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Happy World Sea Turtle Day!
Watch the miraculous journey of infant sea turtles as these tiny animals run the gauntlet of predators and harsh conditions: t.ted.com/OkCt5fz
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Are GMOs bad for your health? Or is this fear unfounded? t.ted.com/twjNVAo
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What really happened to Oedipus?
Dig into the Greek tale of the tragic hero: t.ted.com/FyXh4kq
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Traditional playgrounds don’t offer much flexibility— swings, slides, and climbing frames are hardly novel structures. So, how do we create better play spaces?
Explore how we can design playgrounds that promote fun, agency, and cognitive development: t.ted.com/iyGsN7Y
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Wildfires are getting worse. Here are 3 potential solutions to this growing problem: t.ted.com/IFYU4vc
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Today is Alois Alzheimer's birthday. Alzheimer's disease affects more than 40 million people worldwide.
Though scientists are still grappling for a cure, here's what we do know: t.ted.com/DDeBInN
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Antarctica is home to penguins and several thousands of people throughout the year. But no one lives on the continent permanently.
So, who owns Antarctica? t.ted.com/FDtKVGG
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It's something we've all experienced: the back of your elbow smacks against a hard surface and you feel a distinctly horrible sensation shooting down your arm.
So, why does hitting your funny bone feel so weird? t.ted.com/hunyPUH
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Cadmus was a skilled warrior and heir to the Phoenician throne. But he wouldn’t stay in the gods’ favor for long— a critical mistake would seal his tragic fate.
Find out what Cadmus did to provoke the wrath and retribution of the gods: t.ted.com/fa7pb0d
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What happens in your body during a miscarriage?
Take a closer look at pregnancy loss and three common treatment options: t.ted.com/sFS5htT
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Calling all gamers!
During the month of June, select TED Games will have special bonus rounds — giving you even more chances to challenge yourself, follow your curiosity, and keep the fun going. You can play these special levels now: t.ted.com/lW6kkjk
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Ever wish you had a switch you could just turn whenever you needed to be focused and productive?
In sports, this is known as “The Zone”, and getting there— whether at work, home or school— takes practice: t.ted.com/GWxJpEK
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Contrary to popular belief, "The Thinker" sculpture isn’t just a universal symbol of eternal contemplation. So, what was “The Thinker” actually thinking? And who was it meant to represent?
Dig into the secrets of this infamous work of art: t.ted.com/TXog7Bv
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Deep in the jungles of southeast Asia lurks a deadly creature with sharp teeth and a venomous bite: the slow loris.
Despite their wide-eyed looks, their story is much fiercer than many might imagine: t.ted.com/QgPagHe
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Is it ethical to sacrifice one person to save five? What would you do? t.ted.com/paa5j1f
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Tomorrow marks the start of the World Cup! ⚽🏆
Take a look at the physics behind one of the most magnificent goals in the history of football: t.ted.com/CbdjQsM
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What will the future look like? And what role could you play in shaping it?
Learn how to be a future-conscious global citizen and discover how you can take an active role in creating a better tomorrow: t.ted.com/YzpDTsb
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You don't have to be positive all the time.
Why listening to all of your emotions — even the negative ones — can help you be more resilient: t.ted.com/u1ejJTL
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Discover the incredible skeletal mechanism known as the pharyngeal jaw— a second set of jaws that sea creatures use to capture their prey: t.ted.com/6E0hztd
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