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Michael and Ivanka's Grand Podcast
Episode 25 - Mystery
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In this week's episode of Michael & Ivanka's Grand Podcast, (not) a.k.a. "Seagulls and Sirens", "Ruff Menace" and "Misunderstood Watcher" talk about where our understanding ends and the mysteries begin. What makes a good mystery? Are they always fun?
---- This week's links ----
[1] Mary Beard on Twitter - https://twitter.com/wmarybeard
[2] Childish Gambino - This is America - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYOjWnS4cMY&list=RDVYOjWnS4cMY
[3] Peppered Moth evolution during the industrial revolution - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peppered_moth_evolution
[4] Here We Are by Oliver Jeffers - https://amzn.to/2jTffLF
[5] Mouse On Mars - 21 Again Festival - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjuxMxmmH9g
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Music is by http://michaelforrestmusic.com
Talking is by Ivanka Majic and Michael Forrest
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