Big If True Abby Mullen

We're re-releasing our very first episode! Our guest on that show, Mills Kelly, has a new podcast called The Green Tunnel, all about the history of the Appalachian Trail. You should check it out wherever you get your podcasts!
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Today we're learning about hair that's larger than life! In the past, rich and powerful folks have used their hair to show off how great they were--but all that hair power comes with a price. We talk to Emma Markiewicz about hair and big wigs on today's episode.
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This week we're launching into space! We're learning all about the rocket that propelled astronauts all the way to the moon: the Saturn V. Our guest, Michael Neufeld of the National Air and Space Museum, tells us all about what these giant rockets are, what they do, and why we stopped using them.
Show notes, including a full transcript, available at bigiftrue.abbymullen.org.
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Airships are giant balloons with engines! They've been used for recreation, espionage, defense, and more. Our guest Brett Holman tells us about these giant airborne vehicles, and what happens when people get a little bit too paranoid about them...
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The Tokyo 2020(1) Olympics are starting! So we wanted to find out a little more about what the Olympics are, and why they work the way they do. We talk to Dr. Matt Hodler, a historian of sport, to learn more about this big sporting event.

Show notes are available at bigiftrue.abbymullen.org.
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In this special July 4-themed episode, we're talking about a staple of many people's Independence Day celebration: giant explosions! Whether you love fireworks or hate them, you'll learn something about where they come from and how they're made with our expert Simon Werrett!

Show notes at https://bigiftrue.abbymullen.org/uncategorized/fireworks/.
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