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The Sex-Cult “Antichrist” Who Rocketed Us to Space (part 1)

The Disappearing Spoon: a science history podcast with Sam Kean

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The Early Life and Rocket Experiments of a Brilliant Scientist

Exploring Jack Parsons' childhood experiences, early rocketry experiments, self-taught skills, and challenges faced with Frank Molina in funding and testing rocket engines in the Mojave Desert.

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