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It's true: the United States really does have something like a real-life mad science department. But what is DARPA? What do they do, exactly, and what role have they played in pioneering top-secret science? Learn more with Matt and Ben. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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