Can You Solve the Giant Spider Riddle?
This lesson is about a competition wherein the world’s greatest spiders compete to be the next arachno monarch. The protagonist, an itsy-bitsy spider, must face off against the reigning champion, Queen Shelob, in the Whirled Wide Web.
How Playing Sport Benefits Your Body and Your Brain
Physical activity, such as playing a team sport, can sharpen your focus and improve your mood and memory, while also reducing the risk of depression and boosting self-esteem.
Why are There So Many Insects?
Insects outnumber humans by more than a billion to one and make up approximately 75% of all animals on Earth. Their abundance is due to their impressive ability to breed and their exoskeletons, small size, and ability to adapt to extreme environments.
Bryan Adams – I Do it For You
The lyrics of the song “Everything I Do” by Bryan Adams depicts a deep and passionate love for another person. The singer encourages the other person to look into their heart and soul to find that there is nothing left to hide and that they should accept the singer for who they are.
Who IS Sherlock Holmes?
The lesson discusses the evolution of the fictional character Sherlock Holmes, created by Arthur Conan Doyle, over time. It highlights the difference between the popular portrayal of the detective and the original character created by Doyle.
Whitney Houston – I Will Always Love You
This song is about a person who is about to end a relationship, but even though they are leaving, they want to assure their partner that they will always love them.
You Can Only Save One – Who do You Choose?
This lesson discusses utilitarianism and how it can be used to decide between saving two groups of passengers in an interstellar disaster, considering their age and the amount of life they have lived. It also touches on the idea that those who are worse off should be given priority, and the suggestion to flip a coin in order to give each individual an equal chance of being saved.
Irene Cara – What a Feeling
The lyrics of the song “Flashdance… What a Feeling” by Irene Cara expresses the joy and empowerment that comes from following one’s passions and dreams.
Can You Freeze Yourself and Come Back to Life?
James Bedford was the first person to be cryogenically frozen in 1967 in order to cheat death. The process of cryopreservation, as studied by cryobiology, is difficult, as damage can occur when trying to lower the temperature. Despite research into cold-tolerant animals and vitrification techniques, cryonics cannot currently preserve a human body indefinitely and the dream of cryonics is still on ice.
Elton John – Candle in the Wind
Candle in the Wind is a tribute to Marilyn Monroe, reflecting on her life and her untimely death. The lyrics express the idea that despite her immense fame and success, she was alone and never found true solace. The singer expresses a sort of regret for never having the opportunity to get to know her. The metaphor of the candle in the wind represents the fragility and transience of life, and how Marilyn’s life was extinguished too soon, before her legend ever lived up to its potential.