The Unexpected Origins of Chinese Dumplings Lori DornJuly 5, 2022In a delicious TED-Ed lesson, Miranda Brown describes the unexpected origins of dumplings, a dish traditionally known to be Chinese.
The Science Behind Overwhelming Cuteness Lori DornJanuary 12, 2023A TED-Ed lesson explains what humans consider to be cute and how domestic animals have changed their cuteness over centuries.
The Dark Evolution of Zombies From Traditional Voodoo Beliefs to Flesh-Eating Undead Lori DornMay 5, 2022A phantasmic TED-Ed lesson written by Christopher M. Moreman explains the dark history and evolution of zombies.
The Sobering Physiology Behind Hangovers Lori DornJuly 6, 2022In a sober TED-Ed lesson written by Judy Griesel and animated by Anton Bogaty, Alexandra Panzer explains the physiology behind hangovers.
The Ancient Botanical History Behind Common Aspirin Lori DornMarch 22, 2022In a healing Ted-Ed Lesson written by Krishna Sudha, narrator Addison Anderson talks about the fascinating history of aspirin.
Why Some People Snore Louder Than Others Lori DornApril 18, 2022A restless Ted-Ed lesson written by Alayna Vaughan explains why people snore, some much louder than others.
How Parrots Can Imitate Human Speech and Sounds Lori DornJune 29, 2022A loquacious Ted-Ed lesson written by Grace Smith-Vidaurre and Tim Wright explains how parrots are able to imitate human speech and sounds.
How Commas Help Conjunctions and Subordinates Lighten the Load of Complex Sentences Lori DornJanuary 4, 2022A syntactic Ted-Ed lesson by Terisa Folaron explains how hardworking commas provide assistance to conjunctions and subordinates.
How to Solve the Problem of Accommodating New Dragons of Both Ice and Fire Into an Existing Kingdom Lori DornJune 7, 2022A clever Ted-Ed riddle by Henri Picciotto poses the question of how to accommodate the arrival of five new dragons, some of ice and some of fire.
A Look at How Much Orangutans and Humans Have in Common Particularly Regarding Child Rearing Lori DornMarch 21, 2022A Ted-Ed Lesson written by Lu Gao explains how much orangutans have in common with humans, particularly when it comes to child-rearing.