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Assignment Discovery: Gangster Myth

The gangster myth was created by the movies and earned the fascination of the American public. Learn more about the persona of the mob in this clip from Discovery Channel's "Assignment Discovery."


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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.

What the Ancients Knew: Tai Chi (1:03)

On The Science Channel's "What the Ancients Knew," see how Chinese people stimulate their life force by practicing tai chi.

Barack Obama is the 44th U.S. President (2:44)

Watch this Reuters video to learn more about Barack Obama, the 44th U.S. President and how he won the 2008 election. Also hears clips from Obama's acceptance speech at Chicago's Grant Park. Obama is the first African-American President.

Bolivia's Day of the Skulls (1:01)

Watch this video from Reuters to see why many Bolivians keeps skulls in their homes. An ancient ritual and holiday, Bolivia's "Day of the Skulls" is a time of remembrance and penance. Families bring their religious skulls to grave sites and some... More »

Assignment Discovery: Monty Hall Problem (2:29)

Learn about the Monty Hall problem in a mathematical equation using conditional probability on Discovery Channel's "Assignment Discovery."

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What the Ancients Knew: Origin of Zero (1:46)

On The Science Channel's "What the Ancients Knew," learn how the Indians discovered the concept of zero.

10 Ways to Meet a Monster: Werewolves (2:29)

Do werewolves really exist? Meet members of a modern werewolf subculture on The Science Channel's "10 Ways to Meet a Monster."

10 Ways to Meet a Monster: Vampires (2:52)

Can human vampires achieve eternal life from blood sucking? How do modern day vampires get their fangs? Find out on The Science Channel's "10 Ways to Meet a Monster."

10 Ways to Lift a Curse: Wicca Witches (2:22)

Find out how Wicca witches can cure a bad temper on The Science Channel's "Ten Ways to Lift a Curse."

10 Ways to Life a Curse: Shamans (3:00)

Is 666 really a cursed number? One unlucky car owner thinks so. Watch as new age shamans attempt to cure a car tagged with a 666 license plate by using crystals, chants and a little spit on The Science Channel's "10 Ways to Lift a Curse."

10 Ways to Lift a Curse: Voodoo (2:16)

Colin Plews is an unlucky man. He has been stabbed, shot and hit by a car on numerous occasions. Travel with Colin as he seeks the help of a prominent voodoo priest to end his misfortunes on The Science Channel's "10 Ways to Lift a Curse."

10 Ways to Lift a Curse: Four Thieves Vinegar (3:00)

Four thieves vinegar is a magical secret recipe purported to break any curse. Learn more about its mystical powers on The Science Channel's "Ten Ways to Lift a Curse."

10 Ways to Lift a Curse: Alistair Crowley Curse (2:49)

Travel to the cursed seaside town of Hastings, England and witness White Witch, Kevin Carlyon attempt to break the spell of Alistair Crowley on The Science Channel's "Ten Ways to Break a Curse."

10 Ways to Lift a Curse: Stone Circles (2:55)

On The Science Channel's "Ten Ways to Lift a Curse," join Arch Druid Edward Prynn of Cornwall, as he dances around stone circles in order to break the ancient deadly curse of Martha Ivey.

10 Ways to Lift a Curse: The Evil Eye (2:58)

Will giving someone the evil eye really cause harm, or is it just an ancient superstition? The Science Channel's "Ten Ways to Lift a Curse," offers insight into the history and presumed power of the evil eye.