The BEST episodes of Explained season 2
Every episode of Explained season 2, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Explained season 2!
This enlightening series from Vox digs into a wide range of topics such as the rise of cryptocurrency, why diets fail, and the wild world of K-pop.
#1 - The Next Pandemic
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/7/2019
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.
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#2 - The Future of Meat
Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/14/2019
The planet's current rate of meat consumption is unprecedented -- and becoming unsustainable. In the future, will meat alternatives be the answer?
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#3 - Billionaires
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/3/2019
There are more billionaires than ever. But how does this vast accumulation of wealth affect the world? Mark Cuban and Bernie Sanders offer insights.
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#4 - Cults
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/26/2019
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.
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#5 - Coding
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/24/2019
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?
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#6 - Animal Intelligence
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/10/2019
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.
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#7 - Pirates
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/31/2019
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.
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#8 - Diamonds
Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/28/2019
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.
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#9 - Athleisure
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/17/2019
It began with boomers. Then came spandex. Now we sport leggings and other activewear everywhere. How did comfy, casual clothing go mainstream?
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#10 - Beauty
Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/21/2019
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?
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