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Scientific Solutions to Absurdity
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On The Gist, Trump and Scotland.
In the interview, creator of xkcd Randall Munroe is here to talk about his new book How To: Absurd Scientific Advice for Common Real-World Problems. He and Mike talk about puzzling out the chicken and the egg, testing nuclear weapons on beverages, and how Serena Williams fits into his scientific exploration.
In the Spiel, the Taliban and Camp David.
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