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Why Does Food Make Your Mouth Water?

Why Does Food Make Your Mouth Water?

Season 3 Episode 12
3:10
The Truth About Peanut Allergies

The Truth About Peanut Allergies

Season 3 Episode 13
2:41
Why Are Synthetic Drugs So Dangerous?

Why Are Synthetic Drugs So Dangerous?

Season 3 Episode 14
3:32
Why Do Wasps Attack?

Why Do Wasps Attack?

Season 3 Episode 15
5:00
Why Does Metal Rust?

Why Does Metal Rust?

Season 3 Episode 16
1:54
What Makes Coffee So Good?

What Makes Coffee So Good?

Season 3 Episode 18
4:54
Why Is Snake Venom So Deadly?

Why Is Snake Venom So Deadly?

Season 3 Episode 19
3:48
What's The Best Way To Whiten Teeth?

What's The Best Way To Whiten Teeth?

Season 3 Episode 20
3:59
How Can You Make Flowers Last Longer?

How Can You Make Flowers Last Longer?

Season 3 Episode 21
3:09
Does Homeopathy Work?

Does Homeopathy Work?

Season 3 Episode 22
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How Does Shampoo Work?

Season 3 Episode 10

Thanks to chemistry, the products we use to clean and style our hair have evolved over decades — even centuries. “Ms. Beautyphile” Trina Espinoza and Lex Fleming from “Made U Look” join us in the New York City YouTube Space to explain the science behind hair care.

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