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Cinema Science
Shortform series presenting science or lack thereof behind popular film scenes and events like car explosions or one punch knockouts.

Hosted by Emily Grossman
Filmed and edited by George Shankster
Animated by Jack Belford
Produced by Lee Bacon

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