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How Electron Spin Makes Matter Possible
Season 7
Episode 30
We explain why you’re not falling through your chair right now using one simple fact, and one object. The fact is that all electrons are the same as each other, and the object is a structurally critical item of clothing. There’s a chance this episode could get very weird.
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