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Six Historically True Facts about Money

Six Historically True Facts about Money

Season 1 Episode 40
11:11
Why Was Crossdressing Illegal?

Why Was Crossdressing Illegal?

Season 1 Episode 41
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Why Do We Eat Popcorn at The Movies?

Why Do We Eat Popcorn at The Movies?

Season 1 Episode 42
6:46
Why Do People Have Pets?

Why Do People Have Pets?

Season 1 Episode 43
8:00
The Origin of Gender

The Origin of Gender

Season 1 Episode 44
8:39
Why Is There a Minimum Wage?

Why Is There a Minimum Wage?

Season 1 Episode 45
9:10
Can Tattoos Be Taboo?

Can Tattoos Be Taboo?

Season 2 Episode 1
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Why Do We Drink Milk in School?

Why Do We Drink Milk in School?

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Why Do All Malls Look the Same?

Season 1 Episode 39

Why do all strip malls look the same, even across different states? And what do zoning laws, tax breaks, and a guy from Vienna have to do with it?

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