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Is It OK To Pee In The Pool?

Is It OK To Pee In The Pool?

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Accidental Discoveries That Go Boom

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How Does Anesthesia Work?

How Does Anesthesia Work?

Season 3 Episode 42
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Have We Found All The Elements?

Have We Found All The Elements?

Season 3 Episode 43
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How Much Candy Would Kill You?

How Much Candy Would Kill You?

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The Science of Distance Running

The Science of Distance Running

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What's the Deal with Acne?

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How To Make Fish Less Fishy (Chemistry Life Hacks)

Season 3 Episode 34

Freshly caught fish is delicious. But after a day or two, that filet in your fridge smells a little fishier, thanks to a stinky molecule known as trimethylamine. Is there any hope? Find out how to make fish taste and smell less fishy with chemistry. Learn about the amino acids that give fresh fish its sweet and savory flavor, and get three chemistry-backed tricks to cut down the taste.

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