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https://youtube.com/watch?v=cx3hgp7WKz8.
Ever wonder how we got to where we are today with our scientific breakthroughs? As we forge ahead into the year, let’s take some time to thank the intrepid researchers, volunteers, and even the occasional dog who came before us, made sure our food and drugs are free from poison, and built the devices that make our modern lives possible! Learn all about this journey with Michael Aranda in a new episode of SciShow!
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