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What is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and why is it so controversial?
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Why do we retire?
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Why do humans kiss?
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Singing
Singing is a way of bringing people together, expressing joy or sadness. Why do we sing?
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Why are we so fascinated by gold?
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Why do we experience disgust?
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Why do we lie? How do different cultures define telling the truth?
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Why millions of women - and some men - paint their faces
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The Sea
The compelling attractions of the sea through literature and science
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Bathing: Supernatural Waters
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The second of two programmes looking at why we bathe: the rituals and practices.
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The City
Why do humans live in cities? And, what are the pros and cons of the modern metropolis?
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