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May 2024
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Introducing The Universe

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John has launched a new podcast project with Katie Mack! Crash Course Pods: The Universe is a new limited series podcast where Dr. Katie Mack, a theoretical astrophysicist, walks John Green through the history of the entire universe - including the parts that haven’t been written yet. Join John and Katie as they discuss the Big Bang, cosmic dawn, black hole ... Show More
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