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Five Hacks to Supercharge Your Willpower
The article "Five Hacks to Supercharge Your Willpower" from BBC Science Focus explains how to improve self-control using scientific methods. It covers techniques such as resisting temptation, using glucose, focusing on fewer resolutions, controlling your environment, and practicing mindfulness and meditation.
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The Go Jetters Have a Mindful Moment With a Giant Buddha

In The Go Jetters Have a Mindful Moment With a Giant Buddha, the Go Jetters crew explores mindfulness and visit the Giant Buddha, an ancient monument in China. Ubercorn shares some funky facts about the statue, including how it’s more than 1,000 years old and how its foot is so large it can hold 100 people. 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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Plastic in the Ocean Is Creating a New Geological Era

In Plastic in the Ocean Is Creating a New Geological Era, host Simon Reeve visits with an expert on plastic pollution and observes visible integration of plastics into the soil and even the food chain in the Mediterranean Sea. This video is excerpted from BBC's Incredible Journeys With Simon Reeve, a series that highlights one journalist’s travels across the globe and the diverse cultures and peoples he meets along the way.

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Rome vs. Carthage

In Rome vs. Carthage, archaeologist and historian Richard Miles explains how Rome grew increasingly confident as it expanded and developed. In the Mediterranean, Carthage was a great commercial power. As Rome sought to expand its territory beyond Italy, it came into direct conflict with Carthage and its trade empire. The Punic Wars started with a battle on the island of Sicily. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Ancient Worlds, an epic series with archaeologist and historian Richard Miles as he explores the roots of civilization from Mesopotamia to the fall of the Roman Empire.

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Turtles and the Problem With Plastic

In Turtles and the Problem With Plastic, host Simon Reeve visits a turtle rescue center and observes the devastating ways plastic is harming marine wildlife. This video is excerpted from BBC's Incredible Journeys With Simon Reeve, a series that highlights one journalist’s travels across the globe and the diverse cultures and peoples he meets along the way.

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From Cyprus With Love

In From Cyprus With Love, explore the island of Cyprus, known for its beaches, history, and delicious food like olives and figs. Emilio is making his friends a tasty dish with halloumi, a special cheese made from milk from a cow, goat, or sheep. Before they eat, he shows them a wishing tree, a fun tradition in Cyprus! This video is excerpted from BBC's My World Kitchen, where young chefs create special recipes that honor their heritage and celebrate their roots.

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Silver, Tribute, and the Fall of Assyria

In Silver, Tribute, and the Fall of Assyria, archaeologist and historian Richard Miles explains the economic relationship between the Phoenicians and the Assyrians. As the Assyrians demanded more and more tribute from the Phoenicians, the Phoenicians were forced to the sea to bring back silver. Eventually, they brought so much silver that there was a surplus which destabilized the economy. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Ancient Worlds, an epic series with archaeologist and historian Richard Miles as he explores the roots of civilization from Mesopotamia to the fall of the Roman Empire.

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My World Kitchen Video Playlist

Discover six delicious video clips from My World Kitchen! These videos showcase young chefs preparing traditional dishes from their cultures, sharing family recipes, and exploring the flavors of the world. Perfect for inspiring students to learn about diversity through food!