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Origin Of EverythingEvery aspect of our daily reality, whether its the words we use, the pop culture we love, the technology that get us through the day, or even the identities we give ourselves, emerge from thousands of intersecting histories. And on this show, we're going to explore them ALL!![PBS Digital Studios]()
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It's Okay To Be SmartI'm Joe Hanson, Ph.D and this program is all about science, the amazing universe we live in and how science connects to every part of our life.Latest
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