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Jan 2025
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406: Science Spectacular (w/ Deboki Chak...

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Can gasses other than oxygen be fuel for fire? What happens to your internal organs after giving birth? How does copper work? How do other animals deal with umbilical cords?  What would happen if we got our tailbones removed? …Hank and Deboki have answers! If you're in need of dubious advice, email us at hankandjohn@gmail.com. Join us for monthly livestr ... Show More
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