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Why Japan is Hollowing Out a Mountain - #86

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This week, we're digging into The B1M's latest video "Why Japan is Hollowing Out a Mountain". Japan is building something HUGE inside a mountain, and we ask why? This is the KAMIOKANDE saga - possibly one of our most fascinating (and scientific) pieces of discussion.


This episode was sponsored by James Hardie. Learn more about their diverse range of products here: https://bit.ly/3w7gf7e


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We end the show with a lovely Apple Podcasts review from Antonin Besse.


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