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Have you ever wondered why stars twinkle? Or why the Earth is round rather than, say, square or triangular? Or even why we have earwax?Science Drops! answers these - and many other thorny science questions - in a fun-filled 90 seconds!
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Have you ever wondered why stars twinkle? Or why the Earth is round rather than, say, square or triangular? Or even why we have earwax?Science Drops! answers these - and many other thorny science questions - in a fun-filled 90 seconds!
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    Why do we sneeze?

    Why do we sneeze?

    What is the purpose of a sneeze?
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    How does anaesthetic work?

    How does anaesthetic work?

    We're glad it's available, but how does anaesthetic actually do its job?
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    How do we know the Earth is not flat?

    How do we know the Earth is not flat?

    A tiny podcast that's big on curiosity.
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    • 2 min
    Why do bees buzz?

    Why do bees buzz?

    It's a beautiful sound, but what does it do?
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    • 1 min
    Why does rain smell?

    Why does rain smell?

    Click yourself smarter.
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    • 1 min
    What are freckles?

    What are freckles?

    A tiny podcast that's big on curiosity.
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    • 1 min

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Now you know.

Answers to the questions you have always had - but never asked - in 2 minutes or less!

Absolutely brilliant!

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