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May 2024
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388: Turtle the Moon

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How could ping pong balls be considered a liquid? What do you mean "there's no free will"? What is toothpaste? What counts as a rare book? What is Applebees? What's the worst accent you got? What would happen if Gamera hugged the moon? Hank and John Green have answers! If you're in need of dubious advice, email us at hankandjohn@gmail.com.Join us for monthly ... Show More
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