Grab a gin and tonic as you listen to Maren tell the story of a miraculous discovery, espionage and economic cartels all surrounding...a tree? A very special tree that cures malaria, shaped the development of the modern world as we know it… and is in tonic water (hence the drink).

Show notes, sources, and transcript can be found at https://linktr.ee/surprisinglybrilliant

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