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posted by farcrafter 1 decade 7 years 6 months 2 weeks ago • 2,384 viewsThe 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
posted by marinara 1 decade 7 years 6 months 2 weeks ago • 1,527 viewsThis 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.
posted by theo47 1 decade 7 years 6 months 2 weeks ago • 222 viewsDawkins 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
posted by xxovercastxx 1 decade 7 years 6 months 2 weeks ago • 4,746 views • 10:08The Encyclopedia of Life E.O Wilsons brainchild from TED.
posted by BicycleRepairMan 1 decade 7 years 6 months 3 weeks ago • 1,867 viewsThis 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!
posted by silvercord 1 decade 7 years 6 months 3 weeks ago • 40,058 views • 33 secsWhat 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
posted by lucky760 1 decade 7 years 6 months 3 weeks ago • 5,167 viewsThe high cost of the Uzbekistan cotton industry on the environment and the people.
posted by persephone 1 decade 7 years 6 months 3 weeks ago • 1,111 viewsA journey through the Kosmos, witnessing the implosion of the universe and the birth of a god.
posted by mlx 1 decade 7 years 6 months 3 weeks ago • 2,413 viewsFlying 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
posted by bamdrew 1 decade 7 years 6 months 3 weeks ago • 23,323 views • 14:34This 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.
posted by lucky760 1 decade 7 years 6 months 3 weeks ago • 3,606 views