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Sep 2021
44m 56s

Stars Talk to Neil – Rocket Fuel

NEIL DEGRASSE TYSON
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The observer effect? Rotating bodies? The science of rocket fuel? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Gary O’Reilly and Chuck Nice answer science questions from our favorite pro athletes: Jerry Rice, Lindsey Vonn, Eli Manning, and more! 
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