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29. Copper: Wires Crossed

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January 14, 2019

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We get lost in the woods with a couple of little guys in today’s episode, and learn about a lesser-known American Civil War.

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27. Cobalt: Mischief Managed

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December 17, 2018

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Cobalt is a tricksy little element, which means the scientists who’ve dealt with it the most are some of the cleverest people to have ever walked the Earth.

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3. Lithium: The Element Of Surprise

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January 22, 2018

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We cautiously approach this explosively reactive element and learn about its surprising ability to stabilize moods, with a brief foray into Bolivian economics along the way.

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