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54: The Microscopic Realm

Ep. 54

Small things! Amazing aren't they! If something is so small you can't see it that doesn't necessarily mean it doesn't exist- maybe it's just a denizen of THE MICROSCOPIC REALM! In today's episode about things that are small, we discuss jellyfish, curses, mythological Greek punishments, colonies, consciousness, food preservation and KWAARF. Hooray! Also, there is a little bonus bit at the end after the fade-out if you keep listening. Hooray again!

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