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Which Came First - Flowers or Bees?

Which Came First - Flowers or Bees?

Season 3 Episode 32
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Why Are The Bees Dying?

Why Are The Bees Dying?

Season 3 Episode 33
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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
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Why Do We Laugh?

Why Do We Laugh?

Season 3 Episode 38
6:03
Ebola Explained

Ebola Explained

Season 3 Episode 1
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Understanding Climate Science

Understanding Climate Science

Season 3 Episode 8
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Do Other Animals Mourn Their Dead?

Do Other Animals Mourn Their Dead?

Season 3 Episode 52
4:59
Is Santa Real? (A Scientific Analysis)

Is Santa Real? (A Scientific Analysis)

Season 3 Episode 10
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Does My Dog Know What I’m Thinking?

Does My Dog Know What I’m Thinking?

Season 3 Episode 11
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The Surprising Places We Waste Energy

Season 3 Episode 30

We use a LOT of energy, but we waste a lot too. Where that waste happens might surprise, you though. We don't just waste energy when we leave the lights on or the thermostat cranked down too low. It happens at the dinner table and the water faucet as too!

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