
Where Did We Come From?
2011-03-29 · 55 min · Not rated
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson tackles one of science's major challenges in each segment of Where Did We Come From? He will guide us as he explores dramatic discoveries and the frontiers of research that connect each central, provocative mystery. Program includes: Revealing the Origins of Life; Origins of the Solar System; Lice and Human Evolution; and Profile: Andre Fenton
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- Joshua Seftel, Michael Bicks, Andre Fenton, Mark Marabella
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Neil deGrasse TysonSelfTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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