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How simple ideas lead to scientific discoveries - Adam Savage

Adam Savage walks through two spectacular examples of profound scientific discoveries that came from simple, creative methods anyone could have followed -- Eratosthenes' calculation of the Earth's circumference around 200 BC and Hippolyte Fizeau's measurement of the speed of light in 1849.

English
  • Originally Aired March 13, 2012
  • Runtime 10 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
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Name Type Role
Adam Savage Host