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Tardigrades

Season 5 Episode 37
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How Do You Catch Fruit Flies?

How Do You Catch Fruit Flies?

Season 5 Episode 38
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Do Astronauts Need Sunscreen?

Do Astronauts Need Sunscreen?

Season 5 Episode 39
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How is Leather Made?

How is Leather Made?

Season 5 Episode 41
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Why Does Humidity Feel Gross?

Why Does Humidity Feel Gross?

Season 5 Episode 42
4:55
What Makes Kimchi So Delicious?

What Makes Kimchi So Delicious?

Season 5 Episode 45
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How Does Low-Dose Aspirin Work?

How Does Low-Dose Aspirin Work?

Season 5 Episode 47
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Can Plastic Be Composted?

Can Plastic Be Composted?

Season 5 Episode 48
4:33
Citrus Scent DEBUNKED!

Citrus Scent DEBUNKED!

Season 5 Episode 49
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Turning the Boston Harbor into Actual Tea

Season 5 Episode 36

We wanted to know if enough tea was dumped in Boston harbor during the Boston tea party to turn the entire thing to tea. So we did some math.

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