May. 23, 2008
What's a Crystal Skull, Anyway?
This week, the latest entry in the Indiana Jones movie franchise makes its debut. In this segment, Ira talks with a real life archaeologist about just what a 'crystal skull' really is, and whether there's any real mystery about them.
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Michael Pollan Talks Plants and Food
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