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Dolphins Facts
Dolphins are highly intelligent marine mammals and can be found worldwide, usually in shallow seas. They are carnivores, mostly eating fish, squid and crustaceans. Bottlenose Dolphins are grey in colour, and have a distinctive dorsal fin...
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Gary Soto
Gary Soto, a Mexican-American author and poet, captures the essence of youth and Chicano experiences in his stories, blending humor and the magic of everyday life.
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Is "R" a Vowel?
There's a good argument that the letter R is, at least sometimes, not a consonant at all, but a vowel. Does that mean your 1st grade teacher was lying to you? Not exactly. R is an incredibly weird letter, with so many different sounds...
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Popular Words Invented by Authors
Authors often create words just for a one-time usage... but a special few will gain traction and become full-fledged parts of our shared lexicon!
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What's the Longest Word?
Before we decide from a long list of contenders, we'll have to figure out what the word "word" really means...
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Is the Southern Accent Disappearing?
When you hear names like Gladys or Herbert or Doris, you probably automatically think of old people, but why is that? Linguists have been studying the science of first names for a long time, and though what's behind a particular parent's...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream 2.2 Interview: Titania
This video segment explores a whimsical moment in Act 2, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," focusing on Titania's bower, where she discusses her nightly rituals and the roles of her fairies. The discussion provides...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream 2.2 Interview: Helena and Lysander
This video explores a critical scene from Act 2, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," where the complexities of love and desire are vividly examined through the interactions of Helena and Lysander. Viewers gain insight...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream 2.1 Interview: Oberon and Titania
This video offers an engaging discussion between Oberon and Titania, the king and queen of the fairies, from Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream." The conversation reveals the deep-seated tensions and romantic entanglements that...
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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 Interview: Egeus, Hermia, Demetrius, Lysander Pt 1
This video delves into the complexities of familial and romantic relationships in Act 1, Scene 1 of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," focusing on the conflict between Egeus and his daughter, Hermia. Viewers will gain insights...
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The Taming of the Shrew Introduction 1 Interview: Lord and Sly
This video offers an exploration of Introduction 1 from Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew," where a drunken man is subjected to a prank that involves convincing him he's a lord. The focus is on analyzing the use of disguise and...
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The Taming of the Shrew 4.3 Interview: Kate, Grumio, and Petruchio
This video explores a critical moment in Act 4, Scene 3 of Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew," focusing on the tumultuous dynamics between Kate, Petruchio, and their servants in Verona as they navigate marital tensions. The scene is...
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The Taming of the Shrew 4.2 Interview: Tranio and Merchant
This video provides an engaging analysis of a complex scene from Act 4 of Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew", where themes of identity, deception, and social politics are explored through the interactions of characters in Padua. The...
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Meet the Voice Actor Behind Hollywood’s Monsters and Creatures
Embark on a fascinating journey with Dee Bradley Baker, the renowned voice actor celebrated for his extraordinary ability to bring creatures, monsters, and animals to life. From his early days on 'Legends of the Hidden Temple' to voicing...
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Blend with br, cr, dr, fr, gr
"Blend with br, cr, dr, fr, gr" demonstrates how to blend the consonant blends br, cr, dr, fr, and gr with short vowel i into closed-syllable words.
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Blend with Digraphs ng, nd, and nk
"Blend with Digraphs ng, nd, and nk" demonstrates how to blend the consonant digraphs ng, nd, and nk with short vowel sounds.
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Blend Digraph ck and Short Vowels
"Blend Words with Digraph ck, Short Vowels" demonstrates how to blend words with the digraph ck and short vowels into closed-syllable words.
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Blend Consonants with Short u
“Blend Consonants with Short Vowel u” demonstrates how to blend consonants with short vowel u into closed syllable words.
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Blend Consonants with Short e
"Blend Consonants with Short Vowel e" demonstrates how to blend and segment the short vowel e sound with consonant sounds.
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Blend/Segment o, a, i, & Consonants
"Blend and Segment Vowels o, a, and i with Consonants" demonstrates how to blend and segment vowels o, a, and i with consonant sounds.
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Blend r, g, w, l, and Short i
"Blend r, g, w, l, and Short i" demonstrates how to blend the consonants r, g, w, and l with the short vowel i sound.
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Blend c, s, p, m, t, & Short a
"Blend c, s, p, m, t, and Short a" demonstrates how to blend the consonants c, s, p, m, and t with the short vowel a sound.
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The Beekeeper Making Electronic Music With Bees
Dive into the world of Bioni, an electronic music artist on a mission. Using experimental beats crafted from the sounds of bees, he raises awareness about the alarming decline in bee populations.