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Computer Tour (3:24)

Have you ever wondered what is on the inside of your computer? Watch this video from HowStuffWorks as we take you on a tour of your computer.

American History: Operation Iraqi Freedom (52:49)

American involvement in the war in Iraq has political roots in the events of 9/11. But how has the war affected the lives of everyday Americans? In this video, follow the Arkansas National Guard as it travels through Iraq.

Spin Around the Solar System: Mars (3:05)

Take a trip to Mars in this video.

Colliding Particles at CERN (16:25)

Watch this TED video to learn how scientists are colliding particles at super high speeds in order to get a glimpse of how the universe could have been created. Watch Brian Cox and see some of his work on the Large Hadron Collider at CERN.

Our Flexible Frame: The Skeletal and Muscular Systems (0:54)

The human body is very strong and flexible, thanks to the skeletal and muscular systems. See these systems in action in this video.

Einstein the Talking Parrot (5:48)

Watch this TED video to see one really smart parrot named "Einstein". Einstein is an African grey parrot and her trainer, Stephanie White, have a funny routine where Einstein shows off his 200-word vocabulary and singing chops.

Illustrator CS3: Live Color by Chris Botello (6:32)

Learn how to use Illustrator's LiveColor feature to replace, reduce, and manipulate the colors in your image. This tutorial is part of the Illustrator CS3: Quick & Easy Course at xTrain.

Chandra: Stellar Time Bombs (1:11)

Watch this NASA video to see why optical telescopes didn't see one of the biggest stellar time bombs to ever explode in recorded history. The supernova explosion was only viewable by using x-ray and radio telescopes.

The Donner Party (0:43)

From the Archives of Discovery: Trapped in a mountain pass, members of the Donner Party resorted to cannibalism to survive. Learn more about starvation in this video.

MythBusters: Blowing Bulbs (1:00)

Does spraying drain cleaner onto a light bulb really cause it to explode? Adam tests this technique from a classic MacGyver episode.

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Discovering Math: Equation Variables (2:47)

Variables in equations represent an unknown value or range of values.

Discovering Math: Inequalities in Bridge Capacity (2:27)

An inequality expresses the weight capacity of the Brooklyn Bridge.

Discovering Math: Variables in Paris' Population (1:32)

Variables in an equation represent the population in and around Paris.

Discovering Math: Expressions and Equations in Taxis (1:40)

An equation represents the change in the number of London taxis over a period of time.

adventure channel videos

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Ocean Cliffs (4:39)

From the archives of Discovery: Over time, these cliffs are worn down into unique formations. Learn more about cliffs and erosion.

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Scuba Divers Explore Underwater (1:33)

From the archives of Discovery: A team of scuba divers explores under water with the assistance of a rafter on the surface. Learn more about scuba diving.

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Starting the Climb (0:36)

From the archives of Discovery: Watch how rock climbers begin an ascent. Learn more about rock climbing in this video.

Discovery Health videos

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Medical Incredible: The Mermaid Baby (3:12)

Discovery Health's "Medical Incredible" follows Milagros Cerron, known as the Mermaid Baby. Milagros has sirenomelia. In Lima, Peru, Dr. Luis Rubio performs a rare operation to separate her fused legs.

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Meet the Healeys (3:01)

With 13 kids, life at the Healey home is quite a balancing act, and how they get it all done will amaze you. Learn more about large families in this video from Discovery.

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Managing Diabetes (0:52)

How does she do it? Find out how this patient managed living with her diabetes for 10 years.