WEBVTT 00:00:00.000 --> 00:00:04.000 Can you believe that Fixies are Such itty-bitty creatures? 00:00:04.000 --> 00:00:08.000 Even when they’re magnified It’s hard to see their features. 00:00:08.000 --> 00:00:12.000 They’re tiny, infinitesimal, So small it makes you doubt. 00:00:12.000 --> 00:00:20.000 But if you meet a Fixie, please, Don’t let their secret out! 00:00:20.000 --> 00:00:21.000 The Flashlight 00:00:21.000 --> 00:00:22.000 Where is that thing? 00:00:22.000 --> 00:00:24.000 Hi Tom Thomas! What are you looking for? 00:00:24.000 --> 00:00:24.000 The flashlight. 00:00:24.000 --> 00:00:25.000 Oh! Here it is! 00:00:25.000 --> 00:00:26.000 Why do you need it? 00:00:26.000 --> 00:00:27.000 Katya. I wanna talk with her. 00:00:27.000 --> 00:00:28.000 Why not use the phone? 00:00:28.000 --> 00:00:30.000 This thing's a flashlight, it's not a telephone. 00:00:30.000 --> 00:00:31.000 No, you don’t understand. 00:00:31.000 --> 00:00:33.000 Me and Katya came up with a secret code. 00:00:33.000 --> 00:00:36.000 If I flash just once, then it means: "Hello there!” 00:00:36.000 --> 00:00:39.000 Oh! And Katya has also said "Hello there" to you! 00:00:39.000 --> 00:00:41.000 And two flashes, what's that? 00:00:41.000 --> 00:00:42.000 Katya 's asking if everything's alright. 00:00:42.000 --> 00:00:44.000 Now I’ll tell her that everything's good. 00:00:44.000 --> 00:00:45.000 Oh, what’s wrong with this? 00:00:45.000 --> 00:00:46.000 I think it's not working right. 00:00:46.000 --> 00:00:48.000 I see, Nolik! But what's wrong? 00:00:48.000 --> 00:00:51.000 Any flashlight is nothing more than a battery and a light bulb, 00:00:51.000 --> 00:00:54.000 connected by some wires that are used to make a switch in between them. 00:00:54.000 --> 00:00:56.000 To turn on a flashlight you flip on a switch. 00:00:56.000 --> 00:01:01.000 That lets the electricity flow through the wires from the battery to the bulb so it lights up. 00:01:01.000 --> 00:01:04.000 And if it won't light up, that means that the battery is dead, 00:01:04.000 --> 00:01:07.000 the lightbulb is burned out, or the switch is broken. 00:01:07.000 --> 00:01:10.000 And now, let’s put all this theory into practice! 00:01:10.000 --> 00:01:13.000 I'm sorry but I don't have time right now, don't you get it? 00:01:13.000 --> 00:01:15.000 If I don't signal back she'll think… 00:01:15.000 --> 00:01:17.000 that I don't want to talk to her, and that would just be terrible! 00:01:17.000 --> 00:01:19.000 - Just don’t get all worked up! - We'll help you! 00:01:19.000 --> 00:01:22.000 But first we need to get the mack-o… the pack-o-mat and come right back! 00:01:22.000 --> 00:01:22.000 See you! 00:01:22.000 --> 00:01:23.000 Did you hear that? Masiya! 00:01:23.000 --> 00:01:24.000 What a weird sound! 00:01:24.000 --> 00:01:24.000 Uh-huh. 00:01:24.000 --> 00:01:25.000 That's new. 00:01:25.000 --> 00:01:27.000 Now we know what the noise was. 00:01:27.000 --> 00:01:29.000 Papus, can we use a pack-o-mat? 00:01:29.000 --> 00:01:30.000 To fix a flashlight! 00:01:30.000 --> 00:01:31.000 Really? Did you say a flashlight? 00:01:31.000 --> 00:01:34.000 Do you know the story about when Granddad had to travel for miles on top of a dog? 00:01:34.000 --> 00:01:34.000 It's true! 00:01:34.000 --> 00:01:38.000 He was sent on a very important mission - a huge flashlight repair! 00:01:38.000 --> 00:01:39.000 What kind was it? 00:01:39.000 --> 00:01:41.000 A special kind called a lighthouse. 00:01:41.000 --> 00:01:45.000 A lighthouse is a tall structure with a huge flashlight on top of it 00:01:45.000 --> 00:01:48.000 that is used to help ships and planes find their way. 00:01:48.000 --> 00:01:51.000 People have been using lighthouses since ancient times. 00:01:51.000 --> 00:01:55.000 The most famous of them all is the Lighthouse of Alexandria. 00:01:55.000 --> 00:01:58.000 It was built in Egypt more than 2000 years ago, 00:01:58.000 --> 00:02:00.000 and it was more than a hundred meters tall! 00:02:00.000 --> 00:02:04.000 The Ancient Greeks considered this lighthouse one of the seven wonders of the world. 00:02:04.000 --> 00:02:08.000 In ancient times people would burn big fires on top of lighthouses. 00:02:08.000 --> 00:02:11.000 Today the light comes from powerful electric bulbs. 00:02:11.000 --> 00:02:14.000 Many of today's lighthouses not only give off light, 00:02:14.000 --> 00:02:16.000 but they send radio signals too. 00:02:16.000 --> 00:02:19.000 Yes, thanks to lighthouses, ships and planes for miles around 00:02:19.000 --> 00:02:23.000 learn where they need to sail or where they've got to fly in order to stay safe. 00:02:23.000 --> 00:02:26.000 And thanks to that heroic deed of your grandfather, 00:02:26.000 --> 00:02:28.000 that big old lighthouse started working. 00:02:28.000 --> 00:02:31.000 Since then not a single ship has ever gone astray. 00:02:31.000 --> 00:02:31.000 Simka! 00:02:31.000 --> 00:02:34.000 And what if we don't just fix the flashlight, 00:02:34.000 --> 00:02:35.000 but we do something heroic?! 00:02:35.000 --> 00:02:36.000 Like Grandpus did? 00:02:36.000 --> 00:02:36.000 Uh-huh! 00:02:36.000 --> 00:02:37.000 Alright! What do you say? 00:02:37.000 --> 00:02:39.000 Let's jump on the back of this dog and get moving! 00:02:39.000 --> 00:02:41.000 Stop ducking! Grab hold of my hand! 00:02:41.000 --> 00:02:42.000 Chewsocka! No! 00:02:42.000 --> 00:02:43.000 Get out! Right now! 00:02:43.000 --> 00:02:44.000 Tideesh! 00:02:44.000 --> 00:02:46.000 That was really some heroic deed! 00:02:46.000 --> 00:02:48.000 Now it's time to go get that lighthouse fixed! 00:02:48.000 --> 00:02:50.000 Tom Thomas, hand the lighthouse over! 00:02:50.000 --> 00:02:52.000 - What kind of lighthouse? - The one that's you flashlight! 00:02:52.000 --> 00:02:54.000 - I have no use for it. - What do you mean no use for it? 00:02:54.000 --> 00:02:57.000 But then how are you gonna tell Katya what she needs to know?! 00:02:57.000 --> 00:02:58.000 I already told her. 00:02:58.000 --> 00:02:58.000 Watch this! 00:02:58.000 --> 00:02:59.000 No, that wasn't the deal! 00:02:59.000 --> 00:02:59.000 Yeah! 00:02:59.000 --> 00:03:01.000 You want to tell us our heroic deed was in vain? 00:03:01.000 --> 00:03:04.000 Well, if you need some heroic deed, then sure, fix it! 00:03:04.000 --> 00:03:05.000 -Hurrah! - Hurrah! 00:03:05.000 --> 00:03:09.000 They take care of our machines, Irons, phones, and toasters, 00:03:09.000 --> 00:03:13.000 MP3s and TV screens, Even rollercoasters! 00:03:13.000 --> 00:03:16.000 Without them clocks stop ticking; Without them lights go out! 00:03:16.000 --> 00:03:24.000 But if you meet a Fixie, please, Don’t let their secret out! 00:03:24.000 --> 00:03:25.000 The Prosthesis 00:03:25.000 --> 00:03:27.000 Simka, over here! Take a look at what I found! 00:03:27.000 --> 00:03:27.000 It's a bear! 00:03:27.000 --> 00:03:28.000 What bear did you find, Nolik? 00:03:28.000 --> 00:03:31.000 You know, it's the one Tom Thomas told us about. 00:03:31.000 --> 00:03:33.000 He was his best friend in the whole wide world. 00:03:33.000 --> 00:03:35.000 Until he became friends with you and me. 00:03:35.000 --> 00:03:37.000 Uh-huh, let’s try to wind him up! 00:03:37.000 --> 00:03:39.000 Come on, come on, come on. There you go! 00:03:39.000 --> 00:03:41.000 Now walk, Teddy. Go on, Teddy, yeah! 00:03:41.000 --> 00:03:42.000 Oh no! 00:03:42.000 --> 00:03:45.000 Poor little teddy bear, they ripped his leg and didn't care. 00:03:45.000 --> 00:03:48.000 We didn’t rip his leg. It was already broken. 00:03:48.000 --> 00:03:50.000 It’s all clear. A compound fracture. 00:03:50.000 --> 00:03:51.000 Then why don't we fix him? 00:03:51.000 --> 00:03:53.000 Tom Thomas will be so happy! 00:03:53.000 --> 00:03:55.000 Wait. It's not going to be that easy to repair it. 00:03:55.000 --> 00:03:56.000 We’ll need a prosthesis. 00:03:56.000 --> 00:03:59.000 The human body is built around a frame of bones and joints. 00:03:59.000 --> 00:04:02.000 And if you break one of the bones, it will usually heal by itself. 00:04:02.000 --> 00:04:05.000 The broken bone will grow back together and you’ll be back to normal. 00:04:05.000 --> 00:04:10.000 But sometimes bones or joints can break so badly that it’s impossible for them to heal. 00:04:10.000 --> 00:04:14.000 When this happens they have to be replaced with an artificial part called a prosthesis. 00:04:14.000 --> 00:04:17.000 A prosthesis can replace more than a bone or a joint, 00:04:17.000 --> 00:04:19.000 it can be made to replace a whole arm or a leg! 00:04:19.000 --> 00:04:20.000 And where are we going to get a prosthesis? 00:04:20.000 --> 00:04:23.000 I'm positive we can get it from Professor Eugenius! 00:04:23.000 --> 00:04:23.000 You’re right! 00:04:23.000 --> 00:04:24.000 Help is on the way! 00:04:24.000 --> 00:04:26.000 Hello! Professor Eugenius! 00:04:26.000 --> 00:04:28.000 I'm pleased to see you dear children! 00:04:28.000 --> 00:04:29.000 - How do you do? - Hi there! 00:04:29.000 --> 00:04:32.000 Professor Eugenius, can you make a prosthesis? 00:04:32.000 --> 00:04:33.000 What, have you broken something? 00:04:33.000 --> 00:04:35.000 No, not us! It was the bear. He broke his leg. 00:04:35.000 --> 00:04:35.000 What bear? 00:04:35.000 --> 00:04:37.000 The teddy bear that used to be Tom Thomas' friend. 00:04:37.000 --> 00:04:39.000 Ah! Now I see. 00:04:39.000 --> 00:04:41.000 Today with the help of modern prosthetics, 00:04:41.000 --> 00:04:43.000 more is being replaced than just arms and legs. 00:04:43.000 --> 00:04:47.000 For example, if you lose a tooth, it can be replaced with an artificial one. 00:04:47.000 --> 00:04:48.000 That’s also a prosthesis. 00:04:48.000 --> 00:04:50.000 And there are times when a person starts losing their vision, 00:04:50.000 --> 00:04:52.000 because the lens in their eye gets foggy and can't focus. 00:04:52.000 --> 00:04:54.000 For this there's another kind of prosthesis - 00:04:54.000 --> 00:04:56.000 a new clear artificial lens. 00:04:56.000 --> 00:04:59.000 A prosthesis can also be used to help people with poor hearing. 00:04:59.000 --> 00:05:04.000 A tiny device can be put inside of somebody's ear so they can hear what's going on! 00:05:04.000 --> 00:05:05.000 And that's not all! 00:05:05.000 --> 00:05:10.000 People have even learned how to treat a sick heart by replacing its worn-out parts with prostheses! 00:05:10.000 --> 00:05:13.000 What fantastic inventions these prostheses are! 00:05:13.000 --> 00:05:15.000 It's amazing what they can do! 00:05:15.000 --> 00:05:17.000 They help people live a full life! 00:05:17.000 --> 00:05:19.000 Professor, is it working out? 00:05:19.000 --> 00:05:20.000 We'll know soon enough. 00:05:20.000 --> 00:05:20.000 Done! 00:05:20.000 --> 00:05:20.000 Here you go. 00:05:20.000 --> 00:05:22.000 Thanks so much for your help, Professor Eugenius! 00:05:22.000 --> 00:05:23.000 Not at all. Take care kids! 00:05:23.000 --> 00:05:27.000 In gadgets and devices Our work will never end, 00:05:27.000 --> 00:05:31.000 Appliances are fickle, They need a loyal friend. 00:05:31.000 --> 00:05:35.000 At morning, noon, and midnight Of every single day 00:05:35.000 --> 00:05:39.000 When there is an emergency You know we’re on our way! 00:05:39.000 --> 00:05:43.000 One, two, three - Tideesh! Inside we’ll be - Tideesh! 00:05:43.000 --> 00:05:46.000 All day and night - Tideesh! We fix things right. 00:05:46.000 --> 00:05:49.000 Well now this old friend of Tom Thomas' will be just like new, Nolik. 00:05:49.000 --> 00:05:53.000 Simka, if Tom Thomas makes friends with the bear, then what? 00:05:53.000 --> 00:05:54.000 Will he stop being friends with us? 00:05:54.000 --> 00:05:55.000 Hi everybody! 00:05:55.000 --> 00:05:55.000 Hi there! 00:05:55.000 --> 00:05:57.000 Oh, my teddy bear! 00:05:57.000 --> 00:05:58.000 You’ve found him for me! 00:05:58.000 --> 00:06:01.000 And you’ve fixed him! Oh, thanks a lot! 00:06:01.000 --> 00:06:01.000 Yeah. 00:06:01.000 --> 00:06:02.000 It's just like Grandpus said, 00:06:02.000 --> 00:06:04.000 "A friend that's old is better than two that are new." 00:06:04.000 --> 00:06:05.000 Who's new and who's old? 00:06:05.000 --> 00:06:06.000 Well the bear is old. 00:06:06.000 --> 00:06:07.000 And we're new. 00:06:07.000 --> 00:06:08.000 Nolik, it's not true! 00:06:08.000 --> 00:06:09.000 You’re the fixies, guys! 00:06:09.000 --> 00:06:13.000 You are my very, very best friends in the whole wide world! 00:06:13.000 --> 00:06:13.000 - Tideesh! - Tideesh!