury actually help?
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Revolutionary Pain Killing Machine: A Breakthrough for Chronic Back Pain Relief
Introducing a revolutionary pain killing machine that uses small electric shocks to provide relief from severe back pain. Developed as an alternative to medication, this device blocks pain signals in the nerves without any side effects....
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Only In United Kingdom 17 - Cotswold Olympics Stilt Football and Shin Kicking
Cotswold Olympics Stilt Football and Shin Kicking:Teams engage in various games, including football on stilts and shin kicking, as part of the Cotswold Olympics.
Debunked
What's The Most Painful Sting You Can Survive
How do wasps and bees compare on the global pain scale of most excruciating stingers? Let’s find out! Luckily for us, a handful of willing volunteers have stepped up to get stung, and attempted to quantify the intensity of the pain into...
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What does laughing gas do to you
Laughing gas or nitrous oxide is a chemical compound used in medical settings, especially in surgery and dentistry, for its anesthetic and pain-reducing effects. In this video, we will discuss what laughing gas is, how it was discovered...
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Bee Stings
When and why do bees sting? And what happens in the human body when they do? Why are bee stings only a nuisance to some people, but life threatening to others? Biology - Cells And DNA - Learning Points. Bees sting people to protect...
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Harmful Drugs: Heroin
Heroin is found in many different powdered forms, often mixed with other dangerous substances. How does Heroin affect the brain, and how does this make it one of the most dangerous drugs? Biology - Healthy Living - Heroin is a drug made...
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Healthy Teeth - Dental Care Tips
Your teeth are exceptionally strong, but without the proper care they can be easily damaged. Learn how a few simple steps can help avoid tooth decay. Biology - Healthy Living - Learning Points. A build-up of plaque on your teeth can lead...
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Winning and Losing
See how two boxers fare in a match, and discover how the chemicals in our body influence whether we win or lose. Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. The brain's reaction to winning and losing is hard-wired. When a boxer realises he...
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How We Touch
How the four sensory receptors in our skin, which detect heat, cold, pain and pressure, help us to feel an object, and can even help us tell if we like something or not. Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. The skin contains millions...
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Can We Control Pain?
Watch the extraordinary outcome of a laboratory experiment in which participants are given electric shocks. How does anticipation of pain or the use of placebos affect the pain the participants feel? Biology - Being Human - Learning...
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Irritant
A substance that produces inflammation or pain on contact with skin, eyes, the respiratory system or other membranes such as stomach linings. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning...
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Sense of Touch
Case study of the sense of touch. Life processes - Body systems - The brain and body Learning Points Skin contains specialised cells called neurons that are part of the nervous system. Neurons can detect different sensations – touch,...
Great Big Story
The thrilling intensity of Olympic speed skating with Brittany Bowe
Dive into the electrifying world of Olympic long track speed skating with champion Brittany Bowe.
Brave Wilderness
The Deadliest Scorpion in North America
Watch Mark Vins find the deadliest scorpion in North America in order to rate its sting on the Brave Sting Index. Will the bullet ant finally be out-matched as the new King of Sting?! Watch and find out!
Brave Wilderness
How Does the Sting of a Blue Bee Compare to Other Stinging Insects?
How will the sting of this big BLUE bee compare to the huge BLACK bee? Watch to find out! Moments after experiencing the sting of the Borneo's giant black carpenter bee, Mark finds and catches one of the most vibrant bees ever filmed on...
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Hormones in the Human Body: The Pituitary Gland
By the end of this learning object, the student will be able to: Identify the pituitary gland.12112
Brave Wilderness
Stung by a Giant Tarantula Hawk!
Mark Vins and the Brave Crew have finally caught the illusive Tarantula Hawk in order to rate its sting on the Brave Sting Index! But why did Mark undergo more than one sting from this massive wasp? Watch and find out!
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Some Flamin' Hot Facts About Spicy Foods
Weird History Food is gonna burn your tongue with some Facts About Spicy Foods. Whether sitting down to enjoy an authentically made dish, or grabbing a quick snack, those who love the thrill of a tingly palate accompanied by a runny nose...
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How Periods And Hormones Impact Mood [Menstrual Cycle]
The menstrual cycle, beginning around age 9 to 13, involves physical and hormonal changes across four phases: menstruation, follicular phase, ovulation, and luteal phase. This cycle, typically lasting 28 days, affects mood, health, and...
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Liyana's Story Begins
Legendary South African storyteller, Gcina Mhlophe, guides five orphaned children from Eswatini as they collaborate to craft an original fairytale drawn from their darkest memories and brightest dreams. Their fictional character, Liyana,...
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The Power of Thought: Harnessing Autosuggestion and the Placebo Effect
Explore the fascinating science behind autosuggestion and the placebo effect. Learn how positive thinking can not only improve performance but also influence physical health. This video delves into how repetitive positive affirmations...
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The Healing Harmony: Exploring the Impact of Music on Human Health
Discover the profound effects of music on the human body and mind in this enlightening video. From reducing stress and enhancing relaxation with calming tunes to boosting physical performance and coordination with rhythmic music, explore...