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Everything is Trying to Kill You

Everything is Trying to Kill You

Season 3 Episode 12
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What Do You Think is Normal?

What Do You Think is Normal?

Season 3 Episode 13
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Your Body on Carbs

Your Body on Carbs

Season 3 Episode 14
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Why do You Get a Brain Freeze?

Why do You Get a Brain Freeze?

Season 3 Episode 15
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Can You Solve This Riddle?

Can You Solve This Riddle?

Season 3 Episode 16
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Wiggle Your Big Toe

Wiggle Your Big Toe

Season 3 Episode 17
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Why Are We Ticklish?

Why Are We Ticklish?

Season 3 Episode 19
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Do You Own Your Cells?

Do You Own Your Cells?

Season 3 Episode 20
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The Quantum Power of the Human Nose

The Quantum Power of the Human Nose

Season 3 Episode 21
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How To Procrastinate Effectively

How To Procrastinate Effectively

Season 3 Episode 23
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Valentine's Day Tips From the Animal World!

Season 3 Episode 11

These animal mating rituals reveal some secrets of our own Valentines Day behavior. And after the video, crawl on over to PBS NATURE and check out Spy in the Wild!

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