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Welcome to “Facts and History,” the ultimate YouTube Shorts channel for quick and fascinating dives into the past and present! Every day, we bring you captivating 60-second videos packed with astonishing facts and intriguing historical snippets. From ancient civilizations and historical figures to groundbreaking inventions and lesser-known events, “Facts and History” offers a bite-sized educational […]

The Boltzmann brain paradox – Fabio Pacucci

Download a free audiobook version of “The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle“ and support TED-Ed’s nonprofit mission: https://www.audible.com/ted-ed — How do you know you’re a person who has lived your life, rather than a just-formed brain full of artificial memories, momentarily hallucinating a reality that doesn’t actually exist? That may sound absurd, but it’s […]

This tool will help improve your critical thinking – Erick Wilberding

Explore the technique known as the Socratic Method, which uses questions to examine a person’s values, principles, and beliefs. — Socrates, one of the founding fathers of Western philosophical thought, was on trial. Many believed he was an enemy of the state, accusing the philosopher of corrupting the youth and refusing to recognize their gods. […]

The electrifying speeches of Sojourner Truth – Daina Ramey Berry

Get to know the story of Sojourner Truth, a woman born into slavery who became known as a powerful orator and outspoken activist. — Isabella Baumfree was born into slavery in late 18th century New York. Fleeing bondage with her youngest daughter, she renamed herself Sojourner Truth and embarked on a legendary speaking tour. She […]

Mansa Musa, one of the wealthiest people who ever lived – Jessica Smith

Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/mansa-musa-one-of-the-wealthiest-people-who-ever-lived-jessica-smith Mansa Musa, the 14th century African king of the Mali Empire, is said to have amassed a fortune that possibly made him one of the wealthiest people who ever lived. Jessica Smith tells the story of how Mansa Musa literally put his empire – and […]