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Ask Sam: Bidets the Day

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Apr 25, 2019

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Ask Sam: that special segment when scientists cringe as Sam and the team speculate wildly on answers to a diverse range of questions from listeners before calling in the real experts. This time we tackle paper towels, cow poop, body temperature, and weighing whales.Find more Outside/In

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