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It's Okay to Be Smart
What Is The Most Average Thing?
Season 11
Episode 16
The universe is full of stuff, ranging from huge things like stars all the way to tiny particles you can’t see with the naked eye. But what is the most average thing in the universe? We’re on a mission to uncover it with a combination of math, physics, and a little calculator wizardry. The answer is more surprising than you’d think!
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