SciShow
Why Do We (Still) Have Wisdom Teeth?
Why do we have wisdom teeth? They're just going to come in wrong and cause problems. Wisdom teeth are a souvenir from our early human ancestors, and we actually understand less about them than you might think. Hosted by: Reid Reimers...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Why do we have crooked teeth when our ancestors didn't? | G. Richard Scott
According to the fossil record, ancient humans usually had straight teeth, complete with wisdom teeth. In fact, the dental dilemmas that fuel the demand for braces and wisdom teeth extractions today appear to be recent developments. So,...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Why do humans have a third eyelid? | Dorsa Amir
You know that little pink thing nestled in the corner of your eye? It's actually the remnant of a third eyelid. In humans, it's vestigial, meaning it no longer serves its original purpose. There are several other vestigial structures in...
SciShow
Vestigial Structures
Hank talks about some of the structures in our bodies that are "leftover" from previous evolutionary phases of humanity.
SciShow
Earwax, Butt Hair, and Other Weird Human Attributes
You can probably tell someone the purpose of most of your body parts. But what about earwax? Or your appendix? If you’re looking for those answers, or wondering why you have a butt, pop a squat to find out about weird human attributes.
Curated Video
What Are Wisdom Teeth?
Howcast - Learn everything you need to know about wisdom teeth from Shane Methal DDS in this Howcast video.
Curated Video
Factpack: Teeth
Discover some intriguing facts about your teeth. What are they made of and what's inside them? Biology - Human Body - Learning Points. A Twig FactPack Film. Open a discussion on what has been already learnt in a topic, or use to grab...
Curated Video
Vestigial Remnants: Wisdom Teeth and the Coccyx
Dive into the evolutionary backstory of wisdom teeth and the coccyx, understanding their origins and current utility. The segment explains why these remnants from our evolutionary past persist and what function, if any, they serve today....
Nature League
Exploring Evolution and Speciation | Compilation
Brit looks back on our sixth month on Nature League, when we explored the theme of evolution and speciation. Get your Nature League pin here!
Curated Video
I WONDER - How Many Teeth Should I Have?
This video is answering the question of how many teeth should I have.
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Human Teeth
It explains two sets of teeth in human beings. It describes the structure and function of different types of teeth.
Curated Video
Why Teeth and Dental Care Matter
Teeth are an important implement for vertebrates. This video covers the development of two sets of teeth in humans, the different types of teeth, and the significance of maintaining proper dental care to prevent decay and infection. It...
Curated Video
Study: More Than 1 Million People Will Die From Opioids In This Decade
Researchers are calling for better regulation, industry reform and new methods of managing pain after projecting high overdose numbers.