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Dying to Be Thin
Season 27
Episode 15
Anorexia, bulimia, and other eating disorders are on the rise. What can be done?
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Surprising evidence at the world’s oldest temple overturns our understanding of human history.
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Explore mammals’ surprising origins, long before the age of dinosaurs.
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New evidence sheds light on the remarkable life—and mysterious collapse—of the ancient jungle city.
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What if violent asteroid impacts actually jump-started life on Earth? Explore a dramatic theory.
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See how ingenuity and teamwork keep the crew alive and doing science 250 miles above Earth.
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Astronauts and Mission Control relive terrifying moments during construction of the ISS.
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Find out why deadly flash floods are on the rise and how we can protect ourselves from them.
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Explore mysterious 9,000-year-old Stone Age megastructures found in the Arabian Desert.
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Discover how two revolutionary ancient inventions changed the course of humanity forever.
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Follow ancient humans’ journey into an icy and perilous new land.
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Discover how Homo sapiens outlasted Neanderthals – and how they helped make us who we are today.