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STRANGE SCIENCE: Tattoos

Tattoos have been around for thousands of years and they are more popular than ever. Brought to you by the Discovery Channel.


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9-Year-Old Math Genius Goes to College (2:04)

Watch this video about a 9-year-old math genius that is going to college. March Tian Boedihardjo is a true child prodigy, a math and statistics genius who was recently enrolled at Hong Baptist University; this makes Boedihardjo the youngest student... More »

Presidential Election: Palin Speech at RNC (2:34)

Watch this Reuters video to hear Gov. Sarah Palin's speech at the Republican National Convention. Palin portrayed herself as a Washington outsider and touted her small-town roots, and took a few jabs at the news media and Barack Obama.

American History: World Trade Center Attacked (3:58)

Breaking news reports inform the country of the second plane crashing into the World Trade Center as a third one heads for Washington, D.C. Some passengers call home, and one finds out from a spouse about the World Trade Center attacks.

Hazard Pay: Curt the Bouncer (4:25)

On Discovery Channel's series, "Hazard Pay," host Curt Doussett learns the art of being a bouncer at a tough biker bar.

How Locksmiths Work (1:08)

Ever wonder how locksmiths and lock picking works? Ride along with a locksmith and learn more about lock picking in this video from HowStuffWorks.

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World Religions: A Comparison of Religious Thought (59:59)

This program features interviews with 17 individuals who represent the five major world religions. Among the topics addressed in the video are the search for a spiritual path, the foundations of faith, life after death and religious experience.

Careers for the 21st Century: Media and the Arts (55:00)

"The Careers For the 21st Century" video library is the most comprehensive videotape series for career exploration on the market today. It offers viewers the opportunity to go out on 170 "job shadow" assignments to witness careers firsthand.

Enviro Tacklebox 2: Decision Making Skills (53:05)

This professional development video takes teachers through the decision-making process.

Careers for the 21st Century: Professional Specialties (53:00)

"The Careers For the 21st Century" video library is the most comprehensive videotape series for career exploration on the market today. It offers viewers the opportunity to go out on 170 "job shadow" assignments to witness careers firsthand.

Careers for the 21st Century: Human Services (52:00)

"The Careers For the 21st Century" video library is the most comprehensive videotape series for career exploration on the market today. It offers viewers the opportunity to go out on 170 "job shadow" assignments to witness careers firsthand.

Careers for the 21st Century: Financial Occupations (52:00)

"The Careers For the 21st Century" video library is the most comprehensive videotape series for career exploration on the market today. It offers viewers the opportunity to go out on 170 "job shadow" assignments to witness careers firsthand.

Careers for the 21st Century: Mechanics and Repairers (52:00)

"The Careers For the 21st Century" video library is the most comprehensive videotape series for career exploration on the market today. It offers viewers the opportunity to go out on 170 "job shadow" assignments to witness careers firsthand.

Careers for the 21st Century: Marketing and Sales (51:00)

"The Careers For the 21st Century" video library is the most comprehensive videotape series for career exploration on the market today. It offers viewers the opportunity to go out on 170 "job shadow" assignments to witness careers firsthand.

Careers for the 21st Century: Management (50:00)

"The Careers For the 21st Century" video library is the most comprehensive videotape series for career exploration on the market today. It offers viewers the opportunity to go out on 170 "job shadow" assignments to witness careers firsthand.

Careers for the 21st Century: Computer Occupations (50:00)

"The Careers For the 21st Century" video library is the most comprehensive videotape series for career exploration on the market today. It offers viewers the opportunity to go out on 170 "job shadow" assignments to witness careers firsthand.