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What's The Loudest Possible Sound?

What's The Loudest Possible Sound?

Season 3 Episode 27
3:49
Does The Moon Really Orbit The Earth?

Does The Moon Really Orbit The Earth?

Season 3 Episode 28
2:44
When Will We Stop Using Oil?

When Will We Stop Using Oil?

Season 3 Episode 29
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The Surprising Places We Waste Energy

The Surprising Places We Waste Energy

Season 3 Episode 30
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Which Came First - Flowers or Bees?

Which Came First - Flowers or Bees?

Season 3 Episode 32
5:19
Why Are The Bees Dying?

Why Are The Bees Dying?

Season 3 Episode 33
4:01
How Does A Canyon Become Grand?

How Does A Canyon Become Grand?

Season 3 Episode 35
4:03
Your Salad Is Trying To Kill You

Your Salad Is Trying To Kill You

Season 3 Episode 36
6:03
Why Are Cicadas So Good At Math?

Why Are Cicadas So Good At Math?

Season 3 Episode 37
5:32
Why Do We Laugh?

Why Do We Laugh?

Season 3 Episode 38
6:03
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%$?# Allergies!

Season 3 Episode 23

Springtime means the arrival of green grass, bright flowers, and buzzing bees. But for many of us, it’s also about sneezing, watery red eyes, and a runny nose, thanks to allergies. In this week’s video, you’ll learn why we get allergies, how our immune system turns against us to attack pollen and pets, and why allergies seem to be on the rise in developed nations.

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