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Jul 1
19m 56s

It's A Metaphor, Get It?

THE BOSTON GLOBE
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This season, we’ve tried to answer one big question: Can people change for the better? The answer has been complicated. Basically: sometimes. In our season finale, we recap what we learned. We also visit a magical place called Butterfly Hollow, where caterpillars change into butterflies in real time. What can human learns from a creature that has to change ... Show More
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