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World Cup Chemistry: The Science Behind the Brazuca Ball
Season 1
Episode 18
The 2014 World Cup final is almost here, and no matter which two teams meet for the title match, there's one thing they'll both need to win: the ball. The "brazuca" is different from most other soccer balls out there, and our pals over at the Compound Interest blog dug in to find out why.
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