101 Books To Read This Summer Instead of '50 Shades of Grey'

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Patient Zero

Scientists have pieced together the origin of AIDS, and the tale is ludicrously interesting. Take a few minutes to learn how one of humanity's most debilitating diseases grew into the monster it is today.

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Time-Lapse Big Oil Doesn't Want You To See

This video was made with data from the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration by the Center for Biological Diversity in the hopes of revealing a troubling history of pipeline spills ahead of the Keystone XL decision.

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Watch These Little Girls In Afghanistan Be Better At Skateboarding Than You'll Ever Be

Curious about what's happening during the summer days at Skateistan in Kabul? Well, in July we filmed various girls' classes to share what they've been up to, both in the skatepark and the classroom. http://www.skateistan.org/donate

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Because all young people deserve a good education and some empowering coolness points.

Whatever you do, don't stop the video before you get past minute 1:15. That's when things really start to get going.