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Chinese-Style Love

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difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate
China

Chinese-Style Love Part 1

Didn't love used to be simpler? This video certainly thinks so. With rising incomes and living standards comes rising expectations when it comes to finding "The One." This video looks at the importance of money in the marriage fortunes of Chinese men.

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2:51
difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate
China

Chinese-Style Love Part 2

More on contemporary Chinese attitudes toward love and marriage, including how those views changed in response to a controversial 2011 marriage law and the Japanese earthquake. There's now a new realization that home ownership is not the most important prerequisite for tying the knot.

The Culture of Gift-Giving in China

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This entertaining and informative video on the Chinese obsession with gift-giving reveals a lot about contemporary Chinese social and political issues (covering everything from social competition to corrupt officials) and also delves into the ancient origins of this long-running practice.

Can Your Dog Save Your Life?

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Would dogs help their owners in times of need?

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Larger dogs are put to the test: Will they help their owners in desperate situations?

Does UV Light Attract Mosquitoes?

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Do mosquitoes prefer UV light or human flesh?

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To test the effectiveness of anti-mosquito lamps on mosquitoes, we'll first need some mosquitoes.

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Just how effective are anti-mosquito lamps in a room full of mosquitos?

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How do anti-mosquito lamps fare with human flesh in the room?

Is Cigarette Smoke More Harmful than Car Exhaust?

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In this experiment, PM2.5 and carbon monoxide levels in a room are tested before and after the lighting of a cigarette.

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How serious is the pollution caused from smoking two cigarettes in a row?

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Cigarette smoke and car exhaust go head to head in carbon monoxide and air pollution level comparisons.

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A car is pulled into a closed garage. What will be the effects of air pollution?

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What are the PM2.5 and carbon monoxide levels for a cigarette smoked inside a car?

Is Flour Explosive?

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1:13
difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate
China

Is Flour Explosive? Part 1

Is flour combustible?

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1:10
difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate
China

Is Flour Explosive? Part 2

An experiment to prove or disprove the combustibility of flour is upgraded to include more contact between flour and air.

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1:27
difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate
China

Is Flour Explosive? Part 3

An upgraded version of the experiment to prove or disprove the combustibility of flour quickly turns into a dangerous situation.

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0:52
difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate
China

Is Flour Explosive? Part 4

The effects of powder explosions can be devastating.

Life of a Chinese Housewife

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Wowola has been a stay-at-home mom for over four years.

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In addition to being a stay-at-home mom, she's also a cartoonist.

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Wowola renovates her home in order to create more space for everyone in the family.

The Puzzles of the Buildings on the Bund

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The story of the entire modern city of Shanghai began with the Bund.

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The Astor House Hotel was the setting for the story of American journalist Helen Foster Snow.

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Each one of us who comes to the Bund is adding his or her own piece to a beautiful puzzle.

Five Golden Flowers

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1:02
difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate
China

Five Golden Flowers Part 1

Imagine getting a haircut at a local Chinese hair salon in Hangzhou.

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1:06
difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate
China

Five Golden Flowers Part 2

As each of the barbers has his or her own specialty, together they make a great team.

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1:02
difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate
China

Five Golden Flowers Part 3

Since the shop has been around for over fifteen years, there are many returning customers.

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1:38
difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate
China

Five Golden Flowers Part 4

Although it may have started as a way to earn money, the barber shop has become a part of their lives.

Mr. C's farm

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1:28
difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate
China

Mr. C's farm Part 1

Have you ever thought about growing and raising your own food? That is what C is doing. Let's hear his story.

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1:23
difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate
China

Mr. C's farm Part 2

At first, farmers in the new area didn't trust C's farming method. In order to convince them, C took the farmers on a tour of one of his farms.

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1:49
difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate
China

Mr. C's farm Part 3

While many consider the world Mother Earth, C has a different thought about this: As the land is our child, we must take good care of it.

Uncle Harley

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1:08
difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate
China

Uncle Harley Part 1

Owning a Harley Davidson is the dream of many freedom-seeking men.

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1:15
difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate
China

Uncle Harley Part 2

Riding a Harley also requires one to train his body to take on the challenge of long journeys.

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1:10
difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate
China

Uncle Harley Part 3

Although it's hard to find true freedom, a Harley provides you with this sense.

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1:04
difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate
China

Uncle Harley Part 4

A Harley will make you forget about your age and follow your heart.

Death Simulator

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difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate
China

Death Simulator Part 1

Have you ever wondered what will happen after you die?

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1:24
difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate
China

Death Simulator Part 2

The death simulation is not for you to experience death, but rather for you to think deeply about how you should handle difficult situations.

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1:27
difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate
China

Death Simulator Part 3

Sometimes, stress is the one thing that keeps a person going.

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2:12
difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate
China

Death Simulator Part 4

If the only way for you to save hundreds of people were to torture a child, what would you do?

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2:06
difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate
China

Death Simulator Part 5

Would your decision change if your family were involved?

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1:47
difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate
China

Death Simulator Part 6

The world is full of malice but of course kindness is also present.

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2:29
difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate
China

Death Simulator Part 7

What would you do if your parents are suffering from painful death?

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difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate
China

Death Simulator Part 8

Not everything in the world can be solved with logic. But at the same time, not everything in the world can be solved using just a feeling.

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1:24
difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate
China

Death Simulator Part 9

Many people tend to escape from the hardships in life.

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1:17
difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate
China

Death Simulator Part 10

What is the true meaning of life? What is the true meaning of death?

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difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate
China

Death Simulator Part 11

At the end of the game, every participant was given a key word. Let's see what they are.

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difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate
China

Death Simulator Part 12

Death is the rebirth of another life.

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