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Do We Still Need Libraries?

Season 2 Episode 21
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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
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When did the News Start?

When did the News Start?

Season 2 Episode 24
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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

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The Rise of Beer

The Rise of Beer

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Origin of Everything

Why Do We Have Housing Projects?

Season 2 Episode 20

What's the history behind public housing? Why do governments all over the world subsidize housing for the public. Today, Danielle looks at the evolution of housing projects and how the government got into the landlord game.

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