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Big Danny and Big Manny find science shocking, Da Vinci does a sound experiment, Newton rides again, Queen Vic shows off, and Dr Big Brain doesn’t see the attraction of electromagnets!
- Programme: Horrible Science
- Episode: 2: Light, Sound and Electricity Special
- Channel: CBBC
- Broadcast year: 2025
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