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Jun 2023
47m 52s

SYSK Choice: The Psychology of Secrets &...

Mike Carruthers | OmniCast Media
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Before the mid 60s, a can of beer on a hot summer day was worthless without a can opener. Then along came the pop-top can. This episode begins with the interesting story of how the pop-top can changed our world.  https://ohiohistorycentral.org/w/Ermal_Fraze No doubt, you have a secret. Everyone has a secret – perhaps more than one. The problem is that carryi ... Show More
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