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This Is Why We Eat Chocolate Bunnies for Easter
Though Easter is celebrated by Christians remembering Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection. chocolate bunnies can be found everywhere.
Though Easter is celebrated by Christians remembering Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection. chocolate bunnies can be found everywhere.
What Are Black Holes Made Of? | Unveiled
Black Holes are some of the most fascinating and mysterious objects in the universe. But what creates these incredible, destructive and iconic forces of nature? In this video, Unveiled explores the mind-bending physics behind black holes to determ...
Black Holes are some of the most fascinating and mysterious objects in the universe. But what creates these incredible, destructive and iconic forces of nature? In this video, Unveiled explores the mind-bending physics behind black holes to determ...
What's Really At The Center Of The Universe?
For centuries we believed that Earth was at the center of the universe, and that everything revolved around our planet. Our understanding of space and the universe has changed a lot since then, but the idea that we are at the middle of everything ...
For centuries we believed that Earth was at the center of the universe, and that everything revolved around our planet. Our understanding of space and the universe has changed a lot since then, but the idea that we are at the middle of everything ...
The Ghost Particle - Explained!
Are you a sucker for particle physics? Do you look at the world and wonder how it came to be? Have you heard rumours of the 'Ghost Particle', but you're not quite sure what all the fuss is about? In this video, we unpick the theories surrounding t...
Are you a sucker for particle physics? Do you look at the world and wonder how it came to be? Have you heard rumours of the 'Ghost Particle', but you're not quite sure what all the fuss is about? In this video, we unpick the theories surrounding t...
Does the Solar System Have Another Star?
While we may be used to Earth orbiting just one sun, having a single star isn’t the norm for the rest of the universe... and some theories even claim that there are 2 SUNS in the solar system! In this video, Unveiled discovers the mysteries Nemes...
While we may be used to Earth orbiting just one sun, having a single star isn’t the norm for the rest of the universe... and some theories even claim that there are 2 SUNS in the solar system! In this video, Unveiled discovers the mysteries Nemes...
This Miracle Drug Will Burn Fat and Exercise for You
If your daily workout consists of walking from the couch to the refrigerator, scientists might have a new exercise option for you.
If your daily workout consists of walking from the couch to the refrigerator, scientists might have a new exercise option for you.
What's Hiding On Pluto? | Unveiled
The sun’s gravitational pull stretches out much further than Neptune, all the out to the Kuiper Belt and beyond. To these dark and mysterious satellites, the sun is just a pinprick in the sky. And one of the most mysterious of all is Pluto. In t...
The sun’s gravitational pull stretches out much further than Neptune, all the out to the Kuiper Belt and beyond. To these dark and mysterious satellites, the sun is just a pinprick in the sky. And one of the most mysterious of all is Pluto. In t...
This Pilot's Passion to Save Birds Will Give You Goosebumps
One man and his ultralight plane are teaching orphaned birds how to migrate while giving people a front row seat of nature in action.
One man and his ultralight plane are teaching orphaned birds how to migrate while giving people a front row seat of nature in action.
What is IndyRef2?
In 2014, Scottish voters were asked: Should Scotland be an independent country? Take a look at what a second referendum on the independence of Scotland could mean for the country.
In 2014, Scottish voters were asked: Should Scotland be an independent country? Take a look at what a second referendum on the independence of Scotland could mean for the country.
The High-Diving Horses That Risked Death Every Day to Entertain People
Making a horse jump 60 feet into a pool of water used to be considered fun. For the people watching, not necessarily the horse.
Making a horse jump 60 feet into a pool of water used to be considered fun. For the people watching, not necessarily the horse.
20 Under-Reported Good News Stories That Deserve Your Attention
Would some good news perk you up right about now? We've got 20 positive stories you may have missed that might be just what you need.
Would some good news perk you up right about now? We've got 20 positive stories you may have missed that might be just what you need.
You'd Never Expect These Things to Be Made in China
In the '90s China wanted to bring the Western world to its home shores, beginning a building spree that mimicked entire European cities.
In the '90s China wanted to bring the Western world to its home shores, beginning a building spree that mimicked entire European cities.
These Insane Stunts Prove That Life Is More Than a Balancing Act
Stuntmen of the early 20th century lived hard and played hard. They may have been slightly crazy, but they helped prove anything is possible.
Stuntmen of the early 20th century lived hard and played hard. They may have been slightly crazy, but they helped prove anything is possible.
The Mystery and Heartache Residing in the Plain of Jars
It's potentially a historic ancient burial ground shrouded in mystery but surrounded by millions of unexploded cluster bombs. Try and study the region-if you dare.
It's potentially a historic ancient burial ground shrouded in mystery but surrounded by millions of unexploded cluster bombs. Try and study the region-if you dare.
The Christmas Island Miracle: The Migration of the Bright Red Crab
Like spectacle? Witness 45 million crabs scurry to love nests as billions of ants with 'crazy' in their name try their best to stop them.
Like spectacle? Witness 45 million crabs scurry to love nests as billions of ants with 'crazy' in their name try their best to stop them.
Merv: The Queen of Cities
At one point during the 12th century, Merv was the largest city on the planet, a bustling metropolis that seamlessly blended commerce and art into one prime Central Asia location. But then Genghis Khan crashed the party, and the rest, as they some...
At one point during the 12th century, Merv was the largest city on the planet, a bustling metropolis that seamlessly blended commerce and art into one prime Central Asia location. But then Genghis Khan crashed the party, and the rest, as they some...
The Dangerous, High-Flying History of Wingsuits
Looking for a thrill? Try slipping into a garment that will make you look like a neon flying squirrel and then dive off the tallest cliff you can find. The modern wingsuit is an engineering marvel, but many lessons in its development were learned ...
Looking for a thrill? Try slipping into a garment that will make you look like a neon flying squirrel and then dive off the tallest cliff you can find. The modern wingsuit is an engineering marvel, but many lessons in its development were learned ...
How Amazing Uprisings Led by Women Changed the World
They might not always write history, but women have been the driving force behind social movements that have helped make history.
They might not always write history, but women have been the driving force behind social movements that have helped make history.
What If the O-Zone Layer Disappeared?
We can't see it. We don't really feel it. But we'd definitely know about it if the O-Zone layer was gone. But, why? How? And exactly how much trouble would we be in? In this video, we imagine planet Earth without its protective, atmospheric layer ...
We can't see it. We don't really feel it. But we'd definitely know about it if the O-Zone layer was gone. But, why? How? And exactly how much trouble would we be in? In this video, we imagine planet Earth without its protective, atmospheric layer ...
Carrier Pigeons: Mother Nature's Express Delivery Service
If a human could do what a homing pigeon can we'd say they had superpowers. Over time these winged marvels have delivered the goods & saved lives.
If a human could do what a homing pigeon can we'd say they had superpowers. Over time these winged marvels have delivered the goods & saved lives.
Carrier Pigeons: Mother Nature's Express Delivery Service
If a human could do what a homing pigeon can we'd say they had superpowers. Over time these winged marvels have delivered the goods and saved lives.
If a human could do what a homing pigeon can we'd say they had superpowers. Over time these winged marvels have delivered the goods and saved lives.
The Catcher Was a Spy
Some former Major League Baseball players choose to retire quietly, become a sports commentator, or go into reality television. Moe Berg became a spy.
Some former Major League Baseball players choose to retire quietly, become a sports commentator, or go into reality television. Moe Berg became a spy.
Mustard Gas' Unbelievable Role in the War on Cancer
Through all the pain & suffering it inflicted during WWI, mustard gas still managed to lead doctors to a live-saving treatment for cancer.
Through all the pain & suffering it inflicted during WWI, mustard gas still managed to lead doctors to a live-saving treatment for cancer.
To Fake a Moon Landing, You'd Need 400,000 People to Keep Quiet
Did they or didn't they? A physicist has devised a formula that puts math to work in testing the validity of a conspiracy theory.
Did they or didn't they? A physicist has devised a formula that puts math to work in testing the validity of a conspiracy theory.
Why America's Black Friday is a Big Deal With a Dark History
How did Black Friday become America's shop-til-you-drop day? It involves a crisis that has nothing to do with not being the first in line.
How did Black Friday become America's shop-til-you-drop day? It involves a crisis that has nothing to do with not being the first in line.
The Little Wax Worm Might Solve Our Great Big Plastic Problem
It's not be much to look at, but the wax worm's unusual appetite for polythyrene might help scientists find solutions to biodegrading plastic safer & quicker than current methods.
It's not be much to look at, but the wax worm's unusual appetite for polythyrene might help scientists find solutions to biodegrading plastic safer & quicker than current methods.
10 Animals You Can't Keep as Pets in Some U.S. States
Not all pets are created equal. Some animals are just plain illegal to keep in your home in the U.S., no matter how cool they may look.
Not all pets are created equal. Some animals are just plain illegal to keep in your home in the U.S., no matter how cool they may look.
Botoxed Camels Banned From Saudi Beauty Contest
Yes, there are beauty pageants for camels. And yes, some animals are being surgically enhanced to give them a leg up on their competitors.
Yes, there are beauty pageants for camels. And yes, some animals are being surgically enhanced to give them a leg up on their competitors.
The Highest Energy Cosmic Ray Ever Seen | Unveiled
The Earth is bombarded with cosmic rays every single day... but some are more powerful than others! For this video, Unveiled investigates the incredible true story behind the highest-energy cosmic ray we've ever seen! When it was discovered in the...
The Earth is bombarded with cosmic rays every single day... but some are more powerful than others! For this video, Unveiled investigates the incredible true story behind the highest-energy cosmic ray we've ever seen! When it was discovered in the...
10 Stubborn People Who Refused to Move Out
Home is where the heart is, and for these residents that meant the heart was surrounded by construction, roads, malls and skyscrapers.
Home is where the heart is, and for these residents that meant the heart was surrounded by construction, roads, malls and skyscrapers.
What If The Moon Landing Was Faked?
Let's play devil's advocate for and say that the moon landing was faked. What would it take in order to pull off the world's most epic hoax?
Let's play devil's advocate for and say that the moon landing was faked. What would it take in order to pull off the world's most epic hoax?
Fact: Showering Daily is Actually Bad for You
Everyone loves a hot shower, but research suggests our daily scrubbing regiments might be doing our bodies more harm than good. That stinks.
Everyone loves a hot shower, but research suggests our daily scrubbing regiments might be doing our bodies more harm than good. That stinks.
Which Species Will Survive the Longest?
Life is survival of the fittest - right? But, which species, creatures, or animals will live longest into the future? Some lifeforms are hardwired to survive, so what makes them so indestructible? Where do they live? What do they do? And how long ...
Life is survival of the fittest - right? But, which species, creatures, or animals will live longest into the future? Some lifeforms are hardwired to survive, so what makes them so indestructible? Where do they live? What do they do? And how long ...
This is the Kind of Wall We Should be Building!
African nations are planting a continent-crossing Great Green Wall made entirely of vegetation and providing food security for millions.
African nations are planting a continent-crossing Great Green Wall made entirely of vegetation and providing food security for millions.
How Spicy is Too Spicy?
For some of us, the spicier the food the better. But is there an upper limit to what the human body can withstand in terms of spiciness? From the hottest of hot chilis to the spiciest of spicy curries, our menus are full of rich flavours. But are ...
For some of us, the spicier the food the better. But is there an upper limit to what the human body can withstand in terms of spiciness? From the hottest of hot chilis to the spiciest of spicy curries, our menus are full of rich flavours. But are ...
Top 10 Animals Brought Back From the Brink of Extinction
Thanks to some scraps of DNA and a lot of scientific ingenuity there's hope that some long-extinct creatures may walk the Earth again.
Thanks to some scraps of DNA and a lot of scientific ingenuity there's hope that some long-extinct creatures may walk the Earth again.
What If We Cured the Common Cold?
Every year, millions of us suffer from the common cold... Coughing, sneezing, sore throats and high temperatures are just a fact of modern life! But, what if it didn't have to be that way?? In this video, Unveiled discovers what would happen if we...
Every year, millions of us suffer from the common cold... Coughing, sneezing, sore throats and high temperatures are just a fact of modern life! But, what if it didn't have to be that way?? In this video, Unveiled discovers what would happen if we...
What If Every Solar System Planet Was Habitable? | Unveiled
Humanity has hopes to one day visit Mars, but what if every single solar system planet was safe for us to live on? In this video, Unveiled imagines a far-future reality when all the planets are habitable - from the searing plains of Mercury to the...
Humanity has hopes to one day visit Mars, but what if every single solar system planet was safe for us to live on? In this video, Unveiled imagines a far-future reality when all the planets are habitable - from the searing plains of Mercury to the...
What Really Happens on the International Space Station?
The ISS is often cited as one of the most impressive feats of modern science and technology. Circling the Earth all day, everyday, it has become a symbol for human endeavour and international co-operation. But only a select few astronauts have eve...
The ISS is often cited as one of the most impressive feats of modern science and technology. Circling the Earth all day, everyday, it has become a symbol for human endeavour and international co-operation. But only a select few astronauts have eve...
What is Extinction Rebellion?
Environmental and social campaigners Extinction Rebellion have created headlines for its large-scale protests of peaceful civil disobedience. Here is a look at the group and its demonstrations since its inception in October 2018.
Environmental and social campaigners Extinction Rebellion have created headlines for its large-scale protests of peaceful civil disobedience. Here is a look at the group and its demonstrations since its inception in October 2018.
Top 10 Worst App Ideas That Actually Got Made
They really will make an app for anything, won’t they? For this list, we’ll be looking at the most outrageous apps that have ever been released and ranking them based on their level of ridiculousness and/or impracticality. We’ll be discussin...
They really will make an app for anything, won’t they? For this list, we’ll be looking at the most outrageous apps that have ever been released and ranking them based on their level of ridiculousness and/or impracticality. We’ll be discussin...
Gentle manipulation -- nudge theory
It can be easier to get people to do what you want not by threatening sanctions but through persuasion. Nudge theory is about influencing decision-making through positive reinforcement and indirect suggestions. It is popular in behavioral economics.
It can be easier to get people to do what you want not by threatening sanctions but through persuasion. Nudge theory is about influencing decision-making through positive reinforcement and indirect suggestions. It is popular in behavioral economics.
Would Modern Humans Survive Ancient History?
In the modern world we have the latest technology, advanced knowledge and the internet. But how would today's generation fare if they were suddenly placed at an earlier time in human history? Would we defy the odds and thrive? Or inevitably struggle?
In the modern world we have the latest technology, advanced knowledge and the internet. But how would today's generation fare if they were suddenly placed at an earlier time in human history? Would we defy the odds and thrive? Or inevitably struggle?
How Long Would It Take To Cruise The Solar System?
It's the ultimate road trip, across all of space, and to the outer edges of our solar system. You'd pass planets, asteroids, and glide through long stretches of apparent nothingness. But how long would it take to reach the edge of our star system?...
It's the ultimate road trip, across all of space, and to the outer edges of our solar system. You'd pass planets, asteroids, and glide through long stretches of apparent nothingness. But how long would it take to reach the edge of our star system?...
Gender medicine - how are the sexes different?
Men and women deal with their bodies and their health in different ways. What does this mean for doctors? That's what gender medicine is figuring out.
Men and women deal with their bodies and their health in different ways. What does this mean for doctors? That's what gender medicine is figuring out.
Yes, there are penguins in Africa, but for how long?
It is believed that more than two million penguins once lived along the coast of Namibia and South Africa. Now only a tiny fraction remains. An organization in Cape Town is trying to put a stop to the downward spiral of the seabird's population.
It is believed that more than two million penguins once lived along the coast of Namibia and South Africa. Now only a tiny fraction remains. An organization in Cape Town is trying to put a stop to the downward spiral of the seabird's population.
The cost of not sleeping
Sleep is a vital part of everyone's life. Some of us spend long hours taking a nap, catching some Zs and generally resting up. Others sleep for shorter times, unable to slumber for more than six hours at once. But what happens to the human body if...
Sleep is a vital part of everyone's life. Some of us spend long hours taking a nap, catching some Zs and generally resting up. Others sleep for shorter times, unable to slumber for more than six hours at once. But what happens to the human body if...
10 of History's Fashion Trends People Were Dying to Follow
If looks could kill is one thing, but what if style itself could be the killer? A look back at history shows how people were dying to be trendy.
If looks could kill is one thing, but what if style itself could be the killer? A look back at history shows how people were dying to be trendy.
What If Humans Used 100% Of Their Brains?
It's often said that we never fulfil our potential. And that our brains are much bigger, better and more capable than it's even possible for us to realise. So, what if our cerebrum was let loose, and every iota of our brain's power became availabl...
It's often said that we never fulfil our potential. And that our brains are much bigger, better and more capable than it's even possible for us to realise. So, what if our cerebrum was let loose, and every iota of our brain's power became availabl...
Las Vegas Keeps the Neon Light On and the Homeless Underground
Fun Vegas is all blackjack & booze. Not-so-fun Vegas is what happens after the money dries up and you have to move into the storm tunnels.
Fun Vegas is all blackjack & booze. Not-so-fun Vegas is what happens after the money dries up and you have to move into the storm tunnels.
What If The Sun Switched Off For 24 Hours?
Where would we, the Earth or the Solar System be without the sun?? The great star powers life on our planet, ensures our gravity stays just right, and helps keep the ocean tides in check. But what if it disappeared for 24 hours? Doomsday? The Apoc...
Where would we, the Earth or the Solar System be without the sun?? The great star powers life on our planet, ensures our gravity stays just right, and helps keep the ocean tides in check. But what if it disappeared for 24 hours? Doomsday? The Apoc...
Futuristic Funerals You Can Have Today
Death comes to us all, but are standard funerals the only options available to us? Are there other, more unconventional things to do with our bodies after we die? Rather than being buried or cremated, could we be frozen? Shot into space? Or turned...
Death comes to us all, but are standard funerals the only options available to us? Are there other, more unconventional things to do with our bodies after we die? Rather than being buried or cremated, could we be frozen? Shot into space? Or turned...
How Drones Could Save Millions of Lives
Drone technology is increasingly being used to provide remote care, supplement emergency responses, and generally decrease the time it takes for people to get the medical attention that they need. Cheddar explores the technology and some of the pl...
Drone technology is increasingly being used to provide remote care, supplement emergency responses, and generally decrease the time it takes for people to get the medical attention that they need. Cheddar explores the technology and some of the pl...
10 Stories That Make You Feel Better Now
Wrapped up in all the negativity that's on the news right now? Here's a friendly reminder of the awesome stuff that's also going on.
Wrapped up in all the negativity that's on the news right now? Here's a friendly reminder of the awesome stuff that's also going on.
What Happens To The Brain During Alzheimer's?
Alzheimer's Disease affects up to 50 million people worldwide. It's one of the most common forms of dementia in the world today. But it's also one of the most misunderstood medical conditions out there. In this video, Unveiled uncovers how Alzheim...
Alzheimer's Disease affects up to 50 million people worldwide. It's one of the most common forms of dementia in the world today. But it's also one of the most misunderstood medical conditions out there. In this video, Unveiled uncovers how Alzheim...
Baby Farms Once Existed in Sri Lanka
This is not a plotline from The Handmaid's Tale, but the very real story of Sri Lankan babies being farmed for international adoption.
This is not a plotline from The Handmaid's Tale, but the very real story of Sri Lankan babies being farmed for international adoption.
How This Sleepy Fishing Town Became a Surfer's Paradise
The residents of Nazare, Portugal lived comfortably in their sleepy villages, but they all had one common fear: The sea's gigantic waves.
The residents of Nazare, Portugal lived comfortably in their sleepy villages, but they all had one common fear: The sea's gigantic waves.
This Light Bulb Has Stayed Lit for the Past 116 Years
The Centennial Lightbulb has been shining bright for over 100 years now. How come it seems like bulbs today burn out in only a few months?
The Centennial Lightbulb has been shining bright for over 100 years now. How come it seems like bulbs today burn out in only a few months?