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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
3:48
Why Flamingos Are Pink and Hardcore

Why Flamingos Are Pink and Hardcore

Season 5 Episode 50
3:32
Does Shaving Cream Do Anything?

Does Shaving Cream Do Anything?

Season 5 Episode 51
8:15
How Did the 80s Get Hair So Big?

How Did the 80s Get Hair So Big?

Season 5 Episode 53
4:31
What's In Dog Food?

What's In Dog Food?

Season 5 Episode 56
5:37
Are We Running Out of Helium?

Are We Running Out of Helium?

Season 5 Episode 57
4:35
Why Are Birds Different Colors?

Why Are Birds Different Colors?

Season 5 Episode 59
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What Makes Kimchi So Delicious?

Season 5 Episode 45

It’s the fermented food most requested by you, the viewers! What makes kimchi sour and spicy, yet also surprisingly rich and buttery?

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