Episodes (Page 120)
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Comic books hold a unique and fascinating place in American history.
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The Donner Party faced extreme hardship and starvation in the winter of 1846.
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Chimpanzees have been historically used in medical research due to similarities to humans.
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Global flood myths appear in many ancient cultures and traditions.
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Duels were formal combat, often to defend honor, typically with deadly weapons.
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SETI searches for evidence of intelligent extraterrestrial life using radio telescopes.
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Crying involves complex physiological and psychological responses to emotions.
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Fasting, or abstaining from food, has ancient religious and health motivations.
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Autopsies determine the cause of death through examination of a body.
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Zero, as a number and concept, has a surprisingly complex and influential history.
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Coral reefs are massive structures built by tiny marine polyps.
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Pickpocketing is a stealthy form of theft targeting personal belongings.
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Floods occur when excess water overwhelms an area's drainage capacity.
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Human trafficking involves exploiting individuals for labor or sexual purposes.
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Lucha libre is a unique style of Mexican professional wrestling.
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Contrails are ice crystal clouds formed by aircraft exhaust at high altitudes.
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The Bermuda Triangle covers a vast area between Miami, Bermuda, and San Juan.
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Vacationing in Antarctica is possible, but comes with unique challenges and risks.
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Investigate the alleged curse on King Tutankhamen's tomb after its opening.
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Understand the physics behind how a yo-yo 'sleeps' and 'wakes up'.