60: The Shell Game with Nick Stein

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Apr 4, 202362:47Technology

Every other week, I am sent a video of someone playing The Shell Game. Maybe it's a cat finding a single treat under three cups, or maybe it's a magician impressing audiences with hand-carved replica walnuts and silicone...

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