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Adam Ruins Everything : Season 1
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Air date: 29 Sep '15 - 14 episodesIconoclastic Adam Conover from CollegeHumor turns life as we know it on its ear by showing us how unnecessary, and sometimes horrible, things we think we know to be real and true really are.
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List of Episodes (14)
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Adam Ruins Everything (2015)
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1. Adam Ruins Giving
29 Sep '15Adam exposes why shoe companies that give away free footwear do more harm than good, and explains why you should stop giving food pantries your leftover canned goods.
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2. Adam Ruins Security
06 Oct '15Adam sets his sights on security, explaining that airport security wastes too much of our time and money, medicine safety seals do nothing to protect us, and your credit card number isn't remotely secure.
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3. Adam Ruins Cars
13 Oct '15Adam exposes the surprising truths behind car dealerships, and the fact that the concept of "jaywalking" was created by auto manufacturers to blame pedestrians for car crashes.
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4. Adam Ruins Forensic Science
20 Oct '15Adam uncovers the scary truth behind unreliable methods used as evidence in criminal cases. He exposes the flaws of fingerprinting, hair strand matches and bite mark analysis - which often send innocent people to jail.
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5. Adam Ruins Restaurants
27 Oct '15Adam explains why tipping is a custom worth ditching, shows that experts can't tell the difference between wines, and reveals that mislabeled seafood is rampant in the industry.
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6. Adam Ruins Hygiene
03 Nov '15Adam reveals that the term "halitosis" was popularized in a 1920's ad campaign that used cruel ads to make people insecure about their breath, and explains why running water is one of the greatest miracles of modern times.
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7. Adam Ruins Voting
10 Nov '15The twisted history of the Electoral College, explaining that the Founding Fathers did not want most Americans to vote.
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8. Adam Ruins Work
17 Nov '15Adam shows how the 40-hour work week not only exhausts employees but also harms businesses, reveals the legal mess of hiring interns and freelancers, and explores how discussing your salary with co-workers is actually a good thing.
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9. Adam Ruins Summer Fun
01 Dec '15Adam reveals that extended vacation makes you dumber, and that iconic rodent Mickey Mouse has made a mess of our copyright laws.
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10. Adam Ruins Sex
08 Dec '15
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11. Adam Ruins Nutrition
15 Dec '15
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12. Adam Ruins Death
22 Dec '15
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13. Adam Ruins Hollywood
23 Aug '16Straight from the red carpet (and with the help of celebrity guests Rachel Bloom and Ariana Madix), Adam exposes the hidden truths behind Hollywood's glitz and glamour, from the clothes stars wear to the process behind movie ratings.
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14. Adam Ruins Football
30 Aug '16Adam hits the gridiron to illustrate why the playoffs rarely determine which team is best, then he explores how hydration myths spread by sports drink companies are putting kids at risk. Adam also tackles football-caused brain injuries.
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