You owe it to yourself to experience a total solar eclipse

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August 10, 2017 Today's TED Talk You owe it to yourself to experience a total solar eclipse 12:16 minutes · TEDxMileHigh On August 21, 2017, the moon's shadow will race from Oregon to South Carolina in what some consider to be the most awe-inspiring spectacle in all of nature: a total solar eclipse. Umbraphile David Baron chases these rare events across the globe, and in this ode to the bliss of seeing the solar corona, he explains why you owe it to yourself to witness one, too. Watch now »   Playlist of the Day How we study space Beyond our galaxy, there lies much more to be discovered. Learn how we explore the universe with talks that are definitely out of this world. Watch » 13 talks · Total run time 2:22:49 NEW ON IDEAS.TED.COM Fear is contagious, but so is faith: a hostage’s story In 2002, Ingrid Betancourt was campaigning to become president of Colombia when she was kidnapped by guerillas. She was held in the jungle for six years. With fear her constant companion, she learned how to use it and grow. Read more »   Download the TED app

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