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How Do Rockets Work? (Featuring KSP)

How Do Rockets Work? (Featuring KSP)

Season 1 Episode 21
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Is it OK to Pee in the Ocean?

Is it OK to Pee in the Ocean?

Season 1 Episode 23
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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
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Why Does Beer Get Skunked?

Why Does Beer Get Skunked?

Season 1 Episode 28
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Why is Pizza So Good?

Season 1 Episode 30
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World Cup Chemistry: The Science Behind the Brazuca Ball

Season 1 Episode 18

The 2014 World Cup final is almost here, and no matter which two teams meet for the title match, there's one thing they'll both need to win: the ball. The "brazuca" is different from most other soccer balls out there, and our pals over at the Compound Interest blog dug in to find out why.

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