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Writing A Piece about the Solar Eclipse
A story of how I wrote my latest piece. Using Curiosity and other interests to inform your writing.
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Why Can't You See Stars from an Airplane at Night?
While flying over a metropolitan or densely populated area at night, it’s likely that you won’t see stars from the airplane window. This is because the excessive artificial lighting (i.e., light pollution) of the city can light up the...
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Why Does It Take Longer to Fly West?
The reason airplane flights take longer when traveling west is because of the different speeds of rotation on Earth. The rotational velocity of Earth decreases as one goes from the Equator to the poles. This means that a place on the...
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Why Don't We Colonize The Moon Instead Of Mars?
The Moon's proximity to Earth and geological similarity make it an enticing target for colonization. At just three days away, communication delays would be mere seconds. Its surface may also contain frozen water and oxygen extracted from...
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NASA
Dr. Forrester explains the history of spaceflight and the space race between the United States and the USSR.
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Space
Dr. Forrester explains how scientists over the centuries have used a variety of tools to gaze into outer space.
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A Midsummer Night's Dream 5.1 Performance:Starvling, Lysander, Demetrius Lines 235-265
This video features a comedic scene from "A Midsummer Night's Dream" where Starvling, playing the man in the moon, humorously explains the props used in their play-within-a-play, particularly his lantern representing the moon. Lysander...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream 5.1 Performance: Bottom, Theseus, Hippolyta Lines 266-284
This video features a dramatic performance from "A Midsummer Night's Dream," capturing a poignant moment as Bottom, playing Pyramus, delivers his lamentation under the moonlight. This scene, involving Theseus and Hippolyta, highlights...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream 3.1 Performance: Quince et al Lines 43-75
This video features a continuation of the planning session by Quince and the Athenian workers from "A Midsummer Night's Dream," focusing on the logistical challenges of incorporating moonlight and a wall into their play. The scene...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream 3.1 Interview:Quince, Snug, Bottom, Flute, Snout, Starveling
This video captures a humorous behind-the-scenes look at the Athenian workers from "A Midsummer Night's Dream" as they prepare for their play in the woods. The segment highlights their quirky problem-solving discussions, emphasizing the...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream 2.1 Performance: Oberon and Puck Lines 148-176a
This video presents a captivating performance from Act 2, Scene 1 of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," where Oberon instructs Puck to fetch the magical flower love-in-idleness. The scene highlights Oberon's reminiscence of a...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream 2.1 Interview: Puck and Fairy
This video introduces a playful segment from Act 2 of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," featuring an engaging interview with Puck and a fairy. The discussion reveals Puck's mischievous nature and his role in the fairy realm,...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream 1.1 Interview: Theseus, Hippolyta, and Philostrate
This video presents an interview with Duke Theseus and Queen Hippolyta, along with Philostrate, highlighting their perspectives on the upcoming royal wedding in Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream." The conversation explores the...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream 1.1 Interview: Theseus and Hippolyta
This video features an interview with Duke Theseus and Queen Hippolyta of "A Midsummer Night's Dream," focusing on the legal and ethical dilemma presented by Egeus, who demands his daughter Hermia marry Demetrius or face death. The...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream 1.1 Performance: Theseus, Hippolyta, Philostrate Lines 1-19
This video captures the opening scene of "A Midsummer Night's Dream," featuring Theseus and Hippolyta discussing their upcoming wedding, with Philostrate detailing the festivities. This performance sets the tone for the play's themes of...
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How Sun Mythologies Are Universal
Energy from the sun gives heat, offers a bright reprieve from the darkness of night, and serves as the base for our entire food chain. It is no wonder it plays a central role in nearly all world mythologies.
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The Taming of the Shrew 4.5 Scene Summary
This video offers a summary of Act 4, Scene 5 from "The Taming of the Shrew," where Petruchio continues his psychological games with Kate by challenging her to agree with his deliberate misrepresentations, like calling the sun the moon....
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The Taming of the Shrew 4.5 Performance: Petruchio and Kate, Lines 12-22
This video showcases a performance from Act 4, Scene 5 of "The Taming of the Shrew." In this segment, Petruchio and Kate debate the nature of reality, with Petruchio asserting his control by altering perceptions of the sun and moon. This...
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The Taming of the Shrew 4.5 Performance: Petruchio and Kate, Lines 1-8
This video presents a performance of the opening lines of Act 4, Scene 5 from Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew," where Petruchio manipulates reality, claiming the sun is the moon. This scene offers a compelling look at the power...
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The Taming of the Shrew 4.5 Interview: Petruchio, Kate, and Vincentio
This video dissects Act 4, Scene 5 of "The Taming of the Shrew," focusing on the dynamic and tumultuous relationship between Petruchio and Kate. The discussion explores the implications of identity, perception, and power within their...
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Stitching the Dream: The Untold Story of Apollo 11's Seamstresses
On July 20th, 1969, as the world watched in awe as Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin set foot on the moon, one group of unsung heroes made it all possible – the seamstresses. Meet Joe Thompson, a dedicated seamstress who, along with her...
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How a Man_s Ashes Made it to the Moon
Explore Eugene's lifelong quest for space, from geology to a dream of the moon. Witness tragedy, resilience, and a celestial resting place. A captivating tale of love and lunar exploration that transcends the Earth's bounds.