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  • Washing your hands | Hygiene

    Episode 32. Topic: Washing your hands. Theme: Hygiene. We've all been told to wash our hands for 20 seconds (especially given the pandemic). But why 20 seconds and what does hand washing actually do to viruses and bacteria? 

    3 min
  • The history of toothpaste | Hygiene

    Episode 31. Topic: The history of toothpaste. Theme: Hygiene. The history of toothpaste. How old is toothpaste and what did it look like before we understood the causes of tooth decay? 

    3 min
  • Dropping out | Education

    Episode 30. Topic: Dropping out. Theme: Education. What are the causes and consequences of dropping out of school around the world? And are there really benefits of being a college dropout? 

    3 min
  • Does a second language help? | Education

    Episode 29. Topic: Does a second language help? Theme: Education. 

    Growing up, is there an advantage or disadvantage to bilingualism? And does that change in adulthood?

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    3 min
  • The sequoia | Trees

    Episode 23. Topic: The sequoia. Theme: Trees. 

    Learn about the tallest tree species in the world. Where can they be found? How big are they? How does water manage to get to the top? Why are they endangered? Why is their genome different from other trees?

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    3 min

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Education podcasts are great - but sometimes you just want an appetizer of knowledge. On 3 minute lesson, I attempt to communicate an interesting topic concisely and in less than 3 minutes.