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A Rare Pair of Chicks for the Exotic and Endangered Takahe (02:54)
A Baby Seal's First Solo Venture Into the Water (02:19)
This Indian City Sells 3,500 Tons of Chilies Every Single Day (02:55)
Though Small and Slow, the Tuatara is the Top Predator in Its Ecosystem (02:14)
We Have Sweden and Brazil to Thank for Our Toilet Paper Rolls (02:57)
A Lemur Queen Gives a Master Class in Troop Leadership (03:05)
The Graphite Used in Pencils Has Amazing Properties (02:48)
The Surprisingly Sophisticated Conveniences of Mycenae (02:36)
Odysseus’ Journey is a Reflection of our Own Love of Adventure (02:12)
Why Many Italians Only Use Durum Wheat to Make Pasta (02:59)
A Traditional Cretan Cheesemaker Reveals His Secrets (02:06)
This Machine Creates A Mesmerizing Waterfall Of Pasta Inside The Factory Smithsonian Channel (03:36)
Recreating Part of Odysseus’ Journey in a Modern Sailing Boat (01:45)
The Ancient Greek City of Mystra Has Become a Ghost Town (03:41)
Could an Ancient Greek Bow Outperform a Modern One? (03:41)
This Terrifying Worm Snatches Fish From The Ocean Floor (03:13)
How Many Pencils Can Be Made Out of a Factory Batch of Graphite? (02:50)
The Impeller is a Vital Component on this Giant Ship (03:17)