TED Talks
TED: An honest history of an ancient and "nasty" word | Kate Lister
With candor and cunning, sex historian Kate Lister chronicles the curious journey of an ancient, honest word with innocent origins and a now-scandalous connotation in this uproarious love letter to etymology, queens, cows and all things...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Is there any truth to the King Arthur legends? - Alan Lupack
King Arthur has risen again and again in our collective imagination, along with his retinue of knights, Guinevere, the Round Table, Camelot, and of course Excalibur. But where do these stories come from, and is there any truth to them?...
Bizarre Beasts
These Octopuses (Octopodes?) (Octopi?) Are Adorable
New ReviewWelcome back to Bizarre Beasts: Season Zero, where we are remastering episodes of Bizarre Beasts that were originally created for Vlogbrothers. This episode, the dumbo octopus, the cephalopod that uses "ears" for efficient swimming and...
SWPictures
A Vaccine for Diarrhea
New ReviewVirtually every child in the world, rich or poor, is infected early in life by a vicious bug called rotavirus. The lucky ones show no symptoms—they simply become immune. Others develop severe diarrhea. Given the best medicine, the...
Curated Video
Brazil Values and Belief
New ReviewNothing is more important to Brazilians than their families. Parents, their single adult children, and older relatives often live together, and married children frequently live nearby. Everyone visits regularly, and support is always...
Curated Video
Brazil Security Tips
New ReviewReview key tips on managing personal security in Brazil. Although Brazil has its share of violent crimes, thefts are far more common than rapes or murders. Public places, such as buses and ATMs, are popular locations for assaults. Women...
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Brazil Language
New ReviewWith the exception of a few indigenous groups living in the Amazon, everyone in Brazil speaks Portuguese. Over the years, Brazilian Portuguese has developed its own character as Indian, African, and English words have been added....
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Brazil Income and Wealth
New ReviewWhile Brazil is the largest economy in South America, the disparity between rich and poor is huge. Poverty, especially urban poverty, is a serious, ongoing problem. Some 17 percent of the population lives below the nationally defined...
Curated Video
Brazil Health
New ReviewReview key tips on managing everyday health issues while in Brazil. For instance, it’s a good idea to frequent restaurants that are clean and busy. Instead of tap water, you’ll probably want to drink and cook with sealed bottled water or...
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Brazil Handling Emergencies
New ReviewLearn basic tips on handling emergencies in Brazil. For instance, since reaching people by phone is tough at times, carry backup numbers in case you can’t reach someone. Also carry your Brazilian or international health insurance card...
Curated Video
Brazil Education
New ReviewAlthough some progress has been made in boosting education levels in recent years, there is a popular perception that the entire system needs a major overhaul. The university system, through its exam structure, is seen as benefiting the...
Curated Video
Brazil Demographics
New ReviewBrazil is the most populous country in South America and second only to the United States in the Western Hemisphere. About 32 percent of the country’s population lives in the thirteen largest metropolitan regions. The largest of Brazil’s...
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Brazil Currency
New ReviewThe local currency in Brazil is the reai, called reais in plural. One reai is equal to 100 centavos. Learn more about local nuances for exchanging money in urban centers and rural towns. You’ll want to carry cash with you at all times,...
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Brazil Male Female Relationships
New ReviewThe importance of relationships, both physical and emotional, is evident in every aspect of Brazilian life. Brazil has been and remains a traditional patriarchal culture, much like its Latin neighbors. In the upper class, men have...
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Brazil Religion
New ReviewSince the sixteenth century, Roman Catholicism has influenced just about every facet of Brazilian life, from daily mass to weekly churchgoing to major events like births, weddings, and funerals. And although Catholicism is losing...
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Brazil Food and Eating Habits
New ReviewIt’s hard to generalize about the cuisine of Brazil since it’s been influenced by many cultures and varies by region. Generally, Brazilians start the day with a very light breakfast. Lunch is generally the main meal of the day,...
Professor Dave Explains
Latin Vocabulary: Colors
It's time for some more Latin vocabulary! Let's learn how to say all the colors in Latin.
Professor Dave Explains
Latin Vocabulary: Domestic Animals
It's time for more Latin vocabulary! Let's learn how to name all the domestic animals in Latin.
Curated Video
Introduction to Latin Drumming
Howcast - Learn about Latin drumming from drum teacher Jason Gianni in this Howcast drum video.
Curated Video
How to Train for a Spelling Bee
Howcast - There's more to winning a spelling bee than memorizing words. Here's how the champions train.
Curated Video
How to Pick Cha-Cha Shoes
Howcast - Learn how to pick cha-cha shoes in this Howcast video.
Curated Video
How to Latin Dance with Ashlé Dawson & Henri Velandia
Howcast - Learn about Ashlé Dawson and Henri Velandia, two of Howcast's Latin dance experts, in this video.
Curated Video
6 Cool Facts about Uromastyx aka Spiny-Tailed Lizards
Howcast - Learn six cool facts about the uromastyx, aka spiny-tailed lizards, from reptile and amphibian expert Jungle Bob in this Howcast video.
Curated Video
3 Cool Facts about Pixie Frogs
Howcast - Learn three cool facts about pixie frogs from reptile and amphibian expert Jungle Bob in this Howcast video.