TED-Ed

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Why the toilet is one of the most pivotal inventions in human history: https://t.co/gJGCIoR7yW

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Researchers have developed a method that has led to the discovery of tens of thousands of species over the past decade.

So how does it work? https://t.co/2Bt5rgbyz3

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It’s World Environment Day!

Now more than ever, we need to accelerate solutions to the climate crisis, and turn these ideas into action. Earth School is a 10-step action plan that lays out our current problems and how we can solve them. Get started: https://t.co/YglKVr42lF

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Dig into the construction of the Suez Canal, and discover how it became one of the world’s busiest maritime passages: https://t.co/xU7yHHUzwq

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Calling all gamers!

During the month of June, Toyota is unlocking bonus rounds across select TED Games — giving you even more chances to challenge yourself, follow your curiosity, and keep the fun going. You can play these special levels now at https://t.co/g3SuvYH0ex

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A quick guide to get beyond “fine” and “whatever": https://t.co/j4zTDK60ZD

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Did FDR’s New Deal actually deliver on its promises? https://t.co/NRRWtfJ3hM

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NEW VIDEO: Why do cats go crazy for catnip?

Explore the fascinating reason why this herb sends our feline friends into a frenzy: https://t.co/ukyQDat1Ss

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Explore how to use the technique known as the Socratic Method to improve your critical thinking skills: https://t.co/VrU5vhPMl8

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Educators, there’s an idea you’ve been carrying for years. It shows up in how you teach, lead and work with students— even if you’ve never put it into words. What if you took just one hour to shape that idea?

Register for TED-Ed’s free Idea Workshop here: https://t.co/hMWFZHN51u

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The Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle states that you can never simultaneously know the exact position and the exact speed of an object.

Why not? https://t.co/GiyTouS8gX

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We think of space as a silent place, but the universe’s most dramatic events actually have a soundtrack.

Take a listen: https://t.co/HQg9ZcAOVr

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Take a tour of the vast, underground network of the Paris Catacombs, and find out how this 18th century cemetery came to be: https://t.co/t1jTASYWc0

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NEW VIDEO: The surprisingly dark origins of your favorite Disney fairy tales: https://t.co/LBueFo63aZ

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How does TED-Ed Student Talks help students build skills they can carry with them beyond the classroom? We asked some of our student speakers to reflect on what they’ve learned through the program, and they shared the 3 skills they saw grow the most: https://t.co/pFh6vFgqQ8

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Is our memory limited, like the storage capacity of a computer? If we had perfect memories, what would life be like? https://t.co/XFbZ1dKktV

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“Hope will never be silent.”

Get to know the life of gay rights pioneer Harvey Milk: https://t.co/hIncESg0UN

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Tiny silica gel packets pop up in packaging for everything — from TVs and guitar cases to sunscreen and snack foods.

So why is this product everywhere, and what would actually happen if you ate it? https://t.co/OjROPWINGt

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“Higher levels of discrimination are associated with an elevated risk of a broad range of diseases from blood pressure to abdominal obesity to breast cancer to heart disease and even premature mortality.” https://t.co/eGNbQ7inqd

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Tulsa’s “Black Wall Street” was one of the most prosperous neighborhoods in America. But then, on this day in 1921, it was burned to the ground.

Dig into one of the worst incidents of racial violence in American history: https://t.co/tWnpPZa4BV