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Did People Really Look Older Back in the Day?

Why do people in old pictures frequently look older than their age? Watch for a fascinating explanation of this phenomenon called "retrospective aging."

4:34

Fascinating Science: How Old Can We Actually Get?

All things being equal, and technology continually progressing - How old can a human body really get?

6:11

Your Voice is as Unique As Your Fingerprints

This fascinating video explains how this unique characteristic of humans works, and what makes our voices unique.

9:04

How the Deadliest Parasite Became So Lethal

A fascinating look at an evolutionary jump a micro-organism made from one way of life to become one of the most brutal parasites the world has ever known.

1:44

You Won't Believe What the Human Body Does in One Minute

How much do you think it is capable of doing in a single minute? Watch this video and you'll have your answer!

17:42

Where Do Common Dog Breeds Come From?

Explore the genealogical tree of the man's best friend, and learn of the origins of common dog breeds like the spaniel and the golden retriever.

14:51

Why Do Buildings Need Foundations?

This visual demonstration shows what happens when you build a house without reinforcing it with a foundation.

8:12

Why Is It Impossible to Make New Stradivari Violins?

Stradivari violins are the most famous musical instruments in the world. The silvery sound of these violins cannot be recreated by modern instruments, but why?

5:34

Medical Lesson: What ARE Enzymes?

This handy animated video is perfect for the job of explaining what enzymes are.

9:03

24 Unbelievable Abilities Your Body Has

The human body is a complex and endlessly fascinating machine, and it might be even more sophisticated than you know...

14:29

Human Development is Fascinating - 6 Rare Twin Types

There are more types of twins than just identical and fraternal, which suggests that we have a lot more to learn about human development...

18:00

Hammerhead Sharks - Eevolution's Strangest Turn

Around 20 million years ago evolution introduced hammerhead sharks. Why did evolution make such a surprising turn and what makes these sharks so uniqe?

6:08

Burj Khalifa - How the World's Tallest Building Was Built

Explore the building history of the Burj Khalifa and the engineering innovations that made the construction of the world's tallest building possible...

8:42

Beautiful Nature: The Tadpole Migration

This is the story of one of the greatest migrations, while also being one of the tiniest ones...

11:49

Is It Possible For Humans To Ever Be As Fast As Cheetahs?

The average cheetah can run at a speed of 80 – 130 km/h (50-80 mph)! Why are humans so slow in comparison?

8:20

14 Strangest Rainfalls in History

Turns out colorful rain is a natural phenomena that occurred quite a few times, but the sight can definitely be shocking. When did happen in history and why?

6:09

The Strange Unexpected Reasons Why Seniors Wake Up Earlier

It's NOT a myth, seniors often do get up much earlier in the morning than younger people, and this video explains why this might be happening...

18:20

Is Symmetry Reality's Greatest Riddle? A Scientist Explains

Listen as Video Marcus du Sautoy , a prominent scientist, explains about the wonders of symmetry in nature.

4:59

The Secrets of Volcanoes: Why Are They Often SO Close By?

Have you ever wondered why volcanoes are often located so close by? This video explains the science behind volcanoes

9:33

Science Lesson: Common Myths About Evolution Dispelled

This video is going to dispel the many misconceptions about the theory of evolution.

10:00

If Astrology is Bogus, How Can It Predict Personality?

We know astrology isn't science, and yet it seems to predict personality profiles fairly well. Why is that?

8:25

This Microscopic Animal is Probably Immortal

Not unlike the mythical hydra, real life hydras are microscopic organisms that have incredible regenerative abilities...

9:44

What Resolution Does the Human Eye Have?

In what resolution do our eyes see? We know that of our screen, but is our own resolution much higher?

9:35

Fascinating: Do You See the Same Colors As I Do?

This video will discuss the age old questions: do we see the same colors others see?