Why is getting bitten by a rabid animal so dangerous?

Lesson by Charles Rupprecht, directed by Anton Bogaty.

In 1885, Joseph Meister was bit in 14 places by a rabid dog. His mother rushed him to Paris for an experimental vaccine from Louis Pasteur, and he became the first rabies-vaccinated person to survive. Today, without proper intervention, rabies remains deadly in almost all cases. So, what makes it so dangerous to humans? Charles Rupprecht explores what makes this infectious disease so lethal. 

The incredible engineering of Venice

Lesson by Stephanie H. Smith, directed by Sofia Pashaei.

To escape Germanic invaders, people fled into the Venetian Lagoon in the 6th century. The settlers set out to tame the mudflats and built a foundation in the marshy maze to support heavier, longer-lasting structures. Little did they know, this system of wood, water, and mud would still be supporting an infamous floating city 1,500 years later. Stephanie H. Smith explores the history of Venice. 

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Four new games have joined the TED Games hub! Rush Hour rewards reasoning. Spellcheck celebrates linguistic chaos. Cheat Sheet tests trivia. And Pixellence reveals art. 
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