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Make 100 dollar flashlight for 10 dollars
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The name is _ABC 20/20 Myths, Lies, and Downright Stupidity with John Stossel_. ABC news ran this special on May 4, 2007. The final part of this 20/20 special shows the real effect of increasing... continue reading
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This documentary came with the DVD of the film, and this second part, "FEAR", is the most compelling of the four. Naomi Klein is particularly on point here.
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Dawkins discusses how morals shift over time, between generations and without regard to religious status. Here are some of the people, events and topics he references throughout the clip: Thomas Henry Huxley ... continue reading
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The Encyclopedia of Life E.O Wilsons brainchild from TED.
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This is a time-lapse of a gravity wave taken by the Tama, Iowa KCCI-TV webcam on 6 May 2007. Gravity waves form when buoyancy pushes air up, and gravity pulls it back down. Very cool stuff!
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What do 3D printers do? Just as it sounds, they print a computerized three-dimensional model into a real-world, tangible object. This is most commonly used for the quick production of prototypes during... continue reading
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The high cost of the Uzbekistan cotton industry on the environment and the people.
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A journey through the Kosmos, witnessing the implosion of the universe and the birth of a god.
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Flying in the face of chemistry and physics, homeopathic products are still very much in use today. Randi takes a few moments to explain the principles and ridiculousness of homeopathy during a lecture... continue reading
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This video will leave your heart pounding and mouth agape. Some crazy bastard lays down between the rails and films the speeding train that steams by a few inches overhead.
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