Who writes author bios in the back of books? Why do things burn up when entering the atmosphere but not exiting it? Can you make a cake?

282: The Silly Brothers

Hosts John and Hank Green (authors and YouTubers) offer both humorous and heartfelt advice about life’s big and small questions. They bring their personal passions to each episode by sharing the week’s news from Mars (the planet) and AFC Wimbledon (the fourth-tier English football club).

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How do vitamins get assigned letters? How do I deal with a fear of worms? How do gel fingernails work?

387: Hard Pivot to Beef

Why does my cat put her mice in the water bowl? How much would it cost to build a real Lego house? Why do batteries bounce when they're dead?

386: Play Me Some More Fiddle

What's a good place to put stickers? How do I convince my friends to join me in a wolf-and-bear enclosure?  Did astronauts know about low gravity on the moon before they got there?

385: Duology

How do you stop caring whether people like you?35:51.395 Why would a 21st century suburban high school have to test for tuberculosis? Has humanity peed an entire ocean yet?

384: A Martian Ocean

How do I choose what college to apply to? Am I gonna forget everything I learn in school? What do I do after college?

282: The Silly Brothers

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