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Why Do We Go to Prom?

Season 2 Episode 22
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Why Did We Plant a Flag on the Moon?

Why Did We Plant a Flag on the Moon?

Season 2 Episode 23
10:07
When did the News Start?

When did the News Start?

Season 2 Episode 24
11:39
A Brief History of Men's Underwear

A Brief History of Men's Underwear

Season 2 Episode 26
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How a Spy Changed Horror Movies

How a Spy Changed Horror Movies

Season 2 Episode 28
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The Problem with Museums

The Problem with Museums

Season 3 Episode 1
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The Rise of Beer

The Rise of Beer

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Origin of Everything

Do We Still Need Libraries?

Season 2 Episode 21

In the internet age what's the point of libraries? Do we even still need these brick and mortar buildings when a lot of knowledge can be found online? Today, Danielle examines the history of libraries around the world and what role they still play in society.

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The laugh track, otherwise known as the cringiest sound in modern television.
Why Do We Have Middle Names?
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Why Do We Have Middle Names?
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What really crashed down to Earth in Roswell, New Mexico in 1947?
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What is culture? Can it even be appropriated?
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