Savor Classics: Pretzels

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Apr 22, 202633:56Arts

Pretzels have morphed from a religious symbol to a bar snack to a metaphor for principles of quantum physics. In this classic episode, Anney and Lauren explore the twists of pretzel history, culture, and science.

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