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A look at some weird and wonderful early designs for hot air balloons. Balloon Madness - Objectivity #204 21 May 2019 Brady Haran
Special guest Matt Parker at the Royal Society to find mistakes from history Bullet-Proof Bicycle (feat. Matt Parker) - Objectivity #203 01 May 2019 Brady Haran