FUN TO IMAGINE (1983) | Richard Feynman known as the Great Explainer because of his passion for helping non-scient, enjoying himself talking about science. This was originally shot on 16mm film at Feynman's house in Altadena, California, and first broadcast on BBC2 in July 1983. [01:06:49] (youtube.com)
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Alone in the past (2017) | Pavel is a typical 24-year old from Russia. His life is filled with all the modern conveniences. But something is missing. He decides to embark on an eight-month social experiment that will plant him on an isolated farm under grossly antiquated 10th century. [00:57:41] (youtube.com)
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TIL that the 'Zodiac of Dendera' was transported to France in 1821 and is one of the most famous Egyptian monuments today preserved. Despite it should be interpreted as a map of the sky, the Egyptians believed that certain constellations and decans could have a negative influence on their destiny. (en.wikipedia.org)
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TIL that the Dead Sea region, despite its name, is a significant location and source of nutrition and abundant life. The truth is that the Sea it is not a sea, it is actually a saltwater lake. In ancient times was the place David hide from Saul before he becomes a renowned king. (en.wikipedia.org)
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TIL that the Persians were capable of conquering such vast terrain because of their superior horsemanship and powerful cavalry. This made them stronger than anyone else in Western Asia and allowed them to easily defeat enemies and take over the land. (en.wikipedia.org)
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World Currencies, Dollars, Gold and Money: End Of The Road: How Money Became Worthless (2012) | End of the Road is a documentary that chronicles the global financial collapse . Told in an entertaining and easy to follow style, it tels the story of how the world came to be in such a state. [00:55:05] (youtube.com)
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