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Mankind Decoded•Season 1•Episode 7

Fire, Coal, and Oil

7.3/10 · 8 votesFeb 16, 201322 min

Ranked #2 of 12 in Season 1•+0.3 vs season avg

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Early man rubbed two sticks together and created fire. We learn to cook our food, saving vital energy. As a result, our brains expand — making us the most intelligent species on the planet. Armed with fire, we experiment by heating minerals to make stronger

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Season 1 Episodes12

Arms Race

Lust for Luxury

Violent Planet

Connecting the World

Rise of the Machines

Eat It, Drink It, Smoke It

Fire, Coal, and Oil

Man and Metals

Information is Power

Man and Beast

Building Earth

Need for Speed

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Eric Meyers

Self - Narrator

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Episode Summary

"Fire, Coal, and Oil" is episode 7 of Mankind Decoded season 1. It scored 7.3/10 from 8 votes, ranking #2 of 12 episodes this season (season average 7.0). It aired on February 16, 2013.

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