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May 2024
22m 11s

To the Moon and Back with Rebecca Boyle

SiriusXM and Atlas Obscura
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Science writer and journalist Rebecca Boyle has a new book about all about the ways in which the moon has impacted nearly every aspect of human life – including our conception and invention of time. MORE IN THE ATLAS: Rebecca is a regular contributor to Atlas Obscura and you can find more about her work here and check out her book here. 
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