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Jul 2025
45m 46s

415: Bombarded by Space Frogs

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How did John bike to the airport? How do we know that Earth isn’t being bombarded by space frogs? How can we channel more Uncle Mike in our everyday lives? Do fish have bums? What has the Beef Days experience been like? Does the Earth receive a uniform amount of energy from the sun?  …Hank and John Green have answers! If you're in need of dubious advice, ... Show More
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