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Today 2024-06-05


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Animation of a simple, two-pole, brushed, DC motor

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English : Animation of a simple, two-pole, brushed, DC motor

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Fork and Spoon an example of the music genre Funk by Kevin MacLeod

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English : Fork and Spoon an example of the music genre Funk by Kevin MacLeod

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La Cigarette is a 1919 French silent film by Germaine Dulac.

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English : La Cigarette is a 1919 French silent film by Germaine Dulac.

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American drama silent film from 1922, directed by Erich von Stroheim and Gustav Machatý.

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English : American drama silent film from 1922, directed by Erich von Stroheim and Gustav Machatý.

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On the 6th of June 1944 at 0710 hours commanded by Lieutenant Colonel James Earl Rudder, under heavy enemy fire the men of the 2nd Ranger Battalion used extension ladders and ropes to climb 100-foot cliffs and eventually captured the German Stronghold. This short aerial film of Pointe du Hoc and the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial was created by Cloudshots Aerials in honor and remembrance of all the brave men that fought and gave their lives for our freedom.

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English : On the 6th of June 1944 at 0710 hours commanded by Lieutenant Colonel James Earl Rudder, under heavy enemy fire the men of the 2nd Ranger Battalion used extension ladders and ropes to climb 100-foot cliffs and eventually captured the German Stronghold. This short aerial film of Pointe du Hoc and the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial was created by Cloudshots Aerials in honor and remembrance of all the brave men that fought and gave their lives for our freedom.

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Video summarizing the topic of artificial intelligence and presenting some of the ethical implications. Subtitles available.

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English : Video summarizing the topic of artificial intelligence and presenting some of the ethical implications. Subtitles available.
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The film describes the Lunar Orbiter's mission to photograph landing areas on the Moon.

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English : The film describes the Lunar Orbiter's mission to photograph landing areas on the Moon.

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Blue holes are cave systems, flooded with sea water. How did the geological treasures develop thousands of years ago?

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English : Blue holes are cave systems, flooded with sea water. How did the geological treasures develop thousands of years ago?

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Demonstration of a scissors dribble in football (soccer).

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English : Demonstration of a scissors dribble in football (soccer).

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NASA Public Affairs Officer Brandi Dean talks with Dr. Sudhakar Rajulu, principal investigator for the Body Measures experiment taking place aboard the International Space Station.

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English : NASA Public Affairs Officer Brandi Dean talks with Dr. Sudhakar Rajulu, principal investigator for the Body Measures experiment taking place aboard the International Space Station.

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A short clip of Hongkongers' protest demanding withdrawal of a controversial extradition bill, five years ago today.

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English : A short clip of Hongkongers' protest demanding withdrawal of a controversial extradition bill, five years ago today.

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A video showcasing one of Japan's famous hot springs, the Kusatsu Onsen. Today is Yumi Kakazu's birthday. She voiced Shizuka Minamoto in Doraemon.

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English : A video showcasing one of Japan's famous hot springs, the Kusatsu Onsen. Today is Yumi Kakazu's birthday. She voiced Shizuka Minamoto in Doraemon.

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Today is the 40th anniversary of Michel Foucault´s death, this video is a review of his thought and life. Subtitles available.

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English : Today is the 40th anniversary of Michel Foucault´s death, this video is a review of his thought and life. Subtitles available.
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