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Female Portraits In Western Art

Women In Art

A morphing look at women in 500 years of western art ranging from Virgin Mary to Mona Lisa. Most of the artists of these paintings were Europeans who lived before 1850.

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Truth Happens - Linux Ad

Truth Happens

An innovative message delivered by Linux in this video where it would stand against ignorance, ridicule and opposition so that finally the truth will happen.

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Disposal Of Surplus Sodium Into Lake Lenore, 1947

Sodium Explosion

In 1947, 20 thousand pounds of metallic sodium were disposed into Lake Lenore, an alkaline lake which is devoid of fish. This is probably the only chance that you can see large scale mixture of metallic sodium and water.

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Islamic Inventions And Contributions

Islamic Inventions And Contributions

Thousands years ago, the islamic world was a medieval power with vast lands stretching from Spain to Pakistan. This is an hour long documentary from BBC which showcases some of the many Muslim inventions and contributions to the world.

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Building Stonehenge

Building Stonehenge

The Stonehenge is one of the most famous prehistoric site in the United Kingdoms. People has always been mystified at how the stones had been moved and Wally Wallington demonstrates his technique of moving large and heavy objects.

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Underground Nuclear Test

Underground Nuclear Test

This is the largest underground blast which was carried out in Alaska and it was used to test the new warhead for Spartan missle as well as to evaluate the effect on surface structures. The power shown from where the earth rises up from the nuclear blast was utterly mortifying.

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Tiananmen Square Massacre

Tiananmen Square

June 4 1989, about 100k students protest for freedom and democracy at Beijing’s Tiananmen Square. According to the Chinese Red Cross 2.5k people died while 7k-8k people were injured. A historical event that should be used as a reference for generations to come.

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