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Introducing: Season 2 of 30 Animals That Made Us Smarter

50 Things That Made the Modern Economy

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The first episode of the new season is about everyone's favorite gentle giant, the elephant. Find out how the punch of a mante shrimp could revolutionize future aircraft. How telescopes in space are inspired by the eyes of lobsters and why jumping robots based on the snapping jaws of ants could one day save your life.

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