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THE PAOMNNEHAL PWEOR OF THE HMUAN MNID

Season 3 Episode 24
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100 LAYERS OF CREDIBILITY

100 LAYERS OF CREDIBILITY

Season 3 Episode 25
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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
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Your Brain In Virtual Reality

Your Brain In Virtual Reality

Season 3 Episode 28
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Your Biological Clock at Work

Your Biological Clock at Work

Season 3 Episode 29
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Dissecting a Dinosaur Brain (sort of)

Dissecting a Dinosaur Brain (sort of)

Season 3 Episode 30
5:27
What Makes Someone a Night Owl?

What Makes Someone a Night Owl?

Season 3 Episode 33
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This Paradox Could Kill You

This Paradox Could Kill You

Season 3 Episode 34
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Do You Have an Inner Voice?

Do You Have an Inner Voice?

Season 3 Episode 35
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How To Procrastinate Effectively

Season 3 Episode 23

Taking a break to do simple or "mindless" tasks can have a positive impact on your creativity, productivity and decision making. So if you're going to procrastinate or waste time, here's how to do it properly.

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