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1 ▶ 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? Not watched yet 24m 2 ▶ 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. Not watched yet 24m 3 ▶ 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. Not watched yet 22m 4 ▶ 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. Not watched yet 23m 5 ▶ 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? Not watched yet 21m 6 ▶ 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? Not watched yet 23m 7 ▶ 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. Not watched yet 21m 8 ▶ 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? Not watched yet 22m 9 ▶ Hurricanes As the planet warms, hurricanes could become even more dangerous and destructive. Not watched yet 23m 10 ▶ 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. Not watched yet 24m 11 ▶ 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? Not watched yet 20m 12 ▶ 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? Not watched yet 25m 13 ▶ 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? Not watched yet 25m 14 ▶ 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. Not watched yet 24m