Asteroooooid De-FENSE!
42 min
This week, Stuff You Should Know spans centuries and scales, from planetary defense systems to the forgotten stories of remarkable individuals. The episodes explore how humans make sense of the world through symbols and systems—whether deflecting asteroids, organizing currency, or documenting the lives of those history nearly erased. Listeners will find threads connecting innovation, mystery, and the often-overlooked contributions of people who shaped their times.
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