The Fascinating Origins of Everyday Things (Part 2)

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Can Professional Wine Connoisseurs Tell the Difference Between Cheap and Expensive Wines & Much More

In the episode today, we are looking at whether professional wine connoisseurs can tell really not tell the difference between expensive and cheap wines. How Alcohol “Proof” is Determined. Do Drunk People Really Survive Car Crashes More? Why Would You Add Antifreeze to Wine? Do W ...  Show more

Who Invented Night Vision, and How Does it Work?

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