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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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Why Do Onions Make You Cry?

Why Do Onions Make You Cry?

Season 3 Episode 24
2:18
Elephant Toothpaste

Elephant Toothpaste

Season 3 Episode 25
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How Do Sparklers Work?

How Do Sparklers Work?

Season 3 Episode 27
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Is Fluoride in Drinking Water Safe?

Is Fluoride in Drinking Water Safe?

Season 3 Episode 28
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Why Does Metal Rust?

Season 3 Episode 16

Reactions is looking at the chemistry behind the reactions that makes metal rust. And did you know that metals actually PREFER to be rusted? Believe it. And while you're believing it, be sure to leave your questions in the comments and we will try to get to them all!

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