'Toast' - One Minute Comedy Film
A tired, hungry but determined man tries to make some toast, with one major obstacle blocking his path.
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THE SEED
THE SEED | Inspirational Short Film
“Once the seed of faith takes root, it cannot be blown away, even by the strongest wind – Now that’s a blessing.”
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Animated Short Film: "Watermelon A Cautionary Tale" by Kefei Li & Connie Qin He
Watermelon: A Cautionary Tale is about a boy who accidentally eats a watermelon seed and later the seeds start to grow in his belly
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Science: What is Gluten? Here's How to See and Feel Gluten
GLUTEN FACTS: Gluten—an elastic protein that has the ability to trap air, much like a balloon—is formed when two important proteins in wheat flour, glutenin and gliadin, bond together in the presence of water. Whether we are trying to create more of it in rustic bread or pizza dough or working to limit its development for tender baked goods like cakes and muffins, there's no denying gluten's importance. But beyond our conceptual understanding of it, is there a more tangible way to see and feel gluten? We ran a simple experiment to find out.
We made two basic doughs by mixing flour and water in a food processor until a smooth ball formed. For one dough we used cake flour, which contains between 6 and 8 percent protein, and for the other one we used bread flour, which usually runs from 12 to 14 percent protein. After making the doughs, we placed each in a mesh strainer and massaged them under running water to wash away all of the starch. Once the water ran clear (a sign that the starch was gone), we were left with two piles of essentially pure gluten. The differences in the appearance and texture of the two doughs were a dramatic confirmation of the profound impact of gluten.
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Visualizing the World in 2090
In some ways, the world in 2090 may resemble the world we live in today. Yet, two key areas will almost certainly change: the natural world and technology. Will our thirst for consumption ultimately deplete the world’s most critical natural resources? Or will technology help us persevere? And how will innovation change the way we move, work, and explore? Today, we'll take a deep dive into these captivating questions.
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Population
https://www.un.org/en/sections/issues...
The Map of the World in 2090 Suggest We Have a Huge Problem
https://www.indy100.com/discover/worl...
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