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Multimedia Friday - Brain Education Spoof
Category: Biology • Humor • Medicine • Popular Culture • Video
Posted on: October 19, 2007 8:00 AM, by Sandra Kiume
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Classic!
Do note the sound of someone tuning a guitar before it starts.
Posted by: Johan | October 19, 2007 2:32 PM
Guitar tuning noted, heh. :)
Posted by: Sandra | October 19, 2007 4:16 PM
That was amazing.
Posted by: Brian | October 20, 2007 6:59 PM
LO-freakin-L. Absolutely hilarious!
Posted by: Dave Munger | October 22, 2007 9:37 AM
Glad you enjoyed it.
There's a whole series of Look Around You, with other topics like sulphur, maths, and casseroles. Links here:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=W0dyvoVV5Tk
Posted by: Sandra | October 22, 2007 9:39 PM