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Pollen Is Not Actually Plant Sperm
Published 4 years, 9 months ago
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Learn why your mom calls you your sibling’s name; why pollen isn’t just plant sperm; and what really causes sore muscles.
If Your Mom Calls You Your Sibling’s Name, It Means She Loves You Both by Joanie Faletto
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Pollen is not plant sperm. It’s something much weirder. by Cameron Duke
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Lactic Acid Is Not What Causes Sore Muscles originally aired April 24, 2018 https://omny.fm/shows/curiosity-daily/hubble-telescope-history-selfie-science-and-exerci
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