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How Are Koalas Recovering from the Australian Bushfires?

With all these tragic events of 2020, it's difficult to believe that the devastating Australian Bushfires have swept through the Australian continent at the beginning of this year, and thousands of acres of land were burned down to the ground as a result.

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4 Ancient Roman Treasures Destroyed in World War II

The thing is, among the countless losses brought by the devastating war were these four priceless Roman treasures, never to be seen again.

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Why Is Pneumonia So Dangerous?

It's a devastating disease that causes mass deaths. Why is it so hard to fight this deadly disease, and what makes it so lethal? Health Lesson: Why is Pneumonia So Dangerous? video, health, disease, ted ed, pneumonia Why is it so hard to fight this deadly disease, and what makes it so lethal?

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What Happened to the Great Library of Alexandria?

The library was located in the city of Alexandria, Egypt, and it had up to 400,000 ancient scrolls, many of which were lost in a devastating fire. How much of the library was really lost? Find out in this thorough historical overview. What Happened to the Great Library of Alexandria?

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The Deadly Irony of Gunpowder - Fascinating!

Despite the beauty of fireworks, gunpowder has brought much devastation to the world. Watch the fascinating story of the one of the deadliest materials ever invented. The Deadly Irony of Gunpowder - Fascinating! video, science, fascinating, gunpowder, Ted lecture The secret to gunpowder...

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Explore Some of the World's Most Radioactive Locations

We are all aware of the devastating fire that engulfed the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in 1986. An event that led to the release of large amounts of radiation into the atmosphere and affected six million people. That area is still considered one of the most radioactive places on earth.

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Norse Mythology: A Terrible Tale of Loki the Trickster

None are more devastating than the tale of Baldur.

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Smart Crow Forms a Special Bond With the Man Who Saved Him

This video shows the story of a crow that lost his home in a devastating storm. However, a man saved him and brought him home. Since then, the tenacious little bird has formed a unique bonding with his human friend.

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This Shocking Time-Lapse Captures Harvey Flooding Houston

Everyone's seen the tragic footage of Hurricane Harvey that's been released in the past few days, but not many people realize just how quickly the devastation began.

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May 2024: Largest Ever Flood Hits Brazil

This video captures the harrowing aftermath as entire communities grapple with the devastation. Witness as swollen rivers overflow, sweeping away roads and bridges, and observe the precarious landslides and the partial collapse of a dam.

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The Car of the Future That Became a Sad Relic of the Past

For the most part, however, the ingenious and unique design of their cars and fleeting popularity couldn’t save the company from devastating defeat.

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Everyone Should Know This About Alzheimer's Disease

In this video, American neuroscientist and author Lisa Genova explains how to distinguish everyday memory glitches from AD, and how to make your brain resistant to the devastating brain disease.

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A Look Inside ISIS, the Deadly New Terrorist Group

War and devastation seem to be erupting in several arenas. No place is it more evident than in Iraq and Syria at the moment, where ISIS, the new terrorist group, is barbarically conquering and executing whoever they consider an affront.