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流行大百科
Explained
2018–2021 3 季 44 集 TMDB 7.4
Vox 推出这部启发人心的影集，探讨如加密电子货币的兴起、节食失败的原因，以及疯狂的韩国流行乐界等众多议题。
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2018–2021全剧完结共 3 季 44 集
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第 3 季202114 集TMDB 7.3
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- 1Sugar2021-07-16 · 24 min
S03E01 · 第 3 季
Sugar
Once crucial for survival, sugar now poses a health risk. Is there a way to satisfy our primeval craving for sweetness in a healthy, balanced way?
- 2Royalty2021-07-23 · 24 min
S03E02 · 第 3 季
Royalty
How do monarchies survive when they no longer wield power? By presenting a royal fairy tale that may not reflect the reality of the past — or present.
- 3Flags2021-07-30 · 22 min
S03E03 · 第 3 季
Flags
A flag can unite, divide and terrorize. Explore how a piece of cloth transformed into a powerful symbol of both love and hate, freedom and oppression.
- 4Dogs2021-08-06 · 23 min
S03E04 · 第 3 季
Dogs
Who's a good dog? They all are! From puppy-dog eyes to feats of heroism, see how canines evolved into humankind's best friends and sources of pure love.
- 5The End of Oil2021-08-13 · 21 min
S03E05 · 第 3 季
The End of Oil
Oil led to huge advancements - and vast inequities. As the planet warms, why is it so hard to turn away from fossil fuels, and can it be done in time?
- 6Chess2021-08-20 · 23 min
S03E06 · 第 3 季
Chess
For centuries, chess has captured hearts and minds — and pawns — and it's more popular than ever. What makes this ever-changing board game so special?
- 7Your Skin2021-08-27 · 21 min
S03E07 · 第 3 季
Your Skin
Don’t panic, but our skin plays host to trillions of bacteria, fungi, mites and other microscopic guests. Go beyond skin-deep with our largest organ.
- 8Apologies2021-09-03 · 22 min
S03E08 · 第 3 季
Apologies
Apologizing is tough, and in this era of public mea culpas, forgiveness isn't guaranteed. What makes for a good apology, and why does it hold such power?
- 9Hurricanes2021-09-10 · 23 min
S03E09 · 第 3 季
Hurricanes
As the planet warms, hurricanes could become even more dangerous and destructive.
- 10Plastic Surgery2021-09-17 · 24 min
S03E10 · 第 3 季
Plastic Surgery
The Instagram face. A shapely posterior. Cosmetic surgery can make the latest beauty trends a reality. Explore its origins and effects, inside and out.
- 11Dance Crazes2021-09-24 · 20 min
S03E11 · 第 3 季
Dance Crazes
From the waltz to voguing, dance crazes have connected people throughout history. But when a dance catches on, who gets the credit — and compensation?
- 12Time2021-10-01 · 25 min
S03E12 · 第 3 季
Time
Time flies… sometimes. Its passage can seem to speed up and slow down. Why do we experience time the way we do, and how do we take back some control?
- 13Country Music2021-10-08 · 25 min
S03E13 · 第 3 季
Country Music
Dirt roads. Pickup trucks. Hip-hop? As the borders around country music shift, who decides what defines the popular genre, and who gets to be a star?
- 14Fairy Tales2021-10-15 · 24 min
S03E14 · 第 3 季
Fairy Tales
Fairy tales have survived thousands of years for a reason. Explore their far-flung history and how the stories speak to fundamental human concerns.
第 2 季201910 集TMDB 7.5
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- 1Cults2019-09-26 · 23 min
S02E01 · 第 2 季
Cults
How do cults lure people in and exert control? Learn a cult’s telltale signs, and how loneliness and life online makes indoctrination easier than ever.
- 2Billionaires2019-10-03 · 16 min
S02E02 · 第 2 季
Billionaires
There are more billionaires than ever. But how does this vast accumulation of wealth affect the world? Mark Cuban and Bernie Sanders offer insights.
- 3Animal Intelligence2019-10-10 · 23 min
S02E03 · 第 2 季
Animal Intelligence
What goes on inside an animal's mind? Figuring out how they think and feel might just be the key to understanding our own place in the world.
- 4Athleisure2019-10-17 · 20 min
S02E04 · 第 2 季
Athleisure
It began with bloomers. Then came spandex. Now we sport leggings and other activewear everywhere. How did comfy, casual clothing go mainstream?
- 5Coding2019-10-24 · 20 min
S02E05 · 第 2 季
Coding
Computer code now controls how we live. But how did these programming languages evolve? And how can they be used to build a new and better world?
- 6Pirates2019-10-31 · 24 min
S02E06 · 第 2 季
Pirates
In pop culture, pirates are often depicted as booty-looting rogues, but their history is far more complicated. See how they became enemies of humanity.
- 7The Next Pandemic2019-11-07 · 16 min
S02E07 · 第 2 季
The Next Pandemic
If you're not worried about a looming global pandemic, you probably should be. Are we prepared for an outbreak? Bill Gates and other experts weigh in.
- 8The Future of Meat2019-11-14 · 22 min
S02E08 · 第 2 季
The Future of Meat
The planet's current rate of meat consumption is unprecedented -- and becoming unsustainable. In the future, will meat alternatives be the answer?
- 9Beauty2019-11-21 · 23 min
S02E09 · 第 2 季
Beauty
Beauty may be in the eye of the beholder, but what exactly makes things such as art and architecture aesthetically pleasing, and why do we like looking?
- 10Diamonds2019-11-28 · 25 min
S02E10 · 第 2 季
Diamonds
A diamond is forever. But why is that? Dig into how these mined pieces of carbon became both a status symbol and a sparkly sign of everlasting love.
第 1 季201820 集TMDB 7.2
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- 1The Racial Wealth Gap2018-05-23 · 19 min
S01E01 · 第 1 季
The Racial Wealth Gap
Cory Booker and others discuss how slavery, housing discrimination and centuries of inequality have compounded to create a racial wealth gap.
- 2Designer DNA2018-05-23 · 18 min
S01E02 · 第 1 季
Designer DNA
Scientific feat or terrifying social experiment? Specialists in the field discuss the high stakes and ethical controversies of gene editing.
- 3Monogamy2018-05-23 · 18 min
S01E03 · 第 1 季
Monogamy
What do biology, human history and the promiscuity of bonobos reveal about monogamy? Experts and everyday couples weigh in on shifting cultural norms.
- 4K-Pop2018-05-30 · 18 min
S01E04 · 第 1 季
K-Pop
Elaborate music videos, adoring fans, killer choreography. Learn about the global music phenomenon from South Korea that goes beyond "Gangnam Style."
- 5Cryptocurrency2018-06-06 · 18 min
S01E05 · 第 1 季
Cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency has made people billionaires, but is digital cash the next revolution? Learn about this anonymous currency and how it's coveted.
- 6Why Diets Fail2018-06-13 · 18 min
S01E06 · 第 1 季
Why Diets Fail
Atkins. Paleo. Keto. Do any work in the long term? Experts look at marketing, food environments and genes to explain why diets are often unsuccessful.
- 7The Stock Market2018-06-20 · 18 min
S01E07 · 第 1 季
The Stock Market
Does the stock market accurately reflect the status of the economy? Finance specialists discuss market history, valuations and CEO incentives.
- 8eSports2018-06-27 · 18 min
S01E08 · 第 1 季
eSports
Is fake violence a sport? Fans, shoutcasters, and eSports icons break down today's video games and the explosive popularity of competitive gaming.
- 9Extraterrestrial Life2018-07-04 · 20 min
S01E09 · 第 1 季
Extraterrestrial Life
Despite decades of searching, we have yet to discover extraterrestrial life. Scientists discuss the reasons, including: Are aliens just too snobby?
- 10!2018-07-11 · 16 min
S01E10 · 第 1 季
!
Do we overuse exclamation points!? Linguists and copy editors look at how the punctuation has adapted across history, literature and internet-speak.
- 11Cricket2018-07-18 · 15 min
S01E11 · 第 1 季
Cricket
Cricket experts look at how the confusing sport became so popular and discuss its evolution in becoming more accessible entertaining and profitable.
- 12Weed2018-07-25 · 18 min
S01E12 · 第 1 季
Weed
Marijuana experts discuss the rise of potent "sexually frustrated" cannabis plants, the quests for consistency in weed strains and the history of hemp.
- 13Tattoo2018-08-01 · 17 min
S01E13 · 第 1 季
Tattoo
They've been used to command respect, punish criminals and mark achievements. Tattooists speak about the origins of tattoo traditions and rituals.
- 14Astrology2018-08-08 · 17 min
S01E14 · 第 1 季
Astrology
Do zodiac signs prescribe your fate? Or do horoscopes' accuracy lie in the placebo effect? Take a look at the science, history and lure of astrology.
- 15Can We Live Forever ?2018-08-15 · 14 min
S01E15 · 第 1 季
Can We Live Forever ?
Can we uncover the secrets to extending the human lifespan? Experts discuss how developments in science -- even the French lilac -- hold some clues.
- 16The Female Orgasm2018-08-22 · 14 min
S01E16 · 第 1 季
The Female Orgasm
The female orgasm is more elusive when a man is involved. Discover the reasons why and how women are embracing hands on solutions.
- 17Political Correctness2018-08-29 · 20 min
S01E17 · 第 1 季
Political Correctness
Political correctness can sometimes feel like a tug-of-war between inclusivity and free speech. Experts discuss the concepts behind the fraught term.
- 18Why Women Are Paid Less2018-09-05 · 18 min
S01E18 · 第 1 季
Why Women Are Paid Less
Hillary Clinton and Anne-Marie Slaughter discuss the cultural norms at the center of the worldwide gender pay gap, including the "motherhood penalty."
- 19The World's Water Crisis2018-09-12 · 17 min
S01E19 · 第 1 季
The World's Water Crisis
The global water crisis is at an inflection point. How do we price our most valuable resource, while also ensuring access to it as a human right?
- 20Music2018-09-19 · 16 min
S01E20 · 第 1 季
Music
When does sound become music? Why are humans so uniquely able to master musicality? Researchers talk rhythm, octaves and the magic of song and dance.
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Barack ObamaSelf (archive footage)
Estelle CaswellNarrator (voice)
Joe BidenSelf (archive footage)
Maria BelloNarrator (voice)
JAŸ-ZSelf (voice)
Samira WileyNarrator (voice)
George H. W. BushSelf (archive footage)
Donald TrumpSelf (archive footage)
Richard NixonSelf (archive footage)
Lyndon B. JohnsonSelf (archive footage)
Vladimir PutinSelf (archive footage)
Joss FongNarrator (voice)
Christian SlaterNarrator (voice)
LeVar BurtonNarrator (voice)
Nick KrollNarrator (voice)
Aasif MandviNarrator (voice)
Kevin SmithNarrator (voice)
Yara ShahidiNarrator (voice)
Kristen BellNarrator (voice)
