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It’s Okay to Be Smart  Life by the Numbers

How successful are we compared to other species? Details

 

Program: It’s Okay to Be Smart

Episode: Life by the Numbers

How successful are we compared to other species? It turns out that biomass, or what things weigh, can be more important than how many of something there are. Find out how our numbers stack up against everything from bugs to bacteria, and get ready for some mind-blowing numbers!

Duration: (4:38)
Premiere Date: 03/05/2013
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: NR


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