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The Problem with Museums

The Problem with Museums

Season 3 Episode 1
12:14
The Rise of Beer

The Rise of Beer

Season 3 Episode 2
12:21
Why Are There 12 People on a Jury?

Why Are There 12 People on a Jury?

Season 3 Episode 6
11:08
Where did Advice Columns Come From?

Where did Advice Columns Come From?

Season 3 Episode 8
8:05
Economic Lessons from Past Pandemics

Economic Lessons from Past Pandemics

Season 3 Episode 9
10:11
How We Discovered Germs

How We Discovered Germs

Season 3 Episode 11
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Origin of Everything

Welcome To Origin of Everything!

If you're curious about where it all comes from, then this is place for you. Every week, we're going to investigate the fact that every aspect of our daily reality, whether its the words we use, the pop culture we love, the technology that get us through the day, or even the identities we give ourselves, emerge from thousands of intersecting histories.

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Where Does the #Hashtag Symbol Come From?
7:13
What is the origin of this # mysterious symbol?
Why are 18 Year Olds Considered Adults?
6:50
Why are 18 Year Olds Considered Adults?
How did Makeup, WWII, & Communism Create U.S. Healthcare?
6:28
Where did our employer based healthcare system actually come from?
The True Origin of Killer Clowns
6:37
When did clowns get so terrifying?!?
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