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Color Big Ben as You Explore London With the Go Jetters

Flying over London in a jet? What a view! Can you figure out what time Big Ben is showing? Pretend you’re in the Vroomster soaring above London. Act out what you can see.

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The Go Jetters Visit London's Big Ben!

In The Go Jetters Visit London's Big Ben, the Go Jetters crew visits London’s House of Parliament, home to Elizabeth Tower and Big Ben. Learn how the huge bell is struck on the hour to keep time for the city of London. This video is excerpted from BBC's Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four plucky international heroes as they travel the globe visiting the world’s most famous landmarks with their friend and mentor, Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.

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The Go Jetters' Tower Bridge Rescue

In The Go Jetters' Tower Bridge Rescue, the Go Jetters crew is in London when the Tower Bridge breaks! Grandmaster Glitch is up to no good! The Go Jetters work together to get the bridge working again. Ubercorn shares funky facts about the Tower Bridge. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four international heroes as they travel the globe visiting landmarks and solving environmental problems with Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.

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Icons of the 20th Century Video Playlist

Meet the Icons of the 20th Century. From brilliant scientists and inspiring activists to legendary athletes and artists, these remarkable individuals changed the world in powerful ways. In this video playlist of clips from BBC's Icons: The Greatest Person of the 20th Century, meet Muhammad Ali, Helen Keller, Albert Einstein, Martin Luther King Jr., Pablo Picasso, Jane Goodall, Pelé, Billie Holiday and others — each a trailblazer who shaped history through courage, creativity, and conviction. A perfect playlist to inspire young minds to think big and act boldly!

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Can We Stop the Glacier Melt?

In Can We Stop the Glacier Melt?, geologist Iain Stewart explains the crucial role ice plays in our planet’s climate and how it’s being affected by global warming. Scientists are studying Greenland's massive Jakobshavn Glacier to understand how the ice is melting and the impact that has on rising sea levels. Over just the last few decades, the glacier has retreated significantly, and if Greenland's ice melts completely, it could raise sea levels by 23 feet (7 meters), threatening places like London and Florida. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Earth: The Power of the Planet, a documentary series in which Dr. Iain Stewart discovers how Earth's forces can shape nature, species, and even the climate.

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The History of Toilets

In The History of Toilets, presenter Ruth Goodman is at Westminster in London to learn how the toilet was invented. Learn what the development of the toilet has to do with Queen Elizabeth, the Thames River, Thomas Crapper, and public health. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Inside the Factory, a series that takes viewers behind the scenes in the factories that make our favorite products.

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Tanni Grey-Thompson, a Voice for Disability

In Tanni Grey-Thompson, a Voice for Disability, sports journalist Clare Balding explores how Tanni Grey-Thompson not only fought for equality in sports for people with disabilities but also in everyday life. She talks to Tanni about her achievements and goals. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Icons: The Greatest Person of the 20th Century, a documentary series celebrating the achievements of the most influential figures of the era.

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The Go Jetters Play at Wimbledon

In The Go Jetters Play at Wimbledon, the Go Jetters crew is in London at the Wimbledon tennis court. Ubercorn shares funky facts about Wimbledon including what makes the stadium unique and why it has a guard hawk. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four international heroes as they travel the globe visiting landmarks and solving environmental problems with Ubercorn, a disco-dancing