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Dec 2021
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313: I Will Not Engage

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Why are your German accents so bad? Why are American English classes so intent on finding meaning? Does Earth's spin affect air travel? How would sound work through Gabriel's Horn? Does nobody really like you when you're 23? Hank and John Green have answers!If you're in need of dubious advice, email us at hankandjohn@gmail.com.Join us for monthly livestreams ... Show More
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