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Most popular TED-Ed animations of 2025

Explore the most popular TED-Ed animations of 2025, covering the brain and body, myths and mysteries, and more. From the science of cholesterol and social isolation to the history of dragon legends, the health benefits of walking and more, these lessons are perfect for curious minds.

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Do you really need to take 10,000 steps a day?
05:05

Shannon Odell

Do you really need to take 10,000 steps a day?

5 minutes 5 seconds
What happens to your brain without any social contact?
06:31

Terry Kupers

What happens to your brain without any social contact?

6 minutes 31 seconds
¿Por qué tantas culturas tienen leyendas sobre dragones?
05:10

Timothy J. Burbery

¿Por qué tantas culturas tienen leyendas sobre dragones?

5 minutes 10 seconds
If you had the chance to be immortal, would you take it?
05:19

Sarah Stroud and Michael Vazquez

If you had the chance to be immortal, would you take it?

5 minutes 19 seconds
Can you "see" images in your mind? Some people can't
05:00

Adam Zeman

Can you "see" images in your mind? Some people can't

5 minutes
What actually causes high cholesterol?
06:27

Hei Man Chan

What actually causes high cholesterol?

6 minutes 27 seconds
Can saunas make you live longer?
04:40

Max G. Levy

Can saunas make you live longer?

4 minutes 40 seconds
How smart are crows?
04:29

Katharina Brecht

How smart are crows?

4 minutes 29 seconds
What should you do if you accidentally cut off your finger?
05:30

Jason Hoellwarth

What should you do if you accidentally cut off your finger?

5 minutes 30 seconds
The best way to become good at something might surprise you
05:26

David Epstein

The best way to become good at something might surprise you

5 minutes 26 seconds
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