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Why do we remember things that never happened? t.ted.com/ZoYXlbs
To celebrate Alfred Nobel's birthday, find out how the Nobel Peace Prize came to be and how it works: t.ted.com/WiuG46o
"If we can learn to trust one another more, we can have unprecedented human progress.” t.ted.com/WhArarJ
By the 3rd century BCE, Celtic warrior tribes were spread across Europe from Asia Minor in the east to Spain and the islands of Britain and Ireland in the west.
What caused their downfall? t.ted.com/iXOdCUT
NEW VIDEO: Do hydras hold the secret to immortality?
Explore the incredible regenerative abilities of this miraculous creature: t.ted.com/8p6AcgZ
These research-backed tweaks will make it more likely that your emails get read— and you’ll spend less time writing them: t.ted.com/D7H2469
The biohazard symbol has become one of the most recognizable icons on the planet.
But how long can the meaning of a symbol like this last? t.ted.com/D8BAV1m
This mushroom will kill you before you know what’s happening: t.ted.com/VKC5Csi
What if you could accurately see and describe the future — but no one ever believed your prophecies?
Dig into the Greek tragedy of Cassandra and her maddening curse: t.ted.com/CLFzt9M
Adolescents are turning to pornography for education and information about sex. And that's because they can't find reliable and factual information elsewhere: t.ted.com/CFihq7A
It might seem like we’ve explored every corner of the Earth, from the Arctic to the islands and jungles. But there is still one place that remains mysterious: the deep sea.
What secrets does this place hold? t.ted.com/ZGScyRH
Dig into the Norse myth of a golden ring doomed to curse all of its owners, which was the inspiration for “The Lord of the Rings": t.ted.com/l0dfqEu
Pandora’s Legacy is more than just a jigsaw — it’s an adventure.
It combines a stunning 1,200 piece jigsaw puzzle with escape-room thrills, captivating mythology, and interactive riddles into one immersive experience. Get your copy today: t.ted.com/GvHS3ny
Who decides what’s in the dictionary? t.ted.com/6ToWoX5
On this day in 1793, Marie Antoinette was executed for treason.
She has become a symbol for the evils of excess— but was she a wasteful queen or a convenient scapegoat? t.ted.com/Euj2u2S
On this day in 1962, the Cuban Missile Crisis began. The following 13 days brought the U.S. and the Soviet Union to the brink of nuclear war.
Find out how careful conversations and one man's decision saved the day (and perhaps the world): t.ted.com/DmwZXlU
The most common excuse for why people don't exercise? "No time."
How to get started with just 4 minute chunks of activity: t.ted.com/aGglB3e
Why don’t bats get sick from the deadly diseases they carry? t.ted.com/DBH8M84
NEW VIDEO: Learn how to spot the 3 most common traps that credit card companies use to lock you in a never-ending cycle of interest and fees: t.ted.com/CjRqURQ
How — and why — do squids take to the sky? t.ted.com/EtEXHHg
