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The world of Disney is full of secrets, myths and mysteries! Who actually created Mickey? Is Walt’s body on ice? What happened to the abandoned Disneylands? Join us as we investigate the top 5 secrets of Disney.<br/>

Our love of reckless recreation, and our fascination with ‘lost in the wilderness’ movies means that almost all of us could reel off at least a few survival tactics. The trouble is, are they reliable or could some of them actually make...

Do we really inadvertently swallow 8 spiders every year while we’re asleep? What are the chances of creepy crawlies venturing into your cavernous snoring mouth? What is the science behind it all? Plus learn more as we investigate this...

ATLANTIS THE MEDITERRANEAN ISLAND OF CYPRUS IS ONE OF THE CRADLES OF MODERN CIVILIZATION, AND STORIES FROM ITS ANCIENT CULTURE HAVE BEEN PASSED DOWN TO US. SOME STORIES ARE THE STUFF DREAMS ARE MADE OF MYTHS AND ARE PROOF THAT NOT ALL...

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In this video, the author debunks the significant myths about VPN use and several reasons for using a paid VPN.

Could King Kong ever evolve to exist? Could we simply scale up a gorilla? How and where could this giant ape develop? Join us as we explore the science behind the king of monsters!

Following the initial sighting of Mothman on November 15, 1966, at least eight more people reported seeing similar creatures over the next three days. Eyewitnesses described the creature as large, with wings and glowing red eyes, often...

The infamous "Surgeon's Photograph" of the Loch Ness Monster, taken in 1934, greatly boosted the legend's popularity. The photo made Nessie a cultural icon and international tourist attraction. Despite later information that proved the...

Around half of airborne dust particles under 100um are skin scales. This is true for climates, regions and seasons where people live mostly indoors. The 1 to 2g of skin scales shed each 24 hours will end up in places where people are...

The understanding is if the plane’s going down, you should be able to jump out with your parachute and float to safety. We DEBUNK the myths & misconceptions, explain the problems and show you what would really happen.

Plenty of people argue that you can only fold a piece of paper in half a maximum of 7 times. Is 7-times a hard limit for folding a piece of paper? Well, a piece of paper can be folded more than 7 times. But there's a catch. You cannot do...

The minuscule 3-second memory of goldfish is a myth. Though we dont know where this myth came from, we do know that goldfish have much longer memories, significantly longer than a few seconds. A study conducted by researchers at the...

Could Atlantis, the mythical city which sank beneath the sea, be based in historical fact? The story of how a volcanic eruption on Crete may have inspired this enduring myth. Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. In 1630BC, the...

This video uncovers the truth behind common pirate myths, from the reality of walking the plank to the origins of the pirate accent. Discover the surprising customs, superstitions, and legends that real pirates believed, and how modern...

Unravel the true history behind the invention of the light bulb, a journey that goes far beyond Thomas Edison. Discover the early experiments with electricity by Ebenezer Kinnersley and Alessandro Volta's creation of an early battery....

Discover the true story of Thomas Edison, beyond the myths of the lone genius. Learn about Edison's brief formal education, his self-driven learning, and the crucial role of his mother, a teacher. Examine the myth of his minimal sleep...

Dr. Zarka examines the yeti’s origins, from Tibetan folklore and religion to the Westernized abominable snowman version. She explains how Buddhist beliefs, a series of intrepid 20th-century explorers, and a creatively translated word...

Explore the wedge, one of the oldest and most versatile simple machines used by humans. From George Washington's mythical cherry tree to modern doorstops, learn how wedges use force and friction to perform tasks like splitting wood and...

In this video, delve into the key aspects of understanding and defining your role as a CISO within your organization.

Mr. Griot provides information about the characteristics of mythological stories as he shares the myth "Pandora."

If you have taken a chemistry class, chances are you were taught at least 1 of these 4 things wrong: atoms are solid spheres, all solutions are liquids, chemical equation, magnetic metals. Check out this video to see if you were taught...

Ancient tales of this tribe of warrior women who fought epic battles and established great cities continue to inspire storytellers in modern times. The legend challenges traditional gender roles and inspires narratives of female...