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May 2021
55m 2s

Born to Run Farther with Dr. Irene Davis...

NEIL DEGRASSE TYSON
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Why do humans have butt cheeks? Neil deGrasse Tyson, Chuck Nice, and Gary O’Reilly learn about the biomechanics of running with professor and running specialist Dr. Irene Davis, featuring Neil’s interview with author Chris McDougall. 
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