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THE COLLECTION / QUESTIONS WE’RE EXPLORING
More things that make sense
once you know why.
PLENTY TO CONNECT.
Why do leaves make railway tracks slippery?
A leaf. A railway. An unexpected connection.
What can bookworm holes tell us?
Sometimes the clue is what’s missing.
Can nuclear tests help reveal a fish’s age?
Two stories you wouldn’t expect to meet.
A first look at possible explanations. These are episode concepts, with research and production still ahead.
Why are cables braided?
Why did switches change shape?
Why does the past sound different from here?
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For the pleasure
of finding out.
There’s a particular pleasure in discovering something interesting, understanding it, and wanting to tell someone else.
That Explains Why starts with a curious detail, follows the connections and looks for the evidence that helps it make sense. Science, history, design and everyday life all have stories worth understanding.
Animated explanations, a human sense of curiosity, and room for that moment when something clicks.
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