The How & Why
1984 · 1 season · 100 eps · Kids, Animation
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Why is seawater salty? What causes volcanoes to erupt? Why don't man-made satellites fall from the sky? What makes people sleepy? Answers to these questions and more are in this animated title which explores topics of nature, customs, and technology.
Directed by Kimiyoshi Soga
Network: TBS
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Naomi Matsui お姉さん
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