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Mar 2019
27m 22s

Bored Out Of Your Bonkerballs? - Why Hav...

Tinkercast | Wondery
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Bored out of your bonkerballs with nothing to do? Turns out, being bored can be good for you! A new study from the United Kingdom suggests that periods of boredom are crucial for anyone looking to get their creativity on! Join Mindy and Guy Raz for the Paint Drying World Championships, and a mind-numbing fact-finding visit to the "Institute of Bored ... Show More
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