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The History and Future of Arcologies
City Beautiful
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Arcologies, self-contained mega cities, were envisioned as the future of urban living. However, the rapid growth of global population and advances in urban planning have made true arcologies unnecessa
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Discovering the Secrets of an Old Metal Globe: Tracing the Borders of a Bygone Era
Atlas Pro
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A look into the age and value of an old metal globe found at a yard sale, examining the borders and countries of a bygone era. Insights into the history and significance of different regions.
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The Extreme Earth: A World of Massive Floods
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If the Earth had significantly more water, resulting in a 2000-meter rise in sea levels, new landmasses would emerge, such as the Andean continent and the Tibetan Plateau. These landmasses would have
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The Surprising Islands That Aren't Actually Islands
Atlas Pro
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Explore the fascinating concept of island biogeography and learn about three unique examples of 'island' ecosystems: Lake Baikal, Mozambique's montane rainforests, and sky islands. Discover how isolat
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The Growing Tensions Between the US and China: Are We Sleepwalking into an Armed Conflict?
CaspianReport
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The US and China are facing increasing tensions over territorial disputes and military expansion. China aims to dominate the first island chain by 2030, while the US wants to maintain freedom of navig
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The Growing Rebellion in Ethiopia: Ethnic Tensions and Political Strife
CaspianReport
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Ethnic tensions in Ethiopia have escalated into a rebellion led by the amhara militia known as Foo. The conflict stems from perceived marginalization and power struggles between ethnic groups. The fed
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The Extinction of the Labrador Duck: A Tale of Human Impact
Atlas Pro
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The Labrador duck, a rare seabird, went extinct in 1878 due to hunting, habitat loss, and human activities. Its range spanned the eastern coast of North America and it was closely tied to colonial set
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The Tiny Creatures That Changed the World: The Kitten Raft Hypothesis
PBS Eons
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About 535-520 million years ago, a new kind of biological litter began to collect in the ancient oceans of the Cambrian period. These were tiny floating fragments of exoskeletons from early arthropods
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The Mystery of Cold Air Pockets: Unraveling Nature's Chilling Enigmas
Casual Earth
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Discover the intriguing world of cold air pockets, from reversed tree lines to frost hollows, and how they impact geography and climate. Explore the historical significance of cold air pockets during
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Iran: From the Progressive 1970s to the Islamic Revolution
Faultline
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Explore the transformation of Iran from a progressive nation in the 1970s to the Islamic Republic it is today. Witness the social, political, and economic changes that led to the overthrow of the mona
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The Mystery of Fossil Rocks in the Appalachian Mountains
Atlas Pro
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The video explores the presence of fossil rocks in the Appalachian Mountains and the mystery surrounding their origin. It discusses how early explorers and intellectuals tried to understand the presen
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Exploring the Rainforests of the Catskill Mountains
Atlas Pro
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Discovering rainforests in unexpected places, like the Catskill Mountains in New York, through scientific criteria and ecological analysis.
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The Fascinating Island of Hotseg: Dwarf Dinosaurs and Giant Pterosaurs
Atlas Pro
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Hotseg Island, an ancient island during the time of the dinosaurs, was home to a unique ecosystem. The limited resources on the island caused both herbivorous and carnivorous dinosaurs to shrink in si
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The Incredible Journey of Seals to Lake Baikal
Casual Earth
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Lake Baikal is home to the fascinating Baikal seal, the world's only purely freshwater seal species. The seals' ancestors managed to reach Lake Baikal through unknown means. One theory suggests that t
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The Fascinating Story of Antarctica's Flag
CGP Grey
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Antarctica doesn't have an official flag because it's not an official country. However, a flag was unofficially flown by an early research vessel in 1929. In 1997, a digital atlas video game created a
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The Fascinating World of Marine Biogeography
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Discover the complex and diverse ecosystems of the ocean through the lens of marine biogeography. Learn how different environments are classified and the impact of primary producers on marine life.
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The Breakup of Pangea: How Geography Shaped the Jurassic Earth
Atlas Pro
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150 million years ago, the Earth experienced a period of severe volcanic activity and rising temperatures, leading to the extinction of many species. The breakup of the supercontinent Pangea resulted
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The Explosive History of Super Volcanic Eruptions
PBS Eons
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Learn about the ancient super volcanic eruptions that blanketed North America with ash millions of years ago. Despite their massive scale, these eruptions did not cause mass extinction. Life found a w
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The Mysterious Disappearance of Dogger Island and the Grand Bank
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Dogger Island and the Grand Bank were once large landmasses that emerged around 9,000 years ago but eventually disappeared beneath the ocean around 8,000 years ago. These islands, formed by the deposi
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The Geographical Divide in Europe: Exploring the Wealth Gap
Faultline
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Europe's wealth gap between the North and the South can be attributed to a combination of geography, history, and economic factors. The divide worsened during the 2008 and European debt crises, leadin
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Guessing the Age of an Antique World Atlas
Atlas Pro
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In this video, the host comes across an old world atlas and decides to test the viewers' geography skills by guessing its age. By examining the flags and maps, the host provides clues that help narrow
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