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3. Why do we kiss?—Series 1
The kiss - an exchange of 18 million bacteria or a romantic evolutionary hand-me-down?

2. Why do we do things that are bad for Us?—Series 1
Ella investigates a possible reason behind the common drive to put our lives at risk.

1. Why Is Heartbreak So Painful?—Series 1
Is the pain of a broken heart much more than a romantic trope?

Welcome to Why Do We Do That?—Series 1
Introducing Why Do We Do That? An anthropologist's guide to the modern world.