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Jun 25
16m 18s

51. Wine Corks

Freakonomics Network & Zachary Crockett
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Why do we use a specific kind of tree-bark tissue to seal up 70 percent of wine bottles? Zachary Crockett takes a sniff and gives the waiter a nod. This episode was originally published on June 9th, 2024. 
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