Why do your knuckles pop? - Eleanor Nelsen
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Some people love the feeling of cracking their knuckles, while others cringe at the sound. But what causes that trademark pop? And is it dangerous? Eleanor Nelsen gives the facts behind joint popping.
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- Director Steve Belfer
- Animator James Jacob, Michelle Tessier
- Educator Eleanor Nelsen
- Sound Designer Cem Misirlioglu
- Narrator Addison Anderson
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