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Mar 2021
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279: Live Your Whimsy (w/Farah Alibay!)

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How can Mars landings happen in realtime? How will humans keep track of days on Mars? How do I stop imagining mice in books? What's the coolest themed party you've ever attended? Will our radiation kill Martian life? What's it like being a systems engineer for the Perseverance Rover? Hank Green, John Green, and Dr. Farah Alibay have answers!If you're in need ... Show More
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