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Why Get Your Tetanus Shot?

Why Get Your Tetanus Shot?

Season 1 Episode 27
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Much A-Doo About Poo

Much A-Doo About Poo

Season 1 Episode 28
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How Dirty Are Public Restrooms?

How Dirty Are Public Restrooms?

Season 1 Episode 29
2:45
Can Microbes Solve Murder Mysteries?

Can Microbes Solve Murder Mysteries?

Season 1 Episode 30
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Why Don't Vultures Get Food Poisoning?

Why Don't Vultures Get Food Poisoning?

Season 1 Episode 31
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How Far Do Sneezes and Vomit Travel?

How Far Do Sneezes and Vomit Travel?

Season 1 Episode 32
2:44
5 Gross Facts About Koalas

5 Gross Facts About Koalas

Season 1 Episode 33
3:20
How To Make Glow-In-The-Dark Slime!

How To Make Glow-In-The-Dark Slime!

Season 1 Episode 35
2:54
Why Do You Get Sick After Exams?

Why Do You Get Sick After Exams?

Season 1 Episode 36
2:22
Build Your Own Microscope

Build Your Own Microscope

Season 1 Episode 37
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What Really Causes Cavities?

What Really Causes Cavities?

Season 1 Episode 39
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The Horrors of Ancient Cataract Surgeries

Season 1 Episode 26

Doctors have been slicing into eyeballs for over 2500 years. Luckily, surgeons have made some progress since then.

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