Trench warfare in the First World War was horrific enough, but mustard gas really sent it over the top. In this short video, Andrew Wallis, of the Guards Museum in London, exhibits the shockingly inadequate gas hoods that British soldiers relied on to survive the horrors of chemical warfare. Websi
All viruses change over time. When a virus captures a host cell, it allows its genome to replicate, and new variants with small changes emerge. However, the English variant of Sars-Cov-2 has an unusually large number of mutations. Authors: ZDF/Terra X/WENDEVARGA/Christine Haak, Frank Siegwart, Albr
Young British officers might have come from polite society, but the trenches of World War I were far from a posh environment. In this video, Andrew Wallis, of the Guards Museum in London, demonstrates the “streetwise” weapons that British officers used in close-quarters combat. Website: https://ww
On the 4th of July the United States celebrates its Independence Day. Why is it so important to Americans? We explain the story behind the birth of the nation. Authors: Meike Gasser, Rodrigo Diaz McVeigh Click here to see more videos: https://alugha.com/mysimpleshow
When it comes to intelligence, we refer to someone who pushes themselves to learn more. Intelligent people unlike smart people have an innate desire for learning, whereas smart individuals are more so like street smart. Intelligent people know how to ask questions whereas smart people just tell you
Have you ever felt that if you were smarter, you would have fewer problems in your life? We’ve all wished for some more intelligence when we got a bad grade or made a dumb mistake. But did you know that high intelligence can cause its own problems? If you can relate to these struggles, you're probab
If left untreated, PTSD from any trauma is unlikely to disappear, and it is likely to cause chronic pain, depression, substance use, and sleep problems that impair a person's ability to work and interact with others. Some symptoms of untreated PTSD could include: resisting positive change, needing e
How do you know how likely something is to kill you? Or how do you work out how beneficial something is? Welcome to micromorts and microlives! Just how dangerous is crossing the road? And what's the real payback on eating healthily and exercising regularly? Neither are easy to get our heads aroun
Are you dealing with a narcissist right now? Narcissists are masters of sabotage, deceit, and emotional manipulation. While Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is only present in a very rare few, a lot more people actually have narcissistic tendencies that can make them just as dangerous to be a
If you've ever wondered whether your introverted nature is a sign of hidden genius, this video is for you. From introspective tendencies to unconventional problem-solving skills, we'll uncover the traits that set you apart from the crowd and highlight your intellectual prowess. In this video, we wil
Okay so this has nothing to do with risk. Or science (sort of). But I couldn't resist making it! I love Thanksgiving. This has to be one of the best holidays, period. Negligible commercialization, great food, and a chance to relax, catch up with family and friends, and contemplate everything you
Do you have a messy room? Are you disorganized? Apparently, there are some habits that could be telltale signs that you might actually be more intelligent than you think. What Is Intelligence? ... Intelligence has been defined in many ways: higher level abilities (such as abstract reasoning, mental
