Educational, Fun Facts
How Our Brains And Eyes Work Together
How does an eye work? How do our brains try to interpret the information our eyes send them? And is seeing really believing? This episode of National Geographic‘s Decoder explains how our brains and eyes work together to process the visual information around us, and how our brains help fill in the information we’re missing.
“National Geographic is the world’s premium destination for science, exploration, and adventure. Through their world-class scientists, photographers, journalists, and filmmakers, Nat Geo gets you closer to the stories that matter and past the edge of what’s possible.” Nat Geo
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Educational, Fun Facts, Infographics
Animals Sleep Habits
Find out some fun and interesting sleep habits and patterns and the reason behind them in this visual and fun infographic.
Did you know that otters hold hands when they sleep? Or that elephants sleep standing up?
For more cool animal sleep facts check out the below infographic created by Daily Infographic.
“Learn Something New Everyday. At Daily Infographic we strive to curate the most interesting infographics on the web. We scour the internet for data visualizations with the best content and design to bring easily consumed facts and figures to our users.”
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BONUS JOKE: What do you call a sleeping bull? ANSWER: A bulldozer
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Educational, Fun Facts
What Makes A Hero?
In another interesting video for all ages, Ted-Ed explores what it takes to create & make a hero.
“What trials unite not only Harry Potter or Frodo Baggins but many of literature’s most interesting heroes? And what do ordinary people have in common with these literary heroes? Matthew Winkler takes us step-by-step through the crucial events that make or break a hero.”
This video was created by Ted-Ed.
“TED-Ed’s commitment to creating lessons worth sharing is an extension of TED’s mission of spreading great ideas. Within TED-Ed’s growing library of TED-Ed animations, you will find carefully curated educational videos” Ted Ed
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Educational, Food, Fun Facts, Infographics
Sweet Infographic On The History Of Chocolate
This is a fun & visual historical timeline showing how chocolate began and made its way across the globe.
This infographic was created by chocolatiers James Chocolates.
Discover some of their imaginative chocolates here: www.jameschocolates.co.uk/
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Educational, Fun Facts, Super Science
Science Experiments From Sesame Street
The folks of 5 Facts and Grover teamed up to showcase five simple science experiments kid will love that you can do using things found in your home. Not to mention Grover wearing glasses is good for giggles!
This video was created by 5 Facts and Sesame Street.
For more science activities you can do right in your kitchen, check out: http://sesamestreet.org/stem
For step-by-step instructions on the experiments in the video, go here: http://mashable.com/2013/10/09/scienc…
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Were Dinosaurs Bright And Feathered
When most of us picture dinosaurs we picture them shades of green and scaly, much like they have been depicted to us over the years in books and films.
New evidence has shown that some of the dinosaurs were actually feathered! There is still much to be debated which dinosaurs looked like what but it sure is fun to wonder!
“Dinosaurs are related to birds and reptiles, so it makes sense that they would share similar traits. But, does that mean dinosaurs also had feathers? Has Jurassic Park been wrong all this time?” Cheddar
This video was created by Cheddar.
“We are a network focused on covering the most interesting topics through the lens of innovation in products, technologies, businesses, services, and ideas that impact us.”
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What It Takes To Become An Astronaut
Have you ever wondered if you have what it takes to become an astronaut?
Do you ever look up at the moon and the stars and dream of exploring it?
NASA astronauts have one of the coolest jobs out there. The job that lets you work in space. But getting to that point in your career is no picnic.
This video speaks with NASA astronaut Doug Hurley about what it takes to earn one of the most coveted jobs around.
This video was created by Tech Insider.
“Videos on what you need to know about everything tech: innovation, gadgets, how-to’s, gaming, and more, from the team at Business Insider.”
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Its loaded with all kinds of interesting stuff like Life as a NASA Astronaut.
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Animals, Educational, Fun Facts
A Brief History Of Dogs
This short educational video explores a brief history of dogs, and how this special bond between humans and wolves evolved.
Did you know there is evidence supporting humans and dogs have been friends for 15,000 years?
Ever since humans were beginning to build their first settlements, dogs were being domesticated.
“Trace the history of how wolves, one of humanity’s oldest rivals, evolved into the domesticated dogs we call “man’s best friend.” – Ted-Ed
This lesson by David Howe was created by Ted-Ed.
“TED-Ed’s commitment to creating lessons worth sharing is an extension of TED’s mission of spreading great ideas. Within TED-Ed’s growing library of TED-Ed animations, you will find carefully curated educational videos” Ted-Ed
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Behind The Scenes, Educational, Learn, Super Science, Videos
The Future: Underwater Farms
Imagine diving into the Italian Riviera and coming back with a bounty of biosphere basil, tomatoes, herbs, and other plants!
It’s all a part of a science experiment known as Nemo’s Garden. See the future of underwater farms with this neat video by Great Big Story.
“While growing plants underwater might seem strange, it turns out there are a lot of advantages—protection from pests and extreme weather, regulated temperature and access to fresh water as seawater evaporates and re-condenses. Co-creator of the project Luca Gamberini hopes that one day Nemo’s Garden will revolutionize the future of farming and inspire others to grow crops in places they never thought possible.” – Great Big Story
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It’s packed full of interesting infographics and educational videos.
Learn about the History Of Everyday Inventions with this visual infographic.
Or for another educational animation, check out the History Of Salt & Pepper.
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Animations, Educational, Learn, Videos
The Princess Who Re-Wrote History
Learn the fascinating true story of a princess Anna Komnene, who re-wrote history in this animated educational video by Ted-Ed
Anna was the daughter of Byzantine emperor Alexios, spent the last decade of her life creating a 500-page history of her father’s reign called “The Alexiad.” As a princess writing about her own family, she had to balance her loyalty to her kin with her obligation to portray events accurately. Leonora Neville investigates this epic historical narrative.
Enjoy this animated history. And learn more with the lesson plan created by Ted-Ed.
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Educational, Fun Facts
Learn Why Some People Like Being Scared
At this very moment, people are lining up somewhere to scare themselves, be it with a thrill-ride or a horror movie. In fact, in October of 2015 alone, about 28 million people visited a haunted house in the US. But you might wonder: What could possibly be fun about being scared? Margee Kerr examines the biology and psychology behind what makes fear so fun.
Lesson by Margee Kerr, animation by Meduzaz animation studio for Ted-Ed.
“:ED-Ed’s commitment to creating lessons worth sharing is an extension of TED’s mission of spreading great ideas. Within TED-Ed’s growing library of TED-Ed animations, you will find carefully curated educational videos.”
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Educational, Music, Super Science, Videos
Symphony Of Science: The Quantum World
The Quantum World is an entertaining educational music video that explores the nature of atoms and subatomic particles Also known as:
“The jiggly things that make up everything we see”.
Featuring Morgan Freeman, Stephen Hawking, Michio Kaku, Brian Cox, Richard Feynman, and Frank Close. Find the materials used in the creation of this video at Symphony Of Science.
This video was created by Quantum Science. Check them out for more amazing videos!
“Symphony of Science is a view of our universe through the prism of music.” – Quantum Science
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Learn about environmental issues with Helping Our Planet.
Or, learn about Seasons In Outer Space with this neat video!
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Educational, Fun Facts
The Secret World Of Sand
Discover the amazing & fascinating secret world of sand with this cool educational video by Deep Look that takes microscopic looks at sand!
By studying the composition and texture of sand, geologists can reconstruct its incredible life history.
“There’s a story in every grain of sand: tales of life and death, fire and water. If you scooped up a handful of sand from every beach, you’d have a history of the world sifting through your fingers.” – Deep Look
FIVE FUN FACTS ABOUT SAND
1.) The unique shape of a piece of sand can help determine its source and age
2.) Some individuals collect samples of sand as a hobby, and these people are called ‘arenophiles’.
3.) Sand can be composed of a variety of items, including particles of calcium carbonate, coral, quartz, and shellfish
4.) The color of sand varies greatly, depending on its location and the rocks and minerals that make up the particles
5.) The tallest sculpture towered almost 50ft in height. It took 10 days to build; the longest stretched for over 16 miles.
“Sand can be anything that has been worn down until it’s reduced to some tiny, essential fragment of what it once was: a granite pebble from the mountains; coral from the sea; obsidian from a volcano; even skeletons of microscopic sea animals. It’s also a technical term.” – Deep Look
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Behind The Scenes, Educational, Fun Facts, Retro
Walt Disney – The Multi-Plane Camera
Invented by tech-savvy William Garity in 1937 for Walt Disney Studios, The multiplane camera gave viewers the illusion of depth in animated motion pictures.
Before the multiplane camera, animators found it difficult to create a successful tracking shot using traditional animation methods that were expensive and time-consuming. The multiplane camera answered this problem by creating a realistic sense of three-dimensional depth in a cartoon setting. The multiplane camera also made way for new types of special effects in animated films, such as moving water and flickering light
Learn how it helped shaped Disney’s animation from Walt Disney himself in this footage from an episode of an old series called Disneyland from 1957 and see it demonstrated in the Disney classic “Bambi” In the video below.
This video was created by Disney In Honesty.
“Disney In Honesty is a video essay series on Disney’s feature animations, looking at the stories, characters, and settings from an analytical angle.” Disney In Honesty
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Educational, Fun Facts, Super Science
Can You Lift A Man With Helium Balloons?
Ever wondered if enough helium balloons could make you fly?
Two curious scientists battle gravity & the weather to see if it’s possible!
This video was created by the series “I Didn’t Know That.” Check them out for more science fun!
“Two industrial scientists, Richard Ambrose, and Jonny Phillips explain the science behind everyday life… from microwave ovens to beating a lie detector.”
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Educational, Super Science, Videos
Static Electricity Science Tricks
Have some science fun with these simple yet satisfying static electricity tricks that have magical effects!
Find out how to use static force to move objects! Levitate balloons, make tiny tinfoil balls move with just your finger, and more!
Find the written materials and tips for these tricks visit the creator’s site, Brusspup
“All of these tricks take advantage of static electricity. In general, the lower the humidity, the better these tricks will work.” – Brusspup
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Educational, Fun Facts, Infographics, Learn
Bizarre Deep-Sea Creatures
This cool visual chart by Maritime Info highlights bizarre deep-sea creatures that will make you feel very lucky to live on land!
Typical divers can only go 130 feet under the sea safely. However, as you see in the infographic, 1000s of feet below the surface are where the strangest of sea creatures survive.
. The deep sea hides so many creatures that it’s hard to keep track of all of them.
As you go further into the deep sea, it seems that things become stranger. For instance, the goblin shark can catapult forward to catch prey thanks to its elastic jaw ligaments. However, giant isopods can survive years without food.
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Find out some fun facts about turtles with The Majestic Turtle.
Or, learn more about oceans with this video, How Deep Is The Ocean?
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Educational, Fun Facts, Infographics, Learn
Brief History Of Communication
Discover the brief history of communication and how it has evolved over time in this neatly illustrated chart!
You may be surprised to learn that early communication started with smoke signals!
It has sure come a long way to way to the modern technology we use today.
BONUS JOKE: How did the telephone propose to his girlfriend?
ANSWER: It gave her a ring!
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Learn some more fun history with The History Of Dogs.
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Behind The Scenes, Cool Kids, Educational, Fun Facts, Good News, Videos
Invention That Cleans Our Oceans
Learn about the amazing boy who invented the incredible machine that helps clean our oceans in this inspiring story!
As a teen, Boyan Slat was scuba diving in Greece and was shocked to see more plastic than fish floating around in the ocean. Amazed that no one made an attempt to fight pollution, he founded ‘The Ocean Cleanup’
Six years ago, the technology was only an idea presented at a TEDx talk. Boyan Slat, the 18-year-old presenter, had learned that cleaning up the tiny particles of plastic in the ocean could take nearly 80,000 years.
Because of the volume of plastic spread through the water, and because it is constantly moving with currents, trying to chase it with nets would be a losing proposition.
Slat instead proposed using that movement as an advantage: With a barrier in the water, he argued, the swirling plastic could be collected much more quickly.
Then it could be pulled out of the water and recycled.
In 2013, Slat founded the non-profit entity The Ocean Cleanup, of which he is now the CEO. The Ocean Cleanup’s mission is to develop advanced technologies to rid the world’s oceans of plastic. After the foundation, The Ocean Cleanup managed to raise $2.2 million through a crowdfunding campaign with the help of 38,000 donors from 160 countries.
Since The Ocean Cleanup started, the organization has raised $31.5 million USD in donations from entrepreneurs in Europe and in Silicon Valley, including Marc Benioff, CEO of Salesforce.
“By developing new designs, Boyan Slat estimates that half of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch will be gone within 5 years, at minimal costs. The project will start with one system in mid-2018 and progressively make use of additional systems until it achieves full-scale deployment by 2020.” – Wikipedia
Watch the incredible ocean-cleaning machine in action in this neat video!
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We suggest checking out the Man Who Moved A Mountain.
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Animations, Educational, Learn, Videos
History Of Transportation
History Of Transportation is a wonderful upbeat animation that showcases the history of transportation.
Watch the evolution of travel from canoes, to stagecoaches to the self-driving car!
Credit to The Atlantic for this great video!
“Since 1857, The Atlantic has been challenging assumptions and pursuing truth” – The Atlantic
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Learn about the History Of Light with this visual chart.
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Educational, Fun Facts, Learn
Left VS Right Brain
Have you ever been described as a left-brain or right-brain thinker?
Learn the biggest different function every two hemispheres of the human brain do in this interesting visual chart.
Curious to learn more about the brain?
Check out this cool article on Neuroscience For Kids.
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Wee suggest this neat chart: What Reading Does To Your Brain.
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Animals, Educational, Infographics, Learn
Strangest Pet Laws Around The World
Did you know a pet in Switzerland must legally have a companion?
This quirky chart highlights forty of the strangest pet laws around the world.
“An animal’s eyes have the power to speak a great language.”
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It’s packed full of interesting infographics and educational videos.
We recommend checking out The Healing Power of Laughter.
Or learn some Fun Facts About Cats!
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The Science Of Happiness
This visual infographic explores some interesting science behind happiness.
Whether it’s a loved one, a pet, a funny show, or a sweet treat, we all have things that we know make us happy. But did you know that there are also some biological factors that affect how happy we are?
“From the food we eat to room temperature, there are thousands of factors that play a role in how our brains work and the moods that we are in.
Understanding these factors can be helpful in achieving lasting happiness.” WebFX
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Check out 4 Ways Science Is Helping Kids Lead Healthier, Happier Lives.
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If you’re looking for some more we suggest Engaging Four Generations.
Or this fun infographic, The Power Of Play.
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