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Eggcepting the origin of life


Have you ever met a storytelling raccoon? Well, it is our pleasure to introduce you to Sjupp who is here to tell stories about the life of Carl Linnaeus.

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Botanical Slander

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Experimental Banana

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Flower Power Time

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Naming Business

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The Raccoon Called Sjupp

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Mythical Creatures and How to Make Them

The topic of Classification is explored in this video following Linnaeus as he demystifies the world of myths, legends and fraud!

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