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Explained S1E2 — Designer DNA
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Explained•Season 1•Episode 2

Designer DNA

7.7/10 · 529 votesMay 23, 201818 min

Ranked #2 of 20 in Season 1•+0.5 vs season avg

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Episode Summary

"Designer DNA" is episode 2 of Explained season 1. It scored 7.7/10 from 529 votes, ranking #2 of 20 episodes this season (season average 7.3). It aired on May 23, 2018.

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