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Feb 2021

5m 37s

Mini-Episode: Cool Facts Friday #8

About this episode

Cool Facts are quick hits of new human and world science curated into short bursts of information just for you. This fun compilation publishes one Friday a month. Enjoy!

Here’s the current lineup for episode #8:

Butter texture has changed in Canada.
Sleep affects teenagers' mental health.
Memories leave unique fingerprints in your brain.

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