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95 Worlds and Counting: Space Suit Features (2:27)

On Discovery Channel's "95 Worlds and Counting," learn about the advancements made to the space suit.

Why Tell Me Why: Belly Button Beginnings (1:19)

Ever wonder why your belly has a button? This video examines where belly buttons come from and why they're all so different.

Human Mutants: Siamese Twins (2:57)

On Discovery Channel's "Human Mutants: The Mystery of Growth," learn how the term Siamese twins developed.

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.

BumpTop Desktops (6:36)

Watch this video from TED to hear from Anand Agarawala as he demos his BumpTop desktop. The BumpTop is a user interface that takes the usual desktop metaphor to new heights. You have to see this to believe it.

Car engine configuration and types (2:31)

The source of the video is howautowork.com it describes car engine types with respect to its cylinder arrangement in-line engine, vee type engine ,vee in-line engine ,rotary engine and radial engine

10 Ways the World Will End: A Monster Plague (2:57)

The Science Channel's "10 Ways the World Will End," illustrates the scenario of widespread devastation from a killer plague. Some scientists believe the biggest threat from a plague could come from bio-warfare or outer space.

Understanding Shorts: Robot Cars (1:53)

In hopes of making the roads safer, researchers want us to take our hands off the wheel and leave the driving to computers. Learn more with TLC's "Understanding Shorts."

Corn: Episode 1: Corn Attacks (2:20)

This clip from the HowStuffWorks show on the Discovery Channel discusses the use of commercial corn strains. Does this lack of biodiversity leave corn crops open to pest invasions and crop failures? Watch the video to learn more.

Rise of the Videogame: JFK Reloaded (1:23)

With "JFK Reloaded," first person shooter games become more shocking than ever. "JFK Reloaded" was a simulation of the assassination of John F. Kennedy from Lee Harvey Oswald's point of view. Learn more on Discovery Channel's "Rise of the... More »

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Battle Science: Using Radar to Fight the Germans (2:27)

On TLC's "Battle Science," learn how radar was used to fight the Nazis in World War II.

Battle Science: Camouflage in World War II (2:07)

On TLC's "Battle Science," learn about the ways camouflage was utilized in World War II.

Battle Science: US Radar in World War II (1:45)

On TLC's "Battle Science," learn how the United States military utilized radar in World War II.

Conspiracy Test: Facial Recognition (2:44)

In 1985, a German reporter snapped a photo of a man he believed to be Nazi fugitive, Alois Brunner. Will facial recognition software be able to provide a positive identification? Find out on Discovery Channel's "Conspiracy Test."

adventure channel videos

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Injury Practice 1 (0:33)

From the archives of Discovery: To stay prepared for accidents, rock climbers practice handling possible injuries. Learn more about rock climbing in this video.

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Majestic Waterfall (1:32)

From the archives of Discovery: This majestic waterfall slowly wears down the rock beneath it, gradually changing the landscape. Learn more about waterfalls in this video.

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Slow Motion River (1:51)

From the archives of Discovery: Exploring a river can be an exhilarating and rewarding adventure. Learn more about rivers.

HowStuffWorks videos

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Auto Workshop (1:30)

From the archives of Discovery: Mechanics at the auto workshop keep cars in tip-top condition. Learn more about auto workshops.

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Monitor Lizard (1:36)

From the archives of Discovery: This monitor lizard has a broken leg, but hopefully he can be nursed back to health. Learn more about monitor lizards in this video from Discovery.

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River Rapids 4 (1:38)

From the archives of Discovery: In rafts and kayaks, the river team negotiates a series of river rapids. Learn more about rafting and rapids.