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Were You Aware of These English Language Mistakes?

Learn how to avoid some common English language mistakes by understanding some little-known truths.

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Where Did The R in Mrs. Come From?

Learn a little language history and also, where did the R in Mrs. Come from?

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Language vs Dialect - How Are They Different?

You've surely heard about the term "dialect" before. But have you ever considered how a language and a dialect differ?

3:35

Meet Jacques Bailly - the King of the Spelling Bee

Meet Jacques Bailly, the official pronouncer of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

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Learn All About the History of the English Language

Ever wondered where the English language came from and how it evolved over time? If so, then this is the perfect video for you!

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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...

5:23

What Made the Merriam-Webster Dictionary Last So Long

How do new words get added do the dictionary? Watch the surprising history of the Merriam-Webster Dictionary to find out...

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Fascinating - the Evolution of the Alphabet

Have you wondered how the letters we now identify with English came to be? Where did they come from?

19:36

Explained: The Fascinating Origins of Human Language

Have you ever wondered how did human language come into existence? Find out the origins of language in this video.

7:51

Is It Possible to Learn the Language of Another Species?

Scientists believe talking to dolphins is possible and are trying to learn how. Succeeding in this could open the door to communicating with thousands of species.

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How Come Humans are The Only Species To Have Language?

Language allows us to express an unlimited number of things, and humans are the only species capable of it. How did all came to be?

6:27

The True Origin of the Word ‘Like’ May Surprise You

It’s everywhere, and everyone uses it without even noticing. So why do we even say the word 'Like' in the middle of sentences

9:32

Learn All About the History of the English Language

Ever wondered where the English language came from and how it evolved over time? If so, then this is the perfect video for you!

24:30

21 Fascinating Facts About Word Origins You Never Knew

Linguist Gareth Roberts provides some fascinating insights into the origins of different words.

12:10

How Did We Invent the Dollar? Learn Its Meandering History

In this video, we will learn a short history of the U.S. Dollar.

10:19

Lift Your Spirits With These Animal Rescue Stories!

Forget about the damsel in distress. This time, nature calls, and we must answer!

5:05

The Meticulous Path of a Grain of Rice to Your Plate

How is rice harvested, processed, and packed? The entire operation is fascinating, to say the least. Here's how it's done.

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140 Days in Less Than 2 Minutes- Pomegranate Time Lapse

This time-lapse will show you what to expect when you're trying to grow a brand-new pomegranate tree from fruit and exactly how to do it.

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Always Wanted to Sound Like You're British? Try This!

Always wanted to "try on" that coveted British pronunciation? Here's how to sound as British as the Queen herself!

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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.

11:53

These Cases Were Cold... Until Science Cracked Them

Technology and science aren't always about the future. Take a look at these cold cases that were solved only thanks to the advances of science.

3:53

Why Do Cats Like Catnip?

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

3:50

A Satisfying Dose of Domino Blocks Compilation

This domino blocks artist compiled a full year's work into a neatly packed compilation video, and we can't stop replaying it!

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Where Did the Language of Hebrew Come From?

This video will explain the surprising and fascinating origin of this ancient language.