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Things You Thought You Knew - Earth’s Spinning Core
Season 14 · Episode 12

Things You Thought You Knew - Earth’s Spinning Core

What happens if Earth’s core is slowing? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice explore the spinning of Earth’s core, the physics of tire pressure, and the science of toast.

StarTalk Radio · Neil deGrasse Tyson, Chuck Nice

February 21, 202342m 54s

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Show Notes

What happens if Earth’s core is slowing? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice explore the spinning of Earth’s core, the physics of tire pressure, and the science of toast.

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