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Is MSG Bad for You?

Is MSG Bad for You?

Season 1 Episode 24
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Awesome Chemistry Life Hacks (Vol. 3)

Awesome Chemistry Life Hacks (Vol. 3)

Season 1 Episode 25
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What's in your Smartphone?

What's in your Smartphone?

Season 1 Episode 26
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Why Do Leaves Change Color?

Why Do Leaves Change Color?

Season 1 Episode 27
2:09
Why Does Beer Get Skunked?

Why Does Beer Get Skunked?

Season 1 Episode 28
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Why is Pizza So Good?

Why is Pizza So Good?

Season 1 Episode 30
3:17
Why Do Things Taste Sweet?

Why Do Things Taste Sweet?

Season 1 Episode 31
2:41
We Are Made of "Star Stuff"

We Are Made of "Star Stuff"

Season 1 Episode 33
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The Chemistry of Cats

The Chemistry of Cats

Season 1 Episode 34
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What Happens When You Eat Too Much?

What Happens When You Eat Too Much?

Season 1 Episode 35
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Is it OK to Pee in the Ocean?

Season 1 Episode 23

Peeing in the ocean: Many have done it, but few admit to it. Fortunately for beachgoers everywhere, our latest episode of Reactions explains why, from an environmental perspective, it is absolutely OK to pee in the ocean.

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