The 17 best documentaries on YouTube to entertain and teach you
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MashableAlison Foreman
The 17 best documentaries on YouTube to entertain and teach you
Whether you're in the mood for an awe-inspiring nature movie or a true crime spectacle for the ages, YouTube's documentary lineup includes some of the most superior works in the genre.
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