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50 Interesting Facts About Japan That Are Actually True

Learn about all these interesting and true facts about Japan.

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Winter Hikers, Gather Round for the Best Tip of the Season

Here's how advanced snow hikers layer clothing in the winter.

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Did You Know Bones Make Up 15% of Your Bodyweight?

A 9-minute video compilation stacked with facts you've never heard about nature and the human body.

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A Short Lesson in New York's Architectural History

There's no city that can compare to New York's architecture. Let's dive into it.

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A Stunning and Unique Photo Walk Through Hiroshima

Discover the beauty of Hiroshima as seen through the lens of National Geographic photographer, David Guttenfelder

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Osaka - the City Where Tradition Meets Modern Culture

Tokyo and Kyoto are not the only cities in Japan that warrant a special visit. Japan’s third-largest city, Osaka, also deserves every traveler’s attention!

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Full Documentary: Exploring The Lost City of Petra

Petra is famous for its intricate rock-cut architecture, as well as for its fascinating water conduit system. Learn about this historical city in this video.

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Experience the Ancient Architecture of India in Crisp 4K

Get ready to visit one of the most interesting places in India - Rajasthan!

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Incredible! A Glimpse Into What Ancient Rome Looked Like

This video depicts a 3D rendering of what Rome looked like in 320AD.

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Experience the Beauty of Nepal in This Breathtaking Video

This video captures the beauty of Nepal so vividly, it makes it almost a living experience. Thrilling!

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Welcome to the Most Densely Populated Island on Earth

What happens when you cram 800 people in 13,000 square meters? Apparently, heaven on earth. Welcome to Santa Cruz del Islote...

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Welcome to Elk Rock Residence, a Retro Luxury Tree House

This house was built entirely by high school dropouts, who all found a second chance for a successful life and career.

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Travel to 1920's Paris With a Colorized, Audible Video

Something about black and white photography makes the past seem remote, but this video is almost immersive with sound and colorized visuals!

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Natural Candy Crafting in the Balkan Countryside

With no electricity or running water, this Balkan couple from Azerbaijan spends their afternoon making traditional fruit candy.

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9 Myths About Mushrooms BUSTED For Good

Can we eat mushrooms raw or must we cook them first? Do they all have medicinal properties? And how can they help with cancer?

8:37

People Hire This Man to Literally Do Nothing

People in Japan hire this man to literally do nothing with them. Why is his service so popular?

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Why Ingesting This Seemingly Innocent Plant is ILLEGAL

The Peyote, also known as the button cactus (for its cute button-like shape, of course), is not as innocent and harmless as it may seem.

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Why Do Cats Like Catnip?

Are they really getting "high," or is there scientific logic behind cats' love of catnip?

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Got a Sweet Tooth? Spend a Saturday in Sweden!

Those of you with a sweet tooth would love the Swedes' "Saturday Sweets." But what are the sinister roots of this sweet tradition?

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This 122-Year-Old Iranian is a Living Wonder!

Meet Fatemeh Norouzi Karizi, a 122-year-old woman living in Iran who appears to be the oldest living person in the world.

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Was There a Time a Day Lasted 10 Hours?

Eons ago, before the dinosaurs ever evolved, there was primordial life on Earth. What did it look like?

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Ever Wondered How Hormones Work? Well, Wonder No More...

Ever wondered how hormones work? Well, wonder no more as this informative TED-Ed video explains all!

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Why Did We Start Going to the Beach For Fun?

Did you know that going to the beach for recreation is a relatively new invention? For most of human history, the concept simply did not exist...

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These Obscure Cities Play a HUGE Role In Global Economy

Dozens of enormous cities in China remain obscure despite the huge role they play in the global economy. Get to know them in this video.