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Top 10 greatest archeological mysteries
These historical conundrums continue to baffle us. For this list, we’ll be going over some of the biggest mysteries related to archaeology, including lost locales, unexplained occurrences, and strange artifacts.
These historical conundrums continue to baffle us. For this list, we’ll be going over some of the biggest mysteries related to archaeology, including lost locales, unexplained occurrences, and strange artifacts.
Top 10 world secrets that will never be revealed
Good luck discovering the truth behind these well-protected secrets. For this list, we’ll be looking at various well kept secrets from around the world that will likely never be fully revealed to the public or will never be uncovered whatsoever.
Good luck discovering the truth behind these well-protected secrets. For this list, we’ll be looking at various well kept secrets from around the world that will likely never be fully revealed to the public or will never be uncovered whatsoever.
Can steel production be made greener?
Steel production is responsible for some 5% of global CO2 emissions. Modern electric arc furnaces can help reduce that. We visit a factory in western Germany to see one of the biggest of its kind in action.
Steel production is responsible for some 5% of global CO2 emissions. Modern electric arc furnaces can help reduce that. We visit a factory in western Germany to see one of the biggest of its kind in action.
Do carbon-neutral companies even exist?
Claiming to be climate-neutral or carbon-neutral is very fashionable right now for companies. But what's real and what's just marketing?
Claiming to be climate-neutral or carbon-neutral is very fashionable right now for companies. But what's real and what's just marketing?
Super rich, super polluter
Climate injustice: while the poorer half of the world's CO2 emissions are line with the climate change target of 1.5 degrees Celcius, an Oxfam study says the super-rich are exceeding it 30 times over.
Climate injustice: while the poorer half of the world's CO2 emissions are line with the climate change target of 1.5 degrees Celcius, an Oxfam study says the super-rich are exceeding it 30 times over.
Greatest innovators of the century (so far)
These individuals know how to get stuff done! For this list, we’ll be looking at amazing inventors, entrepreneurs, and artists from a variety of different fields.
These individuals know how to get stuff done! For this list, we’ll be looking at amazing inventors, entrepreneurs, and artists from a variety of different fields.
Top 10 companies that changed their name
We can't overstate how important these name changes were. For this list, we’ll be looking at notable times when companies rebranded or altered what they called themselves.
We can't overstate how important these name changes were. For this list, we’ll be looking at notable times when companies rebranded or altered what they called themselves.
Top 20 scariest insects on Earth
You wouldn't want to tangle with these dangerous bugs. For this list, we’ll be looking at the most unsettling insects and arachnids found around the world.
You wouldn't want to tangle with these dangerous bugs. For this list, we’ll be looking at the most unsettling insects and arachnids found around the world.
Haunted houses and why we love being scared of them
Who wants to stay the night in one of these iconic haunted houses? For this video, we’re discussing the haunted house sub-genre and why we’re both scared and intrigued by it.
Who wants to stay the night in one of these iconic haunted houses? For this video, we’re discussing the haunted house sub-genre and why we’re both scared and intrigued by it.
What a waste of energy!
Billions of kilowatt-hours go are wasted as people go about their everyday lives. Forgetting to switch off lights and keeping our devices on standby adds up. But analysts say that commercial consumption has the biggest potential when it comes to e...
Billions of kilowatt-hours go are wasted as people go about their everyday lives. Forgetting to switch off lights and keeping our devices on standby adds up. But analysts say that commercial consumption has the biggest potential when it comes to e...
Top 10 most notorious European serial killers ever
And you thought Americans had it bad when it came to serial killers! For this list, we’ll be looking at infamous murderers in European countries.
And you thought Americans had it bad when it came to serial killers! For this list, we’ll be looking at infamous murderers in European countries.
Top 10 times religious leaders got arrested
Careful who you put on a pedestal. For this list, we’ll be ranking the most high-profile instances where accusations of illegal behaviour resulted in criminal charges against religious leaders.
Careful who you put on a pedestal. For this list, we’ll be ranking the most high-profile instances where accusations of illegal behaviour resulted in criminal charges against religious leaders.
Top 10 people who survived nightmare situations
These lucky people went through hell and survived. For this list, we’ll be looking at people who survived unimaginably terrifying and seemingly fatal events.
These lucky people went through hell and survived. For this list, we’ll be looking at people who survived unimaginably terrifying and seemingly fatal events.
Top 10 photo mysteries explained
So much for mystery! For this list, we’ll be looking at famously “unexplainable” photographs that actually have very real (and sometimes quite straightforward) explanations.
So much for mystery! For this list, we’ll be looking at famously “unexplainable” photographs that actually have very real (and sometimes quite straightforward) explanations.
Top 10 product launches gone wrong
These product launches did not go as planned. For this list, we’ll be looking at times companies regretted how one of their items were released to the masses.
These product launches did not go as planned. For this list, we’ll be looking at times companies regretted how one of their items were released to the masses.
Top 20 countries that no longer exist
Some countries aren't built to last. For this list, we’ll be looking at past countries, unions, and empires that have fallen or dissolved.
Some countries aren't built to last. For this list, we’ll be looking at past countries, unions, and empires that have fallen or dissolved.
What is capitalism?
Boundless luxury, private ownership, free trade -- for many people, the definition of capitalism. Critics see it as a predatory system. But how does capitalism work?
Boundless luxury, private ownership, free trade -- for many people, the definition of capitalism. Critics see it as a predatory system. But how does capitalism work?
The 3 keys to solving complex global problems
What does it actually take to drive large-scale change? Co-Impact founder and CEO Olivia Leland argues that it takes more than money, voting in elections, and supporting your favorite nonprofit.
What does it actually take to drive large-scale change? Co-Impact founder and CEO Olivia Leland argues that it takes more than money, voting in elections, and supporting your favorite nonprofit.
Rich and poor in 2200
In 2200, some people -- those who can afford nanorobots that renew the body from within -- will live to be 200. The wealthy live in cities in the clouds while, down on the Earth's surface, poor people suffer scorching heat waves and floods. Or cou...
In 2200, some people -- those who can afford nanorobots that renew the body from within -- will live to be 200. The wealthy live in cities in the clouds while, down on the Earth's surface, poor people suffer scorching heat waves and floods. Or cou...
Your reptilian brain, explained | Robert Sapolsky
What's the best way to think about the brain? While most of us think of it as a dense gray matter that's separate from the physical body, that actually couldn't be further from the truth. Our brain is
What's the best way to think about the brain? While most of us think of it as a dense gray matter that's separate from the physical body, that actually couldn't be further from the truth. Our brain is