Learn about a quantum theory that says time can flow backward; why the Internet relies on huge undersea cables; and why people eat pufferfish, even though they’re incredibly poisonous.

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In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:

• This Quantum Theory Says Time Can Flow Backward — https://curiosity.im/2DOW2VZ
• The Internet Relies on Huge Undersea Cables — And They're Vulnerable — https://curiosity.im/2Di9FvG
• Pufferfish Are Incredibly Poisonous, So Why Do People Eat Them? — https://curiosity.im/2DPWQKv

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Find episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/how-time-can-flow-backward-why-poisonous-pufferfish-are-delicious-and-undersea-cables

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