Word guessing strategies based on backyard squirrel maze by Mark Rober

I would like to know your favourite animal

And why?
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I would like to know your favourite animal

And why?

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Slide 3 - Video

00:33
- Timid of heart
- Out of the gate
- In hindsight
- Underestimated my adversary

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01:28
How is the second bird feeder
''Squirrel proof''?

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02:36
'Gained an appreciation of what they are capable of.'

What does this mean?
Whom/What does ''They'' refer to?

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03:21
If I could build a package to deter thieves, could I create a Bird feeder, to deter squirrels?


What does ''to deter'' mean

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04:13
Why are the only nuts used in ''the jackpot'' walnuts?

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05:05
Why is this first obstacle so difficult?

Do you think the squirrels will be able to beat this first obstacle?
if yes, how easily?
1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5

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05:22
''Squirrel friendly''
What does this mean?

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06:29
'The ''penultimate'' challenge'
What does this mean?

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06:50
Why do the squirrels have to start all the way back at the beginning?

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07:40
How is the ''squirrelapult'',
Squirrel friendly?

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08:09
Are the squirrels going to be able to complete the parcours?

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09:31
Who is Marks favourite contestant?


And why?

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11:49
Why is Mark not worried about hurting the squirrels?

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12:11
What is ''terminal velocity''?
How do squirrels decrease their terminal velocity?
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2.

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14:57
Why do the squirrels run the course in reverse?


What does: ''in hindsight'' mean?

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17:06
''Predictive math''
What does this mean?

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18:35
Mark didn't want them to develop an unhealthy dependence on his handouts


What does all of this mean?
Who or what does ''Them'' refer to?
Who or what does: ''His'' refer to?

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