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Aug 2024
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396: I’m About to Become an Expert

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Why do many romance books release in paperback? Can giraffes swim? Can a mosquito get drunk from biting me?  How do I understand supreme court decisions?  Should I put ice cubes in my mug before or after pouring my coffee? Hank and John Green have answers!

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