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What Is Fire?

What Is Fire?

Season 3 Episode 39
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The Ruin and Rise of Monterey Bay

The Ruin and Rise of Monterey Bay

Season 3 Episode 41
3:38
Cuttlefish: Tentacles In Disguise

Cuttlefish: Tentacles In Disguise

Season 3 Episode 42
3:54
My Date With A Giant Pacific Octopus!

My Date With A Giant Pacific Octopus!

Season 3 Episode 43
3:07
Eight Incredible Deep Sea Oddities

Eight Incredible Deep Sea Oddities

Season 3 Episode 45
2:34
Theory vs Hypothesis vs Law

Theory vs Hypothesis vs Law

Season 3 Episode 47
6:48
Why Do We Have to Sleep

Why Do We Have to Sleep

Season 3 Episode 48
7:54
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What Color Is The Moon?

Season 3 Episode 50
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It's Okay to Be Smart

Why Do We Laugh?

Season 3 Episode 38

Laughing is a universal human behavior, one that transcends borders of language and culture. But it's also REALLY WEIRD. Why do we do it? The answer has less to do with humor than you might think

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