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Why Do We Wash Our Hands After Going to the Bathroom?

Why Do We Wash Our Hands After Going to the Bathroom?

Season 1 Episode 22
7:50
When DId Marriage Become about Love?

When DId Marriage Become about Love?

Season 1 Episode 23
7:28
Would You Have Joined the American Revolution?

Would You Have Joined the American Revolution?

Season 1 Episode 24
9:06
What If Islam Conquered Europe?

What If Islam Conquered Europe?

Season 1 Episode 25
8:37
The Origin of Race in the USA

The Origin of Race in the USA

Season 1 Episode 26
9:22
What If There Were No Taxes?

What If There Were No Taxes?

Season 1 Episode 27
8:58
Is Breakfast the Most Important Meal?

Is Breakfast the Most Important Meal?

Season 1 Episode 28
9:06
The 2nd Amendment Explained

The 2nd Amendment Explained

Season 1 Episode 29
9:28
When Men Wore High Heels

When Men Wore High Heels

Season 1 Episode 30
6:27
Do Standardized Tests Do More Harm Than Good?

Do Standardized Tests Do More Harm Than Good?

Season 1 Episode 31
9:08
History of the Word “Gay”

History of the Word “Gay”

Season 1 Episode 32
6:03
What Was Jesus' Real Name?

What Was Jesus' Real Name?

Season 1 Episode 33
4:18
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Origin of Everything

Why Does the ❤️ Heart Symbol ❤️ Look That Way?

Season 1 Episode 21

Whether it’s a chocolate in heart shaped box, an emoji with hearts for eyes, iconic design such as I ❤️ NY or even liking an image on Instagram, the heart symbol is about as ubiquitous as it comes. But have you ever wondered why the ❤️ looks the way it does, considering it’s almost nothing like what an anatomically correct heart actually looks like?
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Why Do We Have Hobbies?
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Why are Patriotic Songs All the Same?
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Season 2 Episode 13
Why are Patriotic Songs All the Same?
Why do so many anthems and patriotic songs from across the globe sound the same?
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Season 2 Episode 12
What is Racial Passing?
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Season 2 Episode 11
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Season 2 Episode 9
Why Do We Have Middle Names?
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Season 2 Episode 8
Modern Warfare and Alien Invasions
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