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Explainiac puts pop culture under the microscope, examining the hidden secrets and myths behind the biggest films, TV shows, video games, anime, and more. In this secret lair, no storyline is too complex, no fan theory too wild.

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ASSASSIN’S CREED SHADOWS: Everything You Need to Know

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Lord of the Rings’ Animated History is WEIRD

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STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC Timeline Explained

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We Named EVERY Doctor Who Episode Title (From Memory?!)
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We Named EVERY Doctor Who Episode Title (From Memory?!)
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Fall of the House of Usher: Ranking the GNARLIEST Deaths
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Loki’s (Not So) Glorious Purpose
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ASSASSIN’S CREED MIRAGE: Everything You Need To Know | Explainiac
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Star Wars: Ahsoka Timeline Explained
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The LONG History of Wolverine & Deadpool
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The LONG History of Wolverine & Deadpool
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Everything You Need to Know About Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope (Explainiac w/ Dan Casey)
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Everything You Need to Know About Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope (Explainiac w/ Dan Casey)
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Everything You Need to Know About Naomi (Explainiac w/ Dan Casey)
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Everything You Need to Know About Superman & Lois (Explainiac w/ Dan Casey)
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Everything You Need to Know About Resident Alien (Explainiac w/ Dan Casey)
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Everything You Need to Know About Resident Alien (Explainiac w/ Dan Casey)
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A Brief History of Godzilla vs. Kong (Explainiac w/ Dan Casey)
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A Brief History of Godzilla vs. Kong (Explainiac w/ Dan Casey)
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