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How Does Salt Melt Ice?

How Does Salt Melt Ice?

Season 2 Episode 1
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Tricking the Nazis and Transforming Medicine: George de Heve

Tricking the Nazis and Transforming Medicine: George de Heve

Season 2 Episode 2
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Chemistry Life Hacks for Winter Survival (CLH Vol. 5)

Chemistry Life Hacks for Winter Survival (CLH Vol. 5)

Season 2 Episode 3
3:26
How Does Moisturizer Work?

How Does Moisturizer Work?

Season 2 Episode 4
2:57
The Woman (and Others) Who Saved the U.S. Space Race

The Woman (and Others) Who Saved the U.S. Space Race

Season 2 Episode 5
5:55
How Do Pheromones Work?

How Do Pheromones Work?

Season 2 Episode 6
2:59
Why Do Roses Smell So Sweet?

Why Do Roses Smell So Sweet?

Season 2 Episode 7
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Mind-Blowing Movie Explosions Explained

Mind-Blowing Movie Explosions Explained

Season 2 Episode 8
3:13
How Do Jeans Get Blue?

How Do Jeans Get Blue?

Season 2 Episode 9
3:06
Why is Carbon Monoxide So Deadly?

Why is Carbon Monoxide So Deadly?

Season 2 Episode 10
3:13
Is Vaping Safer Than Cigarettes?

Is Vaping Safer Than Cigarettes?

Season 2 Episode 11
3:08
The Chemistry of Poison Ivy

The Chemistry of Poison Ivy

Season 2 Episode 12
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