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Building Curiosity

Building Curiosity

Season 3 Episode 7
2:06
Understanding Climate Science

Understanding Climate Science

Season 3 Episode 8
6:00
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
There's No Such Thing As Cold

There's No Such Thing As Cold

Season 3 Episode 13
4:58
What is Deja Vu?!

What is Deja Vu?!

Season 3 Episode 15
3:43
How Many Heartbeats Do We Get?

How Many Heartbeats Do We Get?

Season 3 Episode 16
4:27
Why Vaccines Work

Why Vaccines Work

Season 3 Episode 17
6:38
Why Does February only have 28 days?

Why Does February only have 28 days?

Season 3 Episode 18
4:28
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It's Okay to Be Smart

Where Do Birds Go In Winter?

Season 3 Episode 6

As winter approaches, V-shaped flocks glide overhead as the world's birds begin their long treks to warmer climates. Humans used to have some pretty crazy theories about where birds went for winter, like the moon, or to the bottom of the ocean.

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