Explained (2018)
This enlightening series from Vox digs into a wide range of topics such as the rise of cryptocurrency, why diets fail, and the wild world of K-pop.
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1. Cults2019-09-26 · 23mHow do cults lure people in and exert control? Learn a cult’s telltale signs, and how loneliness and life online makes indoctrination easier than ever.
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2. Billionaires2019-10-03 · 16mThere are more billionaires than ever. But how does this vast accumulation of wealth affect the world? Mark Cuban and Bernie Sanders offer insights.
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3. Animal Intelligence2019-10-10 · 23mWhat goes on inside an animal's mind? Figuring out how they think and feel might just be the key to understanding our own place in the world.
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4. Athleisure2019-10-17 · 20mIt began with bloomers. Then came spandex. Now we sport leggings and other activewear everywhere. How did comfy, casual clothing go mainstream?
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5. Coding2019-10-24 · 20mComputer code now controls how we live. But how did these programming languages evolve? And how can they be used to build a new and better world?
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6. Pirates2019-10-31 · 24mIn pop culture, pirates are often depicted as booty-looting rogues, but their history is far more complicated. See how they became enemies of humanity.
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7. The Next Pandemic2019-11-07 · 16mIf you're not worried about a looming global pandemic, you probably should be. Are we prepared for an outbreak? Bill Gates and other experts weigh in.
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8. The Future of Meat2019-11-14 · 22mThe planet's current rate of meat consumption is unprecedented -- and becoming unsustainable. In the future, will meat alternatives be the answer?
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9. Beauty2019-11-21 · 23mBeauty may be in the eye of the beholder, but what exactly makes things such as art and architecture aesthetically pleasing, and why do we like looking?
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10. Diamonds2019-11-28 · 25mA diamond is forever. But why is that? Dig into how these mined pieces of carbon became both a status symbol and a sparkly sign of everlasting love.
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