1000 Things You Should Know

Episode 2: "Hidden Connections"


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Episode 2: "Hidden Connections" Summary: Wade delves into three remarkable phenomena that challenge our assumptions about life, information, and chance. The episode begins with the immortal jellyfish, Turritopsis dohrnii, exploring its unique ability to reverse its aging process and the implications for human medicine. Next, Wade examines the mysterious khipu system of the Incas, revealing how these intricate knotted cords may have constituted a sophisticated tactile writing system unlike any other in history. The episode concludes with an examination of the physics of coin flips, demonstrating how this seemingly perfect random process actually contains subtle biases and physical patterns.
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