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Jul 2021
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Today’s episode is about DINOSAURS! We’re joined by dino expert Dustin Growick to talk about dinosaur penises, why some dinosaurs are so large and others so small, and of course, we have to talk about BIRDS! Are birds dinosaurs? Yes. Yes, they are. We are surrounded by dinosaurs. HOW COOL!

What Did We Learn This Week?

5:38 Why Certain Sounds TRIGGER You! 

10:38 We Consume a Full Credit Card a Year in Microplastic?!

Studytime: 18:48


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