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Ebola Explained

Ebola Explained

Season 3 Episode 1
7:33
Understanding Climate Science

Understanding Climate Science

Season 3 Episode 8
6:00
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
5:35
Does My Dog Know What I’m Thinking?

Does My Dog Know What I’m Thinking?

Season 3 Episode 11
6:14
How Many Smells Can You Smell?

How Many Smells Can You Smell?

Season 3 Episode 12
4:13
What is Deja Vu?!

What is Deja Vu?!

Season 3 Episode 15
3:43
Zombie Parasites!

Zombie Parasites!

Season 3 Episode 19
6:01
How Many Stars Are There?

How Many Stars Are There?

Season 3 Episode 22
3:30
%$?# Allergies!

%$?# Allergies!

Season 3 Episode 23
4:44
Are Dinosaurs Extinct?

Are Dinosaurs Extinct?

Season 3 Episode 31
6:05
The Ruin and Rise of Monterey Bay

The Ruin and Rise of Monterey Bay

Season 3 Episode 41
3:38
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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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