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Wiggle Your Big Toe

Wiggle Your Big Toe

Season 3 Episode 17
2:52
Why Are We Ticklish?

Why Are We Ticklish?

Season 3 Episode 19
3:28
Do You Own Your Cells?

Do You Own Your Cells?

Season 3 Episode 20
4:32
The Quantum Power of the Human Nose

The Quantum Power of the Human Nose

Season 3 Episode 21
4:33
How To Procrastinate Effectively

How To Procrastinate Effectively

Season 3 Episode 23
3:39
THE PAOMNNEHAL PWEOR OF THE HMUAN MNID

THE PAOMNNEHAL PWEOR OF THE HMUAN MNID

Season 3 Episode 24
3:36
100 LAYERS OF CREDIBILITY

100 LAYERS OF CREDIBILITY

Season 3 Episode 25
7:46
How Smart Is Your Dog

How Smart Is Your Dog

Season 3 Episode 26
4:51
Are Older People Wiser?

Are Older People Wiser?

Season 3 Episode 27
6:13
Your Brain In Virtual Reality

Your Brain In Virtual Reality

Season 3 Episode 28
5:45
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Can You Solve This Riddle?

Season 3 Episode 16

Can You Solve This Riddle? This riddle first appeared in Grossman, Howard (1945). Scripta Mathematica XI TedED have a similar riddle that's beautifully animated: https://youtu.be/tE2dZLDJSjA

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