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Binge-watching
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  • Introduction
  • Pros
    • Pro 1: Binge-watching establishes beneficial social connections.
    • Pro 2: Binge-watching has health benefits such as stress relief.
    • Pro 3: Binge-watching makes a show more fulfilling.
  • Pro Quotes
  • Cons
    • Con 1: Binge-watching can cause unhappiness and mental health issues.
    • Con 2: Binge-watching can cause serious physical health problems.
    • Con 3: Binge-watching can make the show less fulfilling.
  • Con Quotes
  • Assessment Quiz
  • 1-minute Survey
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