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Understanding Quantitative and Qualitative Data
In this video, we explore the concepts of quantitative and qualitative data in a fun and engaging way. By understanding the distinction between these two types of data, viewers are equipped to analyze and interpret information more...
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How Brands Ruin Slang
From the Brands Saying Bae in the 2010s, to the “wassup” ads of the 90s, advertisers are always trying to find ways to sound cool. But when brands on social media use a slang word in their marketing, that basically guarantees it's over....
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The Stories Behind Food Names
It shouldn't matter what a food is called as long as it tastes good, right? Well, maybe not.
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Can Computers Really Talk? Or Are They Faking It?
New advancements in technology are making it harder than ever to tell the difference between a computer and a human speaker... but what's going on under the hood? Is it really "language," or just a digital illusion?
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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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Literally No One Likes a Grammar Cop
Besides being annoying, what if the grammar police are actually... wrong?
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Foreign Words We Need in English
English has more words than most other languages, but there are still so many familiar things and experiences that we don't have a word for... but other languages do! Here are some of our faves!
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Pronouns: Little Words That Say a Lot
Pronouns may be little, but they say a lot, and they're always changing!
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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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Why Do These Words Get Mispronounced So Much?
We all love language but still sometimes we pronounce certain words wrong, and everyone does it. We’re not talking about speaking too fast or jumbling letters. We’re talking about good ol’ fashioned mispronunciations–things you didn’t...
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How the Colors Got Their Names
In some ways, colors are the ultimate example of language's power. The earliest humans didn't have words for colors. They had words for objects and actions, and it took tens of thousands of years for those words to evolve into the names...
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What Brain Damage Reveals About Language
Language is really more related to the brain than any other part of the body. It's where language "happens." Whether you're shaping words with your mouth, signing them with your hands, or writing them on paper, the bulk of the work is...
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The Weird History of Invented Languages
Can you really invent a language? These people sure tried! But does anyone actually speak them?
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Where Alcoholic Drinks Got Their Names
There are no shortage of wacky names for alcoholic beverages, from Fuzzy Navels, to Sex on the Beaches, to the NSFW AMF. Humans have been enjoying alcoholic beverages since the dawn of civilization so there's plenty of linguistic...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream 5.1 Performance: Theseus, Hippolyta et al Lines 301-341
This video captures a scene from "A Midsummer Night's Dream" where Theseus and others watch the comical yet tragic climax of the Mechanicals' play within the play, featuring the deaths of Pyramus and Thisby. The characters provide...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream 4.2 Interview:Quince, Flute, Snout, Starveling, Snug, Bottom
This video features an interview with the characters Quince, Flute, Snout, Starveling, Snug, and Bottom from Act 4, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream." They discuss the challenges they face in putting on a play for the...
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Hamlet 2.2 Word Nerd: Pregnant
This video examines Shakespeare's use of the word "pregnant" in "Hamlet" to describe Hamlet's replies as rich with hidden meanings. It contrasts this with Hamlet's claim of being "unpregnant" regarding his lack of motivation,...
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Hamlet 2.2 Discussion: Unpregnant
This video analyzes a segment from Act 2, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's Hamlet, focusing on the use of the word "pregnant." Initially, Polonius describes Hamlet's replies as "pregnant," meaning they are full of hidden meaning. Later, Hamlet...
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Hamlet 2.1 Word Nerd: Ecstasy
This video delves into the etymology and usage of the word "ecstasy" in the context of Shakespeare's "Hamlet." It explains how Polonius uses the term to describe Hamlet's intense emotional state, suggesting a frenzy or madness brought on...
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Hamlet 2.1 Discussion: Is Hamlet in Love?
This video analyzes a scene where Hamlet's dramatic gestures mimic those of a conventional lover, highlighting his silent and sorrowful demeanor. By examining his actions, which include a deep sigh and an intense gaze without verbal...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream 3.2 Interview: Oberon and Puck pt 1
This video captures a humorous interview with Oberon and Puck from Act 3, Scene 2 of "A Midsummer Night's Dream." The pair discuss the unintended consequences of Puck's mischievous use of a love potion that causes Titania to fall in love...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream 2.2 Interview: Lysander and Hermia
This video examines a key interaction between Hermia and Lysander in Act 2, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," as they navigate the complexities of love, modesty, and commitment in the forest outside Athens. The...
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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,...