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Curiosity Daily Podcast: Passion for Your Job Can Backfire, Ancient Greeks Knew Earth Was Round, and Hair in Food

Learn about how the ancient Greeks knew the Earth was round; why being passionate about your job can backfire; and why you shouldn’t worry if you find a hair in your food.

June 04, 2019

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Curiosity Daily Podcast: Massive Ocean Beneath Earth’s Surface, Road Trip Game History, and Memory-Boosting Reading Technique

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