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October 11, 2017

Electric Eels Increase Shock By Leaving Water

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Submerged electric eels lose current to water, so they apparently leap into the air to minimize their contact with water and maximize their shock value. Find out more in today's Nerdy Curio from 60-Second Science.

Aired October 2, 2017

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