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Could You Be a Chimera?

Could You Be a Chimera?

Season 7 Episode 14
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Why We Are Losing the Night Sky

Why We Are Losing the Night Sky

Season 7 Episode 16
10:26
Why do Trees Talk to Each Other?

Why do Trees Talk to Each Other?

Season 7 Episode 17
5:27
How Blind People See With Sound

How Blind People See With Sound

Season 7 Episode 18
16:07
Why Don't Birds Lay Square Eggs?

Why Don't Birds Lay Square Eggs?

Season 7 Episode 19
7:21
7 Scientific Urban Legends Debunked!

7 Scientific Urban Legends Debunked!

Season 7 Episode 20
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What Color Is A Banana?

What Color Is A Banana?

Season 7 Episode 23
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It's Okay to Be Smart

1 MILLION Species Could Go Extinct… Here’s Why.

Season 7 Episode 11

A massive new study has just been released showing that human activities are threatening Earth’s other life forms in some very bad ways. One million species may be at risk of extinction. Just let that sink in. Isn’t the Anthropocene awesome? Check out the study below to learn more and find out how we can stop it.

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