59 - Lunacy! Or Conspiracy Theories About The Moon's Origin

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59 - Lunacy! Or Conspiracy Theories About The Moon's Origin

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Jul 20, 2023

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Conspiracy theories and misconceptions about the Moon extend far beyond the Moon-landing! In this episode, we take a trip 4.5 billion years into the past to witness how Luna came to be.

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Jul 20, 2023

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59 - Lunacy! Or Conspiracy Theories About The Moon's Origin

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