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Ben Lillie: Absolute Power

May 26, 2017

A teacher’s social experiment lands fifth-grade Ben Lillie in an ethical dilemma.

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In Social Sciences Tags Ben Lillie, social experiment, childhood, school, Story Collider founder

Ben Lillie: The Truth About My Grandfather

August 26, 2016

After his grandfather passes away, Ben Lillie learns the surprising truth about his life -- from Wikipedia.

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In Physics Tags Ben Lillie, Story Collider founder, physics, particle physics, grandparents

Brian Wecht: The Littlest Experiment

July 10, 2015

For physicist Brian Wecht, his new baby is the perfect opportunity--to do experiments.

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Tags Brian Wecht, Story Collider founder, babies, season 5

Erin Barker: Plants And People

February 24, 2015

Erin Barker's attempt to save a college relationship leads her to a plant biology class where the professor brought an ax to class.

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Tags Erin Barker, Story Collider founder, plants, biology, plant biology, college, relationships, season 5

Ben Lillie: The Impostor Heart Attack

December 12, 2010

For Ben Lillie, the terrors of grad school found expression in a form that no one had warned him about.

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Tags Ben Lillie, Story Collider founder, grad school, anxiety, Season 1

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