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150 Years of Moon Crabs, Blowing Things Up, and Asbestos Obsession

The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week

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Introduction

Popular science is celebrating its 150th anniversary this month. The show's editors share the weirdest things they've learned in their archives. They also talk about a new digital issue that's out on stands, all about metal.

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