Nose yoga, ice cubes, time travel

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Nose yoga, ice cubes, time travel

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Apr 1, 2021

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Why don't plastic containers dry properly? Do ball sacks have tastebuds? Why did my glass door explode?

Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with host Lucy Smith.

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Apr 1, 2021

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Join Dr Karl Kruszelnicki, Lucy Smith and their scientific guests, with a bunch of curious triple j listeners for a weekly injection of science, myth-bashing and answers!

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