Why Do Things Sound Scary?

Why are sounds scary? They're just vibrations. Blame your brain.

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Why Do Things Sound Scary? Be Smart

Premiered October 27, 2013

Why Do Things Sound Scary?

Why are sounds scary? They're just vibrations. Blame your brain.

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Be Smart: Season 1

Thomas Jefferson and The Giant Moose: asset-mezzanine-16x9

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Thomas Jefferson and The Giant Moose

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Why Vaccines Work

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Why Does February Have 28 Days?

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Why Do Things Sound Scary?

So You Want to go to Mars?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

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So You Want to go to Mars?

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Incredible Tails Of Amazing Whales!

Program Specials & Extras

Africa is the only continent where these megafaunas still exist. But, why?

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The Mystery of Earth's Disappearing Giants

We meet some interesting bugs that use truly extreme senses to navigate their world.

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Dung Beetles: The Poop-Rolling Stargazers of the Serenget

We look at some surprising ways that species use teamwork in order to survive.

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These Butt-Tickling Ants Are Endangered Butterfly Bodyguards

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