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Apr 2022
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231: In Circles

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Our first episode dedicated to a shape! Facts and quizzes about things that are circular, spherical, and round. Take the International House of Food Balls quiz and learn about the worldly origins of Taiwanese boba milk tea. Colin shares a harrowing tale about the manhole cover that might have flown into outer space. Round shapes you'd want to nerd out about, ... Show More
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