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Trees Come ‘From Out Of The Air,’

Some more choice Richard Feynman fun for your Friday. Listen to the story of how fire is just stored sunlight and trees grow out of the air.

I could listen to him explain anything. 

(via Krulwich Wonders…)

Source: NPR

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