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Randall Munroe's Absurd Scientific Advice For Real-World Problems

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Exploring the Oddities of Nuclear Testing and Its Impact

This chapter explores the unforeseen effects of nuclear weapon tests from the 1950s and 1960s, particularly through studies of baby teeth that revealed increased radioactive fallout. It emphasizes how these findings contributed to a shift in public perception and policy regarding nuclear testing.

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