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Some bonds just stick instantly 😍 Jenny shared how they rescued this piglet after a heavy storm, and how Pepper became her whole world almost instantly — now they’re inseparable 🐷💞🐶 To keep up with Pepper and her friends, follow Jenny's TikTok: https://thedo.do/jennyTT. Love Animals? Subscribe: https://thedo.do/YouTube Follow The Dodo: Howl with us on TikTok: https://thedo.do/TikTok Take a peek at
Firefighters in Morgan County, Indiana had just helped a person trapped in a car after a storm when they heard the cries of a baby deer caught in rushing floodwater. They jumped…
These Madagascan chameleons are wonderfully adapted to life in the trees, but sometimes rival males can clash… Subscribe: http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub Sign up to our newsletter for…
If there's a hotel with infinite rooms, could it ever be completely full? Could you run out of space to put everyone? The surprising answer is yes -- this is important to know if…
She did everything she could to keep her babies safe 🧡 Our producer Parham worked with @StrayRescueOfficial to share Hopper’s story — from giving birth in a barn to finally being…
Learn More About Opera: https://opr.as/Opera-browser-eons About 5,700 years ago, on a small, isolated island off the coast of Alaska, a herd of woolly mammoths crossed a treeless…
We love how this family figured out what to do 👏 ❤️ Kai's family told us what they wished they'd known before taking the hike, and how relieved they were to see him back to his…
We know humans evolved in Africa. But that's a big place, so do we know where on this massive continent our ancestors first became, well, us? Let's unpack the evidence by talking…
Trace the ancient origins of toys and games throughout history, and discover how play has evolved — and stayed the same. -- Archaeologists have found material, visual, and written…
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May this kind of love find us 🩵 Karlie shared how she rushed to save this tiny pig from highway traffic — and how their bond turned into the sweetest, most unexpected friendship 😭…
At Riverside Junior Senior High School in Pennsylvania, special education teachers Jessica Trescavage and Kaitlin Yngelmo are making prom night extra special, adding their magic…
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Even people who’ve never had cats aren’t safe from the cat distribution system 🥰 Our producer Ben spoke with Sara about becoming a first-time cat mom after finding this tiny, very…
At colleges and universities across the country, the students inside the mascot suits usually keep their identities a secret. But in a growing trend, they’re finding fun ways to…
As rams compete fiercely for a mate and snow leopards search for prey, these are some of the most tense moments in the wild. #Animals #Wildlife #Leopard Subscribe:…
These are the most cited papers in materials science, computer science, physics, biology, and chemistry. Learn why graphene, deep residual learning, generalized gradient…
Inside Canada’s Bay of Fundy, 160 BILLION tons of water rush in and out daily, creating the most extreme tides on Earth. Scientists now think this force could help power our…
Watch him learn the sound of her footsteps 💙 Lauren shared how fostering this puppy born without eyes turned into the sweetest bond — and the adorable reason he missed his…
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Scientists had figured out the biology and chemistry of how onions make you cry. But there was one thing they left out: Physics. Using an onion guillotine, they have finally…
Lucy Irvine recalls her decision to spend 14 months on an uninhabited island in the Torres Strait between Australia and Papua New Guinea with an ‘arranged marriage husband’, as…
Schools teach kids how to read, write and do math. But what about a class on how to be kind? In some places, it is. Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" with the story. "CBS Evening…
You and 3 amigos are buried neck deep in sand in a prison yard. The guard says if one of you can guess your own hat colour you can all go free. You know there are two black hats…
Another YouTube #shorts from Dr. Joe! Subscribe for more fun science stories. Join us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/itsokaytobesmart Instagram…
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Explore the history of Venice to find out how the infamous floating city was built and how the republic became a hub for trade. -- To escape Germanic invaders, people fled into…
These large tree frogs spend most of their time in the high canopy, and only come down when it's time to breed. Celebrate 20 years of Planet Earth. Head over to the webpage to…
At high school and college graduation ceremonies across the country, members of the U.S. Armed Forces are reuniting with loved ones in heartwarming surprises. NBC Nightly News…
He was unsure at first, and now he’s the most devoted little dad 😍 When Jessica took in the kitten to help her shelter, Arnold was unsure at first — but he quickly fell for her,…
From the life that flourishes a kilometre beneath the ocean's surface to amazing clownfish teamwork, watch as Sir David Attenborough narrates three hours of wonderful wildlife…
Smells like a hug 🥹 Dodo producer Mackenzie talks through the non-toxic candles she switched to for her cat with respiratory issues! They’re safer for her lungs and still make her…
At 82 years old, the tennis icon received her degree, more than six decades in the making. Tom Llamas has the story. For more context and news coverage of the most important…
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Overgrazed or industrial land can’t absorb water—but managed grazing can change that. When cows eat plants, it actually helps them regrow, build deeper roots, and create healthier…
Despite starting out in the water, the fossil record suggests that vertebrates conquered both the land and the air before they conquered the depths. So what took them so long?…
58-year-old David White retired after 33 years in education, the last 15 spent as an elementary school principal in Atlanta. But after "just hanging out with the cat," he decided…
Across forests and the Arctic, bear species are captured in incredible moments of hunting, mating and survival. #Bears #Wildlife #Animals Subscribe: http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub Sign…
You can't convince us baby raccoons aren't literal puppies 😭 Dodo producer Rebecca walks us through this @gateswildlife rescue — and we’re completely smitten 😍
Mo Rocca sheds light on the traditions of chandeliers, and why these decorative hanging light fixtures can be the star of any room. "CBS News Sunday Morning" features stories on…
In Finland, bold graphics have become the trademark of Marimekko, the company whose fabrics, housewares and fashions have been adding vibrant colors and design to the world for 75…
When Lauren Stevens was assigned a new work phone number at her job in the San Francisco Bay Area, she kept getting texts for someone named “Verndawg.” But when she researched the…
Lily Hevesh may be the world's greatest domino artist. She talked with correspondent David Pogue about the patience and perseverance required to set up thousands of dominoes in…
For thousands of years, civilizations around the world have built houses out of earth – whether it be mud brick, wattle and dab or rammed earth. But adobe (the practice of making…
Accessory Dwelling Units, or ADUs, are small, fully-functional secondary homes located on the same property as a main home (usually in the backyard) that serve as carriage houses…
She knew exactly where to go 🥹💛 Our Dodo producer Brielle spoke with Audray from @lucksrescue about trekking through the forest and squeezing into tight spaces — all to make sure…
While poison dart frogs face the challenge of raising tadpoles in rainforest pools, spiders use extraordinary agility to hunt prey several times their own size. #Animals #Wildlife…
How does a sewing machine work? The answer is more genius than you might think.
Learn more about AnyDesk here: https://anydesk.com/besmart Support us on Patreon / itsokaytobesmart ↓↓↓ More info and sources below ↓↓↓ Infinity sounds simple. It just means…
Just wait until you see their setup in every room 💚🎨 In this episode of Dodo Digs, Isabel Klee visits a Bay Ridge artist who’s designed every corner of her home with her pets in…
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In the 1970s, Intel couldn't work out what was damaging the DRAM on their microchips. The cause turned out to be the ceramic that the chip was encased in. It was secretly flipping…
She’s basically an annoying sibling now 😂❤️ Chelsea and her family raised this baby dove until she could fly on her own… but she still comes back to visit (and keep the dog on…
In the latest round of panda diplomacy playing out between the U.S. and China, NBC News’ Janis Mackey Frayer got exclusive access to the two pandas getting ready for their…
Explore the benefits and challenges of using self-directed play-based learning models in schools. -- Before the last few centuries, children around the world spent most of their…
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Wait until she starts hopping around like a kangaroo 💞😭 Veronica shared how she knew her foster pup Roo was gonna be OK the moment she finally started playing with her dog, Riot 💜…
Learn more at https://brilliant.org/TedEd -- Scanning the crime scene, Officer Stone sees a disorderly room, visible red-brown stains and a partial shoe track— all hinting at a…
It’s the tiny bear pull-ups for us 😅💛 When Dodo producer Rebecca heard @FreetheBears had just rescued these 2-month-old cubs, she knew she had to tell their story 🫶 Click the link…
Troglobites are cave-dwelling species, such as the blind salamander and Belizean white crab that evolved in isolated underground worlds. Celebrate 20 years of Planet Earth. Head…
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A dizzying ‘advertisement for Earth’ shows the beauty and scars of our planet. Read more on Aeon:…
“No mama left behind” 🥺💔 Dodo producer Brielle walks us through returning rescuer Audray’s search for the missing mama dog — and why rescues like @lucksrescue show how important…
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Popular stories didn't always revolve around good battling evil. When did that change, and why? Director: Namir Khaliq (https://www.protostellarmedia.com/) Producers: Adam…
A very special delivery for David Attenborough, beloved by people (and animals) everywhere 💚 To honour Sir David’s 100th birthday, His Majesty King Charles is supported by a cast…
Growing up, Ana Duarte and her mother, Anette, went through rough times and were frequently homeless, which Ana blamed on her mom. Their relationship was tested when a bitter Ana…
Twenty years ago, Hope Edelman, author of the bestseller "Motherless Daughters," founded a global support network for women who, like her, were young when their mothers died.…
Join us tomorrow and keep an eye on our stories as we celebrate this remarkable milestone for one of the greatest storytellers of our time. #DavidAttenborough100…
Only one wild animal has floppy ears. Why do elephant ears have more in common with domesticated animals than their pointy-eared wild friends? Another YouTube #shorts from Dr.…
Wait until this majestic boy he sees his sister again 🧡 Kiros’ journey took him far from where he belonged, but thanks to @WildcatSanctuary, he’s finally safe. Dodo Producer Anita…
The psychologist and philosopher Alison Gopnik explains how the act of caring puts us in touch with our deepest humanity. #shorts #philosophy #evolution
In the sandhills of western Nebraska, cattle ranchers Mike and Kayla Wintz were afraid they would lose their livelihood when the largest wildfire in the state's history burned…
Dig into how the simple game of peek-a-boo contributes to babies developing their cognitive, motor, and social skills. -- In Italy, it’s called il gioco del cucù. Palestinians say…
There were big health wins, Mexico pledged free healthcare for all, and Amsterdam ditched fossil fuel ads, plus more The post What went right this week: the good news that matters…
Horses can form powerful bonds with people owing to their ability to sense and feel human emotions. Endeavor Therapeutic Horsemanship, in Bedford Corners, N.Y., has programs that…
A Chicago Cubs fan who needed a kidney found a donor in a crosstown rival, a fan of the Chicago White Sox. Recently, the recipient and her donor threw out the first pitch at a…
Army Staff Sergeant Ethan Wemmer returned to Wisconsin to surprise his son after a nearly yearlong deployment. He dressed as his son’s elementary school mascot, using the costume…
This episode of Abandoned in pushes us past our comfort zones in every way - and we partnered with Brooks Running to help us take that leap. The Brooks Glycerin Flex is built for…
Explore 3 strategies to control the flow of lava, and how scientists are using them to protect communities from future eruptions. -- In December 2023, Icelandic citizens…
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Take a look at 3 English language grammar rules to find out where they come from and if you actually need to follow them. -- Grammatical rules have caused heated debate in various…
A simple act of patriotism is getting attention in Indiana. When a homeowner’s American flag blew away in high winds, passing firefighters stopped, retrieved and folded the flag,…
A young Yankees superfan is in the hospital in Boston waiting for a heart transplant. When the team was in town to play the Red Sox, they stopped by to surprise him. NBC Nightly…
A New Jersey bride prepared herself for the “heartbreaking” possibility her two younger brothers wouldn’t be at her wedding because of their military service. But on the big day,…
We are building a brand new fish village at our coral project! 🪸 To support our work you can become a member here: https://mossy.earth To build this project from the ground up we…
PEZ candies were invented in Austria in 1927, but the mints were not a hit in the United States, until cartoon characters were added to a dispenser that ejected fruit flavors.…
For his 10th birthday, a Texas boy wanted one thing: his dad, a U.S. Army soldier, home safe. That birthday wish came true, and they shared an emotional reunion. NBC Nightly News…
Singer, songwriter, and producer Breland shares insights into the creative process of songwriting and how to build your skills. -- "Think Like A Musician" connects you with…
Two runners at the Boston Marathon stopped mid-race to help a fellow competitor who had collapsed due to severe leg cramps. Sasi Bejrakashem captured the emotional scene on her…
A new exhibition on the life of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, at the Morgan Library and Museum in New York City, illuminates the man and his immortal works – from his first…
Tom Coyne, editor of The Golfer's Journal, has played some of the most exclusive golf courses in the world. But when he visited a nine-hole course in New York's Catskills that had…
The National Zoo in Washington, D.C. welcomed a new baby elephant, the first one born there in nearly 25 years. NBC News’ Ryan Nobles reports. For more context and news coverage…
The carnivorous Venus fly trap is native to the Carolinas, but its population is dwindling due to loss of habitat. Correspondent Seth Doane talks with botanist Julie Moore, who…
An Oklahoma high school principal was crowned prom king just days after subduing an armed gunman who entered the school. The viral moment shows him crowned on the dancefloor, with…
Teacher Benjamin Gillham sang the famous ‘Nessun Dorma’ in a pub karaoke opera moment that brought the lady in white to tears—and earned him an invitation from Britain's Got…
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