These Are the Best Documentaries That You Can Watch Right Now

My Octopus Teacher

Once upon a time, a filmmaker by the name of Craig Foster went off snorkeling near the coast of South Africa and met an octopus on his journey. He resolved to return and learn from the octopus about the world below. This film is soothing, uplifting, and remarkably stunning to see. 

American Murder: The Family Next Door

This average American family had nothing weird about their life...so why did the mother and three children go missing out of nowhere? In this documentary, follow alongside police as they attempt to track down what looks like a standard runaway, but learn so much more...

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The More You Know

  • In the late 1600s, London was plagued by an attacker who would spank his victims with a rod and shout "Spanko!" before running away.
  • A Scarlet Macaw can live up to 80 years.
  • You can hear a blue whale's heartbeat from more than 2 miles away.
  • 12 plants and 5 animals make up 75% of diets around the world.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.