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Jun 2023
32m 1s

the ocean is literally eating the rich

BENOFTHEWEEK
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Did you hear about the submarine on a Titanic expedition that went missing this week?! Fear not, Ben is here with the details! This week Ben talks about tourist adventures that take it too far, analyzes people's fears of the ocean, and broadens the discussion to all phobias and the cultural significance of identifying oneself through a fear. Are you scared o ... Show More
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