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Jan 4th, 2022 3m 26s

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The Plankton Paradox

Nov 23rd, 2021 4m 1s

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How Birds Fooled Military Radar

Nov 8th, 2021 3m 51s

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The Hurricane Category Scale Is Broken

Oct 12th, 2021 4m 23s

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How To Solve Every Global Crisis

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Is Tomorrow A Place?

Sep 9th, 2021 4m 16s

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Why Do Hobbits Need SEVEN Meals?

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How A Whale And A Bear Beat The System

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Poison Is More Complicated Than You Think

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Jul 13th, 2021 3m 48s

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Jul 3rd, 2021 4m 11s

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Jun 24th, 2021 3m 42s

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Why It's Good To Have A Weak Hand

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An Unexpected Consequence of COVID

May 27th, 2021 3m 41s

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The Mystery Of The Missing Penis

May 13th, 2021 3m 34s

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