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Surfing Bats, Deep Sea Bologna, Environmental Trolley Problem

The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week

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Adventures of the Submersible Alvin

This chapter chronicles the thrilling history of the submersible Alvin, including its mission to locate a lost hydrogen bomb and a dramatic incident that left it sinking to the ocean floor. The narrative also humorously explores the surprising preservation of the crew's packed lunches discovered during its recovery, prompting philosophical musings about identity and change.

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