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Trace the history of pepper, and explore how this seasoning shaped empires to become one of the world's most popular spices.

Trace the influence of salt throughout human history, and explore how this essential seasoning shaped our civilizations.

Dig into the bitter history of kola nuts, a sacred ingredient in West African culture and part of Coca-Cola's original recipe.

Explore the history of the toilet and how waste management has evolved from from ancient Mesopotamia to modern day.

At what age are you smartest? Dig into how your brain development affects your skills at different stages of your life. -- Tomorrow ...

Explore how to build healthy habits when it comes to making, growing, and maintaining friendships. -- Friendships can change ...

Discover what makes Ludwig van Beethoven's Symphony Number Five a musical masterpiece, and uncover the story behind its ...

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/history-s-deadliest-colors-j-v-maranto When radium was first discovered, its luminous ...

What could our future world look like if we continue to do nothing about climate change? Take a look at the possibilities. -- While ...

Explore the philosophy of Hannah Arendt, and get to know her strategies to combat the threat of totalitarianism and oppression.

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Dig into what biological factors influence hair growth, how it can change as you age, and how to take control of your scalp.

Learn more at https://brilliant.org/TedEd -- In one of Aesop's fables, a crow is searching for water. It spies a pitcher— but the water ...

Dig into the infamous tales of the Brothers Grimm, and explore how these gory stories evolved as they spread around the world.

Trace the history and evolution of beer, from its first known existence 13000 years ago to the modern beverage we know today.

Explore different philosophers' ideas on immortality and dig into their theories about the positives and negatives of eternal life.

Explore what we know about the function of the appendix, what leads to appendicitis, and why the organ is so prone to bursting.

Explore the psychology behind how good and bad habits are formed, and get tips on how to manage these behaviors. -- Many ...

View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/at-what-moment-are-you-dead-randall-hayes For as far back as we can trace our ...